The Doll thinks for a long few moments. "I do not understand," she says finally, "as I am already myself. Perhaps that is a thing people need learn that dolls need not."

But the Doll's tone isn't frustrated, and she wears a smile as she looks at Rosie. "Thank you for teaching me what you can. I like to hear you speak. I like how the makeup brush feels against my face. I like you, Rosie, even if not everyone else does."