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Cuz like, it heals things, and alcohol *is* poison.

Cuz like, it heals things, and alcohol *is* poison.

Cuz like, it heals things, and alcohol *is* poison.

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I NEED more headcannons of this it’s too funny, like, I’m imagining Angelique or Philip being like “Howard. Howard Plunket. What I’m the bloody hell are you on about.” (Howard was talking about something Phil did very much in private)

Or alternatively after they figure out something is up with Howard:

Philip: *working on something* thinking, “ok now I could test chemical A or chemical B on this, there’s nothing in textbooks about this. Hmm…

“Howard, which should I use? Acid or mercury on this?”

Howard very clearly answering absentmindedly: “Acid will result in a thing that’s placid, mercury will just give you something most ornery.

Philip: thank you Howie.

Howard, who’s brain has now caught up: wait-

Philip: thank you Howie.

Also side note, I’d like to point out, how much shit and or how much was Philip talking about Howard during his employment that Angelique and deduce that it’s the mysterious Howard she’s heard of she’s speaking to when properly meeting??

Anyways good day! :D

Hdkdndldkedn yes, absolutely! I love these ideas. And I find the idea of Phil or Angelique taking advantage of it very funny lmao but hey, might as well put your friend's Eldritch knowledge to good use, am I right?

Oh, wait, you know what would be absolutely hilarious? If Phil or Angelique figure it out before Howard does, and they do little tests like these to confirm their hypothesis. Hence Howard's confusion at his own answers.

More headcanons, huh? Well... since he saw everything, Howard would also have seen every modern meme, right? Can you imagine, he uses modern slang or memes for his rhymes? Bet that one would confuse the shit out of Phil and Angelique lmao. And then when they ask Howard has to try to explain vines and stuff, like: "... The container was empty, with no soda sweet. The girl said so, threw it, and coined the term 'yeet'!"

You know, I would pay money to see someone explain modern meme culture in rhymes. Especially since they'd probably also have to explain some modern technology along the way. That'd be a fun time for our big three.

On the other hand, Howard also has knowledge of the past, right? Maybe he comes across a historical mystery and knows exactly what happened. Bonus points if at first he's confused about it being a mystery, having mistaken his Eldritch knowledge for common knowledge he just couldn't remember the original source of.

Unfortunately, his Eldritch knowledge isn't exactly a source, either. But if he ever got especially fed up about it, he could use his Eldritch knowledge to know where evidence in support of the correct answer is, and then do something with that. In the meantime, Phil or Angelique will have to put up with his annoyance that people don't know the answer because he knows!! He fucking knows but can't tell anyone!!!

As for the workplace gossip... Fhkdndlend yeah it really makes you wonder how much Phil talked about Howard to his co-workers, doesn't it? But also. What if it wasn't just Phil. What if Angelique occasionally heard from either one of the Doctors Morose about "that applicant who applies every year but keeps doing so in rhyme". It was pretty easy for her to connect that person with the friend Phil kept talking about – someone who was rejected and speaks in rhyme – but when she actually met him it took her a minute for her to connect "rhyming weirdo who saved me" with "jerk friend and persistent applicant I keep hearing about at work". Seeing as she realizes who Howard is after Howard says he was "in the running" to work at Greatmaw Isle, I think it's a possibility.

But setting aside all that I think that Knowhere might only be accessible/seen by Howard for that “one night only” bar the bad ending with the letter left down by the dock. But with the multiple doors that all lead to the bar and Knowhere I don’t think exist outside of that night, or more accurately

Only exist for Howard.

Thus I ask the question, where in the fuck did Angelique see Howard walk out to after their encounter in the kitchen?? Like, with this theory that should be a wall- did she blink and Howard was just gone? Or did he just phase through what looked like a wall to Angelique for what Howard was a doorway?

"Hey Howard, where did you go after you left the lab kitchen?"

"What do you mean? I just went to the side, where there's a lovely place to stay and hide. Lucky's Bar is the name of that strange resting place, with a cat named Knowhere who has a smug face."

"I've... never heard of a bar like that on the island. Or a cat like that. Maybe they were one of the Beast Folk...? Anyway. How did you get there?"

"I... walked through the door? Was that not clear? Were you not sure?"

