That is an unlooked-for inheritance. Curses are things that seem to be passed on through the centuries. It seems one cannot take them lightly. In this case, poor Johnson seems to be doomed by a power that is greater than any his human form can summon. The tone of the story and atmosphere are particularly strong here.
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Yes, I tried to take the prompt in an abstract direction without forgetting the meaning that inheritance is something carried from the past and quite influential in the future. Thank you for being willing to curate and support. Respect.