Roderick Briarly's tiny hands already grasp for the tools strewn about his father's workshop. Though he cannot yet speak, a spark of curiosity flickers in his eyes whenever gears turn or wood is shaped. He seems drawn to the intricate dance of hammers and nails, fascinated by the way broken things can be made whole again. Roderick finds joy in the simplest tasks: tightening a loose screw, aligning a crooked piece, ensuring everything fits just right. Even now, a quiet determination drives him to learn, to understand, to master the world around him through careful observation and meticulous practice.