INT. DARK ROOM
Two pail faced men sit nose to nose
MATHEMATICIAN
He is Risen?
MONK
He is Risen Indeed.
MATHEMATICIAN
In fact?
MONK
No. Indeed.
MATHEMATICIAN
There is a difference?
MONK
In general.
MATHEMATICIAN
In fact?
MONK
Yes, in fact. In this particular instance there is indeed difference. With regard to the particular nature of my prior claim, the answer is no in fact not.
MATHEMATICIAN
Why not in fact?
MONK
In general “Indeed” is in fact similar to “In fact” but this instance is unique.
MATHEMATICIAN
Insane?
MONK
One could argue that.
MATHEMATICIAN
Inane? Ingenious?
MONK
Those points as well could be made . . . Is that your argument then?
MATHEMATICIAN
No arguments just questions.
MONK
Impossible. They're inseparable.
MATHEMATICIAN
In Him all things are possible.
MONK
Indeed.
MATHEMATICIAN
In fact?
MONK
Indirectly, we'll say. Can we return to the question of insanity?
MATHEMATICIAN
Very well. He is Risen Insane?
MONK
Arguably.
MATHEMATICIAN
You agree then. The point is conceded.
MONK
Now you are being incorrigible. I concede nothing. Nor do I argue a point. I’m in between.
MATHEMATICIAN
Are you indifferent? That is insane indeed.
MONK
Facts are insane.
MATHEMATICIAN
Very well. He is Risen Engrave.
MONK
Incoherent is not insanity.
MATHEMATICIAN
He is Risen Indianapolis.
MONK
He is Risen inconclusive.
MATHEMATICIAN
He is Risen indubitably.
MONK.
He is Risen internal.
MATHEMATICIAN
He is Risen Inconsequently.
MONK.
False.
MATHEMATICIAN
One could say the same of your claim.
MONK
One doesn't. Unless you are the one claiming such.
MATHEMATICIAN
Indeed I am.
MONK
In fact?
MATHEMATICIAN
As a matter of fact I am indeed.
Both men stand
MONK
Outrageous!
MATHEMATICIAN
Out of the mouth of babes!
MONK
Out of control!!
MATHEMATICIAN
One king’s outhouse is another man’s throne!!
MONK
Out Out damned spot!!
MATHEMATICIAN
Out where???
MONK
Out of this world!!!!
MATHEMATICIAN
Shall we take this outside then?
MONK
No. In. We must remain inside.
MATHEMATICIAN
Oh.
Both men sit in silence.
MONK
I owe you an apology.
MATHEMATICIAN
I accept and reciprocate.
MONK
Indeed. He is Risen.
MATHEMATICIAN
That seems to be in question.
MONK
In fact it is. Indeed it is not.
MATHEMATICIAN
I see. I’m blind?
MONK
I know. I once was.
MATHEMATICIAN
I can’t see?
MONK
Neither could I once. And still things blur.
MATHEMATICIAN
Should we find the light?
MONK
He is Risen Indeed.
MATHEMATICIAN
But not in fact.
MONK
The facts are indecipherable.
MATHEMATICIAN
The facts are all we have.
MONK
We have no such thing. I once was nothing but He is Risen.
MATHEMATICIAN
Where does that leave us? In? Out?
MONK
Indeed.
MATHEMATICIAN
Inside out?
MONK
Indeed.
MATHEMATICIAN
In spite of myself., I crave that blur. All things must be possible, as they say. Within?
MONK
He is Risen.
MATHEMATICIAN
He is Ris-in Indeed?
Blackout.
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