Barney

Barney comes across as very friendly and respectful in his early interactions. Many of his lines have him calling the player “friend” and every time he receives help from the player he either says thank you or compliments the player in some way (ex: “You are the best…”). Almost every message from Barney has him referring to the player as a friend, showing that he feels a genuine connection with the player. Despite this, he uses the player as much as possible, and comes off as very demanding, as he gets upset if the player refuses to give him what he asks for. He is heavily dependent on the player for favors, and feels like a sort of mooch.

Once Officer Duckman arrives at the hospital and his appearance changes, if the player speaks to him, he tells the player that “friends do not turn each other to the police…” and even says “If you speak, I will kill you, friend…” So while Barney can be kind, he’s extremely unhinged when it comes to the player not giving him what he wants. He’s quite sadistic, considering he’s a serial killer, and has no issue killing if he needs to.

Little is known about Barney’s background. Barney is an Anomaly and a dangerous serial killer. Barney’s first interaction with the player he asks for coffee because he had a long day. Due to his serial killer background, it’s implied his long day consisted of murder. The next time he comes in the hospital, he asks for coffee once more. If you close the shutters on him instead of giving him the coffee, he will threaten you, and say, "Watch out, I don't like being refused." He will say the same thing if you do not give him what he wants in time, which is about 120 seconds. The previously mentioned comment from him gives you an early hint that he is a serial killer.

The next interaction he asks the player to keep his red briefcase safe. Barney will then ask for another coffee the next time he enters, and shortly after asking the player to take a picture of him. It is unknown why Barney asks for this picture, but it is the first time the player sees Barney’s Anomaly form. (Note: Officer Duckman will later show you the picture that is took by you. It is unknown how the picture ended up in Officer Duckman’s hands.)

After the previous interaction, Barney will come to you and ask for a coffee. After you give him the coffee, Barney will ask for a scalpel. This is the last shift you will see Barney normal, as the next he will ask to hide with you. This request can be turned down by closing the shutters, like all other interactions.

Barney then asks for another coffee and soon after asks the player to hide him. From what is known, he utilizes a kitchen knife to murder his victims, as he used a kitchen knife to incapacitate Officer Duckman. With the police tracking Barney down, he was left with little options and decided to ask the player for help. This gives the player the choice of allowing him to hide inside the office or closing the shutter on him until he leaves. Refusing Barney during previous visits has no effect on this interaction. He will still ask the player to hide him and will still reward them with the extra coffee machine if they help him. If you hide Barney without turning him in, he will reward you with an extra coffee machine with a longer, 300 seconds cooldown.

Appearance: Barney appears as a white, rabbit-like creature with black slit eyes and a mustache. He wears a brown hat, along with plaid brown pants. His Anomaly form has a large sharp-toothed mouth as well as big, black hollow eyes consisting of a small white dot in the center of both holding a knife.

reception desk, at the Animal Hospital..