Now we are three, with no time to truly evaluate his new companions Mies focused on finding food and supplies. Slowly walking and checking each aisle. It was dark but there was just enough light to see shapes. Far down each aisle movement could be seen, but nothing rushed them.

Finally they came upon a canned food section. With a calm and curious approach, Mies stepped into the aisle and picked up one of the sparse choices laying about. 'Big Boy's Chillie' the can read. He put it into his bag and continued down the aisle with his companions.