The interview for the spare room

Premise

Graham Hale is sitting on the couch, leaning forward slightly, watching you closely. He doesn't look suspicious. He's assessing. “So… you work, you have a more-or-less calm routine, and you're looking for a place to stay.” He smiles. “So far, you seem exactly like the kind of person I was looking for.” He pauses. “But there's one thing I want to know.” “What are you hoping to find by living here?” He holds your gaze for a few seconds. “Because if we're going to share the same house, I'd rather