Seán clutched his jacket closer to himself as he walked down the street. His wallet pressed against his stomach as snow fell all around. He saw a couple walk away from a food truck holding steaming food. Seán didn't really care what they were serving, he just cared that it would warm him up.

After a quick purchase, Seán found a bench nearby and sat down. Once Seán bit into the food, he realized he had bought a chili dog. He hummed in appreciation, feeling the food warm his body.

"So, you let an android go free," He heard.

Seán swallowed, his heart dropping. "Anti, she had a girl with her."

"She was an android!" Anti shouted. Seán uncurled his fist, trying to finish the hot dog quickly.

"Excuse me," a man said, approaching Seán, "is this seat taken?"

Seán looked around, noticing that all the benches around him didn't have an open spot. "Nah, go ahead."

The man sat next to him, looking around. Seán continued arguing silently with Anti, trying to finish his food.

"I like your jacket," The man said suddenly.

It took Seán a moment to process what the man said, but when Seán did he replied with a simple "Thank you."

"Do you know how to get to Ferndale?" The man asked.

"I'm assuming you're looking for the subway station?" Seán asked, leaning up a little bit.

The man nodded.

"Up this road for about half an hour then turn east. My name is Seán by the way. Yours?" Seán stuck his hand out (after checking they were clean, of course).

"Markus," The man said, shaking Seán's hand.

"You from around here?" Seán asked.

Markus nodded, "I just haven't been up and about much lately. Real rough on the brain."

Seán laughed, "I get that. If you ever need any more directions you can always call into the DPD and ask for me."

Markus scoffed with a grin, "I'll keep that in mind."

The snow continued to fall around them. Seán dusted some off his jacket, looking around them.

Seán watched as Markus' face fell. "Everything okay?"

Markus hesitated, not looking up from his lap. "I lost my father recently."

Seán's heart fell, "I am so sorry. I didn't mean to push."

"It's alright," Markus said. "You didn't know."

Seán finished off his hot dog, wiping his hands off. "If it helps, you're not alone in this. It'll take some time, like, a lot of time, but it will get better."

"Thank you, I appreciate it."

Seán nodded, "Again if you need anything, feel free to call the DPD and ask for Seán."

Markus nodded, standing. Seán stood as well since he didn't have anything else to do in that part of town.

"Just stay safe out there man," Seán said, patting Markus' arm. "There's a ton of shit going on out there."

Markus nodded, "I'll call if anything happens."

And with that, the two people parted ways.