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TICKET R-73 · REFUNDS · one matter
overcollection, years one to eleven inclusive
issued 09:04 · valid this day · retain this ticket
the board also shows on the app. the app shows yesterday.
seating is provided. you have been seated.

NOW SERVING A-118 · window two

A-119 · window two

A-120 · window five

R-70 · window nine

window nine is attended between ten and four. window nine is one window.

refunds are settled in full. thank you for your patience, [category]. patience is noted.

A-123 · window two

R-71 · window nine

the R category pauses between ten and twelve. tickets retain their validity.

A-137 · window five

A-138 · window two

the R category divides at noon: R for matters, RR for matters of standing. standing is assessed. remain seated.

existing R tickets are not re-issued. re-issue would create a new position.

RR-1 · window nine

RR-2 · window nine

RR-3 · window nine

KIOSK · revalidation slip
R-73 remains R-73 · holder verified present · presence is not an appointment
presence verified: 09:11 · 11:26 · 13:40 · 15:52 · 17:44
verification is by thumb · the pad read dry at 15:52 · a second pressing was accepted
revalidations: 5 · threshold exceeded · referral not required
position in sequence: retained · the sequence is not a position
standing: not assessed · assessment is by appointment
appointments: R category, window nine

R-72 · window nine

R-74 · window nine

A-160 · window two

matters exceeding one quarter’s standard rent are settled by appointment. appointments are issued at the kiosk.

the calculation has been done twice. the second was in your favor and stands.

windows close at six. the building closes around the windows.

R-73 · window nine

window nine is closed. this call is recorded as made.

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tickets remain valid tomorrow. tomorrow’s numbers begin at one. the matter is settled in the records. patience is noted.

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