Bells rang, lights flashed, processors processed.
"Come on, I really need to use the computer."
"Quiet. I can't concentrate."
"Exactly."
"After this game...almost done..."
"OK, but hurry. I have to finish that report tonight."
A fanfare blared.
"Extra ball!"
"Should I go out and buy a typewriter?"
"Ha, high score!"
"Now can I work?"
"This game has a two player option. Fifty bucks says I can take you."
"Dammit, Walter, as soon as you let me near my computer, I'm deleting that stupid pinball game." Pendrell gave Skinner an appraising look. "After I win that fifty from you."
FINIS