Bridge (#80)(an instance of Generic Post-Apocalypse Room made by Calkins)Midway across the bridge, a few abandoned cars and trucks litter the otherwise empty lanes. It's raining, and a gust of strong wind blows through the girders, parting your hair. Beyond, the burning city squats on glittering inverted reflections of its fires. You sniff the air to catch a scent of burning. To the east is the city, a place of inner discordances and retinal distortions. [Citation: Dhalgren, p 12.] EXITS: Beyond the bridge's pavement, you see the western bank of the river. [ west ] River bank. You walk west, off the deserted bridge. Bellona appears closer now. You can see the windows of its buildings; many are broken. [ east ] Waterfront. You walk east into the wounded city. [ jump ] The River. You jump off the side of the bridge and plummet into the river. Splash! You look over the railing at the river, far below. You notice a rusty ladder extending down the side of the pier. [ down ] Bridge Pier. You clamber over the railing and start down the ladder. It is long and you have to rest several times before reaching the bottom. [ taxi ] Taxi. |