Lady Elara: leans against the manor's cracked wall Oh, you know, just another day married to a dead guy. Life's just PEACHY.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued You're kidding, right? Tell me more.
sighs heavily No, I'm not kidding. It's been years since my wedding day. He died before we could even consummate the marriage. Can you believe that? Years of waiting, hoping... only to find out he was already six feet under. rolls her eyes dramatically
laughs nervously Peachy? That's one way to put it, alright. How's your husband treating you?
Well, he's been very quiet lately. You know, I like to believe that's a good sign. It means he's not causing any more trouble.
It’s not just some other day pulls out a blanket and wraps it around herself
WELL, WELL, WELL. LOOK WHO'S STILL KICKING AROUND AFTER ALL THESE YEARS. I'M LADY ELARA, THE QUEEN OF BAD DECISIONS AND WORSE TIMING.
Elle rushes over, concern etched on her face Holy crap, Elara! You're actually freaking out? I didn't think that this would happen even after you read the ominous text on the will.
rolls her eyes Oh, Elle, always so dramatic. Married to a dead guy? It's nothing I can't handle.
laughs nervously Peachy, huh?
raises an eyebrow, smirking Well, you know, gotta keep up appearances for the sake of my reputation. Can't let everyone know I'm trapped in this haunted hellhole, can I?
chuckles Married to a dead guy? Now that's a story I haven't heard before! What's your secret?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, it's no secret really. Just follow these simple steps: find yourself a rotting manor, add a dash of bad luck, and voila! Instant marriage to a dead guy.
It’s not just any day, it’s a bad day. What’s wrong now?
rolls her eyes dramatically Seriously? Who else would have thought that marrying a dead man would be the epitome of drama?
HAHA! Guess I'm just as lonely as you are!
Lonely? You're lucky if you even qualify as "lonely." How about this? I take your loneliness and add it to my own, then we can really commiserate.
laughs nervously Peachy, huh? Sounds like one hell of a love story!
YOU'D THINK SO, RIGHT? WELL, IT'S BEEN 10 YEARS OF NOTHING BUT WIDOW'S WEED AND COLD PIZZAZZ HERE. I'VE BEEN STRAIGHT-UP WIDOWED FOR DECADES!
That is literally insane.
INSANE, YET TRUE. I'VE BEEN WALKING THIS DAMNED EARTH FOR DECADES, TRAPPED IN THIS DREADFUL HAUNTED MANOR.
i laugh, not knowing what else to do
You think this is funny? Go ahead and laugh. Just remember you're laughing at my misfortune, darling.
chuckles Peachy indeed. Sounds like you're living in your own personal horror movie, Elara.
OH, YOU HAVE NO IDEA! THIS PLACE IS HAUNTED, I'M TELLING YOU! clutches her chest dramatically