The Ghosts of the Blacks (Hatchetfield AU)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Ask the ghosts of the Blacks, who haunt this tiny town

Peter "Petey" Cole-Black, who haunts the Starlight Theatre

Billy Cuervo, who haunts Hatchetfield High (formerly the schoolhouse)

Timothy "Timmy" Muckwab, who haunts Coven Communications, Research, and Power (formerly the Hatchetfield Gazette)

Nicholas "Nicky" Black, who haunts Waylon Hall

William "Willy" Black, who haunts the Lakeside Mall (formerly the mill)

Guillermina "Guigui" Blanchet, who wanders the Witchwood

(ooc under cut)

Hihi! This is Lily of @gavotte-paradisio with my rp/ask blog of an au where the Lords in Black are ghosts instead of lords! Might do a little bit more in-depth with their backstories and maybe some time-travel shenanigans where you can meet them all when they were they were alive, along with their parents and their other sister who didn't become a ghost, but I'm keeping it simple for now. If you want to pull me into those shenanigans, please just ask me!

[notaloserr]

Richie! Do you believe in ghooosts?

(ooc may I throw Billy of @theghostsoftheblacks au at him?)

mm given what happened to me w the whole. waylon place thing? i might have to?

why? are you gonna send them after me or smth??!! !!(⊃ Д)⊃≡ﾟ ﾟ

i cant handle another near death experience... ((T_T))

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I've been watching you for quite some time, actually.

[notaloserr]

oh g-d

qait r u like. errmm.... vengeful? (is that the right word?) how many ghosts are in hatchetfield anyways?

also please dont kill me if thats what ur planning. ((T_T)) i kinda like being alive sometimes

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I don't particularly mind you. You're... Not an awful scholar, at least. And fun to watch.

[notaloserr]

oh (*’ｰ’*) thank you?

wait what do u mean by watch?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It's my favorite pastime. I can see everything, after all.

[notaloserr]

o-oh! (*・∀・*)

i mean ghats not that weird ig. i like people-watching too :3

[theghostsoftheblacks]

You're one of the first to say something to that effect, Mr. Lipschitz. I think I might like you.

[notaloserr]

aw thanks !! :D

u dont have to get all fancy nd call me mr. lipschitz or anything u can js call me richie (^3^)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

....Richard.

[notaloserr]

Richie! Do you believe in ghooosts?

(ooc may I throw Billy of @theghostsoftheblacks au at him?)

mm given what happened to me w the whole. waylon place thing? i might have to?

why? are you gonna send them after me or smth??!! !!(⊃ Д)⊃≡ﾟ ﾟ

i cant handle another near death experience... ((T_T))

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I've been watching you for quite some time, actually.

[notaloserr]

oh g-d

qait r u like. errmm.... vengeful? (is that the right word?) how many ghosts are in hatchetfield anyways?

also please dont kill me if thats what ur planning. ((T_T)) i kinda like being alive sometimes

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I don't particularly mind you. You're... Not an awful scholar, at least. And fun to watch.

[notaloserr]

oh (*’ｰ’*) thank you?

wait what do u mean by watch?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It's my favorite pastime. I can see everything, after all.

[notaloserr]

o-oh! (*・∀・*)

i mean ghats not that weird ig. i like people-watching too :3

[theghostsoftheblacks]

You're one of the first to say something to that effect, Mr. Lipschitz. I think I might like you.

[notaloserr]

Richie! Do you believe in ghooosts?

(ooc may I throw Billy of @theghostsoftheblacks au at him?)

mm given what happened to me w the whole. waylon place thing? i might have to?

why? are you gonna send them after me or smth??!! !!(⊃ Д)⊃≡ﾟ ﾟ

i cant handle another near death experience... ((T_T))

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I've been watching you for quite some time, actually.

[notaloserr]

oh g-d

qait r u like. errmm.... vengeful? (is that the right word?) how many ghosts are in hatchetfield anyways?

also please dont kill me if thats what ur planning. ((T_T)) i kinda like being alive sometimes

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I don't particularly mind you. You're... Not an awful scholar, at least. And fun to watch.

[notaloserr]

oh (*’ｰ’*) thank you?

wait what do u mean by watch?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It's my favorite pastime. I can see everything, after all.

[notaloserr]

Richie! Do you believe in ghooosts?

(ooc may I throw Billy of @theghostsoftheblacks au at him?)

mm given what happened to me w the whole. waylon place thing? i might have to?

why? are you gonna send them after me or smth??!! !!(⊃ Д)⊃≡ﾟ ﾟ

i cant handle another near death experience... ((T_T))

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I've been watching you for quite some time, actually.

[notaloserr]

oh g-d

qait r u like. errmm.... vengeful? (is that the right word?) how many ghosts are in hatchetfield anyways?

also please dont kill me if thats what ur planning. ((T_T)) i kinda like being alive sometimes

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I don't particularly mind you. You're... Not an awful scholar, at least. And fun to watch.

[notaloserr]

Richie! Do you believe in ghooosts?

