Don't worry about it.

[She sips her tea with her free hand, casually nudging Destiny back towards the younger woman. Take your bird back, or at least help with the pettings?]

And it may be that, yes. Though I've noticed my doll's effects have been slacking off as the day goes on. It's probably running out of juice. I imagine, if yours is the same, that'll happen to you too.