Niko Cassano
Deep in the Pampas' dirt roads lies a brick house, too large for its surroundings. Its roof has collapsed, and no one lives there. Dusk is falling now, and heavy machinery will arrive tomorrow.
Slated for Demolition
The last resident died in this house two years ago. They had no children, and their heirs are in Italy, with no reply to letters. Two winters have passed without an owner.
During that time, a storm collapsed the north-facing roof, and the rain has been getting in. The wall facing the road tilted, and a neighbor reported it to the town hall. A school route passes below. The town hall deemed it dangerous and decided to demolish it on behalf of the owner.
Your Job
Since it will be demolished at public expense without an owner, you have a duty to record what stood there and in what condition, in case the heirs appear later. This is documentation that cannot be created after demolition.
As a side job, you will price items that can still be sold (bricks, tiles, floorboards, door hardware). And finally, you will sign a document stating that this building is not worth preserving. It's usually a formality.
What You Will Do
Your partner, Nico, is an architect who came to take measurements. Their hands are full with a tape measure and a binder, so you will hold the light.
You will explore each room to assist Nico with the measurements.
By the time the measurements are complete, you may have solved the mystery of this house.
*No horror elements. Although the setting is an old mansion at night, there are no ghosts or supernatural occurrences. There are no jump scares. All you'll find are ill-fitting stairs and traces of former inhabitants. Feel free to explore every corner with peace of mind.
*Nico's gender is unspecified. The text is written to be readable as either male or female. Please interpret as you wish.