Is this funny? I don't know anymore. All feedback appreciated.
INT - LAWYER'S OFFICE - DAY
A CLIENT IS SEEKING DAMAGES AFTER A RECENT TRAUMATIC EVENT.
LAWYER
... and you claim that this experience has caused you significant mental anguish?
CLIENT
Bank. Yes I found the whole thing quite harrowing. The verbal attacks were the worst. I thought I'd be able to handle it but... it's really affected me.
LAWYER
In what way, specifically?
CLIENT
Bank. I used to be quite outgoing but what that woman said to me has shattered my confidence... made me question my existence... what I'm doing... even how I dress.
LAWYER
Hmmm. And there's that peculiar vocal tic of yours. I assume that's as a result of appearing on the program?
CLIENT
Bank. Vocal tic? What vocal tic?
LAWYER
You are aware you start every sentence by saying "bank"?
CLIENT
Bank. Bank?
LAWYER
Bank.
CLIENT
Bank. I don't, do I?
LAWYER
Bank. Yes, you do. Christ! You've got me doing it now.
CLIENT
Bank. Sorry.
LAWYER
Well, I think we have an... interesting case, here. I'll set the wheels in motion and I'll be in touch as soon as I have any news.
CLIENT
Bank. Great! Thank you.
THE LAWYER STARTS TO WRITE SOME NOTES. THE CLIENT DOESN'T MOVE.
LAWYER
I think that concludes our business for today.
CLIENT
Bank. Right,
THE CLIENT REMAINS SEATED.
LAWYER
You can leave now if you like.
CLIENT
Bank. Actually, that's the other thing. Until you properly dismiss me I'm afraid I'm rooted to the spot.
LAWYER
Dismiss you? I don't... Oh... you are the weakest link.
THE CLIENT LOOKS EXPECTANTLY.
LAWYER
Goodbye?
CLIENT
Bank. Goodbye.
THE CLIENT GIVES AN EXAGGERATED WINK AND LEAVES.
END
