subject: Hunger Grew Steadily [print this page] But of course, he didn't have a ceU phone- or a pocket. As he walked, he grew increasingly hungry links of london and, with his black plastic tunic absorbing the head of the sun, thirsty. Soon, thirst predominated. As the sun neared the zenith, he could think of nothing but water. He lowered his eyes to the ground - and saw the litter, and saw it in a new Links of London Rings light.
Maybe he could find some food among all the wrappers and such. And more importantiy, water. Now, he actively sought out litter, going from one side of the median to the other at the sight of white cups against the green. On his third try, he picked up a cup, puUed off its lid Raindance Necklace still holding a straw, and found clear liquid within - melted ice, probably. Again, he worried about disease, but only briefly; disease was abstract whereas dying of thirst wasn't.
He downed the liquid Raindance Silver Pendant delicious with a sUght hint of cola flavor. Soon, he found more liquidbearing cups, enough to slake his thirst. His Ups stretched into a tight smile. Those Uttering drivers he'd formerly held in such contempt might weU have saved his life. His hunger grew steadily more intense, and he began to seek out food wrappers as well as drink cups. He found a few, but they held no scraps of food. Many of the wrappers had little bits of paper torn out- nibble marks. With a shiver, Adrian realized he was competing with the rats for food. But he had to get food. He decided he'd just have to walk across the road. Cars will either stop or they won't. He stepped onto the road but then darted back.
