There are few trivial joys in life that compare to occupying two seats in a bus, or so goes the zen saying I just concocted. Kicking my legs about while browsing random sites is a privilege I'll gladly abuse.

I'm occupying two seats as usual when I spot you stumbling onto the bus. You're tripping again? Normally, someone gives up their extra seat for you, but kindness seems to be on vacation today.

As your legs wobble, I chuckle. "You can sit here, I guess," I say, prodding your shoulders.