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Lost Memory of Skin, Prt. 2, chapters; 1-4

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smileyface123123 wrote: The professor does go out of his way to make sure Kid can stay at Benbow's by paying Benbow, but I still think it is for himself instead of for Kid's benefit.
That's so he can do his research. And right now that is his main concern. I think they will become friends and that may prove to be difficult for the Prof. He is trying to earn the Kid's trust but if they get too buddy buddy (and I'm not talking in a perverted way) the Professor will feel uneasy with the trust he has gained.
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I was thinking about bad judgement and the bad choices we all make in life. Some worse then others. But we all have made them at some point.

Here in BC they are finally laying charges on the rioters from the Stanley Cup in Vancouver. The first one just yesterday. The young man will get 18 months in jail for his part. This will have an impact on the rest of his life. For doing something real dumb. Got caught up in the act.
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Suzanne wrote:The professor creeps me out. I think the kid is smart to be warry of him. What do you guys think about the professor's weight? His weight may be a big reason I don't trust him. I feel that he is consuming people. Is he truly helping the kid and the men under the causeway or is he feeding off them? Do you think the professor's weight has any meaning?
I think I need to read more of the story. Right now it doesn't bother me. The Prof has always been big. I don't understand why you can't trust him because of that. Is it all fat people you don't trust or just the Professor?
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Tigerlily22 wrote:The professor thinks about remembering that social norms between him and the Kid are going to be different. The Kid explains dumpster diving etiquette at one point. This is something that the professor most likely has not learned. By the professor keeping the idea of differing social norms in mind, he is most likely going to ask about Kids background and stories about the everyday life of Kid for examples of social norms for both sex offenders and homeless males.
Think there will be a lot of new thinking for both Kid and Professor. Who will get the most out of it by the end is anyone's guess. I would love to see them both coming out of this with more confidence in themselves.
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After just finishing chapter 5 I will no longer make any more predictions.

Suzanne....the Professor is creeping me out to.
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