He trotted through the rain, regretting his clothing. The train was just leaving when he arrived at the subway, and the next train took its sweet time. He stood with dripping wool while animals with umbrellas and coats gathered alongside him on the platform.

Once safely on the train, he pulled an art journal from his bag. He skimmed the table of contents sleepily until one title caught his eye, an excerpt from a book called Sign/Wave.