' That's not very polite , Vex . But ... it doesn't change that I think you're very cute ! '

The seamstress resist the urge to scoop her little friend into her arms : as much as she'd love to give a suffocating hug , she knows it wouldn't be received very well .

' Oh , don't be silly - they won't hurt you ! '

A pause as the doll fondly taps their handle ; memories of Isolde flooding back . All those years ago - centuries , and yet , it feels like only yesterday Gwen had been at her side .