The bustle of the city engulfed the atmosphere with its constant movement coupled with non stop, persistent noise; sensory overload became normal. Taxis, bicycles, and trucks zipped past. The lights in the street lamps flickered in the distance. Consistent, ear buzzing chatter from every corner imaginable.

All the distractions that you can imagine, yet there he was.

The neon lit up in his eyes, and from that moment on, New York City would hold his gaze for years to come.