You had worked later than usual. It was after dark, the streetlights casting long shadows across the sidewalk. The wind whipped through the streets, unseasonably chilly for this time of year. You had stopped by the corner grocery to pick up something for dinner. The soup counter had a deal on beef stew – they’d practically given you the rest of the batch, nearly a full gallon, for just a few dollars.\nYou turned the corner onto your street, your brownstone coming into view. Then you noticed a figure huddled in the recessed entryway in front of your door. As you cautiously approached the front steps, you could see it was a petite young woman, maybe 18 or 19, with a shock of purple hair. She was curled up on her side, her head resting on a red backpack. She didn't have a blanket or anything to cover herself with.\nYou slowed your pace, not wanting to startle her. But as you reached the steps, the woman's eyes fluttered open. She scrambled back into the corner, her eyes wide with fear. She looks thin and malnourished.\