Third Trial

[yourghosthost]

[Today, the Ghost Host seems eerily quiet as you descend the stretching room, not even doing his usual speech. The Usual 25 tombstones are there, but with three new epitaphs for Tadashi, Wander, and Sylvia.

Noticeably, Wander and Sylvia’s are identical, except the names are reversed for Sylvia’s tombstone.

Here lies Tadashi Hamada
Tried to save his brother with a wire
But got trapped and burned in a fire

Here lies Wander and Sylvia
Best friends and heroes from the stars
Were never able to recover from their scars

There’s no turning back now, is there? Be wary. Trust no one.]

You know what you have to do.

Comments

[yourghosthost]

...

Explain yourself.

Now.

[terribibble]

[Oh shit son even the Host is upset about this. Clearly something has gone very, very wrong on all sides here.]

[whistlenotchirp]

This is new, right? This doesn't seem like something your people are even capable of.

[theyouisee]

What is there to explain? This is all your fault!

[aboyandhiscar]

. . .

Sooo I don't know who he is, but he's not one of us, but definitely is the murderer here.

After we get some answers, can we assume it's okay to execute him?

[theyouisee]

Execute m- no, that won't be happening.

[amadeusrockette]

Yes, it will. You're responsible, we get to execute the culprit.

[theyouisee]

I'm afraid you're mistaken.

[amadeusrockette]

So you're saying you didn't kill them?

[theyouisee]

No, I mean about the execution.

[amadeusrockette]

That's how this works. You don't get to change the rules just because . . . because you're working with the devil!

[theyouisee]

...Besides the point.

[chainbroke]

... I have one question, if you'll answer it.

Where did you get that shell necklace?

[theyouisee]

I have...

[...]

Friends.

[chainbroke]

Friends...

[ On the other side? ]

... Is one of them named Ursula?

[theyouisee]

What - what is an Ursula.

[chainbroke]

[ Quickly: ]

I-it's nothing.

[wannagetsmote]

Who would be friends with you? [You're all... weird lookin', dude.]

[aboyandhiscar]

Really now? I mean, I guess we could keep you around, juuuust barely holding on til all this is over, locked in a nice room, maybe in the attic.

But I don't think that'd be all that comfy for you, you know?

[theyouisee]

I don't imagine it would be, no.

[aboyandhiscar]

Not at all.

But okay, let's give you the benefit of a doubt. Just for a sec. What's your name, dude?

[outsidethecircle]

I agree with Mike. Let's introduce you to the lady in the attic.