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1111439 No. 1111439 ID: 546545

YOU are a GHOST.

dark content/horror potential. generally unserious
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No. 1132783 ID: 377f58

If we want to make the managers work inconvenienced, we could change his password(s) to something new, that only we know (or nobody knows), locking them out of the computer temporarily.

They also seem to have a Dis-cord equivalent social media account (the app with ears and tail). Wonder if they have Mapa/tenants in their socials, or use it for work. Good opportunity to spread some boos to his chat group either way.
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No. 1132788 ID: 2dc53c

Don't forget to delete his my pc icon and then delete the recycle bin.
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No. 1132864 ID: 13a5d1
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1132864

>Scroll through

The most recent post was posted just yesterday!

bookieburns: Latte from my fave cafe down the street. Going on date #4 with wishbone. Feeling really good about this one.
tggf3: u got this!
beardespair: face reveal soon 👀?

>Was Latte Lots or a similar dining place visible from the perspective of the tenants window (specifically the room with all the photos), or the food served in a neaeby establishment?

Hmmm.. You'd have to recheck the angle geometry from the window or take a peek outside, but Latte Lots does sound familiar! You've seen a few tenants with the memorable double L logo on their cups.

>food photos can tell a lot about where someone's been by background details

bookieburns: Japanese today! The udon was too soggy for me, but the company was nice ☺️.
m1m1: omg dm me
[b]toastyboy:
how big was it after?
bookieburns: @toastyboy Wouldn't you like to know.

It's a bit hard to discern, but in the third most recent post from two weeks ago, it looks like Bookie is enjoying a nice noodle meal with another person across from them. Meaty hands are visible in the photo, but no other discernible features....

That could be anyone!
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No. 1132865 ID: 13a5d1
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1132865

>Check if there are any old notifications regarding relationship status

Leemon5's has a few notifications from Bookie. Two months ago, it was "it's complicated." 8 months ago, it was "i'm over it."

>Change passwords/delete PC

Heheh.. You change the Apartment Manager's computer password to 80000. You also don't know how to delete things!

>Search for history with target/relationship status

As you quickly scroll, you do not find any photos with Jason, even when you get to the very last one! There's a significant gap of posts from a year ago to 4 years ago, with the last post dating back to 6 years ago.

How suspicious!

>See if you can find any pictures of bookie with someone other than Jason.

3 posts stand out the most to you with other people in it.

>2 months ago
bookieburns: Thanks for the surprise bday party everyone! If I knew I would've cancelled it bc of what happened last bday lol. #traumabonding. Also lost my keys and had to crash at wishbone's XP

>5 months
bookieburns: @leemon5 come pick up your idiots. Also thanks for helping me move, I was going to spiral from stress again.

>1 year ago
bookieburns: Is it messy of me to repost this cropped? Yes. But I still like this photo of Danny (even though he ghosted me after).

Hmmm, this last one looks familiar...

Piecing it all together, your target.... must be afraid of being alone!

What do now?
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No. 1132868 ID: 70f58a

>>1132865
Locking the Manager out of his computer seems like a good way to lose him as a source of information, or worse. Better change it back.
Put some text files on the desktop though. B.txt O.txt O.doc, perhaps? Fill them with your boos.

Also send a message to Leemon5 (yes, from his own account) telling him to change his password to something more secure. A good deed, and spooky one too!

...check the Manager's browsing history before you log out. I bet he's been looking at hunky dudes.
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No. 1132869 ID: 4d139a

With all this new evidence, you should go to the fortune teller lady if she is still in her apartment and ask her what she thinks about it.
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No. 1132871 ID: 101e93

That... is a horrible password and some hacker will screw you both over quickly.

Find a random book, use telekinesis on a marker to highlight a random string of words, then use that as your password. Easy to remember hard to brute-force. You can bribe the Manager by holding the book hostage.
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No. 1132891 ID: 8d91b3

Does anyone know where we recognize Danny from???? He “ghosted” Bookie, does that mean… HE BECAME A GHOST???
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No. 1132900 ID: c92a59

>>1132871
Horrible password? Nonsense, it would take at least 80000 attempts to figure it out by brute force.
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No. 1132901 ID: c92a59

>>1132865
'Come pick up your dudes' and a photo of a person moving boxes, and our Tenant looks like the 'manual labor' type... Is our tenant associated with a moving company maybe?

The third photo claims it was cropped, and in its corner we can see someone whos hair is shaggy looking, like the Tenant does.

Clearly, Bookie had a bad fallout with our Tenant (enough to crop them out of a larger picture) and liked Danny. But Danny (the person our Tenant seems obsessed with) then ghosted (as in, ignored them / cut off contact) them afterwards.

Danny is in our Tenants sights either because they want to hurt them (for breaking up / emotionally harming Bookie, maybe?), or because they have a 'creepy-bad' stalker romance for them, and might hurt Bookie instead or anyone currently romantically associated with Danny. Or hurt Danny/himself in some self-destructive act of love.
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No. 1132902 ID: c92a59

>>1132869
Agreed on this. She likely knows more about how living peoples relationships work, as well as can use her magic (or social deduction skills) to learn more, if not help act before a tragedy occurs.

