"Define often," Thomas said with a smile. "No, I do. At least regularly. I find it's peaceful out here. Sometimes I need that." Most people did. Just a few minutes of calm, quiet, without the hustle and bustle of the city, or the ho-hum of life. By the river, it was easier to take a deep breath and just...let go for a few minutes at a time.
"I'm Thomas," he added, as a sort of after thought.