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074 :: An unexpected request
Peter showed Naomi to the level 1 English classroom. A small room on the second floor.
Hi Jazz. This is Naomi. She is a complete beginner. She started working with me this week. (Peter)
Thank you Peter. (Jazz)
There were three people in the class. Sitting in a row. Quietly watching Peter leave.
Welcome Naomi. Please sit here. Can I ask you to complete this test so we can establish your levels. (Jazz)
Jazz led Naomi to a chair in the second row. She held out her Skroll. Waited. Naomi took out her Skroll. Jazz tapped Skrolls. Registration. Jazz mimed opening her Skroll. Naomi opened her Skroll. Jazz opened her Skroll. She found the test. She flicked it to Naomi’s Skroll. She pointed at the test. Naomi opened it. Started the test.
Jack entered the classroom. He nodded to Jazz. He held up one finger. One minute. He sat on the chair next to Naomi. He opened his Skroll. He typed.
Hello
He flicked the word to Naomi’s Skroll. It appeared on her Skroll translated. She smiled her reply.
Your smile is beautiful.
Naomi looked down.
Your eyes are sexy.
Naomi replied.
I like your art.
Thanks
It makes me feel like I know you. Is that weird.
Nah. It is supposed to show a little bit of me. It is the nicest compliment you can give. Your dance was inspiring. It speaks volumes about you.
Teach me to make better minidocs.
Sure
Naomi looked at the teacher. She was ignoring them.
Can I ask you something.
Sure
I am going to do something. Would you like to come.
Where.
It is about my brother.
Are you going to meet your brother
No. My brother came to London a year ago. He disappeared.
Sorry.
I am going to meet a man. He might know something. Will you come with me.
Okay.
Tonight.
Sure,
Can you come to my gate at nine tonight.
Yes.
Thanks again.
What shall I wear.
Ehhlies. Do you have anything warm.
Yes.
Nine tonight.
Yes.
You will remember right. I am going to delete this conversation. They are always watching.
Sure. Nine. Your gate. Ehhlies.
Jack (Jazz)
Sorry. On my way. Thanks Jazz. (Jack)
Jack binned the conversation on his Skroll. He leaned across. Binned the conversation on Naomi’s Skroll. She class watched Jack leave the room. Naomi went back to the test. She finished it. Sat quietly until the end of the lesson. Everyone left.
See you next week. (Jazz)
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