(ooc may I throw Billy of @theghostsoftheblacks au at him?)

mm given what happened to me w the whole. waylon place thing? i might have to?

why? are you gonna send them after me or smth??!! !!(⊃ Д)⊃≡ﾟ ﾟ

i cant handle another near death experience... ((T_T))

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I've been watching you for quite some time, actually.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

EVENT: CASTING CALL

In honor of the real-life TGWDLM West End premiere, I'm having Petey (Human ghost! Pokey) possess someone and creep out certain HFRP characters! But you get to choose...

Whose body should be snatch? (first)

Henry Hidgens

Zoey Chambers

Harmony Jones

"The Homeless Man"

Alice Woodward

Bill Woodward

Voting ended onMar 22

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Y'all really like him possessing the Spankoffskis, huh?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

EVENT: CASTING CALL

In honor of the real-life TGWDLM West End premiere, I'm having Petey (Human ghost! Pokey) possess someone and creep out certain HFRP characters! But you get to choose...

Whose body should be snatch? (first)

Henry Hidgens

Zoey Chambers

Harmony Jones

"The Homeless Man"

Alice Woodward

Bill Woodward

Voting ended onMar 22

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Leaves a chicken sandwich in front of the Waylon Place

... Okay, can I have a body to eat it with? Please? And thank you!

-Nicky🐽

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Since his visit with Guigui, Billy had been acting weird around Aiden, like something between a poltergeist and a moody cat, knocking his things over, closing his locker in his face, and causing other such inconveniences.

-👁️ of @theghostsoftheblacks

(Aiden was growing sick of all this, during class it made him look ridiculous in front of other classmates, besides being very annoying. The next time he comes for one of his classes he confronts him about it, slamming the door to the now empty classroom)

What the hell is wrong with you?! You’ve been acting all weird and petty this week, and its growing annoying and old-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy's transitioned form wasn't visible, implying he assumed he was invisible as he stared Aiden in the eyes and scattered a half-pile of tests that were yet to be grated.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He rolls his eyes and stares right back)

Oh you’re being so mature right now-

And you know, I can see you, remember?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Mierda.

Billy cleared his throat, his preferred form superimposing itself atop the sickly image.

I fear there was a term I didn't believe I needed to state.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He raises an eyebrow)

Oh really? Does it have anything to do with you poltergeisting me the whole week like a toddler throwing a tantrum?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy didn't reply verbally, only raising an eyebrow as the printer in the teacher's lounge hummed to life.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He turns his head to the sound, containing a frustrated sigh as he makes his way to the printer)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It was a revised version of the contract. Instead of the silly fine print, in full-sized print was:

ADDENDUM as of 3/8/2026: Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services from one Mrs. Guillermina Blanchet.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He reads the contract once, then twice to make sure he was actually seeing what he was seeing. He slowly looks up, pinching the bridge of his nose)

Seriously?! You’ve been petty all these days just because I talked to your sister?!

[theghostsoftheblacks]

That puta estúpida-may. She. Rest. In. Pieces!

He punctuated each word with the sign of the cross followed by a flipped bird,

-is not my sister. She is a traitor who can rot like the arthropod she is.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Why do you hate her so much?! She was really nice when I talked to her. Maybe a little… weird at some points, but I still enjoyed talking to her. It sounds to me you’re being dramatic.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Imbecile thought she could betray us for the Hatchet-Men with no repercussions for her. She got the fate she deserved. Well, her body did. Maldita traidora.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

…What? The Hatchet-Men? The ones who killed all those people and then left them in the woods for their ghosts to deteriotate?

(He shakes his head in disbelief. This doesn’t make sense; Gui had agreed with him that the Hatchet-Men were cruel, then why did she go with them?)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy nodded, a scowl on his face.

All that and more.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But- but it doesn’t make sense- you’re lying. Why would she do that? She also had powers- She was a medium like me! And she knew what they were doing, right? Then why go with them?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She thought she'd be safe if she sold us out to them.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

No… it can’t- she… she was so kind.

(He takes a step back, looking away. This can’t be it- there has to be more to the story. Or Billy could be lying!

He rubs the scar on his palm, avoiding eye contact with Billy)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She's fooling you just like she fooled herself. It's her unfinished business. Her "purpose," she calls it.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He digs his nails into his arms, staying in silence. He stares at the new contract, but makes no motion to sign it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy did, and offered the pen to him.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He stares at the pen, feeling unsure of what to do. What Billy was telling him about Gui was awful, he feels enraged just thinking about it... but what if he's not being honest? What if he's not telling him the whole thing?

On the other hand... Gui might have looked nice, but people could always lie and pretend in front of others. He grabs the pen, fidgeting with it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I don't see why you're hesitating, Mr. Kelleher.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I'm just... considering.

(He rereads the condition, and something clicks inside his head: ''Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services''. It's only referring to classes. It doesn't include casual talk; he could still go ask Gui for an explanation. He breathes in)

So... no classes from her. Got it.

(He presses the pen against the paper and quickly signs)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy inhaled sharply.