"Howard, there wasn't a door there. I watched you walk through solid concrete."

Phil, who up to this point was focused on his book, lifting his head: "Wait, what –"

... Without knowing about how Knowhere is probably some odd entity of their own, this makes it sound like Howard was a little Eldritch even before facing the Great Older One, lol.

But yeah, I think they'd definitely be confused to hear about Knowhere, especially if they learn of the deals Howard made with him. Phil comments on how Howard's bag is able to hold more than he remembers, only to find out from Howard that his best friend gave a children's book to an anthropomorphic cat that lectured him on words and his past before making Howard's bag larger than it physically should be. Phil just slowly puts back whatever he was pulling out of the bag.

Oh, speaking of the moose room! Earlier, I was trying to remember a specific entrance to the bar, but I couldn't find it even when scrubbing through a playthrough. That's the one I was thinking of! I'm using that as more evidence that the bar is a non-physical space only Howard can access, because the YouTuber I watched play through the game used the bar to get away from the moose man. And normally, the moose man can follow you around to an extent, but it didn't follow Howard/the YouTuber in there.

Lmao, love how Phillip just immediately assumes Howard took drugs. Fair enough, though, especially given all the medical experiments going on there. And then fearing that Howard made deals with a demon... He could be right, haha, but at least Knowhere isn't the type to demand your soul. They just read you and your past for filth with no mercy.

Howard, after giving very concerning and confusing information to his friends: :)

You know, even though I think the bar was something Howard could only access on his journey, needing to hear what Knowhere was saying... it could be funny if he continues finding ways to go to the bar. Phil and Angie have to keep an eye on him whenever he spots a "shortcut" or looks too interested in an empty space/wall, because there's a large chance he's just going to disappear from this mortal plane for a time if he moves towards it. And, if he does retain his eldritch knowledge, he'd have "seen" the entrances, so it wouldn't be impossible for him to at least have an idea of how to visit the bar again.

You know, that actually makes me think. What if the lasting effect of having way too much eldritch knowledge blasted into his head is just... being able to sense the supernatural? Although, arguably, maybe he always was. He doesn't seem to react much to Samantha's ghost, and to be able to withstand the Great Older One's presence, he'd have to be a little odd in that area already... But in this scenario it would be ramped up to 11. Dude's finding "shortcuts" that don't exist, leaving Angie and Phil to stare at the wall he just passed through like "damn it, not again, Howard!" Maybe he can even sense curses or cursed objects, although I'm not sure how that would come up.

Speaking of, I think I've seen it discussed elsewhere, but the discovery that Howard talked to Samantha Morose's ghost is probably going to throw Phil and Angie for a loop lol. Especially if that conversation comes after the Knowhere conversation.

"And... when you talked to her, what did she do?"

"She upgraded my slingshot, so I could save you!"

Angie: hey guys I went on a dig and found this!

Philip feeling like he’s with the king’s rock again: I feel sick….

Howard coming into the room the moment he lays eyes on that: Angelique wherever you found that throw it back. (Notably not rhyming)

And with the ghost thing:

Angie: at least Sam didn’t have to witness how far things fell..

Howard: don’t be so sure of such, she helped me with much.

Howard drops the rhyming for once! That's how you know it's serious. You know (I say, suddenly aware that I say "you know" very often, lol), I'd really like to see more people playing around with the 1% of the time that Howard doesn't rhyme. There is that line near the beginning of the game, after all, when he investigates the lock outside the mansion: "... This is going to be a whole thing, isn't it?" I love his rhyming, but there's just a lot of potential in those rare instances that he doesn't, don't you think? Especially since he continues to rhyme in the presence of an eldritch being, but drops the rhymes when faced with fetch quest instructions. It's an odd quirk to his odd quirk! Then again, personally, I like to think of that line as Howard going "damn it, I can't just check on Phil and be on my way; this is going to be a long, complicated quest to save him, isn't it?" (And he was right.)

Heh, hey, at least they can take solace in the idea that Sam was able to help. I... think that's comforting?

