this kid isn’t even a speck on his radar in the grand scheme of things, but at least he has the right attitude. “ NOW THAT’S WHAT I LIKE TO HEAR! SKY’S THE LIMIT! “ and beyond, for a being like him. “ YOU’RE A REAL SMART KID, YOU KNOW THAT? “ he offers the compliment smoothly, expression one of sincerity and without a hint of guilt despite the fact it’s no more than means to an end, as empty as any of his promises.
“ HM… “ he frowns thoughtfully, little hands coming together behind his back as he ponders the suggestion. “ MAYBE. “ the older kid might not be as easy to fool, he knows that much ; but the lack of greg’s youthful innocence would probably make him easier to control as well, should it come to that. it’ll make the triangle a more apparent danger, but apparent danger gets DEALS made too. “ HE CAN BE A BIT OF A SKEPTIC THOUGH, CAN’T HE? “ an image of wirt, frowning disbelievingly, flickers briefly below his eye. “ BUT IF YOU THINK HE’LL HELP I TRUST YA, BUDDY! “ one tiny hand, black and smooth as oil, stretches out to land gently on the boy’s shoulder in an imitation of kindness. “ IT’S UP TO YOU. “
the compliment it’s what seals the deal for greg. he appreciates being called smart, because it’s not everyday that someone tells him that. creative, funny, and adorable, sure, but smart is always saved for wirt — greg’s not jealous of his older brother, of course not, it’s no secret that greg wants to be like him. it’s never easy to be like someone so clever, but greg thinks he can handle himself. ❛ well, thank you! ❜ the young boy quickly finger guns at the entity, a even bigger smile plastered on his face.
copying the other, greg puts his arms behind his back and shakes his head back and forth in agreement. wirt can be skeptic, he was when they were in the unknown and he is today, without a doubt. maybe it’s best if they leave him out of it, at least until greg could find a way to show him his new friend. ❛ okay! he’s not gonna believe me, but i bet you can help me with that! ❜ the kid picks his frog up again, hugging it close to his body. ❛ he’s gotta believe when he sees you, right? jason funderberker does! you’re a grown up, maybe you should ask him to help us. he always does what the grown ups say. ❜looking up at the triangle with hopeful eyes, greg nods again. he’s always excited to help his friends.