With a casual shrug, Balkhi replied, “Yes, of course.”
Continuing down the street, they saw that there were several eateries—most of which were open—as well as bars and cafes, some of which had rainbow-coloured flags and signs hanging up.
“Definitely looks as though we’re in the right area,” Wilkes said, pointing one out.
Just then, two men emerged from the establishment he was indicating, hand in hand. Wilkes felt like the proverbial rabbit in the headlights. If he looked away, they might think he was disgusted, but if he continued staring... who knew what they’d think?
As his addled mind struggled to make a decision, one of the men saw him looking. Tugging his partner over, they moved in front of Wilkes and Balkhi. “Everything all right, fellas?” said the man who’d seen Wilkes, a blo
