25.Hitchhiking in the Rain
Addison positioned himself carefully on the roadside, ensuring he appeared as non-threatening as possible while remaining visible despite the pouring rain. He raised his hand to flag down a vehicle, hoping a driver would stop. Tucked against his chest, under his jacket to shield it from the dampness, was the mysterious package containing the creature. Each car that passed without stopping heightened his frustration, but he refused to give up. After long minutes of waiting, a vehicle finally slowed down, offering Addison a glimmer of hope.