R5: ghost hangout

[foundationmods]

[What's this? The fog of the miasma has pulled back, revealing a path down to the basement. None of the living seem to notice it though, only those who are dead are aware of it.

Down in the basement is a large furnished room. It doesn't seem as dusty as the rest of the house, and it actually seems lived in? Or...un-lived in, technically. But the lighting here works and there's plenty to do. Even if the ghosts might not need it, there's several beanbag chairs (brought in by one of the many groups of teenagers who have disappeared into the house), a large couch, and even a jacuzzi. Because even if you're in eternal pain, you can relax a bit, right?

If the ghosts look up, they'll see that the ceiling appears to be made of spider-patterned stained glass. Which is weird, considering that it should be floorboards and such. But the stained glass allows them to look up into all parts of the house and easily spy on the living. What they hear can be hit or miss, especially if the living are whispering, but seeing what they're up to should be easy enough.

Well. Might as well make the most of this space, right?]

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[dreamdispersal]

[ As morbid as it is, the lack of confidence is a relief to see. A sign that Haku is Haku once more, as much as he possibly can be in this context. ]

It really is worse. Being absorbed into this creature, losing sight of all that is ourselves... I can't think of much that is more revolting.

[ He steps closer, placing a hand on Haku's shoulder. He's not a man who would ask for reassurances. It is easier to just test matters for himself. ]

Last week must have been tough.

[dreamshielder]

[The hand on his shoulder makes him tense up immediately, gaze shooting up to meet Zabuza's face in confusion. It's the last comment that has Haku relaxing again, the beginnings of a tiny smile on his lips.]

Only in retrospect.

[There's a deep sigh as he looks away agaim.]
But it all of this would have been worth it if you survived.

[dreamdispersal]

[ Zabuza is inclined to agree, even if he can't say it with just the same certainty anymore that he used to have backing up the sentiment. But if he'd survived... well, he had been genuine when he told everyone at the trial that he didn't want Haku to have died in vain.

Except now he did, and it's an uncomfortable truth between them. ]

No use thinking about what-ifs.

[ Having died is kind of a sore spot. ]

We're here. I'd have preferred to die at home, but there's nothing we can do now.

[dreamshielder]

I should have left her hanging on the wall.

[It's stated somewhat wistfully, his eyes not meeting Zabuza's. A lot had been regrettable about his actions that night, but having tried simply isn't a regret at all.]

I just thought... she deserved better.