Pretties

Andrew and Tally walk along the fence of dolls for an hour but find no place where Tally can cross through. Andrew admits that he is disappointed and had hoped that she might take him with her. Tally tries to think of a way to trick the security system, and the two of them throw rocks at the dolls to no avail. Andrew reflects on Tally’s different way of seeing the world—particularly how she reacted with frustration and anger rather than fear when the dolls affected her. Andrew suggests that she wait until the next holy day when the gods (i.e., the scientists) come to visit. When Tally tells him that she isn’t supposed to be on the reservation, he points to her spinning tattoo as an indication that the gods have rejected her. Tally corrects him, telling him that the tattoo is for fun and that she ran away. Andrew volunteers to distract the gods while Tally steals a hovercar, claiming that as the holy man he decides how to interact with the gods.

Tally and Andrew take their time returning to the village, debating the laws of nature. Tally finds a cave to hide in, and Andrew tells the villagers that she passed beyond the edge of the world.