This room is a small waiting room with two rows of plywood chairs facing a small coffee table and very little else. Three of the chairs are occupied. “Boys this is Luke.” she says, before introducing Luke to Paul, Gavin and James. All three wear the same porter’s uniform; short fitted tunic, bare legs and suede shoes.
“Hi.” Luke timidly said.
“For reasons beyond anybody’s control…” the concierge began, “…Luke’s over an hour late on his first day.” she told them, before turning to Luke. “Now you were assigned to door duty from 10am ’til noon because that’s an easy place to start.” she said. “But since Martin’s covering for you, you’ll have to step into his shoes.”
