(Note: The following is dream based, and might contain certain scenarios and/or observations that may be confusing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.)
I can distinctly feel the winter chill penetrate my thin woolen gloves, which cling pleadingly to the near empty coffee tin. I am hunched over in a fetal position hugging my knees close to my chest to keep warm. A handsome middle-aged man sporting a dark trench coat exits the pub, his gaze instantly lowering to meet mine. I can't help but fixate on the distinguishing crevices framing his features. He extends his hand with great certainty; confident he has properly assessed my degree of desperation. I do not hesitate for even a moment to accept. My nipples shrivel at his mere touch, but I reason that it is from the cold breeze wafting through my tattered shirt as he pulls me to my feet.
He drives us to a desolate mall plaza, and unlocks the door to what appears to be a music store or recording studio. It is at this moment when the burning desire to pee overwhelms me. I begin to beeline towards the bathroom, but he abruptly cuts me off, blocking my path. I reason that the idea of a warm nights sleep and a possible meal aren't worth the struggle despite my aching bladder. I want to ask him what I can do to persuade him to let me past, but I am either mute or speak a foreign language.
As though reading my mind, he gestures downwards to the buttons on my shirt, instructing me with his eyes. I quickly comply and strip down. There is a full-length mirror nearby which reflects a young, petite Asian girl with a swollen belly. My racial transformation doesn't seem to intrigue me nearly as much as the prospect of looking at least 5 months pregnant. I have long, thin, raven tresses and am astonishingly beautiful.
After absorbing my features for a moment, he motions me towards a mini-bar and proceeds to pour us drinks. I spot a tub filled with ice, beer, and pickled eggs. The temptation becomes almost too much to bare, and I reach hungrily into the barrel for one of the eggs. He quickly seizes my wrist and glares at me, daring me to be so bold again.