Marco Polo2014

[first lines]

Engineer:
[proudly] The aim could not be more true.

Marco Polo:
[making notes] If the tree line is the wall, and we are two arrow flights scarce, true aim does not matter, does it?

Engineer:
We need to bring the engine closer.

Marco Polo:
Bring it closer, we will become pin cushions. We need a longer arm.

Engineer:
Longer arm is bigger frame. Bigger frame is giant wheel. Bigger rocks. You are making me to build a monster.

Marco Polo:
You were the finest engine builder in Damascus, no?

Engineer:
Yes.

Marco Polo:
Then build me a monster.