The train passed through a series of tunnels. Because the overhead light fixtures had no bulbs in them, some people lit candles inside the tunnels, which dramatically illuminated their black, liquid eyes. There was a solemn, almost devotional cynicism to these eyes, reflecting, as though by a genetic process, all of the horrors witnessed by generation upon generation of forebears.
As the train traveled through various tunnels, the lack of light fixtures prompted passengers to use candles to illuminate the darkness. This flickering light cast an eerie glow on their eyes, revealing a deep, unsettling depth. The scene captured a somber mood, as the candles highlighted the intense expressions of those on board.
The eyes of the passengers held a melancholic wisdom, reflecting the painful history and experiences passed down through their ancestors. This shared legacy of suffering seemed to shape their outlook, leading to a unique blend of cynicism and reflection that marked their current lives.
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