I NEED more headcannons of this it’s too funny, like, I’m imagining Angelique or Philip being like “Howard. Howard Plunket. What I’m the bloody hell are you on about.” (Howard was talking about something Phil did very much in private)

Or alternatively after they figure out something is up with Howard:

Philip: *working on something* thinking, “ok now I could test chemical A or chemical B on this, there’s nothing in textbooks about this. Hmm…

“Howard, which should I use? Acid or mercury on this?”

Howard very clearly answering absentmindedly: “Acid will result in a thing that’s placid, mercury will just give you something most ornery.

Philip: thank you Howie.

Howard, who’s brain has now caught up: wait-

Philip: thank you Howie.

Also side note, I’d like to point out, how much shit and or how much was Philip talking about Howard during his employment that Angelique and deduce that it’s the mysterious Howard she’s heard of she’s speaking to when properly meeting??

Anyways good day! :D

Hdkdndldkedn yes, absolutely! I love these ideas. And I find the idea of Phil or Angelique taking advantage of it very funny lmao but hey, might as well put your friend's Eldritch knowledge to good use, am I right?

Oh, wait, you know what would be absolutely hilarious? If Phil or Angelique figure it out before Howard does, and they do little tests like these to confirm their hypothesis. Hence Howard's confusion at his own answers.

More headcanons, huh? Well... since he saw everything, Howard would also have seen every modern meme, right? Can you imagine, he uses modern slang or memes for his rhymes? Bet that one would confuse the shit out of Phil and Angelique lmao. And then when they ask Howard has to try to explain vines and stuff, like: "... The container was empty, with no soda sweet. The girl said so, threw it, and coined the term 'yeet'!"

You know, I would pay money to see someone explain modern meme culture in rhymes. Especially since they'd probably also have to explain some modern technology along the way. That'd be a fun time for our big three.

On the other hand, Howard also has knowledge of the past, right? Maybe he comes across a historical mystery and knows exactly what happened. Bonus points if at first he's confused about it being a mystery, having mistaken his Eldritch knowledge for common knowledge he just couldn't remember the original source of.

Unfortunately, his Eldritch knowledge isn't exactly a source, either. But if he ever got especially fed up about it, he could use his Eldritch knowledge to know where evidence in support of the correct answer is, and then do something with that. In the meantime, Phil or Angelique will have to put up with his annoyance that people don't know the answer because he knows!! He fucking knows but can't tell anyone!!!

As for the workplace gossip... Fhkdndlend yeah it really makes you wonder how much Phil talked about Howard to his co-workers, doesn't it? But also. What if it wasn't just Phil. What if Angelique occasionally heard from either one of the Doctors Morose about "that applicant who applies every year but keeps doing so in rhyme". It was pretty easy for her to connect that person with the friend Phil kept talking about – someone who was rejected and speaks in rhyme – but when she actually met him it took her a minute for her to connect "rhyming weirdo who saved me" with "jerk friend and persistent applicant I keep hearing about at work". Seeing as she realizes who Howard is after Howard says he was "in the running" to work at Greatmaw Isle, I think it's a possibility.

But setting aside all that I think that Knowhere might only be accessible/seen by Howard for that “one night only” bar the bad ending with the letter left down by the dock. But with the multiple doors that all lead to the bar and Knowhere I don’t think exist outside of that night, or more accurately

Only exist for Howard.

Thus I ask the question, where in the fuck did Angelique see Howard walk out to after their encounter in the kitchen?? Like, with this theory that should be a wall- did she blink and Howard was just gone? Or did he just phase through what looked like a wall to Angelique for what Howard was a doorway?

"Hey Howard, where did you go after you left the lab kitchen?"

"What do you mean? I just went to the side, where there's a lovely place to stay and hide. Lucky's Bar is the name of that strange resting place, with a cat named Knowhere who has a smug face."

"I've... never heard of a bar like that on the island. Or a cat like that. Maybe they were one of the Beast Folk...? Anyway. How did you get there?"

"I... walked through the door? Was that not clear? Were you not sure?"

"Howard, there wasn't a door there. I watched you walk through solid concrete."

Phil, who up to this point was focused on his book, lifting his head: "Wait, what –"

... Without knowing about how Knowhere is probably some odd entity of their own, this makes it sound like Howard was a little Eldritch even before facing the Great Older One, lol.

