"The most important thing needed to cook the frog isn't the water, the heat, or the frog itself. It is the patience to wait for the prey—the frog—as it has no way out and is cooked before opening the pot.
"If the lid is opened too quickly, you will spook the prey, and it will jump out of the pot. So, until one is certain the frog is thoroughly cooked, it is best to continue adding firewood instead of opening the pot," Alex said.
Elder Ryan stared at Alex for a good while.
"I thought you were different from your father—cunning. But I see that you are just as crazy as he is," he commented.
Alex didn't take offence. Instead, he laughed. He laughed for a good moment or two, even arching forward and holding his belly.
Elder Ryan raised an eyebrow. But then, his eyebrows furrowed. He couldn't get a clear read on the young man before him.
Alex wiped away the tear at the corner of his eye.
