An Empress in jeans and black sneakers waits at the bus stop, completely unaware of the snail resting just behind her heel. As she shifts her foot, her sole comes down over it — crushing it instantly beneath her sneaker. She glances down for a brief moment, noticing the wet, slimy smear left on the pavement. But the sight barely registers. Without another thought, she continues waiting for the bus, leaving the faint, sticky mark behind her.