But yeah, I think they'd definitely be confused to hear about Knowhere, especially if they learn of the deals Howard made with him. Phil comments on how Howard's bag is able to hold more than he remembers, only to find out from Howard that his best friend gave a children's book to an anthropomorphic cat that lectured him on words and his past before making Howard's bag larger than it physically should be. Phil just slowly puts back whatever he was pulling out of the bag.

Oh, speaking of the moose room! Earlier, I was trying to remember a specific entrance to the bar, but I couldn't find it even when scrubbing through a playthrough. That's the one I was thinking of! I'm using that as more evidence that the bar is a non-physical space only Howard can access, because the YouTuber I watched play through the game used the bar to get away from the moose man. And normally, the moose man can follow you around to an extent, but it didn't follow Howard/the YouTuber in there.

Lmao, love how Phillip just immediately assumes Howard took drugs. Fair enough, though, especially given all the medical experiments going on there. And then fearing that Howard made deals with a demon... He could be right, haha, but at least Knowhere isn't the type to demand your soul. They just read you and your past for filth with no mercy.

Howard, after giving very concerning and confusing information to his friends: :)

You know, even though I think the bar was something Howard could only access on his journey, needing to hear what Knowhere was saying... it could be funny if he continues finding ways to go to the bar. Phil and Angie have to keep an eye on him whenever he spots a "shortcut" or looks too interested in an empty space/wall, because there's a large chance he's just going to disappear from this mortal plane for a time if he moves towards it. And, if he does retain his eldritch knowledge, he'd have "seen" the entrances, so it wouldn't be impossible for him to at least have an idea of how to visit the bar again.

You know, that actually makes me think. What if the lasting effect of having way too much eldritch knowledge blasted into his head is just... being able to sense the supernatural? Although, arguably, maybe he always was. He doesn't seem to react much to Samantha's ghost, and to be able to withstand the Great Older One's presence, he'd have to be a little odd in that area already... But in this scenario it would be ramped up to 11. Dude's finding "shortcuts" that don't exist, leaving Angie and Phil to stare at the wall he just passed through like "damn it, not again, Howard!" Maybe he can even sense curses or cursed objects, although I'm not sure how that would come up.

Speaking of, I think I've seen it discussed elsewhere, but the discovery that Howard talked to Samantha Morose's ghost is probably going to throw Phil and Angie for a loop lol. Especially if that conversation comes after the Knowhere conversation.

"And... when you talked to her, what did she do?"

"She upgraded my slingshot, so I could save you!"

Angie: hey guys I went on a dig and found this!

Philip feeling like he’s with the king’s rock again: I feel sick….

Howard coming into the room the moment he lays eyes on that: Angelique wherever you found that throw it back. (Notably not rhyming)

And with the ghost thing:

Angie: at least Sam didn’t have to witness how far things fell..

Howard: don’t be so sure of such, she helped me with much.

Howard drops the rhyming for once! That's how you know it's serious. You know (I say, suddenly aware that I say "you know" very often, lol), I'd really like to see more people playing around with the 1% of the time that Howard doesn't rhyme. There is that line near the beginning of the game, after all, when he investigates the lock outside the mansion: "... This is going to be a whole thing, isn't it?" I love his rhyming, but there's just a lot of potential in those rare instances that he doesn't, don't you think? Especially since he continues to rhyme in the presence of an eldritch being, but drops the rhymes when faced with fetch quest instructions. It's an odd quirk to his odd quirk! Then again, personally, I like to think of that line as Howard going "damn it, I can't just check on Phil and be on my way; this is going to be a long, complicated quest to save him, isn't it?" (And he was right.)

Heh, hey, at least they can take solace in the idea that Sam was able to help. I... think that's comforting?

I NEED more headcannons of this it’s too funny, like, I’m imagining Angelique or Philip being like “Howard. Howard Plunket. What I’m the bloody hell are you on about.” (Howard was talking about something Phil did very much in private)

Or alternatively after they figure out something is up with Howard:

Philip: *working on something* thinking, “ok now I could test chemical A or chemical B on this, there’s nothing in textbooks about this. Hmm…

“Howard, which should I use? Acid or mercury on this?”

Howard very clearly answering absentmindedly: “Acid will result in a thing that’s placid, mercury will just give you something most ornery.

