The Curiosity Shop is a tiny room stacked with wooden crates and ceramic pots; somewhat reminiscent of the Guard House. Impa's vantage point holds a clear view of the counter, where a large-bellied bearded man leans over to address his customer with a grunt:

"Good evening, my lady."

"Always a pleasure to see you too." a strangely familiar female voice enters.

Impa turns her gaze to the door, where a well-dressed lady wrapped in a floral headscarf and carrying a viridian handbag advances towards the counter, her high-heels clicking on the bare floorboards.

"What do you have for me today?" she coos. "Any jewellery I might fancy?"

"Not today, my lady." he shakes his head. "But I do have something far more rare that may appeal to you."

"Do tell." the customer rubs her hands greedily.

The man dips out of sight and returns carrying a large wooden crate. He slams it on the counter and opens the lid. A mystical blue glow entices the customer to peek inside. She unravels her headscarf: dark braids tumble down onto her shoulders; big brown eyes gaze hungrily into the mysterious box. Captain Cassida.

"How…how did you come by these?"

"The same way I come by all my stock." the shopkeeper lets out a sinister snicker.

The Captain murmurs wondrously. "These…these are so precious…invaluable...worth hundreds of Rupees to the right buyer…"

"Would make a nice pair of earrings too." he sniggers.

Cassida looks up into the shopkeeper's face and snarls. "You really have no idea what you've purchased, do you? These are Zora Eggs. One alone is worth around a hundred Rupees. You have three."

"So will you be buying them for three-hundred Rupees then?" he grunts.

Captain Cassida rests her elbow on the counter. "I'll make you an even better offer: I have a client who would buy these for more than double the price you're asking. If you give them to me for free, I will arrange a trade deal by tomorrow night and split the earnings with you."

"Hold up!" the shopkeeper growls. "How do I know you're not gonna snatch these little treasures for yourself and run for the hills?"

"Oh, darling…" Cassida lets out a delicate chuckle and flutters her eyelashes. "Do you really think I would do that to you? I am you're most loyal customer and valuer. I would never allow you to be ripped-off!"

"You can leave the eggs behind." he grunts. "Tell your client that they will get their goods once we get the cash."

The Captain scowls and leans into his face. "My client is non-negotiable. But, if it makes you happy, I will leave you with my opal necklace as a deposit."

She unlatches the necklace from around her neck and lays it down on the counter. The shopkeeper swipes it up with his beefy hand, eyes dazzled by its smooth green jewel.

"A pleasure doing business with you, my lady." he smiles a toothy grin.

"You can expect me to return at the same time tomorrow night, to collect my necklace." she tells him as she stuffs the three glowing bottles into her handbag. "And exchange the money, of course."

The Captain swings the handbag over her shoulder and strolls across the floor in her high-heels. The bell chimes again, and the Curiosity Shop is empty once more.

Impa tears her gaze away from the crack in the wall back to the inside of Imogen's apartment.

"What did you see?" Imogen asks frantically. "Tell me what you saw!"

Impa recounts the events on the other side of the wall.

"Well what are we waiting for!" Imogen cries. "We have to stop her!"

"How? By mugging her in the street?" Impa sneers. "If we're going to get those eggs back, we're going to have to be smart about it."

"What do you suggest?" Imogen looks to her hopefully.

Impa ponders. They have to do something. These priceless eggs belong to a mother who is doubtlessly distraught over the kidnapping of her offspring. To allow such wickedness to go unreprimanded would be criminal in itself. Part of her considered informing the Queen of her good friend's dastardly deeds; but then that had not led anywhere in the past. No, Impa would have to act on her own accord.

"I have a plan." she declares. "It might not work…but it's our best shot."