[It's a fairly friendly term, the way Norman says he. He smiles a little, tired though he may be. He's always tired any more. But, then, he's doing the work in the factory with fewer people than ever, which means longer hours than ever. Which doesn't account for the daily toil of crossing the picket lines, dealing with the usually verbal abuse.
Usually because... well. He looks pretty bad today. His lip is definitely cut, a decent shiner on his left eye, and several other bruises. Not to mention he's got a definite limp he's walking with. He might have had it out the day before with someone less than happy that he was working the factory shifts the workers were striking against.
He took a deep breath, let it out, and nodded toward the textile factory. They were both headed there anyway.]
Day 4
[It's a fairly friendly term, the way Norman says he. He smiles a little, tired though he may be. He's always tired any more. But, then, he's doing the work in the factory with fewer people than ever, which means longer hours than ever. Which doesn't account for the daily toil of crossing the picket lines, dealing with the usually verbal abuse.
Usually because... well. He looks pretty bad today. His lip is definitely cut, a decent shiner on his left eye, and several other bruises. Not to mention he's got a definite limp he's walking with. He might have had it out the day before with someone less than happy that he was working the factory shifts the workers were striking against.
He took a deep breath, let it out, and nodded toward the textile factory. They were both headed there anyway.]
Might be better to go in two at a time.