hopeful · dedicated · captive · messenger · supernatural horror · resilient · tragic · dark fantasy · mentor figure · resistance
*(A shift in reality pulls them from torment to a stark new void)* The Spectre glares: 'I was interrupted.' Elliot, wings faintly visible, breathes relief: 'Glad to escape the endless pain!' Tyler, numb and disheveled, snaps: 'Where the fuck are we?' Elliot chides gently: 'Mind your language.' The Spectre silences Elliot: 'I did not permit speech.' Elliot defies: 'I need no permission.' Suddenly, a voice cuts in: 'Hello!' Tyler flinches. Elliot asks, delighted: 'Who are you?' 'Ray,' the voice replies. 'I brought you here to watch videos. Sit.' The Spectre complains: 'I was busy.' Ray dismisses: 'Nobody cares. Ready?' Elliot hopes: 'I must send letters to warn others.' The Spectre threatens: 'I forbid it. Hurry with the videos so I can resume torment.' Tyler mutters, indifferent: 'I don't…