He appears to be straining his eyes quite carefully at each word, biting his lip; truth be told, reading frustrated him very easily. He didn't like words. Words were hard. Words took more time with him than adults, and it made him feel bad. But he'd try--for Netherlands, he'd try!

"... the--this is 'the'."

An easy word. He learned that one quick.

He skips around with his finger.

"He... wuh... wehded duhg... and--"

Blink. Pout.

"You're better--you should read it."