Make a mental snapshot of the pictures so you can, uh, ghost-project them to the lady later? Shape yourself into them? Is that something you can do?
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No. 1132920 ID: 13a5d1
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1132920

>Passwords

You don't see where you went wrong with your password idea, but you acknowledge that trying to crack it might be too much for the Apartment Manager to handle against your amazing boo-mind. Instead, you create a few text files spelling out your boo-grievances and hide the real password inside. He'll never guess that the highlighted numbers inside formed the REAL password all along!

If he can't figure that out either, you also write the password down on a stickynote and stick it to the monitor. Now that will really confuse him!

As a bonus, you confidently send these password pointers via DM to Leemon5, thanking them for their account access while suggesting a few new and improved passwords. Like passboo.

>check the Manager's browsing history before you log out

You check the browsing history and see many results for "baras", which sounds like a kind of animal! Out of curiosity, you click the first result, which opens up to "Oiled Up Baras 24/7 Livestream"...

You watch a couple shiny guys walk around onscreen for a few minutes. Wait. There's no capybaras here!

You exit the tab and shake your head at the false advertising.

>Danny

Now that you think about it.... There's a phantom around that goes by that name.
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No. 1132921 ID: 13a5d1
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1132921

>Check in w/ Pyschic

Right-o! Miss Syven surely knows more about how living people relationships work and would have good insight.

>Make a mental snapshot of the pictures so you can, uh, ghost-project them to the lady later? Shape yourself into them? Is that something you can do?

Why of course, recreating images is a ghostly staple.

As you exit the Leasing Office, you say your goodbyes to Jet the Plant and cross through your target's apartmet, just to see how that guy's doing.

As you look around, you don't feel his presence at all... Must have gone out for groceries.

He better be back in time for your plan!
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No. 1132922 ID: 13a5d1
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1132922

As you phase through to Syven's apartment, you find her eating cereal and watching a funny video. Mister Depressed is also there, looking freshly groomed with a bow and everything. How cute! Your ghostly heart warms at the sight of your friends.
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No. 1132923 ID: 13a5d1
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1132923

"Miss Syven! I come with much news!"

"Morning Boo, what's up?"
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No. 1132955 ID: 8d91b3

Compliment Mister Depressed on how good he looks with the brushing and the bow! Positive reinforcement will work wonders!

We gotta get inside Jason’s head. Recreate the pictures and see if she can get any readings from Danny’s or Bookie’s auras, even if it’s third-hand!
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No. 1132956 ID: c92a59

Dramatically present all the evidence (including the hunk poster and the bara livestream) and go into a Sherlock/Watson discussion on the case with the Psychic (she can be Sherlock).

Mr. Depressed can act as the 'unbiased third party with common sense', Occams Razor, or 'innocent child who doesn't know much but makes a very good point' to stop things going off the rails.

Ask if Mr. Depressed has/prefers a new name, as they're hopefully no longer depressed and could use a nicer sounding one.
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No. 1132958 ID: b1d343

Boo don't be rude! Apologize for interrupting her feast and then show everything that you gathered.
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No. 1132977 ID: 4d139a

First, have a short conversation with Miss Syven. Ask how things are for her, how she is getting along with her new friend, and then present all your evidence.
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No. 1132993 ID: f8626a

Ask what flavor of cereal she is eating.

Also, inspect funny video.
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No. 1133100 ID: 79fc83
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1133100

>Boo don't be rude! Apologize for interrupting her feast and then show everything that you gathered.
>First, have a short conversation with Miss Syven.

Oh ghost! Where are your manners? Surely, if you're a boo-tective that will lay awake at night drawing red yarn between photos of slightly acquianted people and scribbling things like HE DID IT and LEAD DEAD, you must not forget the importance of common courtesy.

"Miss Syven, I must apologize for my interruption. I understand you're having a nice morning feast while being provided live entertainment." You clear your non-existent throat. "What are you eating? And watching?"

Syven giggles. "It's all good, Booster. Just havin' cinnamon crunchies and milk with an old classic."

You lean over to inspect the funny video. What you may describe as two fantastical figures have a very serious and important discussion about dinner. So important, that the screen cuts and repeats certain clips followed by random sound effects.

You nod along as if you understand. "Fascinating."

"Indeed."

"How did your date go, Miss Syven?"

Syven pauses the video. "It was good! She showed me her gunpla collection and we had a nice talk about it after." She giggles a bit to herself. "I don't know if she's polycule dating material just yet, maybe after another talk."

"It's good to talk and get to know one another." You nod seriously. "What's a gun play?"

"That's a different thing, but they're figurines."

How cool!
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No. 1133101 ID: 79fc83
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1133101

>Compliment Mister Depressed on how good he looks with the brushing and the bow! Positive reinforcement will work wonders!

"You're looking real spiffy with your new groom and bow, Mister Depressed! Or whatever you want to be now?"

"Oh, um..." Mister Depressed looks shy at the sudden attention. "Actually, I think I'm a girl rat now..."

You gasp. "Does this mean you're a new rat?"

"Yeah.... I think.. I think I'm content now..." She shuffles on her paws, looking down. "For the longest time, I felt like there was something really wrong with me. And that.. That maybe when I got older, it would start to go away.. But that never happened. It just stayed with me and grew so much.. Until everyone could see it, even if they never said anything... So I just got used to being a lone sewer rat, hiding in the dark so no one ever had to see me."

