Alicia's Nightmare Fuel

\*Alicia
was trying to sleep, but she couldn't. Her head hurt, and her mind was
wondering. She started to think, since she had free time.

Not
a good thing.

She
knew she should've tried to distract herself, but she finally had free time to
relax! Now that she was here!

She
thought about how everyone was a monster. Monsters...

She
knew it was going to happen.

Voices,
soft at first. They got louder. She covered her ears, tearing up. They got
louder, and louder, and she knew what was next. She shut her eyes right as she
felt them coming.\* No, no... I was doing so well... not now... \*she hadn't had
an attack since the twins were born... she didn't want to have one now!\* no,
no, no...!

**Decipherer:** Artemis had been returning from a semi-regular
sneak into the kitchen when his ears caught the sounds of softened sobs. He
didn't mind that he didn't know who was making the noise, or why, though he
figured that both would be revealed in time as he slipped past the door.
His gaze settled on the crying woman, and his heart wrenched; he rushed to her
side, placing a gentle hand on her back. Gently, sweetly, he cooes,
"Alicia, miss, what's the matter?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**No,**
no, no... \*she sobbed softly, hugging him.\* help me, th-they...!

**Decipherer:**  He
rubs her back soothingly, holding her close. "Of course I'll help you.
What's the matter?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Th-the**
Creatures, th-they...! \*the girl sobbed, hugging him tighter\* it's so loud...

**Decipherer:**  He
keeps his arms wrapped close around the girl, his voice inflected with kindness
and calmness. "The Creatures can't hurt you, now, I promise you. I'm
here."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
slowly calmed down, sniffling and focusing on his warmth and his voice, which
was distraction enough to make "The Creatures" go away.\*

**Decipherer:**  As
she begins to calm down, Artemis slowly loosens his grasp, but he continues to
rest his hands on her back. "I promise you, that for the moment, you are
completely safe."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Thank**
you... \*she rubbed her eyes, blushing\* I-I'm sorry, Artemis...

**Decipherer:**  He
reluctantly lets go of her, offering a small smile. "Oh, hon, don't
apologize. You didn't do anything wrong."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
frowned\* I... I was freaking out about stuff that isn't real... you probably
think I'm crazy...

**Decipherer:**  "It
was outside of your control. I will never, ever judge that. It's not my place
to."

**Alicia Ghast:** \*she smiled faintly\* thank you...

**Decipherer:**  He
nods firmly, and pauses, gnawing on his lower lip in intense thought. After a
moment, he asks tentatively, "Hon, if you'd let me, we can talk about
it."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**We**
could talk about it... but it makes them come back. I could try, but you have
to help me, okay?

**Decipherer:**  He
offers a warm grin. "Of course."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Okay...**
um... just talk about it?

**Decipherer:**  He
nods. "Only say as much as you're comfortable. I have no intention to
pry."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Okay...**
if I'm not thinking about anything my mind will wander to scary things, then
I'll hear voices... saying nonsense and it's scary... then these monsters
that're all glow-y, I guess, come out and stand around me and they scare me...
sometimes when it's bad they hurt me...

**Decipherer:**  He
listens rather intently to her words. "What kind of nonsense?
Gibberish?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Random**
words... put together... they sound threatening but I don't know why...
**Decipherer:**  "Are
any of them... familiar, sort of? Like, do the phrases ever repeat, or is it a
different experience every time?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I...**
I don't know. I'm always trying to think of other stuff, to try to make it go
away. I think it repeats sometimes...

**Decipherer:**  He
tilts his head slightly. "... Hm."
"Answer if willing, of course, but what do the Creatures *do* to
you?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**They**
just... Sometimes they just trap me in one area, but other times they hurt me.
I-I don't know how, though... \*she shut her eyes, feeling like she was going to
freak out again\*

**Decipherer:**  "Alicia,
we can stop," he says softly, lightly placing a hand on her shoulder.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Th-thank**
you... \*she shut her eyes tighter, trying to think of her kids. She missed
them... what if she ever saw them again? What if they got taken by- she
whimpered, hugging him again\*

**Decipherer:**  "No
need to thank me, miss."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**O-okay...**

**Decipherer:**  "When
did these issues begin to occur?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**For**
as long as I can remember... but I can only remember so far back...

