A boy found in Grove Park with no memory and holding a knife catches the attention of the narrator. The discussion includes letting go of VHS tapes, the reopening of the Night Vale Post Office, and the subjective nature of movie quality. The importance of checking the weather and maintaining composure during perilous situations is emphasized. The mysterious boy with a knife addresses the audience of Night Vale through the radio, expressing his desire for his message to be easily understood. Kevin introduces himself and cuts the microphone cord with a knife, followed by an ad for Odo software.
Tamika Flynn reports a boy holding a knife and is unsure of what to do.
The Night Vale Post Office reopens after strange figures causing dizziness and nausea have been resolved.
Deep dives
The Boy with a Knife
Tamika Flynn reaches out to report that the boy found in Grove Park is holding a knife. She is unsure of what to do with this information. Meanwhile, Pallavan and Lakshmi Mahala decide to let go of their extensive VHS tape collection after holding onto it for years. The tapes are offered for free, and some rare finds pique interest. Concerns arise when the boy is spotted at the VHS giveaway, still holding the knife.
The Night Vale Post Office
The Night Vale Post Office is reopening after being closed due to strange figures causing dizziness and nausea. Postmaster MetalInJoyor9 assures that the issue has been fixed, and physical letters can now be sent through the mail. Local diners express excitement as Geno's Italian dining experience and grill and bar plans to add a second bar. They aim to please social media influencers with their flashy dishes, such as the deconstructed calamari and the tossed risotto.
Carlos and the Boy
Carlos encounters the boy at his lab, where they observe glimpses of the other desert world. The boy expresses fascination and gratitude. However, he suddenly announces that his presence is no longer necessary and leaves. Carlos loses sight of the boy, causing concern. Later, the boy heads towards the radio station and holds Cecil, the host, at knife point. The boy, named Kevin, cuts the microphone cord and leaves Cecil speechless.