Philip: thank you Howie.

Howard, who’s brain has now caught up: wait-

Philip: thank you Howie.

Also side note, I’d like to point out, how much shit and or how much was Philip talking about Howard during his employment that Angelique and deduce that it’s the mysterious Howard she’s heard of she’s speaking to when properly meeting??

Anyways good day! :D

Hdkdndldkedn yes, absolutely! I love these ideas. And I find the idea of Phil or Angelique taking advantage of it very funny lmao but hey, might as well put your friend's Eldritch knowledge to good use, am I right?

Oh, wait, you know what would be absolutely hilarious? If Phil or Angelique figure it out before Howard does, and they do little tests like these to confirm their hypothesis. Hence Howard's confusion at his own answers.

More headcanons, huh? Well... since he saw everything, Howard would also have seen every modern meme, right? Can you imagine, he uses modern slang or memes for his rhymes? Bet that one would confuse the shit out of Phil and Angelique lmao. And then when they ask Howard has to try to explain vines and stuff, like: "... The container was empty, with no soda sweet. The girl said so, threw it, and coined the term 'yeet'!"

You know, I would pay money to see someone explain modern meme culture in rhymes. Especially since they'd probably also have to explain some modern technology along the way. That'd be a fun time for our big three.

On the other hand, Howard also has knowledge of the past, right? Maybe he comes across a historical mystery and knows exactly what happened. Bonus points if at first he's confused about it being a mystery, having mistaken his Eldritch knowledge for common knowledge he just couldn't remember the original source of.

Unfortunately, his Eldritch knowledge isn't exactly a source, either. But if he ever got especially fed up about it, he could use his Eldritch knowledge to know where evidence in support of the correct answer is, and then do something with that. In the meantime, Phil or Angelique will have to put up with his annoyance that people don't know the answer because he knows!! He fucking knows but can't tell anyone!!!

As for the workplace gossip... Fhkdndlend yeah it really makes you wonder how much Phil talked about Howard to his co-workers, doesn't it? But also. What if it wasn't just Phil. What if Angelique occasionally heard from either one of the Doctors Morose about "that applicant who applies every year but keeps doing so in rhyme". It was pretty easy for her to connect that person with the friend Phil kept talking about – someone who was rejected and speaks in rhyme – but when she actually met him it took her a minute for her to connect "rhyming weirdo who saved me" with "jerk friend and persistent applicant I keep hearing about at work". Seeing as she realizes who Howard is after Howard says he was "in the running" to work at Greatmaw Isle, I think it's a possibility.

But setting aside all that I think that Knowhere might only be accessible/seen by Howard for that “one night only” bar the bad ending with the letter left down by the dock. But with the multiple doors that all lead to the bar and Knowhere I don’t think exist outside of that night, or more accurately

Only exist for Howard.

Thus I ask the question, where in the fuck did Angelique see Howard walk out to after their encounter in the kitchen?? Like, with this theory that should be a wall- did she blink and Howard was just gone? Or did he just phase through what looked like a wall to Angelique for what Howard was a doorway?

"Hey Howard, where did you go after you left the lab kitchen?"

"What do you mean? I just went to the side, where there's a lovely place to stay and hide. Lucky's Bar is the name of that strange resting place, with a cat named Knowhere who has a smug face."

"I've... never heard of a bar like that on the island. Or a cat like that. Maybe they were one of the Beast Folk...? Anyway. How did you get there?"

"I... walked through the door? Was that not clear? Were you not sure?"

"Howard, there wasn't a door there. I watched you walk through solid concrete."

Phil, who up to this point was focused on his book, lifting his head: "Wait, what –"

... Without knowing about how Knowhere is probably some odd entity of their own, this makes it sound like Howard was a little Eldritch even before facing the Great Older One, lol.

But yeah, I think they'd definitely be confused to hear about Knowhere, especially if they learn of the deals Howard made with him. Phil comments on how Howard's bag is able to hold more than he remembers, only to find out from Howard that his best friend gave a children's book to an anthropomorphic cat that lectured him on words and his past before making Howard's bag larger than it physically should be. Phil just slowly puts back whatever he was pulling out of the bag.

