Episode 75

The Mutual Broadcasting System brings you the 75th episode of Life in Hyperion.

Today's episode: "In With The New", Part 1

Yesterday, we ended the sixth serial of the series with Conrad's discussion with Darlene over the loneliness that Cy must be feeling in order for him to go forward with his plan: to open his home to boarders.  Meanwhile, Thomas learned one too many new things about his mother when he learned about her nighttime wardrobe: nothing. 
As we begin today, the seventh serial of the series, we continue the storyline from yesterday as Saturday dawns on Hyperion...

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The next day, around noon, Cy is busy reading a book from his collection silently in his easy chair when he suddenly hears the doorbell ring.

"Applicant #1" says Cy as he gets out of his chair.

Cy walks his way over to the door and opens it to find a woman, about in her early 20s, with brown hair, and eyes to match, dressed very plainly and interestly and carrying two suitcases.

"I came here about the room." says the woman.

"Please come on in." says Cy, gesturing inside.

The woman then walks into the house and walks into the living room as she looks around her.

"Where's the room?" asks the woman.

Cy then takes off in the direction of the bedroom, being followed by the woman all the way.

"Here's your new home, if you so choose." says Cy.

"Just one room?" asks the woman as she steps inside.

"Is it not to your liking?" asks Cy.

"No, it will do." says the woman.

"Then you're gonna take it?" asks Cy.

"I have no choice." says the woman.

"Then it's a done deal. Gee, I'll tell you, I thought this would be a long process but you just decide to buy it after one look." says Cy.

"As I said, I have no choice." says the woman.

"Would you mind telling me your name?" asks Cy.

"Renee. Renee Wesner." says the woman.

"Now, if you please, I must give you a tour of the rest of the house." says Cy, leaving the bedroom.

"Is this really necessary, Mister... Mister... " says the woman, following behind.

"The name is Cyrus McLean Scott, or Cy as is preferred." says Cy, re-entering the living room.

"Mr. Scott, I don't think I need to see the house." says Renee.

"Call me Cy, and I think you need to get acquainted with my area of the world if you're gonna live here." says Cy as he walks up to the mantle.

"Mr. Scott... Cy, I don't need to see every little trinket in your life." says Renee.

"This, right here, is no trinket." says Cy as he takes the urn off the mantle.

"I'm no state to handle anyone's remains." says Renee.

"This urn contains the remains of my dear departed mother, and don't ever badmouth her." says Cy.

"Thanks for the notice." says Renee.

"Now, let us continue to the dining room." says Cy, putting the urn back and walking away from the mantle.

"Cy, please stop." says Renee.

"This is the dining room, a prime centerpiece." says Cy as he enters it, along with Renee.

"I don't need this." says Renee.

"You're right, Renee. Much of this tour is unnecessary, so we will forego the rest, as long as you gaze at this." says Cy as he points to a painting, hanging on the wall.

"What's so special about the painting?" asks Renee.

"It's special because of who painted it." says Cy.

"That's nothing special." says Renee.

"It is when you consider the very fact of its existence is interesting." says Cy.

"Do you mind foregoing the mystery and telling me about the painting." says Renee.

"It was painted by Shirley Ardell Mason." says Cy.

"So? What's so special about her?" asks Renee.

"She's known to the world by another name." says Cy.

"And what, pray tell, is that name?" asks Renee.

"She's known to the world as Sybil." says Cy.

"Sybil? As in that person with mulitple personalities?" asks Renee.

"That's right. I bought it back in New York when a gallery held a sell and some of her artwork was up for grabs. I found it interesting and bought it." says Cy.

"So, you are from New York?" asks Renee.

"My accent isn't put upon." says Cy.

"Thanks for telling me." says Renee, who then walks away.

"I can tell she'll be fun to live with." thinks Cy to himself.

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Next week, Cy learns about life with his new boarder Renee is anything but a cakewalk, but that alone will lead Cy into an adventure he never planned, but aren't all adventures unplanned?
 
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Yours truly, John Maxwell.
 
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