The Queue

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Right, left, right left. The two lads walked in unison, strutting a casual march. Their raised eyebrows, scornful as they looked at those still waiting in line. They’d had their go already. Suckers!

Intent on their feeling of superiority, the pair didn’t notice footsteps shuffling behind them. They felt a tap on their shoulder, turned and groaned. Giving each other a withering look.

‘Oi*, you right mate^? Why you following us? We can’t be seen with dorks.’

‘Um, er,’ the man stammered.

‘Alright then, spit it out’

‘You left the dunny^^ with toilet paper on your shoe.’ he said, smiling.

By Sarah ©2017

Australian colloquialisms defined below:
* oi (interjection).  A cry used to attract attention, especially in an aggressive way
^ mate (noun). Australian Slang. Friend; buddy; pal
^^ dunny (noun). Australian Slang. An outside privy; outhouse.

Prompt: 100 Word Wednesday, Week 20 and Daily Post Daily Prompt, Word: paper
Casual

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