Bessie's Dilemma

Bessie had a medical check-up and received awful news. 

Needing more information, Bessie organized a meeting with Dr Zoe and Fairy Hazel to see if Elven medicine could help her condition.

Bessie burst into tears and sobbed her heart out on Dr Zoe's shoulder.

"I have total Porcelainization," wailed Bessie. 

Dr Zoe knew immediately that this was a fatal condition.

"Oh Bessie, I am so sorry," exclaimed Dr Zoe. "Let's talk with Fairy Hazel."

Fairy Hazel and Dr Zoe examined Bessie. 

Her hands were cold and had lost all flexibility.

Dr Zoe checked Bessie's neck and shoulders. The Porcelainization was too far advanced for any kind of intervention.

Fairy Hazel explained how the disease was incurable even with Elven Medicine. The only treatment available was for Bessie to retire to a rocking chair and live peacefully on a porch for the rest  of her life. 

Porcelainization is an inevitable part of being a dollhouse doll. One fall could cost you your life, and as you know, Bessie has been prone to falling over.  The rocking chair is the only safe solution to prevent breakage. Bessie blurted out that the inability to make tea and serve others was a fate worse than death. 

Clearly this news was devastating. Both Dr Zoe and Fairy Hazel decided to tell her about one possible idea. It carried a great risk of failure, but Bessie said that she was willing to try anything. Fairy Hazel spoke about the controversial process of "Reshelling".

Bessie wanted to hear more about reshelling. It was explained that her personality and character would be transferred to a new body, but there were also some serious risks associated with this process. Bessie did not want to hear any, she had already made up her mind to do it, regardless of any risk.

Fairy Hazel and Dr Zoe said they would organize the details for the operation. 

Bessie was informed that she would have to say goodbye to everyone she knew (just in case she never returns), and to sell everything she owned to pay for this process.

 Bessie was resolute in her decision to try the reshelling thing. Selling her beloved tea shop would be a small price to pay for the chance of freedom.

Goodbye Bessie. Here's hoping for a good outcome.

Mystery Solved: Meet Hazel!

"Eyes are perfect! No more eye patches." Some of the most beautiful words spoken to me today by Dr Zoe. I don't have to be a pirate anymore!

I stopped by the new medical office to see how construction is going.

Dr Zoe was happy to show me around. First we looked at the ground floor pharmacy.

Then we headed upstairs to the reception area. . .

. . . as well as the waiting room.

While Dr Zoe was showing me her office I looked out the window and I could see Builder Sam's desk.

I could see the new house and I asked Dr Zoe if she knew anything about it.

 Looking out the window Dr Zoe exclaimed, "Yes, that is Fairy Hazel's house."

"Who is Fairy Hazel?" I asked.

"Fairy Hazel is one of my mentors. I will introduce you if you like."
I never thought about the great Dr Zoe having a mentor. We walked over to meet her.

Hazel May is the first fairy that I have actually met. As per usual, I was speechless in her presence. I stupidly asked if she was coming to Oak Leaf Forest to live and she said 'yes'. (Why else would you have a house built here?)

Hazel is having this house built specially as she is just a little bit too big for the 1:12 scale properties. She started to show us the house.

 "Crystal wings!" I inadvertently blurted out when she turned around.

 "Why, yes!" said Hazel. "All fairies have wings. I have crystal ones."
"Oops, I'm sorry. I have never seen such beautiful wings up close before," I lamely said as I turned bright red.

 "That's okay, dear," she said, giggling. We toured the cottage and marveled at the use of recycled materials.

 Hazel has plans for a big stone fireplace so that she can roast marshmallows from the comfort of her couch. "The ideas you have for this house are absolutely wonderful!" I said.

 Hazel May is extremely elegant and moves with such beautiful grace. I was totally enamored by her.

 The highlight of our meeting (and the most dangerous!) was sitting on the roof looking at the view and chatting for a while.

Hazel is rather eloquent and a great listener. She is a wonderful mother figure.

Finally, the great mystery is solved!
Cheerio,
Isabelle

New House

Hi everyone. I am back!
Builder Sam has been working in the boiling hot garage making a house from scrap wood. Rumor has it that she is building an unusual structure for a VID (Very Important Doll).

Hmm, that is weird. Builder Sam said that she was going to build a special house for me, but it hasn't happened yet. I decided to go and ask Mr Nova. After all, he is the building inspector and he should know who this house is for. I found him asleep on the job as usual.

I was about to wake him when I noticed what I thought was someone entering the new house.

 Wait a minute, there was someone there!

 I saw them peek out the window.

 And then, just like that, they disappeared!

 I went over and checked the house, but no one was there. How very strange! 

Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me.

I have been experiencing a lot of double vision lately.

Now I know for sure! I think I will go and see Dr. Zoe immediately.

Cheerio,
Isabelle