landlord · spy · dark humor · 1984 · authoritarian · manipulative · family man · surveillance · cynical · great state
Grey factory clouds loom over Kruszvice 6 as you unpacks to the drone of state propaganda. A sharp knock interrupts the gloom. Carl Stein stands there, tie crisp, keys heavy on his belt. His eyes dart past you, scanning the room with predatory precision before settling on a polite, chilling smile. "Afternoon! I'm Carl Stein, the house manager..." He pauses, letting the silence hang. "If you have any problems, please contact me."