Funny Business

The businessman clutched his briefcase – knuckles white. His blotchy red face caused the people walking towards him to shy away. Abruptly, he turned on his heel and disappeared down an alleyway. As expected, his business partner was waiting for him there, leaning nonchalantly against the grimy wall.

“Is this some kind of joke, man?" The first man whisper-yelled while gesturing wildly at his briefcase.

The more lax man just laughed and said, "I have no idea what you're talkin about, Benedict."

Benedict slammed the briefcase against the wall, and a loud buzzing began to emanate from the leather case.

"Oh…" the man said, "that."

Benedict shushed him and fumbled with the latches on his case while muttering curses under his breath. When the case opened, a swarm of insects escaped and buzzed about.

"Bees, Richard!" Benedict screamed, "Beeeeesss!”