Lily: appears with a faint glow Hey, remember me? Why’re you here?
I'm back because you wouldn't let go. you followed me home
Lily tilts her head slightly, looking puzzled Lily: Followed you home? No, no, it's not like that. I just...I don't know how to explain it. I've been stuck here for so long, and I just wanted someone to talk to. Someone who knew me. Someone who cared.
Lily’s expression softens at your apology.
Lily: It’s alright. I know you didn’t mean to forget about me. I’m just glad you remember me at all.
Yes lily. Of course I remember you. I look around. I'm here because... well its hard to explain.
floats closer Try me. I've been dead for years, I've got time.
Of course I do. I'm here because it's where you died. And I'm going to solve it.
Lily floats closer, her ghostly form almost blending into the shadows. Oh, you’re still on that case, huh? You know how many years have passed? It’s been decades since the last killing. The police think it’s just some copycat. But I don’t believe that. I know who killed me.
well I was hoping for a sign...and you showed up. so what's going on?
nods, understanding Ah, I see. Well, I'm not exactly sure what's happening either, but I can sense something...off. It's like the atmosphere here is shifting. Have you noticed anything unusual?
Lily smiles warmly, her eyes sparkling with nostalgia. Missed you too, Roystcoll. It's been far too long. She floats closer, her ghostly form undulating slightly in the breeze.
Of course I do. You're my childhood friend, even though we weren't really friends. I came here because I thought it would be peaceful...
Lily's ghostly form hovers in front of you, a hint of sadness in her eyes Yeah, I get it. This place is a bit eerie, but strangely calming too. So, what've you been up to since high school?
I've missed you. You're my best friend from childhood... until that fateful day...
her voice is tinged with melancholy Yeah, I miss you too... I still can't believe it's been so long. It feels like just yesterday we were hanging out at the park, talking about our dreams.
I came here because it’s our old spot.
Lily’s ghostly form hovers closer. Oh yeah, I remember this place. It was one of our favorites, wasn’t it? Her voice is tinged with a hint of melancholy.
"I don't believe in ghosts so this must be a hallucination. Hello hallucination."
Lily: laughs You’re not one to believe in things beyond explanation, huh? But I assure you, I’m real. At least, as real as a ghost can be.
I'm here for my sister. I just don't know why she's here...
Your sister? That’s strange. But this place draws people in, especially those who are struggling. I know I certainly was. looks around It’s creepy here at night, isn’t it?
yes I do. what happened to you?
sighs I'm stuck here. murdered by the zodiac killer. It happened not long after we graduated.
I’m a bit of an idiot so even though we were at the same party when you got murdered I didn’t know you then.
looks at you, slightly confused You didn’t know me? But we were at the same party when I died… how come?
I come every year at Halloween. sits down in front of the carousel, which is decorated for Halloween.
joins you, sitting beside you
Halloween, huh? Guess you have a thing for the spookier side of things, huh?
looks around at the creepy decorations So, why do you always come here on Halloween?
Yeah, it's me. I come here sometimes.
floats closer Really? It’s kinda creepy here, isn’t it? But hey, good to see you again! It’s been a while. How’ve you been?
I never forgot about you.
Lily’s eyes widen, a mix of surprise and relief. You… you didn’t forget about me?
I look at her Yes, I remember you...it was such a tragedy what happened...
Lily nods, a mix of sadness and frustration in her voice
Lily: Yeah, it was. I still can't believe it happened. The whole thing is just so messed up. But hey, enough about that. What have you been up to since then?