**Decipherer:**  "How
do you mean?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**When**
I was little, I think about 3 or 4, I lost all my memories. I don't know how...
it was awful, though. I didn't know where I was, I just knew I was scared.
Someone said my name, and I ran...

**Decipherer:**  "..
Oh. Goodness, that's a real shame." A small frown appears on his face, a
generally unfamiliar expression on such a spirited man. "So, aside from
thinking of something else, d'you have any coping methods in place?"
**Alicia**
Ghast:**Yeah...**
\*she sighed, realizing she was still hugging him but making no move to stop\* My
kids... but, obviously, they're not here...

**Decipherer:**  "...
Er, well, do you have anything else that comforts you?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Um...**
people, I guess... I don't know...

**Decipherer:**  "Being
around people?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Yeah,**
because people are always doing something! So I don't think about the scary
things!

**Decipherer:**  He
hums thoughtfully, eventually facing her again. It seems he has forgotten she's
still hugging him entirely. "It's .. a hard step to take, and I understand
that you want to go home, but have you considered getting a job somewhere?
Maybe a baker's assistant, or something, anything to ease your mind?

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I...**
guess I could do that... I'm... yeah. Okay, I'll do that. \*she let go of him\*
I'll try. \*she thought for a moment, then smiled\* Until them, I could make
sweets for everyone! I've noticed people look sad here, maybe cake could help
them be happy!

**Decipherer:**  He brightens
up significantly at this. "That's wonderful, miss!"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I**
think everybody needs to stop being so sad.

**Decipherer:**  "That's
a very productive way to handle it, too!" He grins down at her, hands
clasped together excitedly.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**It**
is? Okay, then!

**Decipherer:**  "It
is, and I'm very proud of you!"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
smiled\* yay!

**Decipherer:**  He
pulls her into a quick hug. "Can't wait to see how it goes, hon!"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
hugged him back almost instantly. She liked his hugs. She liked a lot of things
about him. She smiled happily\* neither can I!

**Decipherer:**  "So!
What now, then, hmm?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**You**
wanna come help me bake? I'd feel a lot better if I wasn't alone, just in case.
(You lying little... I know what you really want!~)
\*Alicia uses ignore!\*
(Hey, listen to my teasing!)
\*it wasn't very affective.\*

**Decipherer:**  He
straightens up, his eyes wide and awestruck, "Of course! I love watching
you work, it's real fascinating."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
giggled and made her way downstairs\*

**Decipherer:**  He
bounds after with a bright grin.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
glanced back at him every once in a while as she walked to the kitchen. She
liked his smile, how he was so happy all the time...\*

**Decipherer:**  Oblivious
as he was, he never notices.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*they**
made their way to the kitchen! Cue the Dora song.
Just kidding.\*
Okay, can you help me get the ingredients for a chocolate cake?

**Decipherer:**  He
scurries off to retrieve said items, excited simply to be assisting her.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*She**
smiled faintly, watching him and almost forgetting about what she was supposed
to do. She blinked and got bowls and things, glancing at Artemis every once in
a while with a smile.\*

**Decipherer:**  He
returns to her side with a huff, head tilted curiously at her distracted
demeanor. "Are you alright, miss?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Oh,**
yeah! I'm fine. I'm wonderful. I can't wait to see everyone happy... \*she
blushed and giggled. She liked him. A lot.\*
**Decipherer:**  He
takes nothing of it, flashing a warm smile before glancing to the materials.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Could**
you put them on the counter for me, please? \*she got the bowls and put them on
the counter\*

**Decipherer:**  He
lays them out and begins to ... carefully organize them.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
watched him, giggling softly\*

**Decipherer:**  He
barely looks back towards her in his distracted state. "Hm?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**What?**
Nothing. \*goes back to stirring\*

**Decipherer:**  He
chuckles, shrugging it off and resuming his organizing. After a moment, he
pokes his head over her shoulder with a chuckle, "You, uh, sure you don't
have somethin' on your mind, hon? You're staring at the bowl like it's
personally offended you."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*blinks**
and blushes\* I am? Oh, sorry. I dunno, I guess I'm just... out of it, right
now.

