This world was one of prejudice...

It was an unfortunate fact that Bryant knew all too well. After all, he stood on the receiving end of many of those prejudices. Not only was he a black man, but he had the gall to be a mutant on top of it! Either of those things could get him killed in the wrong situation, but at least one of them, he could hide! Even so, this lead him to a very suspicious nature. Though he watched people for his enjoyment, he also did it for his survival! He would see any signs of aggression in advance, giving him time to react accordingly. Two or three seconds could mean the difference between life and death!

This practice had also made Bryant very good at reading situations and people. Were the two leaving the station friends? A couple? Or something different entirely? Was the man on the phone lying about his intentions? Was the woman getting off the train nervous about the man she was meeting?Bryant could see it all

But what he saw in that moment distracted him from all of it! Deep brown skin and eyes, a sultry expression that she most likely wasn't even aware of, and most of all, an afro that would make even the most regal of African Queens cry out in jealousy! In a word; She was fine! But she deserved more than a word! She deserved a book series complete with two sequels and a movie deal!

Still, Bryant kept his composure as she made her way to the bench.

"Is this seat taken?"

"It is now." He answered calmly, gesturing for her to take a seat next to him.

Once she was seated. comfortably, green eyes began surveying the room once more.

"Here to pick someone up?" He asked. He decided it was unlikely that she was catching a train, since she had no bags. Of course, there was a chance she would shoot down his attempt at talking. But hopefully she was in the mood for a chat!

Bryant hadn't been out just to be out in weeks! He was always either working on a job, or holed up at home! It was nice just checking out the town for a change! He had gotten a nice meal, and found himself wandering aimlessly. He didn't know why, but he ended up at the train station, seated on a bench and watching people as the boarded and departed as well as the ones arriving. People watching had once been a favorite pastime of his. He had honestly forgotten how relaxing it could be! People meeting with loved ones for the first time in a while, or departing after visits. They were very emotional scenes. Of course, there were also the loners; Either running away from, or toward something. Bryant thought that maybe he should take a trip somewhere! He hadn't left Chicago in all his life! He certainly had the means! What was keeping him from going to see new places? He decided he would take a trip soon! For now though, he was just here to take in the scenery...