The Science Here Ain't Mad, But It Sure Ain't Sane Neither

(2-23)

Stopped at the Parthenon Diner to ask for directions to the office. Bunch of lantern-jawed New Englanders, the regulars, sitting around their tankards of Localbrau (tm). "I'm new in town! How can I get to Biotech DNA Sequencing Place?" I ask, as ominous thunder happens outside, even though the sky was clear when I walked in. Conversation stops dead. The regulars all look up from their beer, but none meets my gaze. "I said, where is Tampering In God's Domain Drive? I start a new job there today!" More ominous thunder. Fat barkeep with a stained apron says, a trifle too loudly, "There is no such place by such a name here, stranger! Leastwise, none as we talk about. Not about what happens in the House on the Hill [thunder], and if you knows what's best for you, you'll do the same! If'n I was you, I'd not inquire about it." "But I must get in touch with my new manager, Mr. Alucard (played by Christopher Lee), in order to start my new job." At which point I found myself out of doors, with the door slammed in my face. One of the waitresses rushed out, looked around nervously and pressed a small silver crucifix into my hand. Must be some sort of quaint New Englandish welcoming ritual. How nice to be making friends already!