[Maybe Adam shouldn't have been surprised that someone sought him out by name, but he still was. He thought he mostly blended in and passed unnoticed through the crowds, except for the people who knew him. Or they knew what he presented of himself, at least.
He adjusted the strap of his bag on his shoulder and smiled politely.]
Yes, that's me.
[He couldn't help but wonder if this was trouble somehow. Trouble seemed to follow and find him no matter how hard he tried to keep his head down. Maybe he was unlucky or it was just his fate in life. It wasn't that the boy looked like trouble--he looked handsome if Adam was being honest--but Adam was generally worried most of the time. It was a hard habit to break.
Checking his watch for the time, he took a moment to think about the request. He was always cramming as much as he could into his time, even here and now--especially here and now--but he could spare a minute.]
no subject
He adjusted the strap of his bag on his shoulder and smiled politely.]
Yes, that's me.
[He couldn't help but wonder if this was trouble somehow. Trouble seemed to follow and find him no matter how hard he tried to keep his head down. Maybe he was unlucky or it was just his fate in life. It wasn't that the boy looked like trouble--he looked handsome if Adam was being honest--but Adam was generally worried most of the time. It was a hard habit to break.
Checking his watch for the time, he took a moment to think about the request. He was always cramming as much as he could into his time, even here and now--especially here and now--but he could spare a minute.]
I've got a bit of time. What is it?