THX 1138 Page #5

SEN is in his section of the bedroom, noticeably annoyed

at the intrusion. THX enters and stands just inside the

entry, staring at SEN. SEN becomes aware of THX and begins

to stare back. THX becomes more and more uncomfortable.

SEN:

Well?

THX says nothing. SEN suddenly recognizes him and stands

up.

SEN:

It's you, come in, come in...you

know, this is really odd. I was

just thinking about you. What in

the world are you doing here?

THX does not answer. SEN studies him for a moment.

SEN:

(pointing to the

other room)

For the moment, I thought you were

one of the others. You look much...

different - in person.

SEN sits down. THX remains standing, staring expressionless

at SEN. There is another pause.

SEN:

Sit down, why don't you?....(THX

does not sit) Anyway... I must

apologize for all this chaos.

They materialized this morning and

it's been going on all day. Well,

it's cross I have to bear - the

roommate was destroyed, you know.

SEN looks at THX, but sees no reaction.

SEN:

No...I guess you wouldn't.

Terrible inconvenience. I could

never understand why it all must

be created and filed if it's going

to be destroyed anyway. When I

pass on, I certainly don't want

anyone going through my things....

It's a strange life.

(Pause)

I really cannot understand why you

don't sit down.

SEN goes into the bathroom alcove and takes a pill. THX

sits on the edge of the bed.

SEN:

(off-screen)

You never answered my question.

SEN returns to the bed and sits down on the other end from

THX.

SEN:

Well, at least you're sitting

down... You must excuse my going

on like that.... with ONA gone I

feel as if I have no one to talk

to. You're perspiring, aren't

you? My goodness, it's not very

hot in here. Are you sick?

SEN backs off a bit.

SEN:

I'm sure it's warmer in her than

outside, though. I haven't been

out yet, but it usually is...the

control is fouled...

(Pause)

THX:

Where is LUH?

SEN:

What?

The woman taking the inventory interrupts their

conversation.

WOMAN:

Count concluded.

SEN hands her the plastic badge on his lapel. She slips

it into a small box and returns it, with a slip of paper.

WOMAN:

You must keep this.

SEN:

(taking the slip)

Yes, of course.

The woman leaves.

SEN:

They really smell. It's disgusting.

Did you notice it?

THX glares silently at SEN.

THX:

Why did you have LUH come here?

SEN:

Why are you so concerned?

THX:

What's going on?

SEN:

I want you for my roommate.

THX:

Where's LUH?

SEN:

It will be good for both of us.

I've got it all arranged.

THX is having difficulty dealing with this turn of events.

THX:

I don't understand.

Living....selection is computed.

You can't... What have you done to

LUH? She was here..

SEN:

We had a long talk and she agreed

that it would be a good idea for

you to switch. She felt that you

had not been accurately mated to

her in the first place... You're

upsetting yourself. Would you

like something?

THX:

You're in violation.

SEN:

Don't say that. You look... You're

not well.

THX is confused and preoccupied.

SEN:

I know what you're thinking...

Program shifting isn't that major

a crime is it?

(pause)

LUH is a problem for you. I've

watched her during work. She's

been acting very strange.

THX stands up and starts for the door.

SEN:

I won't have another mate like

ONA. You rate very high in

sanitation. I've checked. In

fact, I am surprised that you were

ever matched with LUH. Her ratings

are very erratic - you know what I

mean. We'll be happy.

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