The Ghost
*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.*
Makimi Bazin
*Makimi watched him silently, a bright smile crossing her face.*
`"You really like it?"`
The Ghost
"Oh, I love this."
*He continued to play with the blade like a child as he was fixated on it.*
Makimi Bazin
`"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.*
The Ghost
*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.*
Makimi Bazin
*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."`
The Ghost
"Indeed, it is... Exquisite." *He continued playing with it.*
"Now, I need to test it."
Makimi Bazin
`"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."`
The Ghost
*The Ghost knew his extents and sighed.*
"More rest should be taken first unfortunately."
Makimi Bazin
*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."`
The Ghost
"I sure might as well have been. Sure mishandled things."
*The Ghost would laugh before sighing in sadness.*
Makimi Bazin
*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."`
The Ghost
*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."
Makimi Bazin
`"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."`
The Ghost
"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."
Makimi Bazin
`"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?"`
The Ghost
*The Ghost would hesitate.*
"Nothing to be concerned about."
Makimi Bazin
*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."`
The Ghost
"Why? You should've taken the opportunity to end me."
Makimi Bazin
`"I have always believed in the human spirit. That every human has both light and darkness within. Even you."`
The Ghost
*The would make The Ghost cackle.* 
"That can be perceived as naïve of you."
Makimi Bazin
*She turned her head to look at him, her face impossible to read.*
`"Then explain why you saved me multiple times."`
The Ghost
"Like I said, I am an enigma. Even I can't predict myself."
*A poor excuse of a lie.*
Makimi Bazin
*She sighed, crossing her arms. It was clear that Makimi wasn't buying it.*
The Ghost
"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*
Makimi Bazin
`"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."`
The Ghost
"An improvement?! Whatever do you mean? I am just the same as I started."
Makimi Bazin
`"How many times have you expressed worry for my safety?"`
The Ghost
"Surely that doesn't count. I mean at this point we're even."
Makimi Bazin
`"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."`
The Ghost
*The Ghost laughed again.*
"Listen princess, I am truly grateful. However slaying demons, dragons and rescuing people is not my specialty. Death is."
Makimi Bazin
*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."`
The Ghost
"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."
Makimi Bazin
`"You are right. The blades you currently possess are ordinary. Turning one into a holy weapon will require a special blessing."`
The Ghost
"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."
Makimi Bazin
*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."`
The Ghost
"Very well then. When I am recovered we will seek this blessing."
Makimi Bazin
*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.*
The Ghost
"I am not a warrior of light. Far from it. But I will help you slay demons."
Makimi Bazin
*Makimi left the inn and proceeded to meet with her guards, talking with them about their next steps in locating the black dragon.*
The Ghost
*The Ghost would throw the covers back over his head as he slowly fell asleep.*
Makimi Bazin
*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.*
The Ghost
*Uncharacteristic of The Ghost he stayed inside in his bed. Not asleep, but scheming.*
Makimi Bazin
*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.*
The Ghost
*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.*
Makimi Bazin
*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.*
The Ghost
*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.*
Makimi Bazin
*Just like yesterday, Makimi knocked on the door.*
`"You awake yet, Phantom?"`
The Ghost
*Only silence responded as the Ghost was still under his covers.*
Makimi Bazin
*After a moment of hesitation, she slowly opened the door.*
`"Hello?"`
The Ghost
*She would find The Ghost in the same place she left him, presumably asleep.*
Makimi Bazin
`"Listen, we have no time for sleeping in, get up or I am taking off your mask."`
The Ghost
*Still no response.*
Makimi Bazin
*Sighing, she strolled over to the bed and yanked the sheets off of him, waiting for him to respond.*
The Ghost
*When she would tug at the sheet she would be met with force as he pulled in on the covers.*
Makimi Bazin
`"What the hell is wrong with you, huh? Get out of bed, stop trying to hide under there."`
The Ghost
*The Ghost wouldn't budge and gripped unto the covers tightly*
Makimi Bazin
*Makimi elbowed the Ghost in the ribs, or at least tried to, since she wasn't sure exactly where his chest was.*
The Ghost
*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."
Makimi Bazin
`"...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."`
The Ghost
"I just wish to be alone."
Makimi Bazin
`"Do you, though?"`

`"Make me leave, then."`