knives out

this morning this woman dressed all in black who was incongruously nice was offered a seat on the subway because she was carrying a big black heavy bag. she was so exquisitely thankful and kind to the woman who offered her the seat. she kept smiling and making sure the other woman had enough space. she smiled a lot and nodded her head with thanks and radiant love. then a man seated himself next to her, momentarily pulling at her jacket, revealing the shiny black dagger that was tucked into her belt.