They wrote down names and items and prices, making notations of items she might want for the store.As usual, they were constantly approached by the street vendors, which was the only thing Perri didn't like about shopping in the Zone. Hugo relieved her of the burden of telling them "no" over and over, and she was glad to let him do it. She used to try to explain, but that took too much time...there were so many of them.It would have been the most enjoyable work Perri had ever done, having Hugo help her...except for the constant nagging worry of making contact with Owen. Her eyes swept over the displays of goods to linger instead on the crowd of people around them. How would Owen spot her in this busy place?They went clear through the Zone on one street, then worked their way back again on another. She was not approached. Was it because she was not alone?How could she get rid of Hugo long enough for Owen to contact her?Anna. Hugo avoided her. Perri decided that if she could arrange it, she would spend a short time with Anna, then go for a walk through the Zone.That evening Perri called her and asked if there was anything she'd like to do.
