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“ so, the first bus we’re taking is on the outskirts of the city, ” mike explains, foot propped up on the bus stop bench as the two of them wait for their ride. it should be coming any moment now. first one is at five in the morning, or so the schedule says. not mike’s preferred time to be awake, but the earlier, the better. plus, their parents are still asleep and unaware of their absence.
clearing his throat, he he drags his finger along their map, which is barely visibly in the dull light of the street lamp. “ from there, we’ll walk to indianapolis where we’ll take whatever train we can. ” it’s not the most thought-out itinerary, but it’s the best mike can do under their circumstances. he’s tried looking everywhere for a train schedule, but to no avail. “ we’ll, ” he pauses to smack a mosquito, something he’s sure he’ll have to deal frequently on this trip. “ we’ll figure it out as we go. ”
