"Do something," Catharina requested. "Tell a joke, or dance, anything. This city is such a bore. No internet, no TV, everyone's depressed... I can only think bad things about this place. I swear, as soon as I can get out, I'll never come back here again!"
"Well, I can try telling a joke," said Elias, scratching his head with a somewhat embarrassed air.
"Yes, yes," encouraged Catharina, giving a thumbs up in approval, although she didn't really expect him to follow through.
"Okay, I'll start," Elias announced, changing his voice. "Boss, I want a raise. Know that three companies are after me."
Changing his voice to imitate an older boss, he asked, "Which ones?"
Returning to his original voice, Elias answered, "The water, the light, and the phone company!"
