Trust is ephemeral, elusive yet effectual. Actions speak louder than words. It takes time and events to sense the flow of group dynamics.
Vigilance and observation come naturally to some folks more than others. The margins often provide the best vantage points for so doing.
Each person is more complex than surface appearances might let on.
Fear and uncertainty chill an atmosphere. People suddenly realise that heydays have rolled by.
And still, we survive.
