a doll and a puppy. the doll gets lonely while frozen in its pose. its porcelain is cold to the touch, so the puppy collects blankets and lays them in the doll’s lap. she curls up with the doll to feel safe. the doll isn’t supposed to move, but it wants to pet her. it takes care not to pinch her fur in its joints. porcelain and flesh, both safe with each other.