A tall, broad-shouldered mechanic noticed him at the entrance.
“What do you want?”
Daniel took a breath. “I’m looking for work.”
The mechanic’s name was Victor. He looked Daniel up and down with suspicion. “Ever fixed a machine before?”
“No.”
Victor laughed, and the others joined him.
“Then what exactly can you do?”
Daniel hesitated only briefly. “I can learn.”
More laughter.
Finally, Victor pointed to a corner piled with scrap metal and broken parts. “If you want to stay, start by cleaning that mess.”
Daniel nodded immediately. “Thank you.”
The workers looked surprised. They expected him to turn around and leave. Instead, he picked up a broom and got to work.
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