INT BARB’S HEAD. SPIKE is seated in a comfy armchair, hunched over a video game controller, playing Wing Commander.
The GREAT AND ALL-POWERFUL AUTHOR (hereinafter known as “Barb” enters stage left.
Barb: Hey, Spike, are you short?
Spike: DIE, YOU POXY BASTARD!
B: (makes futile attempt to snatch controller) Hey! Listen up!
S: (holds controller away) […]