17. The Outside World
Gina arrived on the outskirts of an ordinary town, in an ordinary part of the world. It was early morning, when most people were still asleep. She took Little Mother’s words about travelling seriously, and began the hour-long trek into the heart of the city. She needed to locate somewhere to access what Little Mother had called the Internet. People talked around the world all the time using the Internet. There was bound to be somewhere she could access it, even at this late hour, and then she could begin spreading the word.
I need money, Gina thought.
Gina felt a small bundle of notes appear in her pocket and thought how strange it was that bits of paper and plastic — things that didn’t really matter — made people greedy.
Two small, semi-detached stores were open.
