The marketplace of the city is located a few streets from where I discarded my dress. It’s quite crowded, which is a good thing for me. This means there’s a bigger chance my theft will go unnoticed. And that no one is going to spot the bloody cloth wrapped around my ankle. The last thing I need is for someone to bring attention to me.
I first feed myself by going around the stands and tasting as many samples, as I can get. All the running has truly taken its toll on me. After that, I move to the part of the market, where clothing sellers are competing, who is going to attract the most buyers. And of course, I head right to the one, where the biggest crowd is standing.
These stands are more like cottages, closed up from three sides, with the front open. They even have two dressing c
