A floppy hat

They plunked themselves almost in front of me and seated at a diagonal. The body language was a bit odd and then I noticed the wide brimmed floppy hat followed by the masculine energy and features despite the attempt at feminine attire. 

They were somewhere in their 20's investigating the metro car from the safety of the brim which was apparently also camouflage. The tone here seemed less "this is who I am" than "I can do this if I want" 

The young African woman (dressed as if she had just arrived from Senegal) seated on the other side from us noted the odd energy but neither smiled nor frowned. There was just for a moment a penetrating curiosity which was eventually satiated. 

I kept my silence noting that their nervous energy was not inviting. I respect people's personal space. 

Two stations later they were gone; floppy hat safely in tow.