"That sounds really sad." You give her your biggest sympathetic eyes.

"Yeah, I was really sad... We don't really have genders either, so I didn't know I could be something else." She shrugs. "Then the other rodents introduced me to HRAT."

"That sounds great!"

You are flooding with happiness for Miss Content! And all in a day's work too.
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No. 1133102 ID: 79fc83
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1133102

>Present Evidence

Time to get into the meat!

"Ehem! Upon further investigation into my target, now known as Jason, I have gathered a strapping amount of evidence, circumstantial and not, that are either connected to or mean things!"

Syven nods attentively as you dive into your findings for today:

Your Target
>Has no job
>Has money
>Is weird
>Moved in quickly
>Has an ex friend?/lover?
>Very jealous of someone living here
>Not home yet (gone this morning?)

The Ex Friend/Lover (Bookie)
>Moved here or nearby months ago
>Deleted all evidence of their relationship w/ Jason for unknown reasons
>Seeing someone that lives here
>Frequents Latte Lots
>Got ghosted
>Photographer

Apartment Manager
>Likes them hunky
>Your sworn enemy
>Contract smart

Danny
>Phantom

Mapa
>Mapa

Once finished, you narrow your eyes and gesture dramatically, "But what could it all mean?!"

"Maybe Jason just wants to win Bookie back in some human way we can't understand? It sounds like they were together for a long time." Miss Content says. "Now he's here to size up his competition while getting close to Bookie physically."

"A plausible hypothesis!"

"You found Bookie on binsta, right? What was the handle again?" Syven takes out her phone and proceeds to look up Bookie. She finds the profile, reads it, then taps request follow.

"Woah! I didn't know you had a binsta, Miss Syven." You admire her resourcefulness. "What can your psychic third eye glean from the suspect?"

"I use it to advertise." she chuckles then closes her eyes. "Anyway, going off of your account and his profile here... I'm getting blues and browns, lots of anxiety, uncertainty, but also bursting with a need for stability. He's someone trying really hard to be his own person, while trying to capture everything around him."

Woah! What an awe inspiring reading!

"So what does that mean? How does he feel about Jason?"

Syven opens her eyes. "He's like a little baby deer running away from his past. I'm getting small town. Whatever he had with Jason, it's over."

"Ohhh. What about Danny?"

"Can't fully say, even based on your ghost image, all I get is static." She shrugs.

Oh well!

Syven eventually leans back, "Based upon the evidence you've presented to me Boo... There's only one thing I can think of that all of this leads to.."

You lean on the edge of your desk.

"Jason's not here for Bookie, Jason's here for this mystery third person. Maybe it's to get back at Bookie, maybe it's for some other reason that we don't know yet. But definitely.... He's here as a love rival. Mister Steal Your Man."

You gasp.

"I don't think that's...." Miss Content starts to speak.

"I don't know about you, Boo, but I haven't seen Bookie around here. If he's been here, he was visiting when I wasn't present. If he was a resident, trust, I would've met him by now. So that could only mean that this Wishbone guy is our real true suspect."

Second gasp!

"So Jason's here to steal Wishbone away from Bookie? To announce himself as a love rival after Bookie broke his heart?"

"Yup. Draaamaa." Syven does a set of jazz hands. "Dude's here to commit to some mad seduction."

Woah, just like in the TV shows!

"Then why have all the photos... " Miss Content trails off.

"To remind himself of who he's fighting against!" It all makes sense!

"Though, I guess I'll know more once I meet the guy." Syven says as she mulls thoughtfully. "Maybe I should stop by Latte Lots across the street first."

>Continue Hypothesizing?
>Proceed w/ Syven Distraction Plan?
>_____
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No. 1133104 ID: 70f58a

>>1133102
So I guess her psychic ability doesn't work on someone who died. Maybe you should talk to Danny?

>distraction plan?
Well, it wouldn't hurt for Syven to get a read on Jason, even if the distraction itself isn't useful.
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No. 1133125 ID: 7ea918

I am so happy for you little rat. As for our target he is still a creepy individual. Yes he has a lot of photos but the way how he displays them is the scarry part. He gives me stalker vibes. Do not let the our human alley near him.
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No. 1133137 ID: c8d1c8

> He's someone trying really hard to be his own person, while trying to capture everything around him.

Well, capturimg everything around him sounds pretty accurate for a photographer.

Though it does bring to mind another ostensibly ghost-related thing - spectral photography. Can ghosts be 'caught' on camera, or can magical cameras be used to trap spirits/souls/creatures in the images?
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No. 1133138 ID: bb0461

It seems bad to get this guy's attention on her
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No. 1133250 ID: 13a5d1
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1133250

>Can ghosts be 'caught' on camera, or can magical cameras be used to trap spirits/souls/creatures in the images?

Ah, yes. The weakness of all spectral beings... The camera. It only works for instant cameras, but if you're not careful, you could get trapped in a photo forever!

>Talk to Danny

You'll have to find the guy in this big complex! Maybe Mapa would know?

