Haunting 101: A Know-It-All Guide to Being a Ghost

Step one: Do not, under any circumstances, become an accountant with a full time office job. [ Haunted Mansion roleplay blog; semi-selective, OC friendly, and run by a sentient dessert. May or may not contain frustrated butlers and workaholic accountants. ]

[inkandfeatherdusters]

Magical Girl Dorian. That is all

[pidgeling]

i’m so upset

I just realized that the reason ghosts say Boo! is because it’s a latin verb

they’re literally saying ‘I alarm/I am alarming/I do alarm!!

I can’t

[life-of-a-latin-student]

present active boō, present infinitive boāre, perfect active boāvī, supine boātum

[interretialia]

Recte!

[flightcub]

if it comes from the latin word, they’re actually saying “I’M YELLING!” which is even cuter

[grizzlyhills]

do they speak latin because it’s a dead language

[feralkwe-deactivated20210912]

get out

[monticellomarshmallow]

This is exactly the kind of content I come here for like I want to print this out, frame it and put it on my wall.

[demifiendrsa]

Official logo for Disney’s Haunted Mansion (2023 movie).

The film is slated to hit theaters on March 10, 2023.

Synopsis

In this mysterious adventure, a doctor (Dawson) and her 9-year-old son (Dillon), looking to start a new life, move into a strangely affordable mansion in New Orleans, only to discover that the place is much more than they bargained for. Desperate for help, they contact a priest (Wilson), who, in turn, enlists the aid of a widowed scientist-turned failed-paranormal expert (Stanfield), a French Quarter psychic (Haddish) and a crotchety historian (DeVito).

[inkandfeatherdusters]

@catinabag "... That is rather impressive, I will admit."

[inkandfeatherdusters]

"How fast do you think I can chug this bottle of hot sauce?"

"Jai, I'm almost certain that if you do that, you very well may die a second death." She rubs her chin in thought. "But if you'd really like to know... Thirty seconds, tops, if you can handle it."

[inkandfeatherdusters]

(aka-manahh)

"Hello, madam." Greeted the demon. He leaned on his cane, crossing his legs and tilting his head down at them. "Pardon me, but did anyone ever tell you how gorgeous your eyes are? I’d gouge them out and pin them on my rings if I could."

@aka-manahh

"How, um, flattering." She takes a slow, deep breath. "Regrettably, sir, I don't really have any physical eyes to lend... That, and my eyesight's bad enough as is."

[inkandfeatherdusters]

Character Interview​

What is your name ? "Caitlin Mireille Taylor, though most just call me Caiti... unless you're my husband."

Do you know why you were named that ? “I... may have changed it to better suit my tastes over the years. Most people have a hard time pronouncing Gaelic." Coughs into her fist.

Single or taken ? "Taken, for quite some time now."

Stop being a Mary Sue ! "Stop being who now?"

What’s your eye color ? "Amber, evidently. I once heard someone describe it as caramel."

How about hair color ? "Auburn is the closest thing I can think of."

Have you any family members ? "Other than my husband? I've a nephew, several children, a sister-in-law..." Glances off to the side. "...A brother that may or may not exist..."

Oh, how about pets ? "No personal pets, but I am rather fond of the grim hound in the graveyard."

Now tell me something you don’t like. "A messy house is something I absolutely detest." Shudders. "No matter how many times I dust, the cobwebs are back by the next day..."

Do you have any activities/hobbies that you like to do ? "I am rather particular about painting. I've been trying to expand my horizons by learning to bake, but the last time I attempted it, it didn't exactly pan out as planned."

Have you ever hurt anyone in any way before ? "Pass."

Ever … killed anyone before ? "That sounds more like a question for Victor." "Hey!"

What kind of animal are you ? "I've... never considered such an idea. I suppose being a chicken wouldn't be too bad."

Name your worst weaknesses ? "My greatest weakness is not speaking up when it could have made a difference."

