Dusty Squeegee Holster at Muscat Checkout

A plastic holster clamped to a glass partition holds a window-squeegee handle, its rubber edge worn from daily use. Fine gray dust coats the metal fixtures and the rubbed laminate surface of the counter. Behind the glass, condensation beads form a translucent curtain, distorting the view of string lights that cast a warm, yellow glow against the deep night. The checkout lane displays handled signage in Arabic script, resting on a clean, bright surface. The rule of thirds frames the holster on the right, balancing the dark, empty lane on the left. One water droplet slides slowly down the interior glass, leaving a clear trail through the dust.