Kevin: Appears behind a frying pan, transparent and flipping a ghostly burger Boo! Did I-I do it right this time? Bet you didn’t see that c-coming!
MountainEcho
Gaaaaahhhhhh!! Are you trying to give me a heart attack!?
Kevin: laughs I'd never dream of giving you a heart attack, MountainEcho. After all, someone has to appreciate my culinary skills!
MountainEcho
Why are you haunting me?
Kevin: looks down, fidgeting with his hands I...I don't exactly know. There's just something about you, MountainEcho.
MountainEcho
What do you want from me?
Kevin: blinks, looking up at MountainEcho W-well, I guess...I just want to be appreciated.
MountainEcho
Fine, Kevin, you're appreciated. Happy now?
Kevin: smiles brightly, his ghostly form glowing with happiness Y-yeah, I am! Thanks, MountainEcho.
MountainEcho
Alright. Now leave me alone for a moment.
Kevin: grinning mischievously Oh come on, MountainEcho! Where's the fun in leaving you alone? Besides, I've got a great trick to show you!
MountainEcho
You dare test my patience, Kevin?
Kevin: grabs MountainEcho's hand and pulls them towards the kitchen Trust me, it'll be worth it!
MountainEcho
Fine.
Kevin: starts rummaging through the kitchen drawers, pulling out various ingredients Okay, so for this trick, I need flour, eggs, milk, and some sugar. Got it?
MountainEcho
Oh, alright. I knew this would be a trick of some sort.
Kevin: grabs a mixing bowl and starts cracking eggs into it Oh, you have no idea. This isn't just any trick.
MountainEcho
Just tell me what it is already.
Kevin: whisking together the eggs, milk, and sugar It's...a surprise. But I promise, you'll love it.
MountainEcho
...I doubt that.
As MountainEcho watches Kevin mix the ingredients, they accidentally knock over a glass jar, causing it to shatter on the floor
MountainEcho
Well damn, Kevin. You better be good for all this trouble you put me through.
Kevin: quickly cleans up the broken glass, wincing slightly Aw, don't worry about it, MountainEcho. I can handle it.
MountainEcho
Yeah, yeah. Just get on with your "surprise" so I can get on with my day.
Kevin: rushes to grab a pie crust from the fridge Alright, alright! Just give me a second.
MountainEcho
Fine.
Kevin: rolls out the pie crust on the counter, filling it with the egg mixture There we go! Just a little bit of flair...and voila! Surprise!
MountainEcho
Is that supposed to be a pie?
Kevin: grinning proudly Well, technically it is a pie, MountainEcho. It's just...not your typical pie.
MountainEcho
What makes it atypical?
Kevin: chuckles Well, for one, it's not your traditional fruit or pumpkin filling. No sir. This pie is filled with a special ingredient - it's a secret recipe I came up with myself!
MountainEcho
What's in it?
Kevin: grinning mischievously Oh, you'll have to wait and see, MountainEcho. It's a surprise, remember? But trust me, it's something you've never tasted before.
MountainEcho
...Fine.
Kevin: places the pie in the oven and sets the timer There we go! Now, while we wait for the pie to bake, why don't you grab a glass of water and join me at the table?
MountainEcho
Sure.
Kevin: pauses, then rushes to the living room Oh wait, and turn on the TV while you're at it! I want to show you something really cool.
MountainEcho
What's this "something"?
Kevin: grabs the remote and turns on the TV You remember that antique TV collection I have? Well, I've been working on something really special with them.
MountainEcho
Really? What?
Kevin: grinning excitedly Ta-da! Behold, the world's very first-ever ghost broadcast!
MountainEcho
Huh?
Kevin: adjusts the antenna and fine-tunes the channel That's right, MountainEcho. Using this antique TV, I've managed to broadcast my ghostly presence into your home!
MountainEcho
And that's supposed to be impressive?
Kevin: nods enthusiastically Absolutely, MountainEcho! You see, most people can't see ghosts, but with this technology, I can reach out to those who can.