I'd caution you against trusting her in general. Did she tell you about the web?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

...No.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It's the reason two whole generations were born without the Gift. It's a net that keeps the magic of the Witchwood inside the Witchwood.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But... isn't that a good thing? I've sensed first hand how powerful and unpredictable that magic is.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

At the cost of our lives?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He doesn't respond, biting the inside of his cheek)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy raised an eyebrow.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I.... It's not fair that you or any of the tree people were killed, don't get me wrong I'm still furious about that... but the woods' magic is so strong... it gives me headaches sometimes.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy just scoffed and rolled the eyes on his face.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He stares at him)

I'm just considering everything I know, me being mad about all the people who died shouldn't prevent me from it-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I didn't say anything.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Come on your reaction said it all-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Your generation is new to it again. You don't understand it.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Maybe not fully, but I’m trying here! You’re putting all this in black and white: the woods magic contained is automatically bad, Webby is a traitor- m-maybe there’s more to it!

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Tell that to all the souls in those trees.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I’ve already said I’m furious about that!! It’s still unfair no matter-!

(He groans and turns his back to Billy)

We’re talking in fucking circles-

I’m going home. This is only going to make us be mad at each other it won’t take us nowhere-

(He makes his way out the classroom)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

The door slammed behind him, the cameras, windows, and iconography of Zeke the Fighting Nighthawk glaring at him, but at least the poltergeist behavior was over.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Since his visit with Guigui, Billy had been acting weird around Aiden, like something between a poltergeist and a moody cat, knocking his things over, closing his locker in his face, and causing other such inconveniences.

-👁️ of @theghostsoftheblacks

(Aiden was growing sick of all this, during class it made him look ridiculous in front of other classmates, besides being very annoying. The next time he comes for one of his classes he confronts him about it, slamming the door to the now empty classroom)

What the hell is wrong with you?! You’ve been acting all weird and petty this week, and its growing annoying and old-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy's transitioned form wasn't visible, implying he assumed he was invisible as he stared Aiden in the eyes and scattered a half-pile of tests that were yet to be grated.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He rolls his eyes and stares right back)

Oh you’re being so mature right now-

And you know, I can see you, remember?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Mierda.

Billy cleared his throat, his preferred form superimposing itself atop the sickly image.

I fear there was a term I didn't believe I needed to state.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He raises an eyebrow)

Oh really? Does it have anything to do with you poltergeisting me the whole week like a toddler throwing a tantrum?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy didn't reply verbally, only raising an eyebrow as the printer in the teacher's lounge hummed to life.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He turns his head to the sound, containing a frustrated sigh as he makes his way to the printer)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It was a revised version of the contract. Instead of the silly fine print, in full-sized print was:

ADDENDUM as of 3/8/2026: Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services from one Mrs. Guillermina Blanchet.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He reads the contract once, then twice to make sure he was actually seeing what he was seeing. He slowly looks up, pinching the bridge of his nose)

Seriously?! You’ve been petty all these days just because I talked to your sister?!

[theghostsoftheblacks]

That puta estúpida-may. She. Rest. In. Pieces!

He punctuated each word with the sign of the cross followed by a flipped bird,

-is not my sister. She is a traitor who can rot like the arthropod she is.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Why do you hate her so much?! She was really nice when I talked to her. Maybe a little… weird at some points, but I still enjoyed talking to her. It sounds to me you’re being dramatic.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Imbecile thought she could betray us for the Hatchet-Men with no repercussions for her. She got the fate she deserved. Well, her body did. Maldita traidora.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

…What? The Hatchet-Men? The ones who killed all those people and then left them in the woods for their ghosts to deteriotate?

(He shakes his head in disbelief. This doesn’t make sense; Gui had agreed with him that the Hatchet-Men were cruel, then why did she go with them?)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy nodded, a scowl on his face.

All that and more.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But- but it doesn’t make sense- you’re lying. Why would she do that? She also had powers- She was a medium like me! And she knew what they were doing, right? Then why go with them?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She thought she'd be safe if she sold us out to them.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

No… it can’t- she… she was so kind.

(He takes a step back, looking away. This can’t be it- there has to be more to the story. Or Billy could be lying!

He rubs the scar on his palm, avoiding eye contact with Billy)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She's fooling you just like she fooled herself. It's her unfinished business. Her "purpose," she calls it.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He digs his nails into his arms, staying in silence. He stares at the new contract, but makes no motion to sign it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy did, and offered the pen to him.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He stares at the pen, feeling unsure of what to do. What Billy was telling him about Gui was awful, he feels enraged just thinking about it... but what if he's not being honest? What if he's not telling him the whole thing?

On the other hand... Gui might have looked nice, but people could always lie and pretend in front of others. He grabs the pen, fidgeting with it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I don't see why you're hesitating, Mr. Kelleher.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I'm just... considering.

(He rereads the condition, and something clicks inside his head: ''Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services''. It's only referring to classes. It doesn't include casual talk; he could still go ask Gui for an explanation. He breathes in)

So... no classes from her. Got it.

(He presses the pen against the paper and quickly signs)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy inhaled sharply.