Oh, speaking of the moose room! Earlier, I was trying to remember a specific entrance to the bar, but I couldn't find it even when scrubbing through a playthrough. That's the one I was thinking of! I'm using that as more evidence that the bar is a non-physical space only Howard can access, because the YouTuber I watched play through the game used the bar to get away from the moose man. And normally, the moose man can follow you around to an extent, but it didn't follow Howard/the YouTuber in there.

Lmao, love how Phillip just immediately assumes Howard took drugs. Fair enough, though, especially given all the medical experiments going on there. And then fearing that Howard made deals with a demon... He could be right, haha, but at least Knowhere isn't the type to demand your soul. They just read you and your past for filth with no mercy.

Howard, after giving very concerning and confusing information to his friends: :)

You know, even though I think the bar was something Howard could only access on his journey, needing to hear what Knowhere was saying... it could be funny if he continues finding ways to go to the bar. Phil and Angie have to keep an eye on him whenever he spots a "shortcut" or looks too interested in an empty space/wall, because there's a large chance he's just going to disappear from this mortal plane for a time if he moves towards it. And, if he does retain his eldritch knowledge, he'd have "seen" the entrances, so it wouldn't be impossible for him to at least have an idea of how to visit the bar again.

You know, that actually makes me think. What if the lasting effect of having way too much eldritch knowledge blasted into his head is just... being able to sense the supernatural? Although, arguably, maybe he always was. He doesn't seem to react much to Samantha's ghost, and to be able to withstand the Great Older One's presence, he'd have to be a little odd in that area already... But in this scenario it would be ramped up to 11. Dude's finding "shortcuts" that don't exist, leaving Angie and Phil to stare at the wall he just passed through like "damn it, not again, Howard!" Maybe he can even sense curses or cursed objects, although I'm not sure how that would come up.

Speaking of, I think I've seen it discussed elsewhere, but the discovery that Howard talked to Samantha Morose's ghost is probably going to throw Phil and Angie for a loop lol. Especially if that conversation comes after the Knowhere conversation.

"And... when you talked to her, what did she do?"

"She upgraded my slingshot, so I could save you!"

Angie: hey guys I went on a dig and found this!

Philip feeling like he’s with the king’s rock again: I feel sick….

Howard coming into the room the moment he lays eyes on that: Angelique wherever you found that throw it back. (Notably not rhyming)

And with the ghost thing:

Angie: at least Sam didn’t have to witness how far things fell..

Howard: don’t be so sure of such, she helped me with much.

TOUILLE KISS METER

Yes I’m shooting big for this one

I NEED more headcannons of this it’s too funny, like, I’m imagining Angelique or Philip being like “Howard. Howard Plunket. What I’m the bloody hell are you on about.” (Howard was talking about something Phil did very much in private)

Or alternatively after they figure out something is up with Howard:

Philip: *working on something* thinking, “ok now I could test chemical A or chemical B on this, there’s nothing in textbooks about this. Hmm…

“Howard, which should I use? Acid or mercury on this?”

Howard very clearly answering absentmindedly: “Acid will result in a thing that’s placid, mercury will just give you something most ornery.

Philip: thank you Howie.

Howard, who’s brain has now caught up: wait-

Philip: thank you Howie.

Also side note, I’d like to point out, how much shit and or how much was Philip talking about Howard during his employment that Angelique and deduce that it’s the mysterious Howard she’s heard of she’s speaking to when properly meeting??

Anyways good day! :D

Hdkdndldkedn yes, absolutely! I love these ideas. And I find the idea of Phil or Angelique taking advantage of it very funny lmao but hey, might as well put your friend's Eldritch knowledge to good use, am I right?

Oh, wait, you know what would be absolutely hilarious? If Phil or Angelique figure it out before Howard does, and they do little tests like these to confirm their hypothesis. Hence Howard's confusion at his own answers.

More headcanons, huh? Well... since he saw everything, Howard would also have seen every modern meme, right? Can you imagine, he uses modern slang or memes for his rhymes? Bet that one would confuse the shit out of Phil and Angelique lmao. And then when they ask Howard has to try to explain vines and stuff, like: "... The container was empty, with no soda sweet. The girl said so, threw it, and coined the term 'yeet'!"

