Shift Time: 12:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Purpose: Ensure the safety of residents, patrol the campus, and observe supernatural activity, all while blending humor, quiet reflection, and cosmic cat wisdom.
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1. Midnight Check-In (12:00 – 12:30 a.m.)
Frank performs wellness checks on each resident.
Mr. Pep accompanies him, silent and alert, often glancing at rooms where spirits linger.
Subtle ghostly phenomena appear — flickering lights, faint whispers — which Frank notices cautiously; Mr. Pep interprets them dryly.
Example Beat:
Frank: “Everyone settled for the night?”
Mr. Pep: “Some are still wandering… mentally.”
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2. Security Station & Monitoring (12:30 – 2:00 a.m.)
Frank sits at the security desk, checking monitors, taking notes, and sipping coffee.
Mr. Pep perches on the counter, tail flicking, observing invisible movements and subtle energy shifts.
Occasionally, a monitor shows a ghostly figure or moving object; Frank panics slightly, Mr. Pep remains unimpressed.
Example Beat:
Frank: “Is that… real?”
Mr. Pep: “As real as your fear of laundry.”
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3. Hallway Patrol & Supernatural Observations (2:00 – 4:30 a.m.)
Frank walks the quiet halls, flashlight sweeping across floors and walls.
Mr. Pep leads, sensing spirits and guiding them as needed.
Conversations turn philosophical — life, death, purpose — balanced with Mr. Pep’s dry humor.
Example Beat:
Frank: “Do they ever stop wandering?”
Mr. Pep: “Only when the tuna runs out.”
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4. Resident Oddities & Special Tasks (4:30 – 6:30 a.m.)
Frank responds to alarms, noises, or unusual occurrences.
Mr. Pep already knows the cause — ghosts, lost memories, or minor mischief — and subtly directs Frank.
Each incident is a contained story with humor and light supernatural intrigue.
Example Beat:
A music box plays by itself.
Frank: “How… why?”
Mr. Pep: “Someone didn’t finish their dance lesson.”
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5. Pre-Dawn Reflection & Coffee (6:30 – 8:00 a.m.)
Frank pours coffee; Mr. Pep jumps on the counter, watching the sunrise through the windows.
They reflect on the night: the spirits they encountered, quiet victories, and lingering mysteries.
Humor and warmth conclude the shift, keeping the tone light and comforting.
Example Beat:
Frank: “Another night done. Quietly, I hope.”
Mr. Pep: “Quiet enough for ghosts… noisy enough for the coffee.”
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Routine Themes
1. Balance of Humor & Reflection: Each hour blends comedy with quiet supernatural awareness.
2. Recurring Gags:
Mr. Pep’s tuna/salmon references.
Frank’s literal interpretations of ghostly behavior.
Eccentric spirit antics: dancing chairs, moving objects, humming music.
3. Supernatural Continuity: Ghosts move subtly through the halls; Frank sees some, Mr. Pep sees all.
4. End-of-Night Closure: Each shift ends with humor or a tender moment, keeping the story inviting.
