The time of our tale is not right now, but not too long ago. The story itself is about someone who may not be just like you, though you may know somebody just like him. You see, he's a boy who talks to rocks. That's right, rocks. We'll start by letting the young fellow who talks to rocks introduce himself. After all, he knows himself better than most people, and it's his story - and if it's a little strange - well, so is he...