Did you say something?

Allow us to set the scene: Spoof and Speck are sitting in a staff work area. Spoof is on the phone. Speck is sorting out some papers. In walks Shoes. "I'm doing an equipment inventory," says Shoes. "Have you seen a black surge protector in this area?"

"No," says Speck. "I think they're all the next floor up."

Shoes says nothing.

Meanwhile, Spoof is still on the phone. "Sounds good," says Spoof. "I'll follow up with you in a day or too."

"Sorry," says Shoes. "Didn't realize you were one the phone."

Speck looks pointedly at Shoes, who makes it a point not to make eye contact.

When Spoof hangs up the phone, Shoes repeats the question. "Have you seen a black surge protector in here?"

"No," says Spoof. "I think they're all the next floor up."

"Okay, thanks," says Shoes. "I'll go check up there." And Shoes leaves.

Spoof and Speck just look at each other. "Did you hear me," asks Speck. "I did speak, right?"

"Yup," says Spoof.