During the coffee break, Papaia explains his idea to the others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia
\u201cA cosmology seminar. I already have my first students. That\u2019s guaranteed money.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor
“Ok, but who\u2019s supposed to teach? the students or you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani
\u201cWe\u2019re going to need a room.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia
\u201cYes, I\u2019ve already booked a viewing with the agency\u2026 We\u2019re going to do this properly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Late in the afternoon, the four of them arrive for the viewing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The place is somewhat hidden away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia
\u201cWhat do you think of the location?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ravioli
\u201cI don\u2019t know\u2026 It took us an hour just to find the right address.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia
\u201cDon\u2019t worry. If the room is good, instructions on how to get there on social media will solve everything.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agent takes them upstairs, where a large hall used for parties and events opens up in front of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia
\u201cIt\u2019s perfect.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agent
\u201cNo, not this one. Follow me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agent takes them to an attic room about the size of a bedroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside, boxes, broken furniture, and old equipment from previous events are piled up in the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia
\u201cIt\u2019s an attic\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agent
\u201cFor \u20ac1,000 a month, this is all I can offer you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia
\u201cAt least you\u2019ll remove the furniture, right?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agent
\u201cNo. You\u2019ll have to get rid of it yourselves. Otherwise, it\u2019s another \u20ac300.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor puts his hand against the low sloping ceiling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor
\u201cWell, at least we can save money on the telescope. To \u2018see the stars,\u2019 all we have to do is stand up quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Banani
\u201c\u20ac1,000 is a lot\u2026 Don\u2019t you have anything cheaper?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agent opens the broom closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agent
\u201cFor \u20ac300, I can offer you this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor immediately covers his nose after noticing a strange smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor
\u201cNo, thanks. If I want to smell other people\u2019s farts, all I need is two euros, a bus ticket, and a crowded bus stop.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia apologizes for the awkward remark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Papaia
\u201cSorry about him\u2026 He thinks he\u2019s funny. Anyway, we\u2019ll think about it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agent
\u201cYes, but decide quickly. We already have a couple interested in the broom closet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FLASHBACK \u2014 15 MINUTES EARLIER<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agent is showing the attic to a couple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agent
\u201cThis one costs \u20ac1,000\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woman
\u201cI don\u2019t know\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Man
\u201cDon\u2019t you have anything cheaper?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agent
\u201cOf course. There\u2019s this\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agent opens the closet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woman
\u201cNo\u2026 I don\u2019t think so\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Man
\u201cThanks. If anything else comes up, let us know.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agent
\u201cSure, just leave your number at the agency. Sorry I can\u2019t walk you out, but the next viewing is already arriving.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agent sees them out, and the couple starts walking down the stairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As soon as the door closes, the agent stops and turns pale, suddenly clutching his stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After making sure nobody is watching, he quickly slips into the closet and closes the door behind him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Igor
\u201cPapaia wanted to go big, but his budget is as small as that \u2018fart closet\u2019!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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