A Kiss, said Mogget sleepily. Actually, just a breath would do. But you have to start kissing someone sometime, I suppose.A breath? she asked. She didn't want to kiss just any wooden man. He looked nice enough, but he might not be like his looks. A kiss seemed too forward.

A Kiss, said Mogget sleepily. Actually, just a breath would do. But you have to start kissing someone sometime, I suppose.A breath? she asked. She didn't want to kiss just any wooden man. He looked nice enough, but he might not be like his looks. A kiss seemed too forward.

πŸ“– Garth Nix

🌍 Australian  |  πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Writer

πŸŽ‚ July 19, 1963
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Mogget, in a sleepy tone, suggests that a kiss might be necessary, but a simple breath could suffice. He humorously notes that at some point, kissing someone is inevitable, even if it's only a small gesture. This hints at the idea that certain social or emotional moments often require a simple, yet meaningful act, like a kiss, even if it's just a breath to start.

The girl hesitates, unsure about kissing a wooden man. She finds him visually appealing but worries he might not be as genuine or understanding as he appears. She considers that initiating a kiss might be too bold or forward, reflecting her internal conflict about trust and taking social risks in unfamiliar or uncertain situations.

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