(no subject)

[doubledead]

_{[The handwriting that graces the page is blocky and clear, printed by a careful hand, though occasionally letters would shift from capitol to lower case as if the writer was in a hurry or simply careless. He is, after all, only writing to himself, or so he thinks.]}


DAY 1

I have noticed several of my fellow guests have been having trouble removing their collars. I must make it a point to tell them that it is very easy! All they must do is remove their heads.

TO DO/
find way onto roof
obtain flying deer

Comments

[inquisitora]

[A slightly longer pause between answering, as she suppresses aggravation. Luckily the written word is easier to moderate than the spoken.]

That was the thrust of my question, whilst trying to not be indelicate. Perhaps, mister skeleton, you could explain reproduction so I might compare how it differs from the human way I am familiar with. If you would consider yourself a 'trustworthy adult', that is. I have doubts about the latter

[Small>Callo scribbles out the last remark, making an attempt to bleed ink heavily over the words. She was trying to avoid letting her aggravation show.]

[doubledead]

I'm very sorry, I thought you might be the spirit of a child and didn't want to overstep any boundaries.

I've also learned that some people frown on grave digging and wasn't sure it was poliste to talk about.

[inquisitora]

Apology accepted. I am, for future reference, a grown, living, woman. To return to the topic at hand, do you mean that skeletal children are former living beings who have been sto tak -- adopted via means of grave robbing?

[doubledead]

I'll gladly explain in just a second but how on earth did you come to be trapped in here?

_{[Papaw Jack doesn't understand the internet.]}

[inquisitora]

Much like the rest of us, I assume. Woken in a bed with my clothing changed and this collar around my neck.

[And conversely, Callo doesn't get what he means by 'here'.]

[doubledead]

_{[The response is delayed because someone else has come to the rescue and set the bone man straight. The writing that follows is less neat as if written hurriedly.]}

First and foremost I am so so sorry! I thought you were all spirits! You are people. You all have notebooks just like mine. I would love to meet all of you but right now I'm very very embarrassed please forgive me.

[inquisitora]

[Callo has her own pause as a fit of amusement overtakes her and she takes a moment to bury her face in her pillow to hide the smile.]

Again, accepted. I believe there is a spirit who writes in these as well, though, so no harm has been done. I am interested in that explanation, though?

- And I should say, my name is Callo.

[doubledead]

Wonderful to meet you, Callo!

I am Jack Skellington. I should start signing these messages!

-JS

[inquisitora]

Good to meet you as well.
Back to our previous topic, then, if you're still amenable to talking about it.

[doubledead]

Yes of course!

Well, it's a little different for everyone. My personal history is a little cloudy now that I think of it, but usually we pop right out of the ground like lilies. However if some of us should wake up before the others, there is a grand search!

Everyone in Halloween Town has such a strong spirit.

I don't guess it's really grave robbing now that I think about it.

[inquisitora]

Despite your difference to that I know, it sounds as if your town is a good community to be a part of. I thank you for indulging my curiosity.

[doubledead]

Halloween Town is wonderful! I would take every single one of you home with me if I could.