[Worm]

Though Elizabeth had left the shop unsatisfied, she knew that her target was close. The air around her was lifted with Emily's perfume. She breathed deeply, focusing on where she would be. Emily was just leaving the men's shop now with her friend. The day was a bright one, and Elizabeth had to admit to herself that returning home would be best for her condition. In order to get what she wanted, she needed to be stealthy and quick.

The girls turned the corner into the food district, where vendors sold fruit and fish. A bakery marked the corner of this area. The smell of dough enveloped the block. As they made their way there, Elizabeth kept her distance. While making sure to keep the girls within her eye range, she also tried to remain nonchalant and blend in with the crowd. Round sunglasses framed Elizabeth's nose, distracting from a looming grin. She would occasionally pick up a piece of fruit from a vendor and pretend to be interested. Eventually, she could hear the familiar sound of Rosamund's chatter.

The mention of apples alerted Elizabeth to snatch one from the vendor just beside her. Elizabeth then dug into her jacket pocket, revealing a small vial. It was discreet enough that she was able to drip just enough arsenic onto the stem. She placed it back into the stall. With enough allure, she hoped to draw Rosamund to that specific apple. It was the best looking one in its bunch anyways. Once the task was done, she slipped away. It wasn't satisfying to reach her goal this way, but it got the job done. And it got her one step closer to Isabel.