Fanart of Mariana of Austria as a child
Warning: This story have some artistic license
Mariana, the beloved princess of the Holy Roman Empire, was a cheerful and imaginative young girl. She carried her dolls wherever she went, dressing them in different outfits and even feeding them as if they were alive. She would converse with them, pretending they could talk and understand her.
One day, her mother presented her with a special gift. Mariana couldn't contain her excitement as she quickly unwrapped the present to reveal a beautiful doll. Overjoyed, she thanked her mother for such a wonderful gift.
Her older brother, Ferdinand, would play tricks on her by hiding her dolls in various places. Although he would join her in play from time to time, their lives were largely separate during that period as he focused on his duties.
Mariana of Austria had a passion for playing with dolls as a child.