Gail
*The Ghost immediately was awed and amused by the blade. He would keep making the same gesture for the blade to pop out and back in, making a satisfying *Shink* Sound.*
Anna
*Makimi watched him silently, a bright smile crossing her face.*
`"You really like it?"`
Gail
"Oh, I love this."
*He continued to play with the blade like a child as he was fixated on it.*
Anna
`"Here, let me show you how to change blades. You may want to change knives now and then."`
*She grabbed the blade and twisted until it came out, then placed it back in the box. She then took out a different blade, one with a serrated edge, and twisted it into place.*
Gail
*The Ghost would be fixated on the blade as he watched her switch it out with a different type. He then played with that one as well constantly making that satisfying noise.*
Anna
*Makimi giggled softly, as if watching a young child toying with a new birthday present.*
`"I told you it would be better than the original."`
Gail
"Indeed, it is... Exquisite." *He continued playing with it.*
"Now, I need to test it."
Anna
`"Believe me, you will have your chance to do so. I would like to spar with you, if you have enough strength to do so."`
Gail
*The Ghost knew his extents and sighed.*
"More rest should be taken first unfortunately."
Anna
*Makimi nodded, setting the box of knife blades aside.*
`"You were out for a long time. Many of my guards thought that you were dead, but I still insisted that they take us to Dimeria."`
Gail
"I sure might as well have been. Sure mishandled things."
*The Ghost would laugh before sighing in sadness.*
Anna
*She hesitated for a moment before placing a hand on his wrist.*
`"You were unprepared for a battle on the spiritual level. Fighting a human is not the same as fighting a demon, like the difference between fighting one being versus a group. You need different weapons, and different techniques. I can give you both, if you will let me."`
Gail
*The Ghost hesitated before speaking.* "I can fight a group no problem but that... Thing. That's a new type of game. That thing does not fear what I am, all it saw was a potential meal."
Anna
`"Monsters do not fear other monsters, they fear those who are brave enough to oppose them. Intimidation is no longer part of the game plan. It is about knowing how to find a weakness and striking it hard and fast. Most of all, you need to be determined."`
Gail
"There is always room for fear no matter the opponent. That thing, was well versed in it. Better than I. It's like it knew everything a person fears without even being there or meeting that person."
Anna
`"Telepathy. It saw the inside of your mind. More than that, it used what it saw against you, and you were unprepared to fight against the visions. What did it show you, by the way?"`
Gail
*The Ghost would hesitate.*
"Nothing to be concerned about."
Anna
*Makimi took a deep breath.*
`"It showed me a vision of you, on the night you killed my grandfather. I heard his last words, even though I did not hear them the first time. The golem wanted me to kill you. You were out cold, it would have been easy, and yet... I could not."`
Gail
"Why? You should've taken the opportunity to end me."
Anna
`"I have always believed in the human spirit. That every human has both light and darkness within. Even you."`
Gail
*The would make The Ghost cackle.* 
"That can be perceived as naïve of you."
Anna
*She turned her head to look at him, her face impossible to read.*
`"Then explain why you saved me multiple times."`
Gail
"Like I said, I am an enigma. Even I can't predict myself."
*A poor excuse of a lie.*
Anna
*She sighed, crossing her arms. It was clear that Makimi wasn't buying it.*
Gail
"What? Not satisfied with that one. Fine then, I saved you because... Because. Well I'm not sure, the reason is lost on me."
*A more elaborate lie*
Anna
`"Whatever the case, I believe that every human has good and bad within them. It is their choices that define them. Already I have seen an improvement in your attitude towards human life, if only a small improvement."`
Gail
"An improvement?! Whatever do you mean? I am just the same as I started."
Anna
`"How many times have you expressed worry for my safety?"`
Gail
"Surely that doesn't count. I mean at this point we're even."
Anna
`"Right. You saved my life, I gave you a fancy new hand that is also a hidden knife. If you want to show me that you are grateful, you will help me in my quest to slay demons and rescue humanity."`
Gail
*The Ghost laughed again.*
"Listen princess, I am truly grateful. However slaying demons, dragons and rescuing people is not my specialty. Death is."
