Crayfish Claw — Carapace Fragment (Specimen No. 002) aluminium Copper adheres first at the

Copper adheres first at the point of connection

The stall keeper pauses

They reminded her of her own strength: subtle

A promise made not to another

but a pact older than oaths and heavier than armour

Crayfish Claw — Carapace Fragment (Specimen No. 002) aluminium Copper adheres first at theRecovered as a claw segment with intact pincer structure. Form is elongated, with a gradual taper toward the tips. The joint remains clearly defined, separating the thicker base from the opposing arms. Drying produces no observable distortion. Structure remains unchanged. Copper adheres first at the point of connection, then progresses along the length of the claw. Deposition gathers along the outer curve and within the natural pitting of the