**Decipherer:**  "Eh?
Why's that?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I**
dunno. Maybe I'm just tired.

**Decipherer:**  He
makes a small, 'oh' sound, patting her on the back with a snicker. "Well,
it's real important that you get some rest, okay?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I**
will, after I bake this cake.

**Decipherer:**  He
glances down to her bowl and laughs, "I think you can be done stirring
now."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Oh?**
\*she looked at it and blushed harder\* you're right...

**Decipherer:**  He
snorts at her strange behavior. "Hon, you're a bit off focus."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I'm**
sorry, I'm sorry. Look, focusing! \*she stared intently at the batter\*

**Decipherer:**  Giggles
are interspersed with his words, "Why are you just staring at it,
then?" He gestures to a prepared cake pan.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**... I**
dunno. \*she smiled sheepishly, putting the batter in the cake pan and putting
it in the oven. The sugar was on the counter, untouched.\*

**Decipherer:**  Artemis
doesn't take notice until she actually places it in the oven, blinking and
quirking an eyebrow. "Miss, the.. sugar.."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
blinked, then turned bright red, covering her face and groaning\* ughhhh... I'm
sorry, I'm sorry! \*she quickly took it back out, adding the sugar and stirring
it, then put it back in\*

**Decipherer:**  He
bursts into bubbling laughter.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
looked humiliated, covering her face with her hands, giggling nervously\* stop
laughing at me! \*she laughed while saying it, to hide the fact that she was
crazy embarrassed and wished she was not there\*

**Decipherer:**  "I'm
laughing with you, hon!"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
frowned\* oh. Um...

**Decipherer:**  "...
Hm?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Nothing.**
\*she uncovered her face, looking down silently\*

**Decipherer:**  "Miss,
what's the matter?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I**
don't know. I just don't know what to say, I guess...

**Decipherer:**  "Hmm.
Well, that's not too bad, is it?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I**
guess not.

**Decipherer:**  "We've
got company. And cake! Two outta three isn't too bad."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Yeah...**
okay! \*she smiled\*

**Decipherer:**  He
flashes a bright smile. "Mm-hm!"
**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
blushed\*
**Decipherer:**  "Your
face's getting redder by the second, hon, you well?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
nodded\* y-yeah...
**Decipherer:**  "...
Why's that?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I-I**
dunno. 'Guess I'm just really blush-ey...

**Decipherer:**  "New
word for the book!" He laughs, nudging her playfully.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
giggled softly\* yeah.

**Decipherer:**  His
expression, however warm, melts into concern. Absently, he twists the ring on
his finger as he asks, "Really, though, are you sure you're alright?
You're real quiet."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
noticed his concern and looked surprised\* oh, no, really! I'm fine, don't worry
about me!

**Decipherer:**  He
furrows his brow, eyes flicking over her with an unreadable emotion. "Of
course I'm going to worry about you, hon, we're friends. What's on your mind?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Um...**
nothing. I'm just sleepy.

**Decipherer:**  Artemis
flashes that ever-familiar smile, filled with all the warmth and reassurance he
could possibly offer. "You're alright, miss; please, tell me."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I...**
don't actually know, really.
**Decipherer:**  "You
don't know?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I**
just... uh... you... you're distracting... \*she blushes\*

**Decipherer:**  He
tilts his head, a curiosity of sorts lighting his face. "Hmm? Oh, how
so?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I...**
um... \*she thought\*

**Decipherer:**  "Oh,
dear, I don't bite," he reassures.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I**
think I... \*she suddenly realized what she was feeling and giggled, embarrassed
and scared\*

**Decipherer:**  His
expression shifts to the familiar worry, the corner of his lips turning in a
frown. "I won't pry if you don't wish, but I'm real concerned. If you'll
tell me, maybe I can help!"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Don't**
be concerned, Artemis... really, I'm fine! I promise, I would tell you, but,
I...

