I've Eaten It

"Come, please sit." Hugo was suddenly roused from his daze. He hurriedly pulled back the chairs and gestured graciously. Lucille sat down and asked, "Have you eaten?" Hugo was just about to shake his head but was interrupted by Monkey, "We've eaten already. We won't disturb you and Mr. Joseph. Please take your time." Jolene also nodded along. Together with James, they towed away a completely bewildered Hugo. Hugo hollered, "Hey, I haven't eaten yet! Why are you dragging me..." Jolene and James spoke in unison, "Do you plan to be the third wheel? Or a 1,000-watt bulb that won't light up? Why don't you have any sense of the situation at all?" "That's right!" As they dragged Hugo away, his voice gradually faded. Lucille heard it of course, but she did not bother with this bunch of jokers. She picked up the cutlery in front of her. Joseph looked in the direction where Hugo and the others left. "Is there anyone managing things at Tech Connex Pavilion now?" "Yes." Lucille was not surprised t