Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.
The young man watched the pendulum swing in majestic arcs, within a large, ornate grandfather clock. He had always loved clocks. I guess I can thank my father for that. The young man continued walking aimlessly in front of the displays looking at the antique watches and noting the clocks on the walls. He scoffed at the digital clocks and watches. You can't even hear the rhythm!. He stopped across the department store clock counter employee, huddled over a dismantled clock. The shining gold metal gears reflected the harsh fluorescent lights into the young man's face.
He is a portly youth, with a large midsection and a rather thick neck. His shoulders are broad, with large arms, equally strong as they are fat. His hands, however, do not seem to match the rest of his body. The hands are immaculate with slender and soft fingers. Upon closer inspection, one could find indications of a manicure.
"You've got to adjust the going train. I'm guessing that the clock's gears run too fast," offered the young man.
Frustrated, the clock counter employee looked up and responded, "Oh yea, hotshot? Why don't you show me how it's done."
The young man silently adjusted the going train of the clock and delicately realigned the gears. With a final CLICK, the last gear was put into position. The young man closed the back cover of the clock, held it up above the counter, and admired his work as the second hand resolutely ticked the passage of time.
"Not bad. Want a job here?"
The young man shook his head. "I've got somewhere to be." He glanced at one of the clocks. DAMN! He had spent so much time fixing the clock and admiring his work, he lost track of time. "I'm going to be late for the party," he mumbled.
The young man briskly walked out of the store.
"HEY! Wait!" the employee yelled. "You forgot your cologne!" The employee caught up to the young man and gave him the cologne. "Where are you in such a rush to?"
"The Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal at Indian Head." With that, the young man continued his brisk pace and disappeared around the corner.