Cast: Two Roman soldiers, FLAVIUS and LUCIUS, and an ANGEL

Length: 15 minutes

FLAVIUS and LUCIUS are seated on their stools, center stage.

FLAVIUS: (Complaining) What was all the hurry about for this burial? I don't understand why we had to rush.

LUCIUS: (Distracted but agreeable) Hmmmm.

FLAVIUS: I don't know why I even ask. It's so typical of the military: Hurry up and wait.

LUCIUS: True.

FLAVIUS: First we break our backs to get this job done ASAP and then everyone rushes off and leaves us here without a clue as to when we'll be relieved.

LUCIUS: You're right, Flavius.

FLAVIUS: I don't know why I'm so surprised. Ever since I was assigned to duty in Israel, I've been confused. I don't understand anything about this country.

LUCIUS: You're not the only one.

FLAVIUS: I'd give anyt…