The one named Tom interrupted. "You wish what? That I shared your fascination with mundane garbage? I've got better things to pay attention to. My future, for instance. Once I get through this stupid internship and get my recommendation, I'll be putting my energies to things that are actually worthwhile."
Tom's colleague gritted his teeth. "And saving an endangered species isn't worthwhile? Oh, wait. I almost forgot I'm talking to the guy who's done nothing but gripe about everything since we were hired. Seriously, man, it's really taking a toll on both our work, and unlike you, I actually care about what we're doing. I just wish we could make more of a contribution in improving this program."
Suddenly, both men vanished, letting the stone fall once again to the floor. A second later, some loud high-pitched yelping noises filled the air.
Jon looked over to be greeted by the sight of two new cages, each one housing a new female cheetah. The shock had barely had time to sink in when the door opened.
In walked an older man. At his side, a thin woman adjusted her glasses as she checked something on her clipboard. "Well, sir. I don't know how you did it, considering that you've been so short-handed these past few months. But your big cat breeding program is a smashing success! How did you even manage to get all these different cats?"
The man smiled and shrugged. "To be honest, I don't really know. This zoo is blessed somehow. But whatever powers-that-be are adding so much to this much needed program, I only wish it would continue." Of course, it just so happened that his foot landed on the stone.
By now, Jon could only give a resigned snort as the stone flashed again.
