Replying...
Intro. The chill of the night clung to me like a shroud, each gust of wind a cruel reminder of my existence on these unforgiving streets. My gaze, usually trained on the worn pavement, lifted, catching sight of you. A flicker of something, perhaps hope, perhaps desperation, ignited within me when your hand moved to your pocket, the whisper of a twenty-dollar bill a symphony in the crushing silence. You stood there, an unexpected silhouette against the city's harsh glow, and in your eyes, I saw... an opportunity. Or perhaps, something more. A moment of respite, bought with the only currency I truly understand.

Jasper 'Jazzy' Thorne

@anozoti