>Keep Syven Away from Jason

Whaaat. But... The plan! Who knows what juicy morsels of information Jason might be hiding in his noggin, just waiting for Syven to pluck....

However, you are a good ghost that plays by the rules of manners and will consider every possibility presented to your ghostly noggin!

"Hmm.. Miss Syven, I'm getting some psychic signals here! It might not be a good idea for you to meet Jason anymore. He's kinda a creepy weirdo."

Syven chuckles. "Boo, not every person that's creepy is a bad person. Trust me, I've read a lot of gothic literature."

Can't argue with an expert!

"Oh okay. Yay!"

Syven moves towards the window after setting down her now empty bowl. "Now that I think about it, I should be able to see that place from my window too."

She pulls the curtain, revealing the titular Latte Lots down the street. The location of interest confirmed!

"Hmmm, neighbor guy should be able to see it. Guy's gotta' crane his neck more."
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No. 1133251 ID: 13a5d1
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1133251

You notice off to the side, another figure standing on the lawn bordering their apartment to the next.

"It's Jason!" You gasp.

Syven turns her attention to the side. "Woah... Lot going on here..."

"What do you see with your psychic vision, Miss Syven?"

"That's....."
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No. 1133252 ID: 13a5d1
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1133252

Syven seems at a loss.

"He's staring at the other neighbor's window." Miss Content says cryptically.

"The gym bro?" You ask.
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No. 1133253 ID: 13a5d1
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1133253

Syven quickly pulls the curtain closed as Jason glances your way.

"Boo." Syven has taken on the same tone Mapa uses when they're about to deliver bad news. "I don't know about this guy... I don't... They're not someone you have to worry about but..."

Syven keeps trailing off, seeming more nervous by the second. It's an odd sight. You've never seen Syven so nervous before! Not even around the other poltergeists.

The ghosts that have been hanging around silently start to move things, responding to Syven's agitation.

"I don't understand, Miss Syven. What did you see?"

Syven pauses and takes a deep breath. Her tone is gentle once again. "... A lot of red and pink and yellow. Passion. Very clear passion. Obsession. A lurker in the undergrowth that's been--"

"He's looking this way now." Miss Content says as she peers out the the window.
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No. 1133254 ID: 13a5d1
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1133254

"He's looking here? Ooo can he see me?" You quickly look outside as Syven does the same.

You notice now the tray of drinks in his hand and the giant duffle bag over his shoulders. He stares up at you all, having walked onto Syven's lawn, his gaze unchangingly passive.

"Fuck. This guy is something else." Syven says under her breath.

Jason smiles then waves. Syven stiffly waves back then closes the curtain again. You find yourself puzzled at her behavior.
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No. 1133255 ID: 13a5d1
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1133255

"Is he a bad guy?" You ask.

"I'm not the best person to decide that kind of thing, Booster." Syven gently picks up Miss Content, who rubs her head against Syven's thumb comfortingly. "What I know is that the other ghosts won't tolerate if I get hurt, so I should be fine... I just... Don't know how much you'll be able to scare that kind of person."

"Whaaat! I won't back down from my first!" You puff out your ghostly chest in confidence. "There isn't anything else you could see?"

"I'd have to--"

Ding, dong.

The chime of the doorbell rings in the space.

"No way.." Syven trails off as she heads downstairs.
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No. 1133256 ID: 13a5d1
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1133256

There's silence as she peers at the front door from the stairs.

"You guys heard that too right?"

"The ding dong? Yeah!"

Ding, dong. It chimes again.

Syven stares at the door.

Knock, knock, knock.

"Okay...."

Advise Syven via Boo:
>A) Answer the Door
>B) Ignore
>C) Call Out
>D) ______
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No. 1133258 ID: 70f58a

>>1133256
D, check the peephole.
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No. 1133262 ID: bb0461

Boo peep: what's the guy's expression?
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No. 1133263 ID: 8d91b3

>>1133258
Boo check the peephole!

He’s gonna be really passive but we gotta know if it’s curious passive or indignant passive!
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No. 1133264 ID: 4d139a

Before checking the door, go through the window to see if he is still outside looking at your window.
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No. 1133270 ID: 94e2ef

If your ghost rules allow for it, float through the wall (or poke only your head/eyes through, if you can) and just look who's behind the door.

Let Sylven call / open if they're acting normal, but have pepper spray ready in case they get hostile. Or you can prepare some ghost telekinesis (e.g. a blanket over his head) to chase him away with if he's clearly getting hostile.

They might be interested in getting a psychic reading or to genuinely meet his new neighbors - after all, she does advertise as one.

The other possibility is they noticed the follow on binsta and are suspicious of it.

If it is Jason, we could have Miss Sylven play out her psychic cards flat out to unnerve him. Knowing his name in advance and some of his details, pretending she was expecting him, to show off she's the real deal. And then ask if he wants a psychic reading/romantic advice, or is just there to introduce himself as a new neighbor.

For yourself, it might be wise to hide in/as an object - maybe he's able to actually see you. Or you could be brazen about it and see if he is distracted by your presence while talking to miss Sylven.
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No. 1133271 ID: 94e2ef

Side question: If the tenant leaves the apartment indirectly due to your activities (e.g. gets reported by another tenant for criminal activities and gets arrested/evicted) or abandons the apartment for reasons unrelated to haunting, is that a failure for you or a success by technicality?
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No. 1133272 ID: 94e2ef

Hmm, a potential way to scare Jason comes to mind. If they're a creepy, stalky type of person, make it seem like the target of his obsession is hunted (or protected) by something much worse/more powerful than him.

