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25.Hitchhiking

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Addison started off on foot even though there were few vehicles on the road. He watched intently for passing vehicles. He could wave down a passing car in roughly five minutes. Although dangerous, this felt as his only sensible choice. Carefully positioned on the side of the road, he aimed to seem as non-threatening as possible while yet being clearly seen in the rain. Held close to his chest, covered from the rain by his jacket, was the bundle including the creature. Every passing vehicle offered a possible fix for his problem, and he felt a release when one at last slowed down.