I was loitering around outside Earlsfield train station as I had been entrusted with the task of escorting J--'s sister and sister's boyfriend back to our halls as J-- was in an exam. I felt the warmth leaving my fingers, and realised that the "Big Issue" seller must be having a far worse day than me, so I bought a copy from him. When I did, a passerby gave me a small key-ring statue. I thought he was trying to sell me something or it was a con, so I tried to decline it. He said it was free and started to walk away. I called out "thank you" to the retreating figure.
It's a little bronze statue. It doesn't look like what I assume Buddha to look like: he looks more like a warrior than the plump, jolly fellow I'm used to. Anyway, I'm hoping it will bring me luck, love and happiness. It was a lovely gesture from a stranger. The world is a strange place, but often a good one!
AcidCat
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