[Please teach her about japanifornian fashion she is in dire need of a makeover.]

Plastic? Strange, I've never heard of anything like that. [Squeak squeak. She pokes at the cushion again. Very tactile. Very fun.] I think I prefer cloth cushions, though I haven't had that luxury in a very long time.

But thank you, Little Girl. I'm very grateful for your help today. I usually very well behaved, I promise. Even princesses have their moments.

[Though she's been having a long series of such moments lately. Also, not very interested in behaving herself. Not in a rowdy way, but more doing exactly as she's told, following the wafer thin plot of her tired old story. That's the thing that needs rallying against.

There's still room for manners though. Rosamund claps her hands together, perfectly delighted.]

Now! I must ask you two favours. Firstly, might I have your name?

And second: would you like to split a bowl with me, dear girl?