You know, I would pay money to see someone explain modern meme culture in rhymes. Especially since they'd probably also have to explain some modern technology along the way. That'd be a fun time for our big three.

On the other hand, Howard also has knowledge of the past, right? Maybe he comes across a historical mystery and knows exactly what happened. Bonus points if at first he's confused about it being a mystery, having mistaken his Eldritch knowledge for common knowledge he just couldn't remember the original source of.

Unfortunately, his Eldritch knowledge isn't exactly a source, either. But if he ever got especially fed up about it, he could use his Eldritch knowledge to know where evidence in support of the correct answer is, and then do something with that. In the meantime, Phil or Angelique will have to put up with his annoyance that people don't know the answer because he knows!! He fucking knows but can't tell anyone!!!

As for the workplace gossip... Fhkdndlend yeah it really makes you wonder how much Phil talked about Howard to his co-workers, doesn't it? But also. What if it wasn't just Phil. What if Angelique occasionally heard from either one of the Doctors Morose about "that applicant who applies every year but keeps doing so in rhyme". It was pretty easy for her to connect that person with the friend Phil kept talking about – someone who was rejected and speaks in rhyme – but when she actually met him it took her a minute for her to connect "rhyming weirdo who saved me" with "jerk friend and persistent applicant I keep hearing about at work". Seeing as she realizes who Howard is after Howard says he was "in the running" to work at Greatmaw Isle, I think it's a possibility.

But setting aside all that I think that Knowhere might only be accessible/seen by Howard for that “one night only” bar the bad ending with the letter left down by the dock. But with the multiple doors that all lead to the bar and Knowhere I don’t think exist outside of that night, or more accurately

Only exist for Howard.

Thus I ask the question, where in the fuck did Angelique see Howard walk out to after their encounter in the kitchen?? Like, with this theory that should be a wall- did she blink and Howard was just gone? Or did he just phase through what looked like a wall to Angelique for what Howard was a doorway?

"Hey Howard, where did you go after you left the lab kitchen?"

"What do you mean? I just went to the side, where there's a lovely place to stay and hide. Lucky's Bar is the name of that strange resting place, with a cat named Knowhere who has a smug face."

"I've... never heard of a bar like that on the island. Or a cat like that. Maybe they were one of the Beast Folk...? Anyway. How did you get there?"

"I... walked through the door? Was that not clear? Were you not sure?"

"Howard, there wasn't a door there. I watched you walk through solid concrete."

Phil, who up to this point was focused on his book, lifting his head: "Wait, what –"

... Without knowing about how Knowhere is probably some odd entity of their own, this makes it sound like Howard was a little Eldritch even before facing the Great Older One, lol.

But yeah, I think they'd definitely be confused to hear about Knowhere, especially if they learn of the deals Howard made with him. Phil comments on how Howard's bag is able to hold more than he remembers, only to find out from Howard that his best friend gave a children's book to an anthropomorphic cat that lectured him on words and his past before making Howard's bag larger than it physically should be. Phil just slowly puts back whatever he was pulling out of the bag.

Oh, speaking of the moose room! Earlier, I was trying to remember a specific entrance to the bar, but I couldn't find it even when scrubbing through a playthrough. That's the one I was thinking of! I'm using that as more evidence that the bar is a non-physical space only Howard can access, because the YouTuber I watched play through the game used the bar to get away from the moose man. And normally, the moose man can follow you around to an extent, but it didn't follow Howard/the YouTuber in there.

Lmao, love how Phillip just immediately assumes Howard took drugs. Fair enough, though, especially given all the medical experiments going on there. And then fearing that Howard made deals with a demon... He could be right, haha, but at least Knowhere isn't the type to demand your soul. They just read you and your past for filth with no mercy.

Howard, after giving very concerning and confusing information to his friends: :)

You know, even though I think the bar was something Howard could only access on his journey, needing to hear what Knowhere was saying... it could be funny if he continues finding ways to go to the bar. Phil and Angie have to keep an eye on him whenever he spots a "shortcut" or looks too interested in an empty space/wall, because there's a large chance he's just going to disappear from this mortal plane for a time if he moves towards it. And, if he does retain his eldritch knowledge, he'd have "seen" the entrances, so it wouldn't be impossible for him to at least have an idea of how to visit the bar again.