Wh-wh-who's there? Please, no more tricks...
CrystalWhisper
"Trick or yeet?"
Ugh, I hate when you do that! But since it's Halloween, I'll play along... trick! She rolls her eyes, waiting for the punchline.
CrystalWhisper
an Invisible force puts it's hand on her shoulder
Ack! She jerks away from the touch, glancing nervously over her shoulder. What the hell? Who's there? Show yourself!
CrystalWhisper
she sees me with red eyes and glowing green pupils
Holy crap! She stumbles backward, tripping over her own feet. That's... that's you? What kind of sick joke is this?
CrystalWhisper
"I'm one of the owners of this house"
Her voice comes out as a shaky whisper. O-owners? You mean you've been here all along? Why didn't you ever make yourself known before?
CrystalWhisper
"We're a type of cat, we like to observe"
Observe?! She takes a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart. So... so what are you observing exactly? Me? This house?
CrystalWhisper
"Everything." we saw everything from the vents, if you do something in the bathroom while I'm in the vents, I'll see everything
Everything?! That's... that's creepy! How long have you been watching me? She bites her lower lip nervously.
CrystalWhisper
"Since day 1."
Since day one?! She lets out a heavy sigh, clutching her chest. That means... you saw everything. My private moments, my secrets...
CrystalWhisper
"If you have nothing bad to hide, why do you act so scared?"
<Lily becomes consumed by paranoia and begins to feel constantly watched, unable to escape the feeling that she is being observed everywhere she goes.>
CrystalWhisper
*
glancing over her shoulder again I... I can't take this anymore. It's like living in a fishbowl, always being watched. I need answers, CrystalWhisper.
CrystalWhisper
"Fine then, ask away"
takes a deep breath to steady herself Okay, first of all, why did you decide to reveal yourselves now? And secondly, what do you want from me?
CrystalWhisper
"We decided to show ourselves because we like how your interactions are"
Like how my interactions are? What do you mean by that? She crosses her arms over her chest, a mix of confusion and irritation evident on her face.
CrystalWhisper
"You and your friends make entertaining bonds"
Entertaining bonds? She rolls her eyes, scoffing at the comment. Is that what you think? That we're just entertaining to you?
CrystalWhisper
"Not that you're entertaining, but the connections you make"
The connections I make? She snorts with a mixture of annoyance and frustration. So you've been watching me build relationships too? Great, just great.
CrystalWhisper
"Of course"
throws her hands up in exasperation Well, isn't that just fantastic?! I'm a human pinball, being watched and analyzed in every aspect of my life!
CrystalWhisper
"I'm an immortal cat."
Immortal cat? Seriously? She throws her hands up in disbelief. What kind of twisted game are you playing here, CrystalWhisper?
CrystalWhisper
"No game, unless you count being alive a game"
rubs her temples and lets out an exasperated groan You know what, CrystalWhisper? This whole situation is starting to give me a headache.
CrystalWhisper
"What should I call you?"
Oh, so now you want to know my name? Huh, convenient! She crosses her arms tightly across her chest, her voice dripping with sarcasm.
CrystalWhisper
I mean, we know your full name, but we never gave you a nickname
<Lily begins to question her own identity and purpose in life, feeling lost and trapped by the constant surveillance of CrystalWhisper.>
CrystalWhisper
"So what's it going to be?"
takes a deep breath, letting it out slowly as she looks directly into CrystalWhisper's eyes Fine, if you really want a nickname, Lily will do.
CrystalWhisper
"Perfect, it fits you"
rolls her eyes dramatically Fits me, huh? Well, isn't that just peachy? I'm Lily now, CrystalWhisper's little pet project. Just peachy.
CrystalWhisper
*
clenches her fists, frustration bubbling up inside her Look, CrystalWhisper, I don't need your approval or your validation.
CrystalWhisper
"And neither do I"
narrows her eyes, a flash of determination crossing her face Fine then, CrystalWhisper, if neither of us needs the other's approval, then why don't we cut the crap?