Character Observation: Spreading On The Island

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Character Observation

The warmth engulfed me. It was a different type of warmth then the heat I got a accustom from living on the island. This was something else. It started at my nose and travelled to my lungs and soon entered my blood stream. The aroma of the pig was deteriorating. The scent was a comforting blanket that you longed. Bill came over and placed a large chunk of meet in my hand and then in Wills. A thanks never even crossed my mind as a bit into the pig. All senses where blocked out other than taste. It was like eating gold, nothing else on this island can compare. I just kept refilling my mouth even when I was full. Every bit was killer. I am in my own world away from civilization. There was argument off in the background

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