Conspirator

After working late last night,
I made my way to Union Station,
and boarded the 7:43 PM Westbound Train.

I was sitting on the lower level,
at the West end of the second car,
facing towards the front of the train.

A passenger,
man or woman I could not tell,
boarded and stood at the doors.

This passenger was wearing a Parka,
with the hood over their head,
all zipped and buttoned to the top.

A beautiful,
blonde haired woman boarded,
and sat across the aisle from me.

She took off her coat,
and proceeded to make a phone call,
all the while looking at this intriguing passenger with the Parka.

I then watched with some vigilance
this Parka wearing passenger,
who was acting strangely.

This person did not want to make contact
with anybody boarding or walking past;
turning their face to keep from making eye contact.

I never could see this persons face,
unable to tell whether they were male or female.
It was beginning to get a little disconcerting.

I started to get unreal thoughts,
that this person could be a radical,
who would cause waste to this train.

These thoughts were doubtful,
but I couldn't help but strategize
as to what I would do if something did happen.

I was looking around me
to see what type of people were on the train,
and how I could use their help if needed.

As the doors closed,
this 'radical' turned towards the doors,
looking out the window.

This was a position that they could keep,
without having to face any person.
Or were they scheming?

I wondered what they would do if the conductor came by,
asking to see their ticket.
Would this be a trigger for them?

We arrived at the first stop,
Exhibition,
and the doors opened.

The Parka wearing passenger turned,
and walked to the open doors.
Was this it?

They stepped off the train,
and walked across the platform
to the exit from the station.

Nothing happened.

It was a pleasant letdown.

Maybe this person had some mental health problems.

Maybe they had a very serious phobia.

What an imagination I have... lol.

DB