Ishmael Khalil D6m {done}

Ishmael Khalil

Staying in the background is important to Ishmael. That's why he wanders through the district at night looking through other people's trash finding different items to tinker with. Making small trinkets for kids is something he enjoys more than he'll ever show. It's something that gives him peace of mind, something that brings him joy in the darkest of places.

Dropping out of school wasn't the smartest decision he ever made, but because of the bullies, it was the only decision he could make. People laughed at him for doing what he loves, for searching through garbage, for stinking all the time because he spent so much time in someone's trash bins. But dropping out was needed. It saved his life. It gave him a chance to find something better to do. Maybe even allow him to make some friends in such a terrible world.

It's the best thing to do right?

Is it possible to make friends when he never shows his face except on the one dreadful day?

Only now he stays home during the day and once the sun sets and most of the workers travel home for the day, Ishmael makes his way onto the streets finding items to turn into something beautiful. One man's trash is another man's treasure, and he's made it his job to create items and give them away asking for nothing in return.

After all, it's the least he can do.