E.g. a haunting that makes it seem like a demonic entity already has claim to them (and don't want a mortal taking their prey), or a biblically accurate angel is actively protecting and watching them.

So you could, say replace all their photos on their photo wall with a cryptic 'They are mine' message. Or put a bunch of eye drawings in their place.

Another possibilty to scare them could be faking a message from the manager that their rent is overdue/the payment did not process, making them panic and flee the apartment due to thinking they voided their contract.
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No. 1133274 ID: d8f522

Since you are paper thin, you can technically apply yourself like wallpaper to the outer wall of the apartment without leaving the apartment complex. That might let you look outside.
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No. 1133276 ID: 6ed6c0

>>1133272
What every human is scared of is guns. So you can just imitate the sound of shots being fired to scare him off or to see if he is not afraid of dying.
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No. 1133310 ID: 13a5d1
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1133310

>>1133271

So long as they're scared when they leave, that's a win for you! All other reasons that they leave that are unrelated to your haunting means that you aren't graded. Which would be soooo anticlimatic.

>Before checking the door, go through the window to see if he is still outside looking at your window.
>Since you are paper thin, you can technically apply yourself like wallpaper to the outer wall of the apartment without leaving the apartment complex.

Oh, right! How creative. You phase yourself through the window, basically possessing it as you take up its space. It looks like it's Jason outside Syven's door, the drink tray in hand and that big bag over his shoulders. Looks heavy!

>Imitate gunshots

Like the guns on the TV shows? Yeah, you can imitate that!

"Pew! Pew-pew! Bang!" You do your best impression of gunshots from the window. Real freaky stuff.

.... No reaction. Of course!

>Fake Rent bouncing

"OoooOoo your rent didn't go through today ooOooOoo."

"......"

Jason moves to check his phone... Another ungrateful reaction to your choice scare tactic!

>Check expression

"How's it looking, Boo?"

"It's Jason! He looks passive, ungrateful, and friendly." You call from the window. "Maybe he's here for a psychic reading? Or to introduce himself? It would be the first polite thing he's done."

"Pfft. Okay.. Well, I guess I can improvise. What's he doing?"

"It looks like he's just standing there!" You call out.
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No. 1133311 ID: 13a5d1
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1133311

>Check peephole

"Okay, let me check the peephole then."

Syven's brows furrow as she stares out of it. "Huh..."

You wait for Syven to take a step back before peering through it too. Jason's voice comes out muffled past the door, but you easily imitate what he's saying out loud to Syven.

"Hey, Neighbor, sorry if you're busy! I wanted to get to know who was living nearby, so I got a few drinks from the cafe down the street. You want some hot coco or coffee?"
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No. 1133312 ID: bb0461

Is he moving in? what's with the camping pack?
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No. 1133313 ID: 70f58a

>>1133311
Oh actually... that makes sense. He was looking through the windows to see if anyone was approachable. He probably thinks women are safer to approach, or more easily manipulated.

Well, it's probably no immediate danger to let him in, but later on when things don't work out for him, he might be looking for someone to blame... Of course, refusing to let him in has its own implications that he might use to blame Syven later too! So there's no winning move!

Just let him in, at least we can get info that way.
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No. 1133314 ID: 53f758

Hmm… I feel like we might be freaking out a little. He might be a creep. He might even be a weirdo. But I don’t think he’s a bad guy bad guy. He seems pretty innocuous, just, troubled. We should probably still be watching him in case he tries something. But I don’t think he’s like, a threat.
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No. 1133316 ID: d8f522

Well, the big concerns here are whether the drinks are spiked (common creep/predator tactic), and why he's wearing a camping backpack that could fit a whole persons body in it.

He's also... Concealing his face with the drinks from the peephole, as if he doesn't want the psychic to see his face.

He's also likely aware that a ghost is haunting/pranking him but careful but not too worried about it.

No harm in opening/greeting him, though question his choice of baggage (is he going hiking?), and accept but don't drink the offered drinks (claim 'you just ate' if need be) until he has left. Or accept them and you as a ghost can spill them as a 'scare' to make it seem like you're haunting the psychic too, if he's creepy about insisting on tje drinks.
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No. 1133317 ID: 4d139a

I don't like his smile, the one which he is hiding with the drinks from the front view.
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No. 1133337 ID: 13a5d1
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1133337

>Answer/Greet

After a beat, Syven steels herself then opens the door to greet your target. He lowers the drink tray, shooting her that dastardly smile. What could he be hiding in that dastardly smile?!

"Hey there, I can go for a drink. Maybe the hot coco?" Syven smiles back politely.

He nods and goes to hand her the drink at the front while Syven adjusts Miss Content, who's now sitting on her shoulder.

Syven takes the drink and looks it over, searching for something. His eyes track her movements sharply.

"I'm Jay. Cool rat, by the way."

"Thanks, just got her." Syven holds the offered drink to her chest, but does not partake. "I go by Syven."

