"Hello" I heard the sound so wide, that it took me a second to understand where I was. He walked in through the bushes and laid his eyes on me. My eyes melted. It was all I saw, this black hooded figure, wrapped around in thick jackets and hats walking out of the bushes like he was one with the herbs, in that straight posture. Tall and heavy; two adjectives I always made out. Of course, it was him. "Welcome" I knew. I was safe. I was myself. I was with him. Then why this heavy-heartedness? "Hello" I turned to my right and saw another fellow. He got me star

