"Most people have," Leonard said. Usually they either loved it or hated it. Earth didn't get a lot of in between opinions. It hadn't even in the other dimension.

Leonard had the distinct impression he was being placated. Which was irritating. But he couldn't blame the man. From his perspective, he'd just been accosted by a crazy man ranting about a doll in the middle of the sidewalk.

"Thanks," he said, trying not to sound irate. He knew it tended to be his default. "Leonard Bones, by the way. Since I didn't get around to the introducing part." He gave the doll a last long look, marking its location, and then walked away, giving it glances over his shoulder and then vanishing around the corner. He walked around the next building and then came back. To him, it looked like the thing was still where he'd left it. "Well?" he asked.