a bird in flight

You do seem to like Sydney a lot? It really is beautiful here I wish I would have visited this place when I still had my sight. 

It is a shame, but don't worry, you'll be able to see it, in all it's glory, when that lovely doctor fixes your sight for you.

Awesome. Concierge break out, that should be on my resume. ‘Skilled at breaking out concierges’. Where do you want to go than? We can — there’s a neat bar a few blocks away… Or if you’re not into that kind of stuff, we can check out the theater.

I'm sure that once word gets out about your skill set you'll be inundated with job offers. But first, to test it. I - you know, I think I've only been to the theatre once in my entire life, and that was on a school excursion. I dare say it's time I went again. Or we could do both.

See, that’s a really good way of going about it. I know they ask for money and stuff, and I know some people refuse to do so because they spend it on booze and cigarettes but this way, you’re ensuring they’re fed. Right? And still have enough money to ride the bus home, haha. Really? Matilda makes me think of the movie, and I loved that movie. I do, I’m the creche manager. How about you?

Exactly! It's like the company in Queensland, I think it is, that take donations for the homeless, but instead of giving them the cash, they buy them camper swags and all other types of equipment to ensure they are looked after whilst on the street. It's much more satisfying than wondering where the money you give them is going to go. But oh my god, yes, I loved the movie, and the book when I was little - ironically, it was my grandmother who introduced it to me. Haha. Ahh, so you're the one in charge of the little critters. Is it much of a handful? I work concierge. 

Yeah, exactly. I’ve never thought of doing that, but I should definitely start. I mean, most of those places have like dollar menus and the sort now too, so why not? It’s nice to meet you as well Tillie, that’s an interesting name!

I mean, I'm going there anyway so it's not really a hassle. That and they're going to watch me come out with food and I guess I just feel somewhat guilty, and yeah - you can make pretty much whole meals out of the dollar menu. But thanks, I was named after my grandmother, she was Matilda, Tillie for short. So, do you work here, or are you a guest?

That’s true, they do and when the homeless are just silent and sitting there, I feel bad and when they’re begging for money, I feel awkward…it’s just…it’s a real shame that it happens, but what can you do? Haha why thank you, I like you too! I’m Melanie, by the way.

Exactly, there isn't really much that can be done, especially when some, not all, are there by choice. Still, If I'm going to macca's or KFC or wherever and I cross paths with someone I'll buy them a meal, it's not much, but you know. It's nice to meet you, Melanie, I'm Tillie.

Hey, I’m up for almost anything. Though, I must say I’m a little shy of the whole swimming with the sharks thing. So sure, in between.

Well in that case, I may have some ideas. You could spend a night out on the town, or if not, there's always the theatre, or Luna Park which is just as much fun in the evening as it is during the day.

I would have offered anyways. Do people really say that to you? Wow, I’d like to see how they’d react to being homeless and people telling them that…not to say that you’re homeless, but you know what I mean…I really wouldn’t, help yourself.

A lot of people have a lot of choice things to say to anyone who interrupts what they are doing, the homeless mainly get ignored though, which I don't know if that's worse or not. But yeah, I know what you mean, and thanks, I like you. Ha.