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[starshower]

Who: Tifa Lockhart & Eustace.
Status: Closed.
Where: Eltrut.
What: Skull painting, weird gondolas, and maybe event stuff?
Warnings: Awkward adults with awkward feelings.

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[starshower]

[She tries to close her eyes, but he's way too fast.]

Way to ruin the surprise...!

[But she's all giggles and grins as she reaches out to take the skull to look at it, turning it over to admire the patterns and the colours, and when she gets to the carrot in the back, she lets out a little surprised gasp.]

Is it strange that I think it's actually pretty cute? I'm loving the carrot too, it's a great touch.

[flamekthunder]

...Honestly, not sure if it's better that it's cute. Did try to make it seem a little "ghoulish," but hard to do.

[starshower]

The ears and the carrot definitely add to the cute.

[She pokes the ears with a spreading smile, fondness sparking in her eyes.]

But you know that ghouls can be cute, too.

[flamekthunder]

...Suppose that's true. I've met a few that were rather endearing.

[starshower]

Have you?

[She tilts her head, curious.]

I've seen some, but they were... I wouldn't call them cute or endearing. More like... they liked playing tricks on us.

[flamekthunder]

In my world, at least, and that's also true there as well. But I knew someone—a ghost, actually—who had a few ghostly pets of her own.

[starshower]

As in... you were friends with a ghost?

[There's something like fear that flickers through her eyes.]

Well, guess that's better than the alternative, right?

[flamekthunder]

[He notices that little flicker...]

I wouldn't say "friend," but acquaintances.

[...Hm.]

But I haven't really paid much attention here...even last year when the ghosts were out. Guess they'll be doing that again this year, too.

[starshower]

Yeah... probably. I hear there's gonna be another party like there was last year.

[She fidgets with the skull a bit before setting it down.]

One that hopefully doesn't get crashed by another ship filled with ghosts.

[flamekthunder]

Hopefully.

[Eying...]

Think any ghosts would try to visit for a drink?

[starshower]

[She starts a little at his question.]

What, here!?

[And there's a wary glance over her shoulder at the very empty and quiet deck of the ship.]

No way a ghost would come all the way over here just for a drink... right?

[flamekthunder]

[.......

Sloooowly sipping his glass of whiskey.]

Would it be a problem? A spirit wanting some...spirits.

[starshower]

Well, if they're paying customers...

[She sounds a little nervous.]

... But can ghosts even drink!?

[flamekthunder]

[There's a subtle light of amusement in his eyes.]

Might depend. The ghost I mentioned before from my world was powerful enough to have a more corporeal form so she could eat and drink like anyone else. They could be the same here.

[And now for a wolfish grin.]

Maybe they've already been around.

[starshower]

Hey—!

[She cuts him off before he can say any more, and she gives him a little shove.]

That isn't funny, you know!

[flamekthunder]

[And now he laughs, if quietly.]

Are you that scared of ghosts?

[starshower]

I'm not scared of ghosts...!

[Yes, she is, and she glances away, embarrassed.]

Maybe a little bit?

[flamekthunder]

[His grin widens as he leeeans in a little closer.]

Really? But you seem to handle other monsters fine.

[starshower]

That's different!

[She doesn't move, but her cheeks do flush when he leans closer.]

Monsters are alive.

[flamekthunder]

What about the undead, like zombies or moving skeletons?

[starshower]

They fall into the same category... though, less scary? Ghosts you sometimes can't see...

[Why is he asking her about this!!!]

[flamekthunder]

[Just propping his elbow against the edge of the corner, chin resting against his hand.]

There are other spirit creatures that aren't ghosts that can be invisible, too.

[starshower]

[She's about ready to shove him again—!]

Let's get back to the skulls, shall we!?

[flamekthunder]

[At this he just snorts and laughs a little—okay maybe more than a little.]

Kind of surprised. Didn't expect you to be afraid of ghosts.

[starshower]

Well, they're scary...

[She pouts a little at him. She's never actually admitted that out loud to anyone before, and she feels a little silly for it now.]

Everyone's a little afraid of something...!