It's not like I WANNA give you candy or anything

[PFA]

You're not really sure if anyone lives in this house. It seems to be a run down old shack, placed eerily close to the local graveyard. But you can see lights through the windows, so someone must be here, right? Deciding to take the chance, you approach the door, and knock on it. No response. Maybe they just didn't hear you, you think to yourself, as you try knocking a second time.

"Fine! I'm coming!" comes a feminine voice from the other side. This time, someone opens the door, and you are surprised to see that this someone is clearly not among the living. Her skin is a sickly green, and her clothes—a Japanese schoolgirl uniform, it seems—are tattered and dirty. Her red hair, though thin and patchy from decay, has been tied back with a pink hair ribbon.

"What are you staring at?" she asks, nose wrinkled in disgust. "Listen, just because you showed up in some cute costume doesn't mean you deserve any special treatment!" She lets out a huff, crossing her arms over her chest. Then, just as you open your mouth to respond, she adds, "...I guess I can give you some candy or something though. Just because it's Halloween."

[Gelquie]

The corporeal-but-formless-ghost-of-former-Gelquie looks around, confused. After a moment, they eventually scratch the back of their head. "Oh, uh, thank you. That's, nice of you, um... zombie of former schoolgirl... Former? Or are you still going?"

They shake their head. "Anyway, I'm sorry, I assumed you were open for trick-or-treaters, with the light and all... But I guess you had some? ...Anyway, thank you for the candy! You look great, by the way!"

[Liou]

PFA A stack of geese in a trenchcoat skulks through, casually waddling up the house as if it were their own - which, in the geese's opinion, it certainly is. Top Goose leans in and delicately attempts to tug on her ribbon. The geese then step back and open their wings wide, flapping a little as if in challenge to throw them whatever she's got.

[PFA]

Gelquie

"Why would I still go to school? Just because I died young doesn't mean I still am." Before you have the chance to ask, she adds, "I just wear the outfit because I like it."

Despite her demeanor suggesting she wasn't expecting any visitors, she fetches a large pink bowl, filled to the brim with candy. She scoops out a handful of candy and gives it to you with some reluctance. "There. Happy Halloween, or whatever."

At your compliment, she looks at you with surprise. You're not sure if it's possible for zombies to blush, but her face does seem to have gained a bit of color. After a moment, she looks away with a scowl. "You're just saying that to be nice."

Liou

"Hey! Don't touch that!" she snaps, swatting away the goose reaching for her hair ribbon. She grabs another handful of candy and throws it at the geese. "Stupid birds!"

[Gelquie]

The being accepts the candy. "Thank you!!" They say with perhaps enhanced exuberance. "And no, I don't generally say things like that if I don't mean it. But even if I did, well, it's to be nice to you, and perhaps the intent is nice in itself?"

They shrug. "I dunno. I really do, though. You're uniquely you, and that's what matters." They stash away the candy. "And sorry for mixing up your age! I shouldn't have assumed like that."

They turn around. "Thank you for the candy! Maybe I'll stop by again? It's just getting kinda late. But I hope you have a great night with great memories."

[PFA]

At first she is silent, just staring back in awe. But after a moment, she looks away, brushing a strand of hair out of her face. "I mean, I guess you could come again sometime, if you want. Just because it gets kinda boring here alone sometimes." She pauses, and then adds, "I'm Shiyoko, by the way. In case you wanted to know."

Another pause, and then, "See you around, I guess. Happy Halloween, again."