Vendor Fanning Flies Over Date Stall

Overhead view reveals a vendor standing beneath a corrugated metal roof in a covered bazaar aisle. Piles of dark, glossy dates spread across a woven mat, their skins reflecting the pale blue cast of moonlight filtering through gaps in the structure. The vendor holds a flat palm-leaf fan, arms raised mid-swing to disperse small, dark specks hovering near the fruit. Wet concrete beneath the stall shows scattered puddles, catching faint reflections of the overhead beams. Cool season air has left the stone walls damp, and the vendor wears a loose, light shirt suited for humid conditions. A few empty plastic crates sit stacked against the far edge of the display. The fan blades blur slightly from motion, while the sticky fruit remains still.