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Walking and Talking

As I reached the far end of the Parade Grounds, a Pig ran on to the walkers track. It probably was waiting behind the trees. I was scared for a moment but then found it harmlessly running next to me. "So why are you running?" the Swine asked. "So I do not become like you". I had to be smarter than the Pig, the world says so. "Hmmmm. That's good. But did you ever wonder why you were putting on that weight?" "Oh... you wouldn't understand our world. We have so many options to eat, drink and make merry. We have such a convenient life style with automation for transportation. And of course, to enjoy all that we need to work hard and that causes us anxiety and affects our health. You wouldn't understand all this because you are a beast. You are not smart", I thought I sounded silly but I was sure the Pig would never figure. "Yes, I am not" the Pig said. "I only eat when I am hungry; drink water when I am thirsty and sl