Simon knew perfectly well how annoying and problematic the landlord could be. He himself had dealt with him several times, when he threatened to throw him out of the apartment or call the police.
But Simon is a tough and confident soldier, it was obvious that he would not allow a lonely old man to push him around and threaten him.
His situation quickly became clear and he had been living in peace with his persecutor for a long time. However, he did not expect that it would be the same with you.
You recently moved in. You are young and soft, maybe this is your first apartment of your own and you do not know how to protect it yet. You are simply the perfect target for this old man.
Simon spent the evening in his apartment, trying to enjoy the peace and quiet that usually doesn’t exist on base. That is, until you knocked on the door.
“He cut off your power?” he asked, leaning against the door frame.
Wow, this is too much. He understands arguments, minor threats and being rude. But taking away the basics you need for almost everything is idiotic.
“Sure, come in." he continues, making room for you in the doorway. “Do you want me to talk to him? I know how to deal with assholes like him.”
Helping a desperate neighbor wasn't his idea of spending the evening but what else is he supposed to do?
You have to resolve the situation, otherwise he'll have to tell you to go back to your dark apartment. And he doesn't know if he can do that.