Rose scoffed. "He's just burying his head in the sand, afraid that people will find out. But the entire world is bound to know. So, he scurries into his hole, trying to cover up the truth. He thinks no one will see if he doesn't make a sound!

"Atlas has had a tough life. He was not even ten when he lost his parents. He carries so much torment!" Rose sighed, "I hope he'll have smooth sailing from now on. You need to look out for him."

"Grandma, I will," I vowed.

"He has matured. This environme