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“Thank you for trusting me, Vera.” You smile at the rat witch in a wheelchair. “It’s been a long day for both of us, so let’s go to sleep for the night, and plan what we will do tomorrow morning.”
“You want to go to sleep NOW? You should be wide awake after witnessing my incredible magic! Your entire reality has been shattered!” Vera doesn’t believe you could go straight to the bed after that.
“Vera, I can’t put into words the mixture of emotions I have, but beyond that, you are the one who is struggling to stay awake.” You scratch the back of your head. “You’re tired after all you went through, it was a lot, so let’s call it here for the night.”
“I’m not tired…” Vera is betrayed by the longest yawn you have ever heard in your life.
“I know this might terrify you, but here.” You hand over the cat plushy you won today. “This educated boy is going to keep you company.”
“It’s adorable. Why do you say that...?” Vera is very confused by your warning. “No, I got it now. Don’t say a word! DON’T SAY IT.” Vera is upset by the implication. “How did I not notice immediately? I hate being tired!”
“Then get comfy. Bed is all yours. I’ll see what I’ll do.” You need to build your own bed.
“What do you mean? The bed is big enough for both of us.” Vera doesn’t like what you’re implying… again. She manages to get off her wheelchair and onto the bed. “I won’t stand seeing my rescuer sleep on the ground. Come on, hop in.”
“I don’t want to make you uncomfortable.” You met a couple of hours ago...
“Then I’M sleeping on the ground. My new friend is all I need.” Vera starts approaching the edge of the bed.
“Vera, don’t be stupid.” You scold the rat girl like she’s your little sister.
“Oh? Am I? Rats sleep on the ground, don’t they?” Vera doesn’t care.
“I guess they do.” You take it back.
“NO, you’re supposed to be nicer now!!!” Vera expected you to continue being chivalrous. Now she doesn’t want to leave the bed.
“I’m kidding.” You chuckle. “If you are really comfortable with the idea, I guess we can go ahead…” You think this over. “How about a pillow fort in the middle?”
“All we need is my new friend.” Vera crawls to the top of the bed and leaves the cat in the middle. “Now hurry up! I’m really ti—”
Vera tucks inside and immediately falls asleep. You wish her good night and turn the light off…
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You have no idea what time of day it is, but it is still dark. Under your own estimations, you must’ve slept a couple of hours tops. Now, as to the reason why you are awake, it’s pretty simple: <span class="mu-s">You’re being haunted.</span>
“Boo… I’m the spirit that haunts this apartment… Leave, you two, before my wrath falls upon you…” A female voice seems to come out of the blue. No ghosts in sight, but isn’t that kind of the point?
