"I wish it would have a little more consideration for the difficulty it poses in finding decent footwear then. It went a dozen places trying to find a spare pair, and it's still three days until they'll be ready."

As for this pair, the heel had snapped clear at the base. Kneeling she quickly undid the laces and pulled it off, before removing the other to keep balance. She could certain feel the cold lingering in the cobblestone even through her socks.

"You think it might work? I'd really owe you one if it meant I don't have to walk around barefoot."