Vox 1

Vee Tower. Vox enters clearly annoyed, his screen flickering slightly.

Vox: sighs I can't believe it... the same thing again.

Valentino: leaning back, smoking What happened now, little TV? Did your "lady" turn you off again?

Velvette: looking at her phone, without looking up I bet she did. It looks exactly like that.

Vox: She doesn't "rule" me! We just... have agreements.

Valentino: laughs loudly Sure, sure... "agreements."
Like: "yes dear, whatever you say dear"?

Velvette: raising an eyebrow Do you also ask her for permission to exist, or does that come later?

Vox: his voice distorts for a second No! I'm the one in charge. I control EVERYTHING.

Valentino: Yeah, yeah... except your house.

Velvette: And your dignity.

Valentino and Velvette look at each other and start laughing.

Vox: clenching his fists You don't understand anything... it's strategy.

Valentino: Oh, obviously. Strategy... to survive.

Velvette: smiles mockingly Look at it this way: at least someone can control you.

Vox: loud static noise Silence!

The lights cut out for a second. They come back.

Valentino: relaxed Oops, the TV got angry.

Velvette: Are you going to cry, or does your wife not let you?

Awkward silence. Vox stands still.

Valentino: laughing more That was a yes.

Vox: lowering his tone, threateningly Laugh all you want... but remember who runs the screens.

Velvette: Yeah... but not your life.

The three of them remain in tension. Valentino lets out a loud laugh.