Many are runaways or homeless. Some were abused or neglected as kids and placed in youth homes. Every once in a while, a shoving or wrestling match breaks out. But these pass quickly. They dye their hair bright, exotic colors.
Some guys wear metal-toe shoes.
The women wear spike-studded dog collars. Everyone has a pierced something, often a lip or a tongue. They go by names like Sis, Chewy, Little Butt and Raven. Those who have hung out the longest regard their survival as a status symbol. They come to Skyline Park at all hours because this is where they find one another.