Popuri hadn't forgiven Rick for snubbing Kai the previous day. She ignored him as he tried to lecture her about "boys like Kai" and only got the cold shoulder. Rick, fed up with her, decided to visit Karen at the market. The penetrating, icy wind seemed to blow directly into Rick's bones and he shivered violently. By the time he reached the market, he could hardly move. Karen walked outside and shook her head.
"It's called a jacket Rick" she sarcastically remarked.
Rick tried to give her a pity laugh, but it wasn't audible over his chattering teeth.