Do you look up to anyone at all ? "I'm five foot three. I look up to everyone."

Are you straight, gay or bisexual ? "Pansexual is the most accurate word for what I am."

Do you go to school ? "I've got a few college degrees under my belt. It doesn't come up too often in conversation, however."

Ever want to marry and have kids one day ? "My dear, I've been there for the last decade. One husband and four children is a lot to keep track of."

Do you have fangirls / fanboys ? "...Not that I know of, unless someone's been stealing fanmail..."

What are you most afraid of ? "Being abandoned."

What do you usually wear ? "Depends on the occasion. I usually just wear my purple waistcoat and slacks. If I have to be professional, I put on the jacket."

What’s one food that tempts you ? "I miss cheesecake."

Am I annoying you ? "I've been through much worse, dear."

Well, it’s not over ! "It's not like I have work to be doing or anything..."

What class are you ( low class, middle class, high class ) ? Hums. "When I was first alive, my family and I were very much the middling sort of people. That hasn't changed much over the years."

How many friends do you have ? "I'm not as social as my husband, though there are a few people I consider dear friends."

What are your thoughts on pie ? "Eating pie? Fantastic. Making pie? Not so much."

Favorite drink ? "I am fond of peppermint tea. Victor's more of a coffee person, though... which is why we've got a coffee machine in the kitchen." "I'm not as bad as that other guy down the hall. I saw him drinking it straight out of the pot the other day." "This isn't about him."

What’s your favorite place ? "I do love the conservatory. Dorian takes such good care of the plants inside."

Are you interested in anyone ? "As discussed, I'm already married."

That was a stupid question… "You are allowed one stupid question per interview."

Would you rather swim in a lake or the ocean ? "I vastly prefer pools, but if I had to choose... A lake."

What’s your type ? "Tall. Tall and humorous."

Any fetishes ? "You've already used up your stupid question ticket."

Seme or Uke ? "I... what?"

Camping or indoors ? "I do miss camping. I did my fair share of it back in the day when I was still alive."

Who asked me to interview you ? “My dearest deadest, @asktheghosthost ."

Who would you like to send me to ? "Hmm... @rebornghostgirl @ask-threethumbsup @themansionwitch , and anyone else who'd like to take part."

[prokopetz]

Just because your house is haunted doesn't mean the ghosts are causing all the weird shit you're experiencing. Like, yes, be polite to the restless dead, but also check for carbon monoxide.

[ceekari]

your carbon monoxide detector died and the ghosts are trying to warn you

[curlicuecal]

haunted by the ghost of my carbon monoxide dectector

[sashaforthewin]

They, too, died of carbon monoxide poisoning

[inkandfeatherdusters]

Mind if we hitch a ride?

[inkandfeatherdusters]

Hannhson: *Stares at Hannh* Are you suppose to be long lost twin?

"You might talk to my papa if you wanna be my sister. He takes applications!"

[inkandfeatherdusters]

[ just as a heads up, not every ask will have art, but I'll try my best to include a doodle here or there! ]

[inkandfeatherdusters]

[ it's been eight years but hannah is also available for questions! ]

[colourofthekites]

"I could fix him" well I could turn him into a flea, a harmless little flea, and then I'll put that flea in a box and then I'll put that box inside of another box and I'll mail that box to myself and when it arrives AHAHAHA I'll smash it with a hammer!!!

[halloweenatdusk]

Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion. 

[quietsphere]

[mushroomjar]

[Image Description: "I wish all x a very pleasant evening" meme, edited to read: "I wish all ppl who sent me asks I never answered a very pleasant I live in shame." End Image Description]

[hamelinsnightmare]

The Hitchhiking Ghosts

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[milo-made-this]

I am an ENTIRE DAY LATE but this is for @asktheghosthost‘s birthday!! Featuring her wonderful characters Beau and Dori, who totally aren’t in way over their heads in this investigation.