"Michael, why didn't you return my calls earlier?" Ryan did not seem happy. Ryan never really seemed happy, of course, but he seemed a bit irritated now. "I called you four times before noon and now it's after four."
Michael could hardly be bothered by Ryan's tone right now. Because was the coolest guy in the office. "Sorry. But Ryan, I discovered something amazing today. Do you know what I discovered?"
"What, Michael?"
"Second Life."
"Second Life. The computer game."
"It's more than a game, Ryan. It's a chance to create a better life for yourself!"
"So you've been wasting your entire day playing a computer game in your office? You have employees, Michael. Employees that probably all did more work than you did today."
"That's not true! We all did equally little work. Because you know what we did today, Ryan?"
"What, Michael?" He had a bit of Jan voice going on, just like Pam did earlier. If he had to guess, he was trying Ryan's patience.
"We had a business meeting. At a café. On Second Life. And you know what? It was incredibly productive and fulfilling. And we are all connected and we are all friends and it is great here. This office is a great place to be and the vibe here is just incredible right now! And Angela could even bring her little virtual cat so she was happy. And Angela is never happy! I have made us all a little bit happier. And isn't that more important than work? Happiness?"
"Michael."
"Yes?"
"Second Life is officially no longer allowed in the office."
"Uh, Ryan?"
"Yes, Michael?"
"I bought like thirteen computer microphones and I don't know if I can return them. Do you think corporate could reimburse me for those?"
"Goodbye, Michael."