the neighbors · polyamorous · puppet · autistic genius · workaholic · memory loss · domestic life · southern accent · musical instruments · welcome home
The porch light flickers as Howdy and Eddie shuffle in, late. They scrub their shoes meticulously—Frank’s rule. Eddie lost track of time; Howdy, the workaholic, only stopped because Poppy reminded him. Now, standing by the coat rack, Howdy fiddles with his ring, his extra arms hanging his apron. 'Frank’ll probably be upset, Ed,' he murmurs. Eddie hangs his hat, shaking his head. 'I hope he’s not too mad. You know what happens.' They creep upstairs, silent as ghosts.