"Syven! Cool. Um... Know it can be kinda weird to accept stuff from strangers, I just didn't want to come by empty handed." He rubs his neck sheepishly. "Drink it, throw it away, whatever you want. I have some mini powdered donuts too."

"Oh, you didn't have to--"

Jay takes a baggie out of a dufflebag pocket, the Latte Lots logo emblazoned on it. Before Syven can react, he holds it out in front of her.

"Thanks..." Syven takes the donuts. Both her hands are full now.

"Ask about the bag." You whisper to her.

"Did you just move in, Jay? You've got a pretty big bag on."

"Yeah! Moved in yesterday. Still had some stuff at the old place, so I got them this mornin'." He pats the bag. "Being a hiker has its perks."

>Offer to Let Him In

"Should we invite him inside? Get some info?" You whisper.

"Makes sense." Syven cocks her head. "You wanna' come in or something? Have a nice neighborly chat?"

Jay quickly shakes his head. "Still busy unpacking, but I'll be free in about an hour or two. We could grab lunch? You want my number?"

"Oh, I'm..."

Options:
>Syven Is Busy
>Syven Is Not Busy
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No. 1133342 ID: bb0461

meeting in a public place is safe enough. yes to lunch
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No. 1133352 ID: d8f522

Discerning his aura/mood right now might help weigh the decision. Is he being genuinely shy/bashful or is there some bad mojo on him?

Also worth breaking the ice and asking if this is a date-date (in case she has to let him down softly due to incompatible sexualities) or a friendly neighbor meet.
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No. 1133353 ID: 260ba5

Busy now, but not busy later. We must prepare to go TO EAR to defend her if necessary! We could get GHOST ARMOR
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No. 1133357 ID: 4d139a

He looks less creepy, but still, all of this can be a mask that he is wearing to trick you. Just tell him that you have friends and that they will look for you if you disappear.
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No. 1133374 ID: 8002d9

Let's give him a chance. Time to see how he interacts with other people.
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No. 1133425 ID: 13a5d1
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1133425

>We must prepare to go TO WAR to defend her if necessary! We could get GHOST ARMOR

YES!!! How fashionable! How defensible! How OSHA compliant!

>Yes To Lunch

"Say yes, Miss Syven! I will defend you from anything! We will go to war if necessary! And I'll get a cool helm."

Syven's lips press together as if suppressing a laugh, her eyes glancing in your direction as she gives a subtle nod.

"I'm busy now too, but I'll be free for lunch later. As long as this isn't a date."

Jay sputters. "Nah, nah. Just a neighborly hang! I've only got one person in my heart." He blushes then takes out his phone so Syven can add her contact.

Syven taps in the digits with her knuckle. "Oh that's cute! I have a few partners myself, but we're pretty strict on applicants. How long have you been together?"

"Several years. Feels like a blink." Jay chuckles as he types. "We're on a break right now, checking out other things."

Huh, are human relationships more complicated than you thought?

You check Syven's phone screen as she opens it. He sent This works?

"Worked!" She glances at his phone and you float over quickly to see. "Did something happen between you guys?"

"He was cheating on me." Jay drops casually, then puts his phone away too fast for you to watch his screen. You glimpse a few apps and a photo of Bookie. "I'll shoot you a text once I'm free to go."

"....."

You consider how heartbreaking it would be to get cheated on... But you've never been in a relationship! Feels bad.

"See you later?" Jay says as they move to leave.
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No. 1133426 ID: 13a5d1
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1133426

"Hey. Wait." Syven's expression suddenly turns serious, slipping into her psychic persona. "You know this place is haunted, right?"

That's right!! Marinate him in paranoia Miss Syven!!

"Haunted?" He pauses. "Haunted how?"

"By ghosts, spirits, apparitions. Real ones that watch you at all hours of the day. Move things around when you aren't looking. We've had a lot of deaths here... So you can imagine how bad it gets."

Pause for drama.
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No. 1133429 ID: 13a5d1
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1133429

"......"

"Lot of people disappear too. Lucky for me, I have people that would look for me if I go missing."

"I see..."

Syven suddenly whispers, "Management probably didn't say, but it's an open secret... So if you're scared."

"Oh, I'm not scared, Neighbor." Jay smiles. "I don't believe in ghosts myself."

WHAAAAAAAT!!! HE'S SEEN YOU!!!

You glare at Jay and imagine tossing him around with your ghostly telekenesis. He's so lucky you can't make a pizza dough out of him.

"Trust me, they're realer than you think." Syven's laying it on thick! "You never know what they're capable of."

"I grew up camping out in the woods since I was nine. There's not much that will get me." Jay shrugs. "There's scarier things out there then ghosts."

