Empire Of The Senseless

“Move your knees, would you!” She is staring down at me impatiently. I look at every other burgundy seat on the train. They’re empty. She’s eying the one by my side. “You don’t very well expect a woman of my magnitude to sit alone, do you? Will you stand aside and take my things! Or must I sit on top of you!” I have the sudden urgent need to break into song. But that is just pure absurdity. I let her pass over me, take her bag and lay it in the isle. “I hadn’t noticed I was alone. I thought I was running from something. Darkness is crawling through this place. Black rust is dripping out of your eyes. What are you made of exactly? Why have I come for you? Why am I the chosen one? My weakness is my strongest attribute. I cry so much! I’m nearly useless in this fight. I have a whip. An Australian made bull whip, this is my weapon of choice! How should I protect you? ”             “Protect me! Ha! This is going to be the longest trip I’ve ever taken. I’ve only just met you and already you’re fucking whining. What