The Gidzel peanut crushed under Jeff's teeth as he chewed flippantly. He could hear the rumbling of his stomach despite the pleasing savor that flowed down his gullet. It was not enough; he needed more.
Jeff returned his hands into the container but frowned when he noticed that the can was empty. Disappointed, he finished the last peanut and threw the tin into the waste bin, then he blessed his throat with the pineapple juice, which sat on the passenger's seat. That would keep the hunger at bay, at least for now, until they decide to lands and resupply their stock.
Jeff unbuckled the seat belt and pushed the green autopilot button on the dashboard. The screen on the dashboard glowed from yellow to green, with a gentle beeping sound.
"System activating." Joci—a female programmed voice—announced over the speakers.
"Thank you Joci" Jeff said and gulped more of the pineapple juice.