Quickly! You must prove why ghosts are scary!
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No. 1133431 ID: 8d91b3

Get Miss Formerly Depressed Rat to scream. LOUD. Scary loud!
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No. 1133432 ID: 8d91b3

The scream will be SUPER effective because he’s an outdoorsy type and should be instinctively on alert for stuff like that
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No. 1133433 ID: 70f58a

>>1133429
Blow in his ear.
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No. 1133440 ID: 101e93

Get Miss Content to sing! And Dance! And jerk off while fantasizing about having eight big honking milkers!
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No. 1133442 ID: 53f758

>>1133431
Don’t scare her though! Just ask politely for her to scream as loud as she can! OH WAIT!!! We can pick up a mouse!!! Once Miss Content screams and we for sure have his outdoorsy attention, we FLOAT HER UP!!! Freaky!!! Spooky!!! Dare I say it, OoooooooooOOOoooOOOOOOOOoooo!!!
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No. 1133444 ID: 4d139a

This guy has the uncanny way to be creepy. Make the drinks that he is carrying explode in his hands.
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No. 1133448 ID: f51fee

Outdoorsman, huh? That means he might be afraid of dangerous outdoors animals. Mimic the sound of a rattler snake in his ear. Or the roar of a grizzly bear. Or a charging hippopotamus.
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No. 1133449 ID: f51fee

>>1133442
And to really sell the deal, give Miss Content the scariest thing an outdoorsman can face - a rabid animal! I.e. make it see like her mouth is foaming.
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No. 1133450 ID: f51fee

Ominously count down from ten to one in his ear, each number increasingly ominous. Builds up suspense and paranoia.
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No. 1133456 ID: f51fee

>Miss Content: Activate HRT (Hypnotic Rat Tickles).
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No. 1133457 ID: f51fee

>>1133456
*HRAT (Hypnotizing Rodent Army Teleportation)
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No. 1133473 ID: 5ed38c

Imitate the sound of an angry bear.
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No. 1133497 ID: 3d07d9
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1133497

>Politely Ask Miss Content to Scream Real Loud

"Pssst. Miss Content, can I ask you for a favor?"

"Hm? Anything for you, Boo."

"Awesome! I've got a plan to scare this guy, I'll warm him up first then give you the cue. Could you please scream super super loud? Maybe dance and sing? Oh, oh, and hiss?"

She shrugs. "Yeah I can do that."

Boo-yah!
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No. 1133498 ID: 3d07d9
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1133498

>Blow in his ear.
>Imitate the sound of an angry bear.
>Mimic the sound of a rattler snake in his ear.

Surely one of those will scare 'em!

Fwooooooo!

ROOOOAAARRR!

Hisss. Rattle, rattle. Hissss.

Alright! He should be warmed up now for the grand scare-finale....
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No. 1133499 ID: 3d07d9
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1133499

"Miss Content!"

"SKREEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!" Miss Content shrieks so loud that Syven jumps.

"Shit." Jay startles back and nearly drops the tray of drinks.

BOOHAHAHAHA!!

You quickly float Miss Content in the air menacingly, circling her around then sending her towards your target. You aren't good at illusions at all, but you try to make some foam appear around her mouth for the rabies. It kinda looks like bubbles.

>Explode Drink

If only you knew how to explode things!
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No. 1133500 ID: 3d07d9
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1133500

"Uh, gotta go! See you later!" Jay nearly trips over his feet as he turns and sprints away at your well-crafted haunting schemes!

Fear Uncovered: Feral Rodents
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No. 1133501 ID: 3d07d9
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1133501

"Miss Syven we did it!" You cheer as you set Miss Content back down on Syven's shoulder.

"That was actually kinda fun." Miss Content giggles.

"Yeah, you really got the guy good." Syven peers out the door towards where Jay disappeared back into his apartment. "I'm impressed."

"Heh, I always had it in me."

That's two-for-two on successful scares today. You're on a grave roll!
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No. 1133502 ID: 3d07d9
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1133502

"Booyah! Maybe I should don my ghostly armored garb now and continue the assault?"

"If you're feeling confident why not?" Syven lets out the laugh she's been holding in.

"Hohoho, I definitely do! I gotta' strike while the iron's hot!"

You mime boxing then stabbing with your lance and shield.

"Now... What to do with these?" Syven holds up the hot coco and mini donuts. "I guess I could try one of them or throw them away? Seems like a waste... Are you gonna' head back to keep haunting him?"
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No. 1133504 ID: 70f58a

>>1133502
She should eat the free food. It's not like the creep's gonna poison some random lady he doesn't know.

Also yeah let's follow him and see what else we can do. Maybe the sound of rats in his walls...
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No. 1133507 ID: f51fee

>>1133502
Have Miss Content sniff the food as a precaution. In case it has the scent of something bad, like rat poison.
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No. 1133508 ID: f51fee

>>1133504
Unfortunately a lot of creeps do exactly that by spiking drinks. Usually in bars or such, but yeah. Best lock your door/windows first in case he decides to return before eating those.
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No. 1133509 ID: f51fee

How far can we follow him outside?

If he's away from his apartment, we can start to mess with it without him interfering. Would make for a good surprise later.

- Draw rodent prints all over the floor of his apartment. Use ketchup for that authentic food-bandit appearance.

- Rearrange the photos in his room to spell something out, like 'R A T'.

- Make it seem like his food boxes were gnawed/torn open by rodents.

- Ask Miss Content to help you shape your appearance into a ghostly, flying rodent skull.
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No. 1133535 ID: bb0461

Boo should save the donut powder for later. Roll around in it and you'll be visible. Then he'll have no choice but to believe in ghosts.
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No. 1133542 ID: 0697ae

Have a rat take a sip of the drink just to make sure it isn't positioned.
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No. 1133565 ID: 13a5d1
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1133565

>Miss Content
>take a sip of the drink just to make sure it isn't positioned.
>sniff the food as a precaution.

