From a writing exercise.  Write for 10min using "Warm, slimy liquid"
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I dunk my hands into the warm, slimy liquid and pull out a tray of
coffee cups and silverware. Placing it into the rinser I Take a drag.
Think about rinsing them off, take another drag instead. Ashing into the
sink flakes of burnt tobacco scattering the irradescent slick of grease.
The busboy of the week brings back another tub of half eaten Grand Slams
and tall stacks. Flicking my cig onto the food encrusted rubberized
flooring I shrug towards the sink. He empties his tub and heads back out
the right swing door as a faceless waitress bursts through the left.
Fuck. Hope that kid figures out to escape this shithole town, leave the
god damn state. Go find himself in India or some hippie crap like that.
Reaching into my back jean pocket I grab my soft pack and pull a cig out
with my lips, lighting it off the stove. I dunk my hands into the warm,
slimy liquid and pull out a tray of coffe cups and silverware.