I'd caution you against trusting her in general. Did she tell you about the web?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

...No.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It's the reason two whole generations were born without the Gift. It's a net that keeps the magic of the Witchwood inside the Witchwood.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But... isn't that a good thing? I've sensed first hand how powerful and unpredictable that magic is.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

At the cost of our lives?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He doesn't respond, biting the inside of his cheek)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy raised an eyebrow.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I.... It's not fair that you or any of the tree people were killed, don't get me wrong I'm still furious about that... but the woods' magic is so strong... it gives me headaches sometimes.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy just scoffed and rolled the eyes on his face.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He stares at him)

I'm just considering everything I know, me being mad about all the people who died shouldn't prevent me from it-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I didn't say anything.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Come on your reaction said it all-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Your generation is new to it again. You don't understand it.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Maybe not fully, but I’m trying here! You’re putting all this in black and white: the woods magic contained is automatically bad, Webby is a traitor- m-maybe there’s more to it!

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Tell that to all the souls in those trees.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Since his visit with Guigui, Billy had been acting weird around Aiden, like something between a poltergeist and a moody cat, knocking his things over, closing his locker in his face, and causing other such inconveniences.

-👁️ of @theghostsoftheblacks

(Aiden was growing sick of all this, during class it made him look ridiculous in front of other classmates, besides being very annoying. The next time he comes for one of his classes he confronts him about it, slamming the door to the now empty classroom)

What the hell is wrong with you?! You’ve been acting all weird and petty this week, and its growing annoying and old-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy's transitioned form wasn't visible, implying he assumed he was invisible as he stared Aiden in the eyes and scattered a half-pile of tests that were yet to be grated.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He rolls his eyes and stares right back)

Oh you’re being so mature right now-

And you know, I can see you, remember?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Mierda.

Billy cleared his throat, his preferred form superimposing itself atop the sickly image.

I fear there was a term I didn't believe I needed to state.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He raises an eyebrow)

Oh really? Does it have anything to do with you poltergeisting me the whole week like a toddler throwing a tantrum?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy didn't reply verbally, only raising an eyebrow as the printer in the teacher's lounge hummed to life.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He turns his head to the sound, containing a frustrated sigh as he makes his way to the printer)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It was a revised version of the contract. Instead of the silly fine print, in full-sized print was:

ADDENDUM as of 3/8/2026: Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services from one Mrs. Guillermina Blanchet.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He reads the contract once, then twice to make sure he was actually seeing what he was seeing. He slowly looks up, pinching the bridge of his nose)

Seriously?! You’ve been petty all these days just because I talked to your sister?!

[theghostsoftheblacks]

That puta estúpida-may. She. Rest. In. Pieces!

He punctuated each word with the sign of the cross followed by a flipped bird,

-is not my sister. She is a traitor who can rot like the arthropod she is.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Why do you hate her so much?! She was really nice when I talked to her. Maybe a little… weird at some points, but I still enjoyed talking to her. It sounds to me you’re being dramatic.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Imbecile thought she could betray us for the Hatchet-Men with no repercussions for her. She got the fate she deserved. Well, her body did. Maldita traidora.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

…What? The Hatchet-Men? The ones who killed all those people and then left them in the woods for their ghosts to deteriotate?

(He shakes his head in disbelief. This doesn’t make sense; Gui had agreed with him that the Hatchet-Men were cruel, then why did she go with them?)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy nodded, a scowl on his face.

All that and more.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But- but it doesn’t make sense- you’re lying. Why would she do that? She also had powers- She was a medium like me! And she knew what they were doing, right? Then why go with them?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She thought she'd be safe if she sold us out to them.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

No… it can’t- she… she was so kind.

(He takes a step back, looking away. This can’t be it- there has to be more to the story. Or Billy could be lying!

He rubs the scar on his palm, avoiding eye contact with Billy)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She's fooling you just like she fooled herself. It's her unfinished business. Her "purpose," she calls it.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He digs his nails into his arms, staying in silence. He stares at the new contract, but makes no motion to sign it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy did, and offered the pen to him.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He stares at the pen, feeling unsure of what to do. What Billy was telling him about Gui was awful, he feels enraged just thinking about it... but what if he's not being honest? What if he's not telling him the whole thing?

On the other hand... Gui might have looked nice, but people could always lie and pretend in front of others. He grabs the pen, fidgeting with it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I don't see why you're hesitating, Mr. Kelleher.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I'm just... considering.

(He rereads the condition, and something clicks inside his head: ''Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services''. It's only referring to classes. It doesn't include casual talk; he could still go ask Gui for an explanation. He breathes in)

So... no classes from her. Got it.

(He presses the pen against the paper and quickly signs)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy inhaled sharply.

I'd caution you against trusting her in general. Did she tell you about the web?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

...No.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It's the reason two whole generations were born without the Gift. It's a net that keeps the magic of the Witchwood inside the Witchwood.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But... isn't that a good thing? I've sensed first hand how powerful and unpredictable that magic is.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

At the cost of our lives?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He doesn't respond, biting the inside of his cheek)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy raised an eyebrow.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I.... It's not fair that you or any of the tree people were killed, don't get me wrong I'm still furious about that... but the woods' magic is so strong... it gives me headaches sometimes.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy just scoffed and rolled the eyes on his face.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He stares at him)

I'm just considering everything I know, me being mad about all the people who died shouldn't prevent me from it-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I didn't say anything.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Come on your reaction said it all-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Your generation is new to it again. You don't understand it.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Since his visit with Guigui, Billy had been acting weird around Aiden, like something between a poltergeist and a moody cat, knocking his things over, closing his locker in his face, and causing other such inconveniences.

