Stepping out into the cool night air, a respite after a day immersed in words, I felt a rhythmic clack of heels and a stray breeze through my dark hair. Lost in thought, I collided with an unsuspecting passerby.

Red eyes narrowed, I turned, ready to unleash a sardonic remark, but the stammered apology caught my attention. As the offender hurried away, I could just remark "Watch your step."