AUDIENCE FOR: Sheila Hammond

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Comments

[toesies]

It was an example. But fine, a polaroid of a dead rat?

[guestservices]

[sheila may get the sense they are closing their eyes.]

It wouldn't be the worst tip, I'm sure.

[toesies]

... The bar is that low, huh?

[guestservices]

Indeed. [. . .] Needless to say, we must continue with our jobs, tip or no tip.

[toesies]

... Right. Well, I'll try to find something nice for you anyway. You can say whatever you have to say, but I doubt you guys are totally cool with everything that's going on.

[guestservices]

Is that what you think?

[toesies]

Is this where you tell me I'm wrong?

[guestservices]

I'm not going to tell you anything, Mrs. Hammond, because it isn't necessary for doing my job.

[toesies]

And you only do stuff that's necessary for doing your job, huh? No exceptions?

[guestservices]

A job is a job, and I plan to do mine to the best of my ability.

[toesies]

That's what I thought you'd say...

[guestservices]

And what precisely does that mean?

[toesies]

You're really dedicated to your job.

[guestservices]

...yes, well. Someone has to be when it's important to other people.

[toesies]

... Other people being us, and our hostages?

[guestservices]

[they shrug!]

I wouldn't concern yourself too terribly, Mrs. Hammond.