-👁️ of @theghostsoftheblacks

(Aiden was growing sick of all this, during class it made him look ridiculous in front of other classmates, besides being very annoying. The next time he comes for one of his classes he confronts him about it, slamming the door to the now empty classroom)

What the hell is wrong with you?! You’ve been acting all weird and petty this week, and its growing annoying and old-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy's transitioned form wasn't visible, implying he assumed he was invisible as he stared Aiden in the eyes and scattered a half-pile of tests that were yet to be grated.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He rolls his eyes and stares right back)

Oh you’re being so mature right now-

And you know, I can see you, remember?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Mierda.

Billy cleared his throat, his preferred form superimposing itself atop the sickly image.

I fear there was a term I didn't believe I needed to state.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He raises an eyebrow)

Oh really? Does it have anything to do with you poltergeisting me the whole week like a toddler throwing a tantrum?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy didn't reply verbally, only raising an eyebrow as the printer in the teacher's lounge hummed to life.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He turns his head to the sound, containing a frustrated sigh as he makes his way to the printer)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It was a revised version of the contract. Instead of the silly fine print, in full-sized print was:

ADDENDUM as of 3/8/2026: Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services from one Mrs. Guillermina Blanchet.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He reads the contract once, then twice to make sure he was actually seeing what he was seeing. He slowly looks up, pinching the bridge of his nose)

Seriously?! You’ve been petty all these days just because I talked to your sister?!

[theghostsoftheblacks]

That puta estúpida-may. She. Rest. In. Pieces!

He punctuated each word with the sign of the cross followed by a flipped bird,

-is not my sister. She is a traitor who can rot like the arthropod she is.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Why do you hate her so much?! She was really nice when I talked to her. Maybe a little… weird at some points, but I still enjoyed talking to her. It sounds to me you’re being dramatic.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Imbecile thought she could betray us for the Hatchet-Men with no repercussions for her. She got the fate she deserved. Well, her body did. Maldita traidora.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

…What? The Hatchet-Men? The ones who killed all those people and then left them in the woods for their ghosts to deteriotate?

(He shakes his head in disbelief. This doesn’t make sense; Gui had agreed with him that the Hatchet-Men were cruel, then why did she go with them?)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy nodded, a scowl on his face.

All that and more.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But- but it doesn’t make sense- you’re lying. Why would she do that? She also had powers- She was a medium like me! And she knew what they were doing, right? Then why go with them?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She thought she'd be safe if she sold us out to them.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

No… it can’t- she… she was so kind.

(He takes a step back, looking away. This can’t be it- there has to be more to the story. Or Billy could be lying!

He rubs the scar on his palm, avoiding eye contact with Billy)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She's fooling you just like she fooled herself. It's her unfinished business. Her "purpose," she calls it.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He digs his nails into his arms, staying in silence. He stares at the new contract, but makes no motion to sign it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy did, and offered the pen to him.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He stares at the pen, feeling unsure of what to do. What Billy was telling him about Gui was awful, he feels enraged just thinking about it... but what if he's not being honest? What if he's not telling him the whole thing?

On the other hand... Gui might have looked nice, but people could always lie and pretend in front of others. He grabs the pen, fidgeting with it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I don't see why you're hesitating, Mr. Kelleher.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I'm just... considering.

(He rereads the condition, and something clicks inside his head: ''Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services''. It's only referring to classes. It doesn't include casual talk; he could still go ask Gui for an explanation. He breathes in)

So... no classes from her. Got it.

(He presses the pen against the paper and quickly signs)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy inhaled sharply.

I'd caution you against trusting her in general. Did she tell you about the web?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

...No.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It's the reason two whole generations were born without the Gift. It's a net that keeps the magic of the Witchwood inside the Witchwood.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But... isn't that a good thing? I've sensed first hand how powerful and unpredictable that magic is.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

At the cost of our lives?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He doesn't respond, biting the inside of his cheek)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy raised an eyebrow.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I.... It's not fair that you or any of the tree people were killed, don't get me wrong I'm still furious about that... but the woods' magic is so strong... it gives me headaches sometimes.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy just scoffed and rolled the eyes on his face.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He stares at him)

I'm just considering everything I know, me being mad about all the people who died shouldn't prevent me from it-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I didn't say anything.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Since his visit with Guigui, Billy had been acting weird around Aiden, like something between a poltergeist and a moody cat, knocking his things over, closing his locker in his face, and causing other such inconveniences.

-👁️ of @theghostsoftheblacks

(Aiden was growing sick of all this, during class it made him look ridiculous in front of other classmates, besides being very annoying. The next time he comes for one of his classes he confronts him about it, slamming the door to the now empty classroom)

What the hell is wrong with you?! You’ve been acting all weird and petty this week, and its growing annoying and old-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy's transitioned form wasn't visible, implying he assumed he was invisible as he stared Aiden in the eyes and scattered a half-pile of tests that were yet to be grated.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He rolls his eyes and stares right back)

Oh you’re being so mature right now-

And you know, I can see you, remember?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Mierda.

Billy cleared his throat, his preferred form superimposing itself atop the sickly image.

