The Neighbor

*See also: Shambling Horror*

He is the Friend of Strange Doom.

The morail of Tyrfing.

*"Look at him.*

*How happy he is!*

*Look how comfortable,*

*and smug.*

*He is right where he fits.*

*(Are you?)*

*He thrives so easily.*

*(Why aren't you?)*

*Look at him.*

*Why won't you?*

*What has you uneasy?*

*Surely he has no intent to harm.*

*It must be your imagination.*

*It must be your guilt.*

*He's so nice, so liked.*

*And you're not.*

*Just last week he cat sit for Janice.*

*(Or was it Janet?)*

*He volunteered in the bake sale!*

*(Or was it a carwash?)*

*Look at him!*

*He leads the PTA.*

*Even though no one can remember,*

*him having any children."*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvaLpHGzT\_0&t=3381s

http://farragofiction.com/CodexOfRuin/viewer.html?name=The%20Neighbor&data=N4IgdghgtgpiBcIAqALGACAcjAlgcxQCMB7AJxABoQATGAZ30gBcdiwEQAZAWgGFuADAIDMlEKRx0A1h3QAtAIIBNAJKYxTNLDocAIgHl9AWQroAjGeGmAykgBKCzAHEAondMWrWFyqcAJACF9d3NLUz99Ww8w9AAFJAVTADYk0yMFThcAdRUAMRdo0So6JggmHUQXAA0kN0wMik8KWIUkFRdMJEawlV0XDJVbFV5uqwVeXhd4tSdRik59JQamjrdXNpHuTzEYAA8IAGMmABsATwB9TVIYGEucAAcKrj5BEXRJdDRj+4AzAFdjugIGBqOgfhIYCCzkCQWCcOV3mB0AB3GDHQHI+EodB0YgHHAwJinADcUD+B2xhEJTBgpHQmmB6FOxD+6GoxAAdKYsmgkTx+EJhOhIQcWWAaaQ6O8Eez7vc0XhgXhadKpSUIIQcMd4ad0McYAA3NFsmAHa4QOj0LnoHmQ9CEc0UmCg-mvIVSLXHKV7Q4nXVsDDyyVsDnoazHYjIs6hlRMADkUpwUHuZFK4vpxHQUAgUgw8KBOPl+IggLxBwtrDAHLEODAJVrRw4fnwKHCLbbBA7rfQzYINbrLaYHE4kdMI+RY9H6HHpgAarTdeOxGVShTYOKOLxiFAoGxTFud3v0Afd2B99vT+fD+wqNd7tc6Aw2JuL0eT2-X2fj5+r6exOrNW1Ilzn1I1jg4MwxGuahzloH5IUtDgBA5AAmMRkRQeFbjghC4EQMwOQAVjEQhjkOKRYJgeC6zwkACIEMR7hLbCqNwpCOQYqgkzwc46FIA4OBQJgmHueAAHoxJ+CBSFICA8GIH4cCOSsOVFKAxLkaAmLAVg-GIE5aykMSwFwAgSFIDl7jAPB-yYMgLloUotSeEdiCkIEmE+JMOQAHTAPTkU+CA5V1NB3joABCPzXPclBI3QNSflTDV9QoPzgVBOgyTwXywD8vw8ylCQCE8jDaQwMLFPKUN0D8gAKBRriZFkAH4AEo-PyjArhwI01UzGAK2jeqeV1aTITjTzmT+drOrAGKPK8qBctGlE2Em5qZr8nkyiCqVpvQP4TItU4Wr86w-muaEwpQC10DATNaxpdM7KC0hlrm2Msz+Ep7Qwaa6STOTazKFS-K+slfqpTa6TwP4tSYXKCoTHFMx0g4YFMXE9RwXNqFyhRYWmuMmoexG5oAKR+zyyN+1EYFijBy08hhPKSukKeBJSYFyur9DpZE7vzTmTKYWa8v8jADWIY4jppcrQVrekwsIHMMDoZiorAPmBaFzyIAS6TBboFBxei4g3MWzCoC1gq9UG6gpU0DB4gUXKXCNJFNBZAh7szANDaRa5YCgKlSDSsBraCg1azwGFdQpLVqGuKs5o0B5IMQV1BXCz40V+AEYVBcECShMbYSqxMkVRdEUSxVH8UJEkyQpP7hJVBkkQO9lqyoFh7jQxAbV5acXhzkUxQlRMZWIOUFSVFV4TVUpAJ1e2wJNM1BstOhe5AfvRCH20kQdQanRdMe3g9dFvX2I5oQDoNcSrMMIyjU4Y3jRNk2Sl7M2zXM0oCx0CLDgEs6AywVhDCAAAvkAA

