The Dollmaker's Daughter at Christmas
Sighing quietly to himself, he plastered his charming smile back on his face and turned back to his mother, who was waiting anxiously for a response.
He sat down in the chair she offered, careful to keep his hand lightly around the small body in his pocket. There was a bit of squirming, and he wasn’t sure if it was out of fear or curiosity. He readjusted his fingers, hoping to show that he was in charge in this situation, and focused his attention on his mother’s question. “My journey was--wet,” he admitted. She laughed, and he felt the urge to continue. “I met Ms. Fizzlestitch. She is quite an interesting character, and I hope to return to collect her in a day or two once she has had time t
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