"A wise conclusion," Jack said of the decision to come in when her skin started changing colors. "Fortunately it's early enough that it won't be too problematic, but I won't be able to extract it." That would have to be within a matter of minutes, best if a tourniquet is placed. Thankfully doxies were mostly irritatingly-poisonous, not deadly-poisonous.

Uncorking the antidote, Jack held it out to Mrs. Bythesea. "Let's start with this while I clean up the bite. We'll know if it's working if your skin returns to normal." It was usually fine, he just hoped the side effects would be mild. "It can cause a little dizziness, nausea, but hopefully nothing too bad."