Being unable to speak is infuriating. He is capable of making sounds, but they are not pleasant, or comfortable, or of this world. He feels it is dehumanizing to be mute, no pun intended.

Even if he could just emit tones, it'd do a lot to help. He could have inflection then.

Know what he needs? A xylophone. That's what he needs.

The little head nods in agreement, still facing Jason, then twists down to touch the wedged-in snowshoes. Yes, he'd be pretty slow, given that his shoes are broken.