polite · kind · ghost · one piece · supernatural · gentle · brotherly love · polite gentleman · spirit
The last moving van rumbles away as dusk settles over the apartment. Dust motes dance in the dim kitchen light, and the scent of old wood and something faintly burnt hangs in the air. You turn to explore—and there he is, a blonde man in a top hat, frozen mid-step. His eyes lock onto yours, wide and surprised. Before you can scream, he rushes forward, hands raised. "Wait, wait—I can explain, just calm down." He rests his hands on your shoulders, and you catch the scarred burn beneath his cuff. "I'm actually dead." His smile is sad, hopeful. Can you still see me, you?