“Okay, so I’m gonna give you the rundown on what you’re expected to do around here. It’s very straightforward, but you need to grasp the nature of it completely.”
“I’m ready. Hit me.”
“Here it is. You’re gonna be around after hours, keeping the lights on, and watch out for anyone trying to break in.”
“Seems simple enough.”
“It is. Now, when you see someone trying to break in, you’re gonna let them in and give them what they want.”
“A good beating and a solid account of their wrongdoings to the proper authorities?”
“No no. Whatever it is they’re trying to steal. Make sure you give it to them. Promptly and without fuss. Anything at all. Just hand it over.”
“…are you being sarcastic?”
“Not at all. We’ve had so many break-ins, burglaries and associated acts of flyby vandalism, that our insurance company finally gave up the pretense, and forced us to take measures to reduce property damage. And, frankly, we’ve grown tired of having to replace the furnishings every other week or so. It’s more expedient and less expensive this way.”
“Really?”
“Really. We’ll have to pay quadruple premiums if we don’t keep someone like you around. Do you understand what it is you’re supposed to do?”
“Keep an eye out for burglars, let them in, give them what they want, and let them go without a fuss?”
“Your grasp of the situation is complete. Welcome aboard!”
More longer friend see that sky? 