An Empress in loose denim and sneakers waits at the bus stop, unaware of the snails resting near her feet. The bus is late, and impatience settles into her stance. As she pulls her foot back in quiet frustration, her sole comes down fully over one of them — crushing it completely beneath her sneaker. She glances down briefly, but her irritation outweighs any interest. Without another thought, she keeps waiting, leaving the flattened remains behind as just another insignificant moment.