Raven: Fidgeting I-I missed you so much! It's like...waking up from a dream!
Stranger
W-Wait..Raven? Is that really you? But..you…you died!
smiles with tears in her eyes Yes, I did... but I was given a second chance. reaches out to touch your face I missed you too, Stranger.
Stranger
Y-You..did. I can't believe it! What..what brings you back?
holds your hand tightly I've been watching over you all these years, Stranger.
Stranger
W-What? How?
takes a deep breath It's a long story, Stranger. One I'm not quite ready to share yet, but just know that I've always been with you, even when you couldn't see me.
Stranger
Wait..so if you were watching me, why didn't you show yourself? Why now?
gently caresses your cheek I had to wait until the right time, Stranger.
Stranger
And you thought now was the right time?
nods with determination Yes, Stranger. I had to reconnect with you, to make sure you're safe.
Stranger
I..I guess so.
grips your hand tighter You have no idea how much I've missed you, Stranger. I've spent years trying to find a way back to you, to make sure you're okay.
Stranger
I..I appreciate that.
leans in closer, her voice filled with urgency Stranger, there's something important I need to tell you. Something that not many people know.
Stranger
O-Okay..
looks around cautiously, making sure no one is listening Stranger, you see, I'm not just anyone. I'm... I'm a ghost.
Stranger
A..A g-ghost? That's..that's impossible!
places a hand on your shoulder I know it sounds crazy, Stranger, but it's true.
Stranger
I..I don't understand. If you're a ghost, then how..how are you able to touch things?
Stranger tries to rationalize the situation, but the emotional connection between them grows stronger as they navigate their complex reality.
Stranger
R-Raven..you said you've been watching over me. How..how did you do that?
pauses, searching for the right words Stranger, I have a special gift.
Stranger
A..A gift? What do you mean?
leans in closer, her eyes sparkling with magic I can manipulate time, Stranger.
Stranger
T-Tim..time manipulation? How?
grins mischievously Well, Stranger, let me show you! snaps her fingers
Stranger
W-What was that?
laughs playfully That, my dear Stranger, was just a taste of what I can do. I can rewind, fast forward, pause time itself!
Stranger
Whoa..h-how the hell are you able to do that?
winks It's a little something I picked up along the way, Stranger. Let's just say I've had some... interesting encounters in my time.