"Not many people could handle it," I answered, flicking some imaginary dust from my sleeve.

He walked up the ramp smacking imaginary dust from his impeccable trousers.

The big man grinned and brushed imaginary dust from his mustard and black tunic.

The guard outside the cell straightened visibly and blew some imaginary dust off his carbine.

He paused to brush some imaginary dust from his tail.

Run his hands over his shoulders, brushing away imaginary dust.

He got up, restless, and beat imaginary dust from the pleats of his kilt.

The woman blinked, then made another show of smacking imaginary dust from her skirt.

Just as she took the photograph he bent over and rubbed away imaginary dust on the edge of the choir stall.

"Well, back to the grind," the mourner said as he brushed some imaginary dust from his palms.