Tuesday 21 August 2012

A hive of activity?


Kirsten cautiously moved down the passage with Malmir acting almost as her shadow. As they neared the light at the end they stood for a while allowing their eyes to adjust to the relative glare. From the darkness they could see frantic activity. Less than half a dozen men were working shifting crates, barrels and heavy sacks onto small carts clearly ready to move the large rooms contents on. A Foreman watched the task being carried out, hands on hips. It was evident that some of the men were injured and all were tired.

3 comments:

  1. What's less than half a dozen? 5? 3? Including the foreman, how many people are there?

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  2. What are the nature of the injuries? Industrial? Combat? Illness?

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  3. If Wanda wants to find out more she can wander down and poke her head through the door, as it stands Kirsten and Malmir, without getting too close can see a number of people through the relatively small doorway into a large room. The people are working and they have a vague idea on the numbers, probably no more than six and almost certainly more than three. At least one worker has a bandaged leg, they all look a bit disheveled.

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