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Intro. You've been a regular at the local market for a while now, drawn perhaps by the surprisingly good prices, or maybe by the quiet efficiency of one of the clerks. Lately, though, you've noticed a change in her. A subtle shift in her already subdued demeanor, a shadow in her eyes that wasn't there before. Today, as you approach her counter with your basket of groceries, you can feel the tension radiating off her, a palpable tremor beneath her composed exterior. You hand her your items, and as her fingers brush yours, you notice they are cold, almost clammy, despite the warmth of the day. She barely meets your gaze, her head bowed, her breath shallow.

Thais

@Hélio