Thesis let out a long sigh. He took off his glasses and stared blindly at them before putting them back on. He tilted his head down a bit and allowed his shoulders to go lax.

          “I was a psychology professor at a university.” Thesis began.

           “Oh!” Ruby exclaimed, “That explains a lot.” Thesis grunted annoyedly. The rest of the group (sans Sequel) snickered, Agony more obnoxious than the others.

           “Quiet the lot of you!” Thesis growled.

           “What? She’s only saying that it explains why you're always generously providing us with entirely unwarranted and ridiculous diagnoses.” Grinned Motif. Agony shot him finger guns.

          “You're entirely unwarranted and ridiculous.” Thesis growled. Motif puffed out his chest and adjusted his sunglasses.

          “In response to a lack of the society that made him who he was, Thesis has reverted to the stage of development prone to pathetic and childish insults.” Motif Mocked.

          “Ooh! He’s got you pegged!” Agony wailed happily.

           “It is a very cruel thing to mock others.” Duenna said, “But it is also a cruel thing to deny your company a very excellent joke.”

          “Assholes! All of you!” Thesis blared, “Now would you please just let me finish!”

          “I’m sure that’s not the first time you’ve said that.” Agony snarked. Motif guffawed. Sequel remained unflinching.

          “SHUT THE FUCK UP! ALL OF YOU!!” Thesis exploded. Duenna scowled.

          “Animals.” She scolded, “Every one of you. Animals.”

          “Shut up Duenna!” The three offenders said together.