The last time I saw him was maybe 2 months ago on the metro and then suddenly there he was on a busy avenue. Maybe 30 years old; an ill-fitting wig, no attempt to shave or wear makeup, he donned a woman's exercise top and pants as well as house slippers and purse over the shoulder while he was busy in conversation with himself. Morning passerbys did not even notice or care as they have bigger things to worry about.
It's also 2024.
Today, gender variant people come in all flavors but one thing which to note here is the quiet confidence involved. Yes, there is eccentricity to spare but somehow people respect someone going about their business rather than looking afraid which some could see as invitation to ridicule. This young man could not care less who might be watching him.
People like this should make us a little less fearful to be who we are and make things much less of a production number in our heads.
Eccentricity is optional.
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