Randy Ramsbottom, aka "Psycho Randy" the daytime desk clerk with the disarming smile here at Loveless Motel, is responsible for first impressions whenever a new guest arrives. He's been with us for several years, first as a lodger, like so many who are currently employed here, and when an opening became available, Randy was first in line, and hired on the spot during the interview. As his first task he was asked to go out into the lobby and dismiss the other applicants, at which point the smile was more aggravating to its intended targets than disarming.
What was it that cinched the interview? Randy didn't know then but now knows; we know all about him. Always identifying himself as simple farm boy whenever he stayed, and indeed, indicating an agricultural background on his application, a member of the management team recalled seeing his picture on a poster. It seems "Randy" (whose real name is John Penn Juniper) is a former teller at a bank in another state who is wanted for embezzlement to the tune of $3,346.68 - nearly the exact amount of money he spent with us as a frequent guest over 10 years, minus bus fare to get here. The statue of limitations has a few years to go, and he was floored when we produced the poster. He works for room and board, and shares a unit over in Aluminum City with similarly employed gentlemen.
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