He made a hand gesture, bringing his friends, including their leader, the Double Face Dancer.
Some of them approached, "it is not a matter of income that keeps us afloat, this art needs to be passed on, many good messages that must be passed on to the next generation," one of those called, said.
"He wants to give us advice?"the man who first interacted with Tom explained to the others, who were just approaching.
"If you want?"bargaining Tom.
"Okay," said one of the five. The dashing young man who was predictably Tom's age, was caught more seriously responding to the offer.
I don't know on what basis they are so enthusiastic about interacting with strangers. Perhaps, Tom was the only spectator of the many lonely days, who had an interest in interacting with the performers of the theatrical work of art.