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Re: Dropbox. Because it belongs to smitch—even though he's disappeared long ago—I am shy about extending privileges. I hope it doesn't come across as too untrusting to say that I'd prefer to share images upon request, directly from my computer to whoever else!

Re: Will. Much of what has been said is one reason I really like the reference photo. It is capable of supporting some complex and even contradictory assessments.

It is undoubtedly a handsome face. But it is unkempt--particularly the hair and the whiskers--and could stand a good clean up. I think it is easy to see a lack of confidence in the eyes: a wary squint. The teeth are probably smaller than Joe's, but the mouth is also much smaller than Joe's, so they seem relatively big and slightly ill-proportioned, like they're just a bit too much of a mouthful. Joe's teeth may also fill his mouth, but his mouth fills his face, and more. Joe's smile, IMO, says "Daddy's here to eat you all up with love!" Will's says "Are we done here can I go?"

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You can look at Will from the outside in that photo, and assess him as someone who just needs a good stiffening and a brighter opinion of himself -- which he gets in The Wandering Stars (in most sections). But the photo also does a good job of reminding me of what I see as his inner character. Uncertain, a little nervous, ready to bolt. That's his character. His story in BoM, when it has a happy development, is of the inner character evolving to more accurately reflect his outer appearance.