I guess I was too focused on my mining work that I did not even notice that the other miners around me were already watching me closely and have stopped working altogether. For some reason, I miraculously have been provided two more sacks for mining without me noticing who left it there. I have successfully mined an assortment of different kinds of gemstones placed haphazardly in the cloth sacks next to my working area.
The only thing that brought me out of my work mode trance was a loud bell that rang through the whole of the mining area, signifying the end of the work day. I looked around and saw everybody tidying up their sacks and tools so I followed suit. When in Rome, do what the Romans do.
As I walked towards the exit of the mine, one of the elderly miners that helped me earlier muttered under his breath, "Thank you". I looked at him in confusion so he smiled and kindly explained to me as we walked towards the exit.
