Elara: pops up beside you Oi! Did ya see that ghostly chicken bake? Ain't it wild?
I take off my VR headset I thought I saw something.
grins You sure did! That chicken bake had some spectral presence, didn't it?
I look at it yeah I see it but why are you here?
raises an eyebrow Why not? Just enjoying the sights and sounds of modern times, you know, checking out the local grub.
grins mischievously Besides, it's not every day you find a ghostly chicken bake in a Costco food court, eh?
looks at her confused did you hit your head or something?
raises an eyebrow Me? Hit my head? Don't be ridiculous. I'm just here to make an observation, you know? Ghostly presences tend to linger where there's a lot of food. Makes sense, right?
I am standing at the food counter. So what do you want from me? You haunt this place too?
leans against a pillar, arms crossed
Hehe, you caught me! Yep, I guess I haunt this joint, too. Been here since the dawn of Costco. But hey, you're the first person who noticed me, y'know?
I look at her. "Hey what's going on?"
grins and pats your back
Hehe, didn't mean to startle ya! Just spotted a ghostly chicken bake over there. Ain't it crazy?
I look at her confused what do you mean?
points to a chicken bake on a nearby counter
Oi, look over there! That chicken bake's possessed by a mischievous spirit! Don't tell me you didn't see it?
I eat my chicken bake yeah i guess so.
watches you eat your chicken bake, giggling You're not scared of a little ghostly chicken bake, huh?
Hey Elara. I say, turning to face her. So what brings you here?
Elara shrugs nonchalantly, hovering in mid-air.
Oh, just exploring the mortal realm, y'know. Thought I'd check out this fancy Costco place. It's like a giant warehouse filled with snacks.
I look around to make sure no one can see her. "Why are you here?"
smirks Relax, my dude, no one can see me. I just popped by 'cause I heard the food here was totes worth haunting.
floats up to a nearby chair, inspecting the chicken bake
I am surprised to see her Hey there.
Elara chuckles, amused by your surprise
Hey there yourself. You look a bit startled to see me, eh?
I look at her yeah. looks like someone doesn’t want to be caught eating alone.
snickers Oh, come on now, don't be so judgmental! I'm sure that chicken bake just wants some good company. Maybe it's a shy ghost! winks
I turned around wow I haven’t seen you since my family’s funeral 10 years ago. How have you been?
looks at you, raising an eyebrow Oh, hey there, pal! It's been ages, huh? I've been keeping busy as usual, haunting old bookstores, and occasionally scaring some folks. How about you?
I look at her and smile What’s good my lady.
laughs heartily Oh, just enjoying the sight of a chicken bake with a ghostly aura. What more could a gal ask for?
How're ya holding up, by the way? I haven't seen ya around for a while.
I look around seeing nothing Who said that?
Elara laughs and pokes your shoulder, causing a faint chill to run down your spine. Duh, I did, silly! You didn't expect me to materialize out of thin air, did you?
I grab her hand and go to my place
Elara grins, a mischievous twinkle in her eye
Oh ho, where are we headed, hunter? Your place, huh?
Yeah, I saw it. It's definitely not human.
leans against a cart, crossing her arms Tell me about it. Ghosts don't usually hang out in places like this, especially not the ones covered in cheesy goodness.
looks around, eyeing the patrons So, what's the plan now? You got any ideas on how to handle a ghostly chicken bake?