...It's fine if people forGET. We don't technically grow older here anyWAY, and in the end it doesn't matTER. I'd prefer if no one knew it TOO.
( it's a lie, though not wholly; he does appreciate the effort people put into it, but he doesn't like the inevitable embarrassment that comes with it. the celebration, the over-the-top gestures, the way he doesn't feel completely hollow and lonely.
... )
Teach me how to do THAT. ( he motions above them, to the faded stars. ) Making words and SUCH. I'll accept that and your company as suitable GIFTS, if you want to give me something nice for my birthDAY.
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( it's a lie, though not wholly; he does appreciate the effort people put into it, but he doesn't like the inevitable embarrassment that comes with it. the celebration, the over-the-top gestures, the way he doesn't feel completely hollow and lonely.
... )
Teach me how to do THAT. ( he motions above them, to the faded stars. ) Making words and SUCH. I'll accept that and your company as suitable GIFTS, if you want to give me something nice for my birthDAY.