[Alright, that got a smile out of him, he couldn't help but appreciate those who themselves appreciated the classics of literature. The smile faded though as he brought his attention back to the tree itself, feeling an unsettling feeling coming from it directly as he gave it a critical look.]

"Y'mean t'tickin' it's doin'? Y'don't suppose it's jus' a college project...like some kinda unfinished grandfather clock, d'ya?"

[A small pause, followed by a small shake of his head in disappointment of his own suggestion.]

"Nah...that'd be too easy. Ain't nothin' ever easy like that. What're yer thoughts, eh?"