Wilfred Longtreader Appreciation Post:
I’ve never noticed until like my sixth re-reading of The Green Ember how amazing Wilfred is. No matter how dire the situation becomes, he’s cheerful and smiling. He encourages those who are more frightened, tells them they are doing well, and he sincerely means it. When Picket and Heather lose their home, all his attention is on them and what they need, and he does it with a smile. His fatherliness is most evident in his relationship with Smalls. Having been on the run since Smalls was a child, it’s understandable that Wilfred has developed a knack for being upbeat in miserable situations. And the way he constantly cares for Smalls is absolutely adorable. And he’s not just doing it because of duty—he truly loves the prince like a son. And since they’ve been on the run for so long, they’re closer to each other than to anyone else. They can practically communicate without speaking. They even have secret hand signals and calls!
Over all 10/10 uncle. Would recommend.
