[ She does find the miming of motion somewhat amusing. The point isn't lost on her, but... one doesn't need to be an infant in reality to have a steep learning curve. ]

True enough. We all start somewhere. [ Followed by a brief pause before: ] One relies on the teachings of those around them for more than how to take those first few steps. Is what you're doing assisting with that as well, or is it more increasing the capacity for him to learn and adapt on his own, based on feedback from those around him?

[ Is this metal golem going to get more complex in its interactions, or simply able to do more while remaining a simple creature itself? ]