Doug: Hi, Shiho. It’s 11 at night here in Tokyo. How have you been?

Shiho: OK. Some things have changed. My roommate moved out, so I’m living by myself now.

Doug: Really? How long ago was that?

Shiho: My spare room has been empty for three weeks. I need to find a new roommate. I can’t afford the rent by myself.

Doug: Well, you live in a nice part of Brooklyn. You should be able to find someone soon.

Peacock: Ah, I am asked that question quite a lot.

Jessica: It must be hard to choose.

Peacock: Yes, I’ve traveled all over the world, but what has impressed me the most is the Sphinx in Egypt.

Jessica: It’s very old structure.

Peacock: Yes, it’s around 4,500 years old.

Jessica: I’ve only seen pictures of it. I’d love to see it with my own eyes someday.

Peacock: You will, Jessica, you surely will.

Casper: Oh, no! Our apartment is going to be flooded.

Alexis: I’ll call a plumber.

Casper: You don’t have to call them, Alexis. I’ve turned off the water, so it’s OK now.

Alexis: How did you do it?

Casper: I just used this craft tool. It’s for plastic models.

Alexis: You used that to fix the toilet?

Casper: Well, it worked. See? My hobbies aren’t completely useless.

Alexis: I’m not so sure about that.

Dad: Yes, it certainly does smell like Thanksgiving again.

Mom: What’s Roxy doing?

Dad: She’s been reading comic books all afternoon.

Mom: Grandpa and Grandma are coming soon, so she should start getting dressed.

Dad: Right, and I still need to prep the vegetables. But first, I need to sit down for a bit. I’ve been cooking all day.

Mom: I’ll do it, dear. Just sit down on the sofa and relax.

Dad: Thanks, honey.