The world according to the Hutt - Part 1

We told you briefly on Tuesday that there was a screaming match with the Hutt last week. During the argument, Spoof asserted that our department has serious problems, mostly in terms of communication, and that if things didn't improve soon it was going to affect the general environment at Tartarus.

"Well," snapped the Hutt, "maybe we need to call a department meeting and hash all of this out."

"Yes, please," said Spoof. "Let's do that. When do you want to schedule it?"

After blustering for a minute (we suspect Spoof was meant to object to the suggestion) the Hutt named a date.

"I don't think that will work," said Spoof. "Speck is away that day."

"What do you mean," growled the Hutt. "Speck doesn't have any time off coming up."

"Um, I'm pretty sure Speck has that day and the one after."

"No, I think I know what's happening. Don't lie," said the Hutt.

"Look, Speck's right there," insisted Spoof. "Let's ask."

After Speck confirmed the day off, the Hutt got even angrier. "Well maybe we'll just have it anyway."

"No," said Spoof. "Speck is part of the department. We can't very well have a department meeting without everyone in the department."

"Well," snarled the Hutt, "we'll just have to see if Speck is invited to the meeting."

Of course, all of this happened withing earshot of Speck who is now doubly angry and insulted.

So, Hutt rule #1: You have to be invited to be a part of your own department.