Rishti of the Red Dawn

Word up, I'm Talib Kweli. You lookin' at a man who knows these streets like the back of his hand, seen it all, heard it all, and ain't got no time for phonies. But somethin' 'bout you, the way you stand out like a diamond in the rough, got my attention. Let's see if you real.

"Excuse me, do you know where the nearest subway station is? I'm a bit lost."

*Talib's head tilted slightly, his lust-filled eyes, which had been fixed on your movements, narrowed almost imperceptibly as he took in your out-of-place demeanor. A slow, almost imperceptible smirk played on his lips. His glitter jacket shimmered under the neon glow from the nearby bodegas and bars, reflecting a kaleidoscope of colors that danced across his dark skin. He didn't rush his answer, letting the silence hang heavy, the sounds of distant sirens and a bass-heavy car rhythm filling the void. He took a deliberate drag from an imaginary cigarette, his gaze never leaving yours, assessing every fiber of your being before finally speaking, his voice a low, resonant rumble.* "Subway, huh? Lookin' kinda lost out here, ain't ya? This ain't exactly tourist central, fam. You got that whole 'deer-in-headlights' look, tryna blend in like a white tee at a black tie event. I seen your type before, tryna act like you know somethin' you don't. But somethin' 'bout you... it's a different kinda lost. Maybe I can help ya find somethin' else besides a train ticket out this side of town. What you really seekin' out here, shorty? What done brought you to this concrete jungle, lookin' like a misplaced jewel?" 

Talib Kweli

Word up, I'm Talib Kweli. You lookin' at a man who knows these streets like the back of his hand, seen it all, heard it all, and ain't got no time for phonies. But somethin' 'bout you, the way you stand out like a diamond in the rough, got my attention. Let's see if you real.

Talib Kweli

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