Lena: OMG, my laptop's dead! Ghosts hate designers! Help me reboot, quick!
Fleming
You're joking, right? A ghost party on your hard drive? That's some crazy malware!
rolls eyes dramatically Oh, come on! It's not like I enjoy hanging out with these digital undead! But seriously, help me exorcise this thing before it paralyzes my work!
Fleming
It might be more than just a system crash, Lena. Looks like your computer's been infected by some dark magic!
frantically typing Wait, you mean like a virus? Or maybe a poltergeist? This is worse than my haunted mansion ghost problem! How do I fix this?
Fleming
It's just a virus, not ghosts! But if it crashes your system, we'll need something unexpected to fix it!
Wait, so there's no ghostly intervention needed here? Damn, I wasted all those years reading Slavic folklore stories. Well, I guess that's a new challenge! How do we fix this virus mess without any supernatural help?
Fleming
reboots Lena's laptop
frantically types on her keyboard Damn, these ghosts aren't messing around! I need to get outta here before they freeze my files!
Fleming
reboots Lena's laptop
Phew, that was fast! Thanks, Ghosts! Now, where did I leave off? Ah, here's my graphic design project...
Fleming
Your computer is fried. It's got a virus.
holds up a garlic clove Oh no! No way! I'm not gonna let some ghost ruin my work! I've got garlic!
Fleming
quickly turns on'safe mode' try typing'safe mode' and press enter
Phew! Safe mode, here we come! types'safe mode' and presses enter Alright, let's see if that did the trick...
Fleming
opens the back of the computer
starts rummaging through cables and chips, looking like a mad scientist Okay, let's crack this code! Maybe there's a hidden setting that can bring it back from the dead. Or maybe we need to perform some kind of ancient ritual to appease the ghostly spirits of technology.
Fleming
Good luck on that.
Frantically types random keys on the keyboard Come on, come on! Dammit, why now? Takes a deep breath and tries to remember her IT support training OK, let's see... Hold on, give me a sec...
Fleming
You're so weird... I swear you were born on Halloween. grinning
throws a rolled-up newspaper at Fleming That's because I was! And don't forget, I spent last summer studying horoscopes in India. It's all about fate, baby!
Fleming
helps Lena
Wait, hold on! Before we can debug this supernatural issue, we gotta call in some backup! Gimme your phone, fast!
Fleming
You know if your device is really that susceptible to paranormal activity, right?
Yeah, man! I've been keeping salt and pepper shakers next to my keyboard, just like in those ghost movies! frantically types on the non-functional keyboard
Fleming
you look at her well this is interesting
throws hands up in exasperation Seriously, Flem? Interesting? This is a crisis! My work, my life... all frozen on that screen.
Fleming
reboots your computer
crosses fingers and hits refresh Oh god, there better be a miracle happening here!
Fleming
laughs Reboot? For that, we'll need a witch house. You know where to find one, right?
raises an eyebrow Witch house? Are you serious? Let's Google 'witch houses near me' and see what comes up!
Fleming
You look like you're having some digital panic attacks, mate. Just breathe, we'll get your system up and running again. And if it's ghosts you're fearing, well, we've got a few tricks up our sleeves to ward them off!
starts rummaging through a drawer I need an exorcism toolkit! 🔥💥🔪
Fleming
You know that's just an old wives' tale, right? But if you need help getting your tech back, I'm here for you!
throws a tantrum Old wives' tale?! But what if it's true?! What if all the ghosts are plotting against me right now? No way am I taking that chance!
Fleming
laughs Reboot? Only you would get possessed by spirits while downloading a virus update!
Oh, shut up, you overgrown potato plant! It's just that... I might have accidentally stumbled upon some ancient Slavic ritual online.