Train Man (76 page)

The anonymous netizens, who all remained nameless and faceless and whose whereabouts also remained unknown, rallied behind Train Man whether called for or not and at times partied on in the thread regardless of Train Man’s presence. What they did was something very simple: they offered to help somebody who needed help. It was a simple gesture stemming from a sense of common courtesy we all carry within ourselves.

Seeing the flustered Train Man made the netizens rally round him, which in turn gave Train Man the courage and strength to dial Hermes’ number.

Those netizens who cheered Train Man on. Those who came in contact with the story and reacted by cheering Train along or applauding him are all made from the same thread and spirit.