1 Prologue:

His name was Ever. The light of day blinded him while he screamed uncontrollably. He didnt want to scream of course- but he had been through this whole charade once or twice before and knew if he didnt scream the medics would think something was wrong.

They snipped off the tube that attached him and lay him in some woman's arms.

...

This was what? The sixth time now? It was getting tiresome. Waking in the infirmary, each time with a new woman teaching him the same old tricks.

'Yes mummy, I can say googoogaga.

I can also say antidisestablishmentarianism, if only you'd ask.'

Well at least he would if he could. He had yet to develop his eleventh set of teeth.

...

Ever's eyes adjusted to the brightness, this woman seemed familiar, perhaps an old friend.

"Hello Rubes!" The lady said, bouncing him up and down.