Most people make a wish and leave the universe unsupervised. He prefers inventory control. Wish Collector keeps every hope close, asks sensible follow-up questions, and would like a clear explanation for why “someday” is taking so long.

Childhood dreams are often dismissed because they have not yet learned to sound practical. But possibility begins before certainty, in the small and stubborn belief that something wonderful might be within reach. Growing up should teach him how to pursue that light—not convince him to stop looking for it.