Today was a relatively peaceful in the Glade. The sun was shining, the boys were humming in the fields, and the best of all Gally and his builders weren't starting any fights. I too was humming as I pulled weeds out from beneath the corn rows.
I like working at the farm. I can't really be a runner anymore because of my limp. Lucky for me I'm also good at working with plants. I like working with my hands and no one bothers us around here. Well almost no one. "What's up Newt?" Alby said as he jogged over to where is was crouching.
"Nothing much, I was just thinking, enjoying the peace and quiet until you decided to come and bother me." I said that last bit pointing at him with a dirt covered finger.
"Alright, I'm sorry. I just came to see if you'd like to check on the Greenie with me, since you've been in the shucking dirt all day. He's with Winston and the Slicers today. Last i saw him he looked 'bout ready to klunk his pants. But since you don't want to…" he said while slowly walking away.
"Wait, I'll check on the shuckin Greenie with you, this might be interesting" and with that we started towards the Blood House.
When we arrived at the Blood House we saw Thomas Watching Winston butchering a pig. He had wide eyes and looked like he was about to barf. His hair was all messed up looking like a sad puppy and he looked cute. Wait what, no not cute. "Winston" Alby called out "can't you see you're torturing the Greenbean. Give him a break from your sick passion."
"Him, a break. I'm the one doin'' all the work, showing him how to properly clean a pig. He's just watching. I on the other hand could use break though. Five minutes shank, then back to your lesson."
"Come on Winston, he clearly Doesn't like it here." I finally say. "He won't be getting a job as a Slicer. Just let him go. Haven't you "taught" the poor kid enough?"
"Your right Newt. Hey Tommy boy, I'm in charge of you for the day but just go, won't have you pukin in my place" and he added " and don't cause any trouble you understand?"
Thomas, who was looking slightly green, nodded, got up and said "Thanks" towards both me and Winston before hurrying out of the Blood House.
"Well bye Winston. We'll leave you to it then." We got a quick bye from him before he returned to his work.
"That boy is definitely never going to be a slicer if any of us have a say." Alby said as we were walking out. "Well see ya at dinner Newt. Go back to whatever you were doing or something."
"Actually I think I'm gonna check on Thomas. Make sure he's not throwing up his brains or anything like that. Bye." After that i started to think of where he would be and remembered that he usually slept in the trees somewhere. With that thought I started walking toward the deadheads.