“Xbox Live is online multiplayer gaming,” Jack explains, as calm as if discussing the weather. “As for what that has to do with fashion dolls?” She shrugs and gestures to Jane. “Only her addled mind knows.”

Murmur’s offer for Jane to cut him open for proof does elicit a raised eyebrow, however. “You’re really wasting your time,” she sighs. “She’s decided on her own version of the truth, and she’s not going to change her mind, no matter what you do or say.”