"Achoo!"
A mouse clad in a green vest gave a hefty sneeze.
"Achoo! Achoo!!"
Another mouse wearing a green vest stood by its companion, seemingly caught the contagion, and followed with two sneezes.
"Yawn…"
The third mouse donning a red vest stretched lazily and yawned, then lifting its eyelids, glanced at the companions sneezing one after another. In a stretched-out, languid tone it called out, "Number thirty-three, number thirty-four… please keep your tickets safe, respond swiftly when your number is called. We're on a tight schedule, no waiting if you miss your turn."
Clearly, the red vest mouse was very familiar with these words; even as it spoke in a languid voice, there was not the slightest pause. While speaking, it slid two thin strips of paper to the edge of the desk.
The mouse in the green vest wiped its nose, respectfully took the paper strips, then turned and headed to the waiting area.
