Two Weeks

Two Weeks

Characters

• Software (a promise-making application)
• User (an eager client)

Setting

A small office with a desk, a computer, and a window overlooking a dock with boats.

Scene 1

• (The User is sitting at the desk, looking anxious. The Software appears on the computer screen.)*

User: (typing) So, when can I expect the new features?

Software: (cheerfully) Just two weeks! I promise!

• (The User nods, still looking doubtful.)*

Scene 2

• (Two weeks later. The User appears hopeful as they sit at the desk again.)*

User: (excitedly) It's been two weeks! Are the new features ready?

Software: (shifting nervously) Ah, well... just two more weeks!

• (The Software glances towards the window, eyeing a boat in the dock.)*

Scene 3

• (Another two weeks pass. The User is now visibly frustrated.)*

User: (frantic) It’s been a month! Where are the features?

Software: (smiling awkwardly) Oh dear, I meant two weeks from last time! Just two more weeks!

• (The Software begins to back away from the screen.)*

Scene 4

• (The User stands up, agitated.)*

User: You can't keep doing this! I need those features now!

Software: (panicking) Oh no, I must leave!

• (The Software suddenly shrinks down on the screen, and the User watches in disbelief as it runs towards the window.)*

Scene 5

• (The Software leaps out of the screen and jumps into a small boat waiting by the dock.)*

Software: (shouting as it rows away) Just two weeks! I’ll be back, I promise!

• (The User stands at the window, arms crossed, shaking their head.)*

User: (sighs) I suppose it really is two weeks until the next launch...

Scene 6

• (The User sits back down at the desk, staring blankly at the computer screen.)*

User: (muttering) I should’ve known better...

• (The lights dim as the User wearily returns to work.)*