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[localweirdo]

Sender: Hu Tao
To: Everyone
Subject: Telling a legit spooky scary tale that turns into a shit post
CW: Small reference of ghosts eating people

I was not aware that a special holiday known as Halloween was coming up! To celebrate, I figured I should tell you one spooky tale from my world.

Have you ever heard of a story called A Hungry Ghost? They are spirits that linger into our world should they have done any terrible crimes when they're alive. Due to their greed, whether it is money or for something else, they are never satisficed. What a pity as their poor souls could not move into the afterlife. They venture in search of food. Makes me wonder just how long it'll be before they go after people too...

Although, should you want more spooky tales from Liyue? Feel free to let me know as I do wish to tell people a little bit more about my world! Nothing like getting into a spooky mood, no?

Comments

[localweirdo]

And here, I was wondering when you would speak to me! I've been waiting for you for quite sometime!

But yes, I am aware that I could. Although, I wonder if a lot of people here would be terrified at the thought of seeing a few...

[whirlwindthrust]

I don't recall you ever being the type to wait for anything

On the topic of ghosts... I think that the nightmare creatures here are more terrifying than anything you could conjure.

[localweirdo]

Perhaps not but you should still know that it's rude to meet someone waiting!

But I have heard of stories of how terrifying they could be. I'm assuming you must have encountered quite a few during your time here?

[whirlwindthrust]

Again, if you knew I was here then you must also know that you merely had to think of me and my name and I would have gotten the hint.

There are creatures here that are more dangerous than any ghosts I have encountered, in truth.

[localweirdo]

You make it sound like I should have went out of my way to bother you when you probably shouldn't. Then it seems that should I ever want you, I'll just have to speak your name.

[Which may or may not be a good idea but...!!]

Is that so? Care to tell me?

[whirlwindthrust]

No promises that I will come when you call, but it would at least let me know should I choose to.

[ YEAH NO HE KNOWS ]

When Nightmare energies collect, I think you can imagine what sort of creatures can be formed.

[localweirdo]

Then I'll make to call your name whenever I can. ...Just in case.

[Just in case of what? Who knows!]

But yes, I can imagine. Especially when it manages to create enough chaos in this city. Makes me wonder how prepared we should be.

[whirlwindthrust]

Given your nature, I doubt that you find yourself struggling. You carry plenty of encouraging and positive energies that will properly form into Dreamotion, if you allow it.

[localweirdo]

I probably could.

But I wonder who would want a cute ghost running after them.

[whirlwindthrust]

You would, more than likely.

Perhaps even Mr.

[ a couple of ink blots on the page. like he's hesitating ]

Zhongli. He would probably be entertained.

[localweirdo]

Or perhaps yourself?

I think you might enjoy it too.

[whirlwindthrust]

Being chased by a ghost does not seem to fit my definition of "enjoyment."

[localweirdo]

Then what is your definition of enjoyment?

[whirlwindthrust]

Something that makes you feel a rush of excitement. Or warm?

[localweirdo]

I meant what do you like to do for fun.

[whirlwindthrust]

I am still

Working

On that

[ Yeah there's the awkwardness again. evident in how he writes his words and how much ink drips onto the pages ]

[localweirdo]

Is that so?

Perhaps I could help you out with that?