These Suites Come With A Powder Room

I have a long layover between flights, so I go to book an hour in a Minute Suite — basically a small room with a couch and TV where travelers can rest. The woman at the desk is already helping someone else, so I’m waiting behind them.

There are shelves around the desk with items for purchase, such as snacks and blankets. As I’m standing in line, I see a gentleman approach the shelves and pick up a bottle of medicated talcum powder. He makes eye contact with the woman behind the desk and shakes the bottle at her, and she says she’ll be right with him. She finishes checking in the current guest and leaves briefly to show him to his room.

As I watch, the gentleman with the powder opens it, pours some into each of his shoes, places the used bottle back on the counter, and then walks away.

I’m half convinced the whole scene was a mirage produced by my overtired brain.