"Maybe Miss Content should have a sip of the drink? Or a sniff of the food? Just in case it could be pOiSonEd." You say. "How was his mojo anyway?"

"Oh, you're so right." Syven opens up the donut bag for a good sniff. "Well, still creepy. I didn't feel any malice when talking to him, like he didn't want to hurt me or anything? But there was a lot of... intention behind his actions. A certain charge. Then satisfaction? I guess he got what he wanted, but I can't parse out specifics like what it was exactly."

"Maybe he wanted to be friends? You're a really good friend."

"Hah! Guess so." she shrugs. "I'll find out more later."

Miss Content sniffs the food then shakes her head. "Hm. No rat poison or anything. Maybe a little chalky."

"No rat poison, maybe chalky!"

"Huh. Maybe the powdered sugar's old?" Syven moves to pop the lid off the drink for Miss Content to sip from.

"It tastes kinda bitter, but not like any of the poisons I've tried."

"Miss Content says it doesn't taste like poison."

"Great! Well, I think I'll still pour this down the sink. And I don't think rats should have too much chocolate."

Miss Content pouts but doesn't object.
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No. 1133566 ID: 13a5d1
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1133566

>Save the donut powder for later.

"Could I have some of the donut powder?"

"Sure thing." Syven pops one of the donut holes into her mouth.

You float a few of them up to parse out the powder. When you make yourself corporeal later on, you'll powder yourself up and leave a ghost cloud behind. That'll be undeniable proof of your paranormal self!

+1 Donut Powder

>Lock doors/windows

"Are you going to lock stuff up?"

"Lock stuff up? Nah, it should be fine. Why would he want to rob me anyway?" Syven still moves to lock her front door.

You shrug.

Syven does have a lot of cool things you'd really, really, want if you were a thief. Like her cool rocks. But you aren't! Because you have respect.
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No. 1133567 ID: 13a5d1
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1133567

>Follow

Heeheehee, you already have some ideas in mind that you want to try out. Like making rat skittering noises in his walls or rearranging his photos to spell R A T. Or, or, shaping into a flaming rodent skull!

You could also make some rodent prints on the floor as a nice dread builder. But you'll need to find some ketchup or ink!

"Thanks for everything, Miss Syven, I'll see you in a bit! Time to get my haunt on."

"Happy haunting."

Syven and Miss Content wave at you as you phase through the neighboring wall into your target's apartment. You leave the Mirror Shard and Donut Powder in Syven's posession for now.

As you enter, you do not see your target in the ground floor, so you phase upstairs into the bedroom.

No sign of them here!
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No. 1133568 ID: 13a5d1
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1133568

Huh. No sign of him in the bathroom either.

Oh! Isn't that the bag he had on?

>____
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No. 1133569 ID: 70f58a

>>1133568
Snoop through the bag.

Also I bet he's in the tent. He brought a tiny portable room with him to put inside his room! How strange!
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No. 1133570 ID: bb0461

Is he camping? maybe he couldn't afford the heating bill.

Check the bag for secrets.
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No. 1133575 ID: 8d91b3

Snoopy spooky ghost time
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No. 1133581 ID: 3e87f9

Snoop the bag, tent, and some of their boxes (maybe you can learn more about him from his choice of furniture/belongings).

Weird that he's choosing to sleep in a tent, by the window, instead of a bed like a normal person. Maybe he's some kind of fey, werewolf, or other species that really likes/needs the outdoors but had to get an apartment?

Is it's temporary until a proper bed is installed, or does he already have one in this apartment?

That or he's very committed to stalking/watching from the window to the point of sleeping next to it.

Make sure to check what the view from the window is, in case the cafe is visible, or any other buildings/things of note.
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No. 1133582 ID: 3e87f9

Ghost prank: re-pack their pictures back into one of the boxes. Harmless and might be interesting to see their reaction.
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No. 1133591 ID: 4d139a

I know I've been suspicious of this person for a long time. But maybe he is just that, a little bit of an odd person. But as long as he is not hurting anybody, he is not dangerous. Maybe he is just getting ready for camping. But just in case, let's snoop around and see what he is up to.
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No. 1133614 ID: 13a5d1
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1133614

>Snoop Bag

Hehehe time for some good ol snooping action! What sweet sweet secrets must be hiding away?
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No. 1133615 ID: 13a5d1
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1133615

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No. 1133617 ID: 13a5d1
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1133617

Oh!

Hello there?

[End of Thread 1]
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No. 1133618 ID: 70f58a

>>1133617
Oh no he works FAST.
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No. 1133619 ID: 8002d9

Is he wearing a fucking shock collar!
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No. 1133650 ID: 622a77

Completed thread, right on time for the spooky seasons end. Lets hope the guy didn't suffocate in the bag / is still alive.

When can we expect the continuation?
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No. 1133750 ID: 7784c4

>>1133619
yes

>>1133650
ill be going on a short break from questing then will continue. updates may not be as frequent, since i wont be crunching to hit a halloween deadline. we'll see.
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