After a few days of getting used to being alone and having to fend for myself I realised the cans of soup and bits of toast I was idly putting away wh...ilst I pondered my situation, were not enough to stop my stomach from growling and so I eased myself into some clothes and went out to the store to get something for lunch. The mall was only a fifteen minute walk across the park and as it was a bright day, I took off for the food court.The food vendors were just gearing themselves up to the lunch. I both dreaded the prospect and found it terrifically exciting. I heard s swishing of cloth, and the next thing I knew, I sensed something under my nose and sniffed.It was the mysterious, magical smell of girl panties! I occasionally got a whiff from Jessie's dirty laundry. I probably had pleasure written all over my face, because the next thing I knew she was smushing them all over my face. But I didn't mind."You can take them, you naughty man," she said.I opened my eyes, and as in a dream, I. ." she mumbled, soft tears soaking my shirt. I shush and hush her, she clings to me, letting me go only after I've assured her all grandpas, and especially candyman grandpas live forrrrever in heaven.Her sobs slowly settle down as she stretches her hands away from me."I'm sorry." It's okay to cry, you know?" Uh-huh?" It's okay to cry; everybody cries, but everybody laughs too, see?" I pointed to the loud children by the yellow bus.I take out the biggest ice-cream I have and give it to her. Her. Cody met the Captain's wide, startled eyes before looking at the weapons on the table."I have the information I need and you have information that you need," Cody said levelly. "Since you don't have the men for an escort, may I take these weapons?" Cody asked politely."Of course," the Captain said quickly, stepping back, and performing the sign of the cross.Cody ignored the captain and picked up the rifle. It was one of the ubiquitous AK-47s but was the better quality, older Type 56 that used.