I fear there was a term I didn't believe I needed to state.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He raises an eyebrow)

Oh really? Does it have anything to do with you poltergeisting me the whole week like a toddler throwing a tantrum?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy didn't reply verbally, only raising an eyebrow as the printer in the teacher's lounge hummed to life.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He turns his head to the sound, containing a frustrated sigh as he makes his way to the printer)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It was a revised version of the contract. Instead of the silly fine print, in full-sized print was:

ADDENDUM as of 3/8/2026: Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services from one Mrs. Guillermina Blanchet.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He reads the contract once, then twice to make sure he was actually seeing what he was seeing. He slowly looks up, pinching the bridge of his nose)

Seriously?! You’ve been petty all these days just because I talked to your sister?!

[theghostsoftheblacks]

That puta estúpida-may. She. Rest. In. Pieces!

He punctuated each word with the sign of the cross followed by a flipped bird,

-is not my sister. She is a traitor who can rot like the arthropod she is.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Why do you hate her so much?! She was really nice when I talked to her. Maybe a little… weird at some points, but I still enjoyed talking to her. It sounds to me you’re being dramatic.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Imbecile thought she could betray us for the Hatchet-Men with no repercussions for her. She got the fate she deserved. Well, her body did. Maldita traidora.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

…What? The Hatchet-Men? The ones who killed all those people and then left them in the woods for their ghosts to deteriotate?

(He shakes his head in disbelief. This doesn’t make sense; Gui had agreed with him that the Hatchet-Men were cruel, then why did she go with them?)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy nodded, a scowl on his face.

All that and more.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But- but it doesn’t make sense- you’re lying. Why would she do that? She also had powers- She was a medium like me! And she knew what they were doing, right? Then why go with them?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She thought she'd be safe if she sold us out to them.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

No… it can’t- she… she was so kind.

(He takes a step back, looking away. This can’t be it- there has to be more to the story. Or Billy could be lying!

He rubs the scar on his palm, avoiding eye contact with Billy)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She's fooling you just like she fooled herself. It's her unfinished business. Her "purpose," she calls it.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He digs his nails into his arms, staying in silence. He stares at the new contract, but makes no motion to sign it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy did, and offered the pen to him.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He stares at the pen, feeling unsure of what to do. What Billy was telling him about Gui was awful, he feels enraged just thinking about it... but what if he's not being honest? What if he's not telling him the whole thing?

On the other hand... Gui might have looked nice, but people could always lie and pretend in front of others. He grabs the pen, fidgeting with it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I don't see why you're hesitating, Mr. Kelleher.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I'm just... considering.

(He rereads the condition, and something clicks inside his head: ''Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services''. It's only referring to classes. It doesn't include casual talk; he could still go ask Gui for an explanation. He breathes in)

So... no classes from her. Got it.

(He presses the pen against the paper and quickly signs)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy inhaled sharply.

I'd caution you against trusting her in general. Did she tell you about the web?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

...No.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It's the reason two whole generations were born without the Gift. It's a net that keeps the magic of the Witchwood inside the Witchwood.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But... isn't that a good thing? I've sensed first hand how powerful and unpredictable that magic is.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

At the cost of our lives?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He doesn't respond, biting the inside of his cheek)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy raised an eyebrow.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I.... It's not fair that you or any of the tree people were killed, don't get me wrong I'm still furious about that... but the woods' magic is so strong... it gives me headaches sometimes.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy just scoffed and rolled the eyes on his face.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Since his visit with Guigui, Billy had been acting weird around Aiden, like something between a poltergeist and a moody cat, knocking his things over, closing his locker in his face, and causing other such inconveniences.

-👁️ of @theghostsoftheblacks

(Aiden was growing sick of all this, during class it made him look ridiculous in front of other classmates, besides being very annoying. The next time he comes for one of his classes he confronts him about it, slamming the door to the now empty classroom)

What the hell is wrong with you?! You’ve been acting all weird and petty this week, and its growing annoying and old-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy's transitioned form wasn't visible, implying he assumed he was invisible as he stared Aiden in the eyes and scattered a half-pile of tests that were yet to be grated.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He rolls his eyes and stares right back)

Oh you’re being so mature right now-

And you know, I can see you, remember?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Mierda.

Billy cleared his throat, his preferred form superimposing itself atop the sickly image.

I fear there was a term I didn't believe I needed to state.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He raises an eyebrow)

Oh really? Does it have anything to do with you poltergeisting me the whole week like a toddler throwing a tantrum?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy didn't reply verbally, only raising an eyebrow as the printer in the teacher's lounge hummed to life.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He turns his head to the sound, containing a frustrated sigh as he makes his way to the printer)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It was a revised version of the contract. Instead of the silly fine print, in full-sized print was:

ADDENDUM as of 3/8/2026: Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services from one Mrs. Guillermina Blanchet.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He reads the contract once, then twice to make sure he was actually seeing what he was seeing. He slowly looks up, pinching the bridge of his nose)

Seriously?! You’ve been petty all these days just because I talked to your sister?!

[theghostsoftheblacks]

That puta estúpida-may. She. Rest. In. Pieces!

