Darkness during the day

That is a dark street, Natty.  They should really leave the lights on there.  It's probably brighter at night.  Make sure you shine a light whenever you walk that street.  Don't use your phone, buy a flashlight.  Something easy to carry, but strong enough to break bricks.  And if you need to hit something, use enough force to break bricks.  I suppose if you lived there, people would treat you like part of the gang and you would probably enjoy your work more.  But what's done is done, so please be patient.  I guess we both need to be patient.

I rediscovered a reason why I cook for myself: I don't give myself heartburn.  But it's nothing a few peanuts or sunflower seeds can't fix, and I don't have time nor motivation to prepare lavish menus for myself.  The lack of perfection is what irks me most about this world.  I feel sorry for Mary Unknown7 when she makes the slightest mistake, people jump all over her.  Then when she delivers a perfect performance, they get even angrier.  It is my job to protect her.  Who would have ever thought that being a chick singer is a military position.