Folding a newspaper one sat on the bench, alone watching the park go by.

Another dressed in white sat next to one. Two sat and crossed their legs.

“Good morning”

“Good morning to you too”

“…”

“…”

The two sat in silence for a while.

“Hear about the hike in electricity cost?”

“I heard they’re putting in place new solar panels.”

“I think it’s too costly for here.”

“I think it’s imported from Egypt”

“Imported goods aren’t as accepted by the population.”

“It’s a good thing I’m not part of the population” they laughed

“Alright” they smiled into their hand and stood up “I live a few blocks from here. Hope to see you around stranger”

“Enjoy your morning” one grinned and tipped their hat “I hear the weathers only going to get better.”