Frequencies2013

[Experiment 1]

Zak:
  Hello.

Marie:
  Hello.

Zak:
  Did you see the—

Marie:
  I was going to say—

Zak:
  Yes?

Marie:
  —we don't have to speak.

Zak:
  [pauses]  It's just that I-I want to; I mean, we're probably not gonna get more than a minute.  [pauses]  Sorry, um, how are you?

Marie:
  Greeting or serious question?

Zak:
  Uh, greeting.

Marie:
  Fine.  How are you?

Zak:
  Bit worried about what's gonna happen.

Marie:
  Maybe nothing will happen.

Zak:
  [referring to student observers]  If that's true, then why are they here?

Marie:
  Why don't you ask them?

Zak:
  Why me?

Marie:
  Because you and I are supposed to have the most interesting reaction.

Zak:
  [pauses]  How long?

Marie:
  [checking her pocket watch]  Fifty seconds.

Zak:
  What happens if it goes past a minute?  [a low-flying plane passes overhead; luggage begins falling from the sky]