**Decipherer:**  "..
Yes?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**It's**
a secret! It's a surprise. Oh, the cake! \*she took it out of the oven\*

**Decipherer:**  He
remains close at her side, chuckling out, "Surprises don't stress people
out!"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I'm**
not stressed!

**Decipherer:**  "I'm
a psychologist, I'd like to think I can see when you're doing alright. More so,
we're friends! I care deeply for you, Alicia. Please," he asks, his voice
filled with a gentle but urgent inflection.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
blushes faintly, wishing he meant that a different way. She looked at the cake
and her shoulders sagged. The cake looked awful. It was lopsided and sagging.\*

**Decipherer:**  He
follows her gaze, and as he looks at the cake, he bursts into laughter.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
blushes and looked devastated\*

**Decipherer:**  Artemis
begins to look at her with a smile, but it absolutely dissipates when he sees
her face. "Oh, hon, we all slip up sometimes. I didn't mean any harm by
laughing, I'm real sorry!"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**It,**
it's okay. I've just... I haven't messed up so bad since I started baking. I
didn't expect to see such an awful cake, even after messing up a few things...

**Decipherer:**  "Well,
that was your slip-up pass for the next year! Now, you can't mess up," he
adds jokingly.
His expression grows serious, however. "But really, it's not to be worried
about. Musicians make bad songs sometimes, and artists paint ugly paintings,
and even Alicias-" he jabs his finger in the direction of the cake
-"have the capacity to make a horrendous cake once in a while. It happens
to the best of us."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
smiled at his joke, but only a little one.\* yeah...
\*she sighed, throwing the cake away\* I'll try again tomorrow. \*she leaned
against the counter, thinking silently\*

**Decipherer:**  He
looks frankly alarmed that the joke drew little more than a weak smile, and he
eyes her with worry once more.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Wh...**
what?

**Decipherer:**  "A-..
nevermind. If you say you're fine, then I trust you."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Really?**
Took you long enough...

**Decipherer:**  He
looks somewhat hurt by the statement. "Pardon my worry, gee."

**Alicia Ghast:**  \*she
realized how mean she sounded and looked surprised\* oh, I didn't mean to sound
mean! I'm sorry... I guess I'm just tired...

**Decipherer:**  "It's
alright, I was surprised is all." He pauses, before adding questioningly,
"I thought you were working on getting more sleep?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I am,**
uh... it might not be going so well.

**Decipherer:**  "But
if you don't get enough rest then you won't make good cake!," he pouts.
**Alicia**
Ghast:**... I'm trying, though... I**
promise...
**Decipherer:**  "Is
there anything more I can do for you?"
**Alicia**
Ghast:**I**
don't know. Maybe I just.. usually don't sleep. I've never noticed, but... I
don't think I've slept, really, in a while.

**Decipherer:**  "Well,
you *need* to.. I'm urging you to get some real rest, hon, what
you're doing right now is hardly healthy!" He sighs. rubbing his temples
before asking, "What can I do to help you?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I**
know, I know. It's just hard to sleep... the only time I do, really, I'm with
someone...

