rings of power

today i met my first story-worthy-trax-man!

we were actually just at the station waiting for the train when a man with a hospital sanitary mask came walking around asking people if they smoked.

everyone said no and he would question them a bit more before deciding to be proud of them.

then he came up to me, "i know you're not a smoker."

"yep, you're right. i'm not."

"have i met you before?"

"no i don't think so." (i mean i usually recognize people without being able to see their face, but no luck)

"well it's nice to meet you." he holds out his hand. i shake it awkwardly as he is using two fingers and two pens. "oh almost stabbed you there with my pens."

"yep."

"yeah i've been trapped in there all night." (points to the hospital and points to his souvenir wristband)

"oh really?"

"yeah. and see these two rings?" (matching mood rings on his pinky fingers) "these are rings of power."

awkward silence. the lights flicker on the streetlights as they go out. 

mind you, this happens every morning.

"did you see those lights flicker? that proves my power. that's why you don't mess with me."

...uh...

after offering me his coat (i politely declined) and asking if he could pass looking like a normal human being he went on to ask others if they smoked.



and that's how you know its going to be a great day.