In effect, to move things in

They crowd around
Move around
Shuffle about between the things piled high
Handwritten instructions
Words
Symbols
— Oh um,
Blink
— I didn’t realise you were here.
Blink
– Yes I’m here.
And I turn my head
Slowly
Look about the room
The objects
Hidden things full of hidden things
One of them who’s been here since last night
Working through the night
Sits on the floor and leans against the wall
— Is he asleep?
— No.
— Oh. Um, well we can do this room later.
— That’s fine.
— OK.
Then looks at me
— Is there anything you want?
Blink
Turn and look at the man leaning against the wall
Back to the first figure
— He’s fine.
— Alright.
Turn and exit
Listen to them move about
Sometimes a laugh
Chatter
Murmur
Someone drops something
There is a brief shout of pain
Murmur
Movement
— It’s something like peacefulness, I think.
Comes the voice from the man sitting on the floor
— They bring it to life.
The house
— Or they are brought to life.
Inhale
– I don’t remember this house.
Blink
Look up at the ceiling
The window
The door
Listen to the low noises from the house
— I built it for you.
Turn to the man
His eyes are closed
Head leaning back against the wall
– I will have to build one for you.
He opens his eyes
Looks at me
— That would be nice.

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