Lepidofin, resembling an ambitious flying fish that should have lived deep underwater, is restricted to a surreal landscape, her legs and vitality cemented. Although evocative of the water's symbolism of birth and rebirth, she stands isolated, and her potential is restricted. Her pink nude body, mirroring the fish symbolic of abundance, fertility, prosperity, and renewal, narrates a reversed story: she is easily manipulated; a slight sway can cause her entire body to swing dramatically. But when she stands alone, she is fully anchored on the ground: being isolated and helpless, her primary defense is to vibrate her fins with all her might, quivering and struggling.

As the figures approach her, the fin’s vibration intensifies, signaling her vulnerability and fear. The young figure tries to comfort Lepidofin while, in contrast, the elder figure pretentiously offers insincere companionship, appearing distracted. The adult figure’s performative gestures make the entire interaction feel staged and pretentious as if rehearsing for the audience. Their constant posture adjustments and noticeable inconsistencies reveal that they prioritize their image in front of the audience over genuine compassion toward Lepidofin. Such indifference and absent-mindedness make her akin to a puppet, being showcased and manipulated.

The Chinese proverb "人为刀俎，我为鱼肉 (Ren wei dao zu, wo wei yu rou)”, roughly translates as "Others are the knife and chopping block, and I am the fish and meat,” captures the essence of feeling vulnerable and controlled by greater forces. This sentiment is embodied by Lepidofin, representing the "鱼肉 (yu rou/fish meat),” while the figures, especially the elder, symbolize the controlling "刀俎(dao zu/knife and chopping block),” reflecting the societal power dynamics and expectations imposed on women. Moreover, Lepidofin’s pink nude body resembling salmon - carrying connotations of wisdom, hidden knowledge, and immortal humans in Pacific Northwest Coast mythology that willingly transform for humanity's sustenance and later rejuvenate - amplifies the symbolism of fish. This parallels women's vulnerable position: inherent value and strength yet subjected to patriarchal pressures. Like the immortal salmon offering themselves, Lepidofin sacrifices autonomy yet hints at resilience, akin to the salmon's rebirth. This dynamic echoes women's struggles to assert their identity against oppressive forces, symbolizing the continuous battle between fear and belonging.