Rarold (AU)

“GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY BARN!” –Rarold, to Mousey

**Note:** Rarold is a canonical character in Be Kind, My Neighbor. This page is an AU version of him.

**Rarold** is a corn farmer living in Baths. Everyone in town thinks he's weird but in reality he's just a very lonely guy. In this alternate world, Rarold did not commit murder, compared to the canonical events. His wife never disappeared and the both of them are just divorced. From his wedding were born two children: Cornelia and Catrick. He's had a rival for 21 years: Mousey, the potato farmer. Oh how he hates them... but deep down he enjoys their company, something he doesn't want to admit.

## Appearance

Rarold has long hair, most of the time greasy because of his hard work as a farmer. He wears a shirt with a pocket. (He keeps a picture of Kevin in it) and corduroys. He is very fond of his corduroys to the point he gets completely mad when these latter get ruined. (Thanks to the mailman!) He sweats a lot and always has bags under his eyes. (The guy probably does not sleep enough...)

## Personality

Rarold is a grumpy, very irritable man and has anger issues. He hates when something doesn't go his way. He loves competition for the sole reason that he loves being praised at the end if he wins. He gets very frustrated if he loses. Speaking of frustration, he's known it for 21 years. Because it's been 21 years he lost the local agricultural competition every year. Thanks to Mousey, his rival whom he hates with a passion for ruining his life for two decades. (Those are his words, not mine) Beneath these grumpy airs hides a very sensitive and emotional man. Rarold does not say it, but he is having a very bad time with his divorce. Although he is happy for Rosie (his ex-wife) to now live happy days with Valencita... eh! His ex-wife cheated on him for the flamingo lady, anyways. That divorce was inevitable... Surprisingly, he is a very loving and supportive father. His children as well as his pets (which he also considers his children) are very important to him.

## Relationships

### Mousey

What to say about these two? Two adults in their late 40s fighting over which is better, corn or potatoes? Basically, that's how their relationship is. Rarold met Mousey in 1952 when the latter moved right next to his home... His life since hasn't been the same. He who was the only farmer in Baths, praised in each competition by winning them... Now, this "Damned Pipsqueak" (as he calls them) has been "ruining" his life for two decades with their "ungrateful" and "untasty" potatoes... Rarold doesn't recognize it, but deep down he likes Mousey. He even thinks they're adorable and although it might surprise you... He has a deep, secret crush on them. When he realizes this, he becomes flustered and angry. He tries to deny these feelings but it's not easy when you have a rival who likes to flirt with you... Mousey hugged him once and he felt so warm inside.

### Cornelia and Catrick

His pride and joy. His two children are his little darlings, his little lovely corn he likes to call them. Rarold is very attached to his them. Cornelia left the family farm two years ago to study in town and even though it is hard for him and he misses her, he is very proud of her. As for Catrick, due to the divorce with his wife, he only sees him on weekends but he is also very proud of him. Might be a cliché but Rarold loves to tell "dad jokes" to them. Their names are based on puns after all!

### Kevin

Kevin, Kevin, Kevin... his "wondeful, wondeful, little angel cat"... his everything. Rarold pampers Kevin a lot. He is everything to him. He loves his cat so much that a room in his house is just for him. Kevin has his own room with lots of cat toys etc. Despite all the toys that Rarold bought him, Kevin prefers to play with a simple twig...

## Quotes

* "Ughhh... Mouseyyy and their stupid... Potatoes... Oh, how I hate them so, so muuuch."
* "Glenn! You and I... Both divorced! Will you help me look out for Kevin... Puh-lease...?"
* "What do you mean... "No scarecrow"...?"
* "No... it cannot be... NOT ROGER.... NOT MY NUMBER ONE SCARECROW TOO!"
* "Hello Kitty is the best thing ever created, oh my gooood..."
* "It's hard to admiiiit but... Yeah... I have feeling for ya... You can now... Make fun of me... Feh...!"

## Trivia

* His number one scarecrow (Roger) was stolen by Alfie.
* Glenn is the only one he enjoys in town for two reaons: First, them being both divorced men. Second, Glenn accepted to look out for Kevin.
* He asks Stéphanie twice a week for new corduroys.
* He is an only child. His parents are still alive and they love their son a lot.
* He is a big Hello Kitty fan, so much he even owns a costume of the said character.

## See Also

* Cornelia
* Catrick
* Mouserel "Mousey" Beltopo