**Decipherer:**  "...
Oh."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Yeah..**

**Decipherer:**  "W-..hrm..."
His eyes light up not a moment later. "What if I did?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**You...**
\*she blushed hard\* I... g-guess... \*she played with her hair, not looking him
in the eyes\*

**Decipherer:**  He
doesn't seem to draw upon the action in the slightest. "Of course, if
you're comfortable with it!"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I**
guess so... um... okay...
**Decipherer:**  "...
So, I'll see you tonight?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Y-yeah!**

**Decipherer:**  "Right!
Uh... Well, have a good day!"
With a nervous chuckle, he darts out the door.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Oh,**
okay... bye...
**Decipherer:**  Later
in the day, by the time the sun's well past set, there's a ginger knock on
Alicia's door.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*Alicia**
looked up, and went to the door. She opened it. Obviously. Because that's what
you do with doors.\*

**Decipherer:**  Artemis
looms over her in the doorway, a bright, albeit nervous, smile on his face.
"Hello there."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
looked up at him and blushed. She forced her hair up into a ponytail, looking
down\* you don't have to... erm... do this. If it makes you uncomfortable.

**Decipherer:**  Artemis
lets out a deep laugh, resting himself against the doorframe. "I'm fine -
only thing that makes me uncomfortable is your lack of sleep! I'm real
concerned about you, Alicia."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Oh,**
I... \*she sighed\* alright. I don't know why, you just met me...

**Decipherer:**  He
rolls his eyes. "I'm happy to help anyone who needs it. Especially a
friend!"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Oh.**
Okay... \*she awkwardly sat on her bed, tightening her ponytail\*

**Decipherer:**  He
sits down aside her, eyeing her poofy ponytail and snorting. He points at his
own curly bun and chuckles, "Matching styles."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
giggled softly\* I guess so.
**Decipherer:**  "So,
er, should we just... lay down, then?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**I...**
yeah. Sure...
**Decipherer:**  He
flashes an encouraging smile, rolling onto his side and laying back on the bed.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
laid down, pretending this wasn't weird, and curled up under some blankets\*

**Decipherer:**  "Are
you.. sure you're comfortable with this?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Y-yeah! It'll help me get sleep for once...**

**Decipherer:**  He
nods, averting his gaze to his feet in silence.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
messed with her ponytail\*

**Decipherer:**  Artemis
already looks half-asleep.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*Alicia**
glanced at him and hesitantly moved closer, closing her eyes and sighing\*
**Decipherer:**  His
eyes are half-lidded, his breathing slow. He looks mere moments from falling
asleep.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
looked at him, unsure what to do.\*
**Decipherer:**  "Close
your eyes and go to sleep," he mumbles.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
jumped, startled. She didn't think he would say anything. She closed her eyes
and relaxed, trying to sleep\*
**Decipherer:**  He
chuckles softly, burying his face in a pillow. Shifting, he huffed, pulling his
hair out of the ponytail. The dark corkscrews surrounding his head make him
look like, for lack of a better word, a puffball.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
opened her eyes, smiling when she saw him. She knew she liked him, but it felt
different then how she liked boys before. She didn't know why\*

**Decipherer:**  "G'night,
Lish," his tired voice rises from the pillow. He'd had the full intent of
pronouncing her name properly, but his sleep-induced slur had created the
shortening.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
giggled softly\* goodnight, Artemis.

**Decipherer:**  With
that, he nuzzles his face into the pillow, falling fast asleep.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
stared at him for a few minutes, then moved closer to him, falling asleep
easily now\*

**Decipherer:**  The
morning comes, and Artemis is still well asleep.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*Alicia**
woke up, rubbing her eyes. She moved away from Artemis, glad he was still
asleep, since he wouldn't know how close she had gotten to him.\*

**Decipherer:**  His
legs are curled up, tangled into the blanket, and his face is still buried in
the pillow. He's not waking up of his own accord.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*Alicia**
stood up and giggled, brushing her hair (painfully) and debating whether she
should wake him up\*

**Decipherer:**  Artemis
shifts, waving a hand in the air, his muffled voice emanating from the pillow:
"Mnnnmooorning."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
looked at him\* oh, good morning!

**Decipherer:**  "Did'ja
sleep well?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Yeah,**
I did! \*a bright smile appeared on her face, and she giggled\* are you going to
get up, or stay in my bed for the rest of forever?

