17.8.11
Hell bound. Part I
So you have a choice between shorts or trousers. Which do you want?
Trousers.
Size?
Gee, I’ve never known. I’m pretty skinny. What would you say?
Try these.
They look a bit big.
How about these ones; here, try them on.
These look okay.
Try them.
No, I can tell they're good.
Suit yourself. You want a long sleeve or short sleeve shirt? You have a choice.
I only get one or the other?
That's right.
How do they breathe?
Polyester. Made over in Figi for nothing. They don't breathe.
I'll get short sleeve then.
There's only extra large in the short sleeve. Here, put it on for today and we’ll order you another. Put those pants on too.
…
Ha, look at you.
Yeah. Can I order a small shirt?
Done. How are the trousers?
They're fine. How long will it take?
Will what take?
For the shirt to come through.
Hard to say. They send them over from Fiji.
...
You need to look after your uniform. You need to keep it ironed and keep your shirt tucked in. They will always be watching you. Also, keep your hair tied back. Hair can't touch the shoulders. And before you come in tomorrow, have a shave.
Sure.
And you'll need to bring your own belt.
Sure.
Now, join the others.
Do you think I will… you know. Do you think they'll…?
It's best not to talk about that.
Is it true what about the rooms? What they've been saying?
We don't talk about it. Not even someone in my position. I wouldn't go talking about it if I were you.
I’m sorry. I was just wondering.
It’s okay. Just keep your head down, sport.
Okay. Gees these shirts are itchy as hell. Do they get better after a wash?
That’s the last of your troubles.
Pardon?
Nothing. Go on, join the others.
Trousers.
Size?
Gee, I’ve never known. I’m pretty skinny. What would you say?
Try these.
They look a bit big.
How about these ones; here, try them on.
These look okay.
Try them.
No, I can tell they're good.
Suit yourself. You want a long sleeve or short sleeve shirt? You have a choice.
I only get one or the other?
That's right.
How do they breathe?
Polyester. Made over in Figi for nothing. They don't breathe.
I'll get short sleeve then.
There's only extra large in the short sleeve. Here, put it on for today and we’ll order you another. Put those pants on too.
…
Ha, look at you.
Yeah. Can I order a small shirt?
Done. How are the trousers?
They're fine. How long will it take?
Will what take?
For the shirt to come through.
Hard to say. They send them over from Fiji.
...
You need to look after your uniform. You need to keep it ironed and keep your shirt tucked in. They will always be watching you. Also, keep your hair tied back. Hair can't touch the shoulders. And before you come in tomorrow, have a shave.
Sure.
And you'll need to bring your own belt.
Sure.
Now, join the others.
Do you think I will… you know. Do you think they'll…?
It's best not to talk about that.
Is it true what about the rooms? What they've been saying?
We don't talk about it. Not even someone in my position. I wouldn't go talking about it if I were you.
I’m sorry. I was just wondering.
It’s okay. Just keep your head down, sport.
Okay. Gees these shirts are itchy as hell. Do they get better after a wash?
That’s the last of your troubles.
Pardon?
Nothing. Go on, join the others.
1.8.11
Ricochet
Her: I think I'm getting sick. I have a sore throat.
Him: Really? I've been lucky this year. Everyone in the office is coughing.
***
Her: Yesterday, I tested if he even cares about me.
Her friend: And?
Her: No. Not one bit.
***
Him: Yesterday, everyone at the office was coughing.
His friend: Really? I've been lucky this year.
Him: Yeah, same.
Him: Really? I've been lucky this year. Everyone in the office is coughing.
***
Her: Yesterday, I tested if he even cares about me.
Her friend: And?
Her: No. Not one bit.
***
Him: Yesterday, everyone at the office was coughing.
His friend: Really? I've been lucky this year.
Him: Yeah, same.
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