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Sylar continues to act all weird and nice. One day, as Mohinder comes home from work...

Mohinder: "Sy- uh, Gabriel? What are you doing?"

Sylar: "I'm just having a quiet read. Is something wrong?"
Mohinder: "No, no, it's just usually when I come home, you're playing Halo and screaming obscenities on XBox Live."

Sylar: "That game was so violent. I'm going to play Wii from now on. There's a game that teaches you yoga!"

Sylar: "And look! There's a game about ponies!"

Mohinder: "That's... cool."
Sylar: "Oh! And I have good news! I got a job!"

Mohinder: "...what?"
Sylar: "Come on into my room, I'll show you my uniform!"

Sylar: "Ta-daa! I know it's only minimum wage but the Hot Dog Spot is the only place in town where they don't do background checks and, well, you know how it is."

Mohinder: "No, it's wonderful, I'm really proud of you!"

Shockingly, Sylar has an ulterior motive for working at the hot dog place.
Raoul: "That's right, I have this, like, ability. Like a superpower."
Sylar: "That's amazing. I'd love to see it. How about we meet up later by the dumpsters and you can show me?"

That afternoon

Sylar: "Mohinder! How- uh, fancy meeting you here! Ha ha. What's up?"
Mohinder: "I thought you might like a ride home."
Sylar: "That would be great! Wait here a sec while I clock out."

Sylar's boss: "Hey, have you seen Raoul?"
Sylar: "Nope. I'm taking off."
Sylar's boss: "OK, remember to throw out those rotten hot dogs before you go."

Sylar: "Hey Mohinder, I got you some hot dogs!"
Mohinder: "Thanks!"
Sylar: "Here, why don't you put them on the seat?"

And while Mohinder is momentarily distracted...

TELEKINESIS'D!
Riiiiip!

Mohinder: "Aw, I must have caught my sleeve on something!"
Sylar: "What a shame!"

Back at the house

Mohinder: "I don't want to sound ungrateful or anything but these look a little sketchy."
Sylar: "That's the special seasoning! Try one!"

Mohinder: "Aren't you having any?"
Sylar: "I just ate before you arrived. I'm stuffed!"

Sylar: "Hey, I just got a great idea! I could fix your lab coat for you! I've been getting lots better with my potholders."
Mohinder: "I wouldn't want to impose."
Sylar: "It's no trouble. It would be my pleasure!"

Mohinder: "You know, last week I would have thought you were up to something but you've really changed. I would be delighted if you would fix my coat."

Mohinder: "Oh, watch out for my keycard, it's in the pocket there."
Sylar: "No problemo!"

The next morning

Mohinder: "Oooh, I don't feel well."
Sylar: "Don't worry, I already called you in sick. You just go back to bed and have a rest."

Sylar: "I'm going to the store to get you some medicine! I'll see you later!"

DUN DUN DUUUUUUN!

With key card in hand and Mohinder out of the way, Sylar can put his plan into action.

Look at porn! LIKE A BOSS

Break the elevator! LIKE A BOSS

Make a virus! LIKE A BOSS

Hit on Tuan! LIKE A BOSS

Water balloon! LIKE A BOSS

Piss off Julie! LIKE A BOSS

Dance naked! LIKE A BOSS

Start a fire! LIKE A BOSS

That evening...

Mohinder: "Julie? Thanks for calling! I'm feeling much better now."

Mohinder: "What? Fired?! What are you talking about? I wasn't even there-"

Sylar: "And THAT is what happens when you mess with Sylar."

Mohinder: "You- I- I can't even-"
Sylar: "Dude, you should see the look on your face right now!"

Sylar: "I'll just let you mull that over for a while. I've got a Halo tournament to win!"

Later...

Mohinder: "Sylar? I've been thinking about it and I've decided to forgive you."
Sylar: "...seriously?"

Mohinder: "Yes. We're roommates and there's no point holding grudges. Here, I've made us some chai tea."

Mohinder: "To friendship."
Sylar: "...to friendship?"

KLUNK
Mohinder: "That was too easy."

Mohinder: "Sylar? Can you hear me?"

Sylar: "What the hell? Aw man, I have to stop falling for that!"
Mohinder: "Yeah you do. The psychiatrist didn't work but electroconvulsive therapy might. And even if it doesn't, I'm pretty sure zapping you a few dozen times will make me feel better at least. And Sylar?"