**Decipherer:**  "Well,
if you're giving me the option..." His voice trails, and he laughs,
sitting upright and pulling the many stray curls of his hair from his face.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
laughed, sitting on the bed\* did you sleep well? You fell asleep pretty fast.

**Decipherer:**  He
yawns and stretches, rolling his shoulders. "What can I say? I'm real on
top of my sleeping schedule," he says proudly as he pulls his hair back
into a tight ponytail.
**Alicia**
Ghast:**Lucky...**
\*she laughed softly\*

**Decipherer:**  Artemis
snorts. "Somethin' like that, I guess. Glad I could help you,
though!"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Yeah!**
I feel a lot better, now. Thank you...

**Decipherer:**  He
offers a bright smile. "Of course! We're friends, Alicia."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*She**
smiled at him\* yeah, we are.

**Decipherer:**  "Do
you, er... Want to do this again sometime?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Probably.**
It seems like it'll be the only way I can sleep...
(*Dang it you little chump admit your love for him you brat I hate that you*
can't say you love him arggggggggg*)*

**Decipherer:**  He
lights up at the words, obviously happy at her answer. "Alright!"
(( Artemis is an oblivious bean who doesn't know any better ;\_\_\_\_; ))

**Alicia**
Ghast:**(The**
struggles of a narrator.)
\*Alicia was basically done with her narrator by now and wanted to yell at her
to shut up, but she didn't want Artemis to look at her weird. She looked a
little distracted.\*

**Decipherer:**  ((
Artemis can't hear me ;; ))
He stands, glancing to the door before noting her distractedness. "..
Alicia?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she**
blinked and smiled at him\* hm?
(He's about to leave, say it. Sayyyy it.
It's not fair)

**Decipherer:**  "You
seem distracted. Something on your mind?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**(Just**
me ;3)
\*she shook her head\* nope! I'm fine.

**Decipherer:**  ((
... Can she hear me, too? Because, in that case: \*dances around, waving a
banner reading "JUST DO IT"\* ))
He chuckles, "If you say so."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**(Yes,**
she can hear you too.)
What? You don't believe me? \*she cringed slightly\*
(She's 200% done with us now.)

**Decipherer:**  His
eyes widen. "Oh, no, I didn't mean it like that!"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Okay!**
That's okay! \*she laughed\* don't freak out, it's fine.

**Decipherer:**  His
down grows defensive, "I'm not freaking out! I j--.." He pauses,
clearing his throat with a dry laugh. "I'm sorry."

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*Alicia**
blinked. She didn't expect him to react the way he did. Okay then.\* uh, yeah.
It's fine. I'm okay, though.

**Decipherer:**  "Good!
I should get going, eheh..." He glances to the door again, starting for it
with a small smile. "I'll see you soon, Alicia."

**Alicia Ghast:**  (*Tell*
himmmmmmmm*)*
\*Alicia waved goodbye and muttered something under her breath, directed at the
narrator\* *I can't, just shut up!* •

**Decipherer:**  He
stiffens up. "W- what?"

**Alicia**
Ghast:**\*she looked at him\* something wrong?**
(You little brat, you're so deceptive.)

**Decipherer:**  ((
Smooth, Alicia! Now he doesn't want you to think he's crazy. You made him think
he's crazy! ))
"Oh, uh, nothin'! Have a good day," he says quickly, about to walk
out the door.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**You**
too! \*she sighed\* *dang it.* \*she mumbled\*
(It's really hard to say how someone is talking when you use the asterisk type
of roleplaying but I can't exactly change how I roleplay)

**Decipherer:**  Just
like that, he's gone, the door closed gently behind him.

**Alicia**
Ghast:**Well**
dang it.
(Look what you've done. You missed your chance. WHY DO YOU HATE ME
I GAVE YOU LIFE
I GAVE YOU HAPPINESS)

## Obtained From

Alicia's Nightmare Fuel

Role-playing page for pg. 69!