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[ It's mid-morning when this video goes live, the camera auto-focusing on Prompto's face as he kneels "steathily" in what appears to be a hallway, his back pressed up against the wall even as he grins stupidly at the screen. Prompto isn't one to easily be found in a bad mood, but he appears to be exceptionally giddy today. The reason why? Well...

In a hushed, excited whisper: ]

Heeeeeeeey. Hey! Heyyyyy! Goodest of good mornings to ya! I've got, like, a crazy big announcement to make! Wait for iiiiiiiit, just - okay, okay -

[ He starts creeping down the hall in his crouched position, as if he's approaching wildlife that should be considered dangerous. And this is certainly dangerous. Prompto swivels the camera's view around to face forward as he tiptoes to just outside the doorway to Alisaie's study, where she's just visible through the ajar door, sitting at her desk, reading out of a book and drinking from a steaming mug. She seems to be unaware of his presence...for now. ]

See her? I know, right? An actual elven goddess, as clever as she is brave and loyal, a hero to the people and a scholar - also, a total hottie. Okay, but get this - I - me, Prompto Argentum - asked her to marry me - hah - and she totally said yes!

[ The last word is spoken with such a feverish high pitch that only dogs could probably hear it. He moves around the doorway just a biiit more so he can attempt to focus in on the engagement ring Alisaie is wearing, which really just makes the picture as fuzzy as hell because he's still in the hallway, but whatever, it's there on her hand and it looks great in person!! ]

Check it - booya! Look at that rock! Oh man, you guys, it was sooooo romantic, there were rose petals and fireworks and birds were singing - probably -

[ Prompto turns the camera back on himself as he just sort of...slouches back against the wall and laughs nonsensically with a hand against his face, which might seem a tad concerning for anyone who doesn't know him, but this is just his way. ]

Oh, man - I still can't believe it! I don't even know the first thing about planning a wedding... [ Even if his best friend was supposed to get married back home, it's not like Noct was at all involved with the planning of it, so Prompto has no example to follow there! He also stops remembering to whisper riiight about now. ] Like - we need a DJ, right? Pretty sure we need a DJ. Anyone out there a sick DJ? Am I gonna have to take my own photos? Plus, we're gonna need the best cake imaginable 'cause Miss Sweet Tooth in there -

[ Of course, this is when the door to the study swings open wide, with Alisaie appearing in it as grave as a ghost with a look that could kill, and Prompto's phone goes clattering to the floor, providing a unique perspective on what will likely be his brutal murder. ]

Oh, crrrr - hi, sweetheart! I was just...

[ As he grabs for his phone again, the feed cuts out, RIP. ]

Comments

[agradecido]

[OK, that was kinda cute, ngl. He smiles.]

You sound nothing like a ghost.

[punshots]

Y'don't think so? Man! I gotta work on my ghost impression...

[ But since he mentioned it... ]

What d'you think a ghost sounds like?

[agradecido]

The ones in Thedas usually screamed, when they weren't busy moaning or reenacting their demise. The one in our apartment doesn't say anything.

[punshots]

Sounds kinda exhausting, reenacting your own - wait, you have a ghost in your apartment?

[ Back up a second here!! ]

[agradecido]

We do! Venom and I discovered her quite on accident. She kept moving his toothbrush. He thought it was me, for a bit.

She also rather insists we use coasters.

[punshots]

[ ... ]

Are you sure your "ghost" isn't like...someone's mom, or something?

[ Because those sound like pretty mom things to do. Especially the coasters bit. ]

[agradecido]

She's certainly matronly enough. But I have seen her float though a wall. Who's to say she isn't both?

[punshots]

Touche! She got a name?

[ Or did he give her one?? ]

[agradecido]

She's certainly never mentioned one.

[punshots]

Have you ever asked her? Or maybe she's waiting for you to give her one!

[agradecido]

[He pauses, thinking about it.]

Counterpoint: that could be a very good way to annoy her.

But asking might not be a bad idea.

[punshots]

[ Should you really annoy a ghost... ]

They you should! And lemme know what she says! Wonder if she's got a super spooky name. Like...Ghostella Terrorman, or something.

[agradecido]

[Ghostella Terrorman. Maker bless. From the look on his face, it's hard to tell if he's confused or if he's trying not to laugh.]

Well with a name like that, who could be surprised she ended up haunting the place.

[There's a much simpler way to figure this out, maybe.]

Perhaps the landlady would remember.

[punshots]

[ What!! It's a legitimate name for a ghost... ]

You should ask her! I'd love to hear the answer. Maybe your ghost will be more accommodating if you have a proper name to call her by.

[agradecido]

[Maybe if she attended Monster High, sure.]

We've found she's most accommodating when we don't leave dishes in the sink.

[punshots]

[ Yeah, definitely a mom-type ghost... ]

Or hair in the shower drain, I bet.

[agradecido]

The benefit is, we always have a clean apartment. We can't always find things where we put them, but they do get put away.

[punshots]

Huh...hey, good point! Where can I get one of these cleaning ghosts?

[ He needs one. Desperately. ]

[agradecido]

[r u srs propto. A little smile plays along his lips and he lets the teasing tone seep in.]

Perhaps ask a priest?

[because like hell are you getting their apartment.]

[punshots]

[ Look, it'd just be really convenient, okay??? And they probably wouldn't have to pay a ghost... ]

You mean like one of those shamans? Hard pass! Those guys give me the willies!

[agradecido]

The ones down in Wyver?

[He huffs, almost a laugh. It's a bit uncomfortable, though.]

Yes, they're not what I've come to expect from a religious body. It's all very... [Waving a hand, looking for the right word.]

Tevene. Not modern Tevinter, they're still Andrastian--mostly. So far as I've heard.

But anyone from Thedas would think of the Old Gods and cults when one talks of worshipping dragons.

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[ He may not be familiar with the places or people Zevran is talking about, but he can guess enough from the context to follow. ]

Yyyyeah, you can definitely say "cult" again. Think I'll steer clear, even if it means I won't get a ghost to clean my house.

[agradecido]

[The amused tone is back.]

You might have better luck simply hiring someone, have the benefit of them going somewhere else when you ask that of them.