He punctuated each word with the sign of the cross followed by a flipped bird,

-is not my sister. She is a traitor who can rot like the arthropod she is.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Why do you hate her so much?! She was really nice when I talked to her. Maybe a little… weird at some points, but I still enjoyed talking to her. It sounds to me you’re being dramatic.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Imbecile thought she could betray us for the Hatchet-Men with no repercussions for her. She got the fate she deserved. Well, her body did. Maldita traidora.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

…What? The Hatchet-Men? The ones who killed all those people and then left them in the woods for their ghosts to deteriotate?

(He shakes his head in disbelief. This doesn’t make sense; Gui had agreed with him that the Hatchet-Men were cruel, then why did she go with them?)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy nodded, a scowl on his face.

All that and more.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But- but it doesn’t make sense- you’re lying. Why would she do that? She also had powers- She was a medium like me! And she knew what they were doing, right? Then why go with them?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She thought she'd be safe if she sold us out to them.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

No… it can’t- she… she was so kind.

(He takes a step back, looking away. This can’t be it- there has to be more to the story. Or Billy could be lying!

He rubs the scar on his palm, avoiding eye contact with Billy)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She's fooling you just like she fooled herself. It's her unfinished business. Her "purpose," she calls it.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He digs his nails into his arms, staying in silence. He stares at the new contract, but makes no motion to sign it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy did, and offered the pen to him.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He stares at the pen, feeling unsure of what to do. What Billy was telling him about Gui was awful, he feels enraged just thinking about it... but what if he's not being honest? What if he's not telling him the whole thing?

On the other hand... Gui might have looked nice, but people could always lie and pretend in front of others. He grabs the pen, fidgeting with it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I don't see why you're hesitating, Mr. Kelleher.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I'm just... considering.

(He rereads the condition, and something clicks inside his head: ''Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services''. It's only referring to classes. It doesn't include casual talk; he could still go ask Gui for an explanation. He breathes in)

So... no classes from her. Got it.

(He presses the pen against the paper and quickly signs)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy inhaled sharply.

I'd caution you against trusting her in general. Did she tell you about the web?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

...No.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It's the reason two whole generations were born without the Gift. It's a net that keeps the magic of the Witchwood inside the Witchwood.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But... isn't that a good thing? I've sensed first hand how powerful and unpredictable that magic is.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

At the cost of our lives?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He doesn't respond, biting the inside of his cheek)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy raised an eyebrow.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Since his visit with Guigui, Billy had been acting weird around Aiden, like something between a poltergeist and a moody cat, knocking his things over, closing his locker in his face, and causing other such inconveniences.

-👁️ of @theghostsoftheblacks

(Aiden was growing sick of all this, during class it made him look ridiculous in front of other classmates, besides being very annoying. The next time he comes for one of his classes he confronts him about it, slamming the door to the now empty classroom)

What the hell is wrong with you?! You’ve been acting all weird and petty this week, and its growing annoying and old-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy's transitioned form wasn't visible, implying he assumed he was invisible as he stared Aiden in the eyes and scattered a half-pile of tests that were yet to be grated.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He rolls his eyes and stares right back)

Oh you’re being so mature right now-

And you know, I can see you, remember?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Mierda.

Billy cleared his throat, his preferred form superimposing itself atop the sickly image.

I fear there was a term I didn't believe I needed to state.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He raises an eyebrow)

Oh really? Does it have anything to do with you poltergeisting me the whole week like a toddler throwing a tantrum?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy didn't reply verbally, only raising an eyebrow as the printer in the teacher's lounge hummed to life.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He turns his head to the sound, containing a frustrated sigh as he makes his way to the printer)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It was a revised version of the contract. Instead of the silly fine print, in full-sized print was:

ADDENDUM as of 3/8/2026: Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services from one Mrs. Guillermina Blanchet.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He reads the contract once, then twice to make sure he was actually seeing what he was seeing. He slowly looks up, pinching the bridge of his nose)

Seriously?! You’ve been petty all these days just because I talked to your sister?!

[theghostsoftheblacks]

That puta estúpida-may. She. Rest. In. Pieces!

He punctuated each word with the sign of the cross followed by a flipped bird,

-is not my sister. She is a traitor who can rot like the arthropod she is.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Why do you hate her so much?! She was really nice when I talked to her. Maybe a little… weird at some points, but I still enjoyed talking to her. It sounds to me you’re being dramatic.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Imbecile thought she could betray us for the Hatchet-Men with no repercussions for her. She got the fate she deserved. Well, her body did. Maldita traidora.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

…What? The Hatchet-Men? The ones who killed all those people and then left them in the woods for their ghosts to deteriotate?

(He shakes his head in disbelief. This doesn’t make sense; Gui had agreed with him that the Hatchet-Men were cruel, then why did she go with them?)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy nodded, a scowl on his face.

All that and more.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But- but it doesn’t make sense- you’re lying. Why would she do that? She also had powers- She was a medium like me! And she knew what they were doing, right? Then why go with them?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She thought she'd be safe if she sold us out to them.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

No… it can’t- she… she was so kind.

(He takes a step back, looking away. This can’t be it- there has to be more to the story. Or Billy could be lying!

