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10. What fact do they excitedly tell everyone about at every opportunity? 46. Are they a listener or a talker? If they’re a listener, what makes them talk? If they’re a talker, what makes them listen? 52. Do they act on their immediate emotions, or do they wait for the facts before acting?

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10. What fact do they excitedly tell everyone about at every opportunity?

So I was very torn between something music or fairytales related for this (because Will has always been obsessed with both), but then my own book shelf gave me the answer: Will grew up with the Grimm fairytales & a fascination for their origins, especially given their mother's german heritage. He eventually stumbled upon the story of the forgotten Grimm brother Ferdinand (1788-1845), who also happened to collect stories, just not as successfully. He was the first of the brothers to die and was generally an outsider in the family, mostly due to his homosexuality. Long story short: reading about that definitely touched Will & now he never fails to mention Ferdinand when the opportunity presents itself.

46. Are they a listener or a talker? If they’re a listener, what makes them talk? If they’re a talker, what makes them listen?

He's definitely a listener. In general Will is a more introverted person with deep anxiety, so they'll gladly let others talk. He loves listening & learning more about the other person through it. I guess what makes him talk is just when he feels passionate about something? And they can also not bear any injustice, especially not when animals are concerned. So if you either truly catch their interest or trigger their sense of justice, there might be an unexpected stream of words from Will.

52. Do they act on their immediate emotions, or do they wait for the facts before acting?

You know, that's actually difficult to answer, because Will is usually perceived as a very rational, cautious person in the pov of others. But that's more due to Will having to step up and take responsibity for himself & his mother at a young age. They had no choice but to act carefully. Still I do see a change throughout the story: Will is naturally much more inclined to act on impulses and emotions (just like their brother) & there are multiple instances when they allow themself to do just that. I think Will is still figuring out a balance between those two extremes, between the version of himself he had to present to everyone for so long & the truth buried underneath.