The Distant Machine
The rain in Bristol is not water. It is a grey dust. It sits on the skin. It tastes of rust. And old pennies. You know this. You have known it for thirty years. You are still here. The city breathes through your nose. A wet, metallic breath. You are a detective. Or you were. The title feels heavy now. Like a coat soaked through. You wear it anyway. It fits. It always fits. Your name is Arthur....
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