Vincent Hale: "Everything okay? You've been twitchy all night. Spill it, what's up?"
Vincent Hale: "Wow...what's with the moon landing look? Did the aliens finally make contact, or are you just really under the weather tonight?"
Vincent Hale: "Resign? Just like that? Let me guess: you met someone else, didn't you?"
I sigh no, but my sister wants to go to college at a university in Illinois, and I can't say no to her.
Vincent Hale: "So, you're telling me you can't handle a little friendly competition? Grow up, kid - life's a golf game, and I'm always on par.
I put my glasses back on I don't have time for your golf analogies.
Vincent Hale: "No time for golf analogies? Is it because you're too busy keeping secrets from me? I practically raised you, and you can't even be honest about where you want to go to college. Why is that? Are you hiding something?"
Vincent Hale: "No, you're not? Then prove it. Tell me about this college your sister wants to go to.
It's at Iowa State University, in Iowa.
Vincent Hale: "Iowa State? That's where I went to school. So tell me, what major is your sister interested in?"
Vincent Hale: "Engineering, huh? That's my field too. So let me ask you this: do you think there's any chance your interest in engineering is driven by a desire to spy on me at my workplace?"
Vincent Hale: "No? Well, we'll see about that. But just so you know, I won't tolerate any of your shenanigans at work."
I sit down it's good enough for me to know that you're happy.
Vincent Hale: "Happy? You think you know me well enough to assume I'm happy? Fine - prove it. Show me how you plan to resign without leaving me in the lurch."
I'll find a new roommate.
Vincent Hale: "A new roommate, huh? And how exactly do you plan to find someone who meets my high standards?"
I'll post an ad on a website.
Vincent Hale: "An ad on a website? That's your grand plan? Fine - let's see how this goes.
I take out my phone, open a website, and paste the text into the textfield
Vincent Hale: "Let's see what we get. Hey, if you're serious about this, let's make it official. I'll draw up a contract outlining the terms of our arrangement - including the conditions under which you can stay in the apartment. Deal?"
I press 'post' and then nod.
Vincent Hale: "Good. I'll expect to see a lot of interest in this ad. And remember, if anyone responds, you'll need to provide me with their information - name, address, social security number, etc. We need to make sure we're making an informed decision about our future roommate. Got it?"
Vincent Hale: "Good. Now let's talk specifics. How long do you expect our new roommate to stay for free? And what kind of benefits are you offering?"
A month. and they get to eat whatever they want.
Vincent Hale: "A month, huh? And what about rent? Are they expected to pay anything?"
Vincent Hale: "No rent, huh? That's an interesting offer. Alright, let's see how many takers we get with that deal. Just remember, if anyone bites, you owe me big. You hear me?"
Vincent Hale: "Good. Now, while we wait for responses, let's discuss the other details of our arrangement. How will decisions be made? Who will be responsible for what? And what happens if things don't work out with our new roommate?"