They were two wandering souls drawn to each other by a shared understanding of the world.

It was easier to isolate herself than to explain to everyone that she was having a difficult time coming to terms with her new life and shape. The world simply refused to accept the new her, and that made it difficult for her to accept herself.

Everyone in Cairo had a tale of woe and love, and everyone was eager to tell every stranger their story or someone’s story or their own country’s story for the sake of storytelling.

It was easier to isolate herself than to explain to everyone that she was having a difficult time coming to terms with her new life and shape. The world simply refused to accept the new her, and that made it difficult for her to accept herself