"These pictures are so pretty."
Elliot's never felt more appreciated than he did right now. He ended up taking Marie to his favorite hiding spot, the library. He only came here during the long nights that he couldn't sleep. He found this place to be comforting, with the musty smell of old books pleasantly filling the space.
"Have you read all these books?" Marie asked as she flipped through one of many fairytale books. She's never heard of any of these stories, but the artwork was simply breath-taking.
"Yes." Elliot explained with a small smile on his face. This was only the fantasy section, but it was an accomplishment to him. "I would teach myself how to read using these books. I'd memorize the letters and then later ask Chef or someone else what the letters spelled. Eventually, I le
