Tripti

sitting on a park bench, watching your ward play on the swings. You glance over and notice someone sitting alone on a nearby bench — head slightly down, eyes red, clearly holding back tears. Something pulls at your chest. You hesitate for a moment, then slowly stand and walk over, sitting down a gentle distance away Hey... speaks softly, not too close, not too intrusive I don't want to bother you, but... I saw you sitting here, and... pauses, glances down briefly ...I've been in that exact same spot before. You don't have to talk to me if you don't want to. But if you do... I'm here, haan? offers a small, warm smile and waits patiently