Before long, Maxine finds herself wandering around clicking on everything, faces, litter on the floor, labels on bottles behind the bar, after a while interested not so much in where she might get to than the texture of the search itself.
In "Bleeding Edge," Maxine becomes absorbed in an aimless exploration of her surroundings. Rather than focusing on a specific destination, she engages with the details of her environment, examining faces, noting litter, and reading labels on bottles. This behavior reflects her curiosity and desire for sensory engagement.
As she interacts with the world around her, the search itself becomes more intriguing than any particular outcome. This shift in focus highlights a deeper theme of the novel, where the journey of discovery transforms into an experience rich with texture and meaning.
