Chapter One: North
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We never payed him any mind. He was just another immortal spirit like us. Just bringing snow to children.
Toothie's fairies saw him on tooth collection runs.
Bunny saw him from time to time. Easter of 1968. That blizzard, he was especially mad about. Going on about ruining Easter. But Easter is not Christmas.
Sandy I know was in contact with the boy when he brought dreams to Burgess. Dolphins Jack saw in the dream sand.
And I saw him on Christmas Eve as I flew across the world bringing presents. He waved often enough, but he never stayed to chat.
We all thought him irresponsible for all the childish things he does, but he told us what was in his memory box. He was never being childish, he was actually a child! Only fourteen when he took his sister's place in the water.
We asked why was he Guardian? Why did Manny choose him of all spirits?
This is why. He sacrificed everything for his sister. He made children laugh and believe back when he was Jack Overland, a mortal boy. He loved his sister and the children in the town. He would do anything for their safety and wellbeing.
That is why he is Guardian. That is why he is who he is.