Kaz is right; Wylan shouldn't get into the habit of needing validation. If he learned anything from growing up with his father, it's not seeking out attention and pats on the back from anyone. He never received a 'good job' or 'well done' from any of his tutors, chemistry or music or math. No, if he couldn't read,, nothing else mattered.

You are a fruit that will spoil on the shelf.

"I know," Wylan replies, his voice distant for a moment befor he focuses his gaze back on Kaz. "I know.