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What does it mean?
A fragment of dialogue asking for an item, likely part of a sketch.
In plain terms
A short line asking if someone has something.
What can you take from it?
Even short lines can set up a scene.

Where it applies

  • scriptwriting
  • rehearsal
  • short scene

Putting it to work

  • use short lines
  • set context quickly

Questions to consider

  • What is the wing?
  • Why ask simply?

Another view

Too short to interpret meaning.

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