https://archiveofourown.org/works/47433124

http://www.farragofiction.com/ZampanioEyes2/hewantssobadly\_tofitin\_\_\_copyingamorganshillresident\_\_\_wasntgoodforhim.PNG

http://www.farragofiction.com/ZampanioEyes3/theNeighborissuch\_atragedy.PNG

## In the Adventure Sim

*As you are getting dangerously introspective, another Tourist, this one loudly complaining about the lack of McDonald's, approaches you.*

*> Greet the McDonald's fan.*

*He seems to notice you for the first time. "Can you BELEIVE it here? Not a single starbucks! Not even a McDonalds! How am I supposed to survive?"*

*> Isn't it funny that you can kind of empathize with this guy?*

*You can almost see yourself in his brown khakis. You avoid introspecting too much about LEGS and instead focus on the tourist. He's continuing his conversation without you, and it's almost hypnotic. He really does seem like a great guy? Friendly. Pro-social. A little basic in terms of his favorite businesses but that's hardly a sin. You can almost imagine him babysitting your kids...*

*> Politely ash for his name*

*His cheerful demeanor dampens just a bit but he rallies quickly. "Oh buy me lunch sometime if you want to know me better!" He delivers the line as a joke, not like a serious flirtation. You get the feeling he's practiced it?*

*> Okay maybe don't empathize THAT hard.*

*Yeah he's way better at talking than you are. Though something does seem just subtly..off?*

*> i say we find this guy some lunch. i wanna get +1 character introduction*

*Since it's just after 1 am still, you doubt you'll get lunch any time soon, but you ask if he wants to meet up at noon. "I wish, I'm busy all day today! But I'd love to get to know you better." He says with a sincere seeming grin.*

*He offers up a firm handshake. "If I see you again I'm sure to remember you!"*

*> Ask him if he knows where the Eyedol company building is*

*"The what?" he asks, tilting his head. "I'm just hear visiting, so I'm still getting my bearings. Italy, huh? What a place!" Your implants don't fail to pick up his muttered "Now if only I could get a decent cup of coffee..."*

*...*

*You behold a smiling figure with a jaunty hat and an unblinking friendly stare. He is not showing any teeth.*

*"Hey! Neighbor! I'm so glad you were home today! I've just been meaning to welcome you and your little ones to the neighborhood for a while now!" He's holding what appears to be a homemade pie towards you.*

*You stare at him. You aren't going to elaborate shit. What is it Eirikr was always telling you? Don't tell cops shit. Is this a cop?*

*You take the pie.*

*"While I have you here, neighbor, I was wondering if I could get your support on my bid for city council? We ALL want what's best for our children, and I'm sure you'll agree its about time we got someone LOCAL instead of of one of those Big City Outsiders.".*

*Shit, you're not sure what to do. Should you stick to your guns and refuse to engage or should you respond in some way?*

*> eat the pie*

*You messily devour the pie right in front of him, without responding to his question. Still without breaking eye contact.*

*> what kind of pie is it*

*Looks to be some sort of red fruit. You really went ham on it. You're dripping red everywhere.*

*The Friendly Neighbor is staring at you, gently smiling, waiting for your response.*

*> smile back*

*You make sure yours has all your teeth.*

*He lets a bit show in return. "Copy that, Neighbor, another time it is!" his voice is cheerful and he clearly doesn't see a thing wrong with anything you've done. "Why don't I pop back over at dinner time? I could bring my roommate? I'm sure he'd love to meet your children. Not a single paternal bone in my own body, I'm afraid, but it would be great for us all to get to know one another."*

*He grabs your sticky red hand, shakes it twice, and leaves a business card in it. Very tasteful. You think the font might be Silian Rail.*

*> Make sure to read all the text on the card before you eat it.*