He rubs the scar on his palm, avoiding eye contact with Billy)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She's fooling you just like she fooled herself. It's her unfinished business. Her "purpose," she calls it.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He digs his nails into his arms, staying in silence. He stares at the new contract, but makes no motion to sign it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy did, and offered the pen to him.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He stares at the pen, feeling unsure of what to do. What Billy was telling him about Gui was awful, he feels enraged just thinking about it... but what if he's not being honest? What if he's not telling him the whole thing?

On the other hand... Gui might have looked nice, but people could always lie and pretend in front of others. He grabs the pen, fidgeting with it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I don't see why you're hesitating, Mr. Kelleher.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I'm just... considering.

(He rereads the condition, and something clicks inside his head: ''Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services''. It's only referring to classes. It doesn't include casual talk; he could still go ask Gui for an explanation. He breathes in)

So... no classes from her. Got it.

(He presses the pen against the paper and quickly signs)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy inhaled sharply.

I'd caution you against trusting her in general. Did she tell you about the web?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

...No.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It's the reason two whole generations were born without the Gift. It's a net that keeps the magic of the Witchwood inside the Witchwood.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But... isn't that a good thing? I've sensed first hand how powerful and unpredictable that magic is.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

At the cost of our lives?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Since his visit with Guigui, Billy had been acting weird around Aiden, like something between a poltergeist and a moody cat, knocking his things over, closing his locker in his face, and causing other such inconveniences.

-👁️ of @theghostsoftheblacks

(Aiden was growing sick of all this, during class it made him look ridiculous in front of other classmates, besides being very annoying. The next time he comes for one of his classes he confronts him about it, slamming the door to the now empty classroom)

What the hell is wrong with you?! You’ve been acting all weird and petty this week, and its growing annoying and old-

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy's transitioned form wasn't visible, implying he assumed he was invisible as he stared Aiden in the eyes and scattered a half-pile of tests that were yet to be grated.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He rolls his eyes and stares right back)

Oh you’re being so mature right now-

And you know, I can see you, remember?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Mierda.

Billy cleared his throat, his preferred form superimposing itself atop the sickly image.

I fear there was a term I didn't believe I needed to state.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He raises an eyebrow)

Oh really? Does it have anything to do with you poltergeisting me the whole week like a toddler throwing a tantrum?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy didn't reply verbally, only raising an eyebrow as the printer in the teacher's lounge hummed to life.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He turns his head to the sound, containing a frustrated sigh as he makes his way to the printer)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It was a revised version of the contract. Instead of the silly fine print, in full-sized print was:

ADDENDUM as of 3/8/2026: Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services from one Mrs. Guillermina Blanchet.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He reads the contract once, then twice to make sure he was actually seeing what he was seeing. He slowly looks up, pinching the bridge of his nose)

Seriously?! You’ve been petty all these days just because I talked to your sister?!

[theghostsoftheblacks]

That puta estúpida-may. She. Rest. In. Pieces!

He punctuated each word with the sign of the cross followed by a flipped bird,

-is not my sister. She is a traitor who can rot like the arthropod she is.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

Why do you hate her so much?! She was really nice when I talked to her. Maybe a little… weird at some points, but I still enjoyed talking to her. It sounds to me you’re being dramatic.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Imbecile thought she could betray us for the Hatchet-Men with no repercussions for her. She got the fate she deserved. Well, her body did. Maldita traidora.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

…What? The Hatchet-Men? The ones who killed all those people and then left them in the woods for their ghosts to deteriotate?

(He shakes his head in disbelief. This doesn’t make sense; Gui had agreed with him that the Hatchet-Men were cruel, then why did she go with them?)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy nodded, a scowl on his face.

All that and more.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

But- but it doesn’t make sense- you’re lying. Why would she do that? She also had powers- She was a medium like me! And she knew what they were doing, right? Then why go with them?

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She thought she'd be safe if she sold us out to them.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

No… it can’t- she… she was so kind.

(He takes a step back, looking away. This can’t be it- there has to be more to the story. Or Billy could be lying!

He rubs the scar on his palm, avoiding eye contact with Billy)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

She's fooling you just like she fooled herself. It's her unfinished business. Her "purpose," she calls it.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He digs his nails into his arms, staying in silence. He stares at the new contract, but makes no motion to sign it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy did, and offered the pen to him.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

(He stares at the pen, feeling unsure of what to do. What Billy was telling him about Gui was awful, he feels enraged just thinking about it... but what if he's not being honest? What if he's not telling him the whole thing?

On the other hand... Gui might have looked nice, but people could always lie and pretend in front of others. He grabs the pen, fidgeting with it)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

I don't see why you're hesitating, Mr. Kelleher.

[aiden-kelleher-13]

I'm just... considering.

(He rereads the condition, and something clicks inside his head: ''Mr. Kelleher will not receive any similar services''. It's only referring to classes. It doesn't include casual talk; he could still go ask Gui for an explanation. He breathes in)

So... no classes from her. Got it.

(He presses the pen against the paper and quickly signs)

[theghostsoftheblacks]

Billy inhaled sharply.

I'd caution you against trusting her in general. Did she tell you about the web?

[aiden-kelleher-13]

...No.

[theghostsoftheblacks]

It's the reason two whole generations were born without the Gift. It's a net that keeps the magic of the Witchwood inside the Witchwood.