His days continued like this for a while longer, eating, thinking and sleeping. When his mother saw his intelligent eyes and hungry curiosity, she started telling bedtime stories about this world. Every time she mentioned the fantastic things in this world his eyes would widen with intrigue, the queen was so delighted in seeing his awe, sometimes shock but mostly wonder. she loved watching the play of expressions on his adorable face as she told her tales and continued doing so every night.