Anna
*Makimi rolled her eyes when the Ghost called her princess, not liking his childish attitude.*
`"You and I both know that you will not stop following me, even though I have a manor's worth of servants and guards who can do so already. Might as well have a weapon that can actually hurt demons if you insist on accompanying me."`
Gail
"What this hidden blade can kill the demons you slay? I find that hard to believe as I'm not feeling any magic coming off it."
Anna
`"You are right. The blades you currently possess are ordinary. Turning one into a holy weapon will require a special blessing."`
Gail
"I see and you're expecting me to go along with it?"
*The Ghost would pause for a moment.*
"Fine, I'll be your companion to slay demons and naught what. As long as I still get to do my nightly outings."
Anna
*Makimi ignored his comment, not wanting to talk about his hobby of murderous innocent people.*
`"Just like how holy water is made when someone blesses it, a holy weapon is made the same way. That is how I got my sword and dagger, they were custom-made and then blessed. If a demon touches any part of it, including the handle, their flesh will burn."`
Gail
"Very well then. When I am recovered we will seek this blessing."
Anna
*Makimi stood and made her way to the door. Just as she was about to leave, she paused, turning around to face the Ghost.*
`"Being a warrior of light is a serious commitment. It takes more than strength and speed. It takes heart, and the will to do what is right, even if it costs your own life. If you are not ready for this responsibility, I understand."`
*And with that, she left.*
Gail
"I am not a warrior of light. Far from it. But I will help you slay demons."
Anna
*Makimi left the inn and proceeded to meet with her guards, talking with them about their next steps in locating the black dragon.*
Gail
*The Ghost would throw the covers back over his head as he slowly fell asleep.*
Anna
*As night fell, she sat upon the rooftop of a building near the gates, sword in hand. She stared up at the midnight sky, admiring the soft glow of the stars high above.*
Gail
*Uncharacteristic of The Ghost he stayed inside in his bed. Not asleep, but scheming.*
Anna
*Soon enough, Makimi went back inside to sleep, though her mind was racing. She couldn't stop thinking about the golem, and the vision that it had shown her.*
Gail
*The Ghost would toss and turn. Looking at his new hand and then think about that creature that costed him his hand. To think there was more like it out there. It was... Terrifying.*
Anna
*Before she knew it, the sun was rising over Dimeria, and Makimi got out of bed, donning her typical white and gold attire. It felt good to get a little break from the chaos.*
Gail
*The Ghost didn't arise out of bed even though he was awake. He kept underneath the covers and stared blankly into them. Something was amiss.*
Anna
*Just like yesterday, Makimi knocked on the door.*
`"You awake yet, Phantom?"`
Gail
*Only silence responded as the Ghost was still under his covers.*
Anna
*After a moment of hesitation, she slowly opened the door.*
`"Hello?"`
Gail
*She would find The Ghost in the same place she left him, presumably asleep.*
Anna
`"Listen, we have no time for sleeping in, get up or I am taking off your mask."`
Gail
*Still no response.*
Anna
*Sighing, she strolled over to the bed and yanked the sheets off of him, waiting for him to respond.*
Gail
*When she would tug at the sheet she would be met with force as he pulled in on the covers.*
Anna
`"What the hell is wrong with you, huh? Get out of bed, stop trying to hide under there."`
Gail
*The Ghost wouldn't budge and gripped unto the covers tightly*
Anna
*Makimi elbowed the Ghost in the ribs, or at least tried to, since she wasn't sure exactly where his chest was.*
Gail
*Her elbow would make contact with The Ghost's back making him grunt in pain.*
"Could you knock that off, I wish to be alone."
Anna
`"...You know you can talk to me about anything, right? I am good at keeping secrets, mainly because I lack friends to tell them to."`
Gail
"I just wish to be alone."
Anna
`"Do you, though?"`

`"Make me leave, then."`