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I'm not entirely certain what kind of illusion this is, but it is a very convincing one. A...very. Convincing one. I have no idea how it was accomplished, but whoever did it should be commended for their creativity, as well as for their talent.

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Sal, something's happened.
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I'm n9t entirely certain what kind 9f illusi9n this is, 6ut it is a very c9nvincing 9ne. A...very. C9nvincing 9ne. I have n9 idea h9w it was acc9mplished, 6ut wh9ever did it sh9uld 6e c9mmended f9r their creativity, as well as f9r their talent.

[Filtered to Sal]
Sal, s9mething's happened.
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[Being able to float at eye level with pretty much everyone, and having only spoken with Theodore over the journals, Kankri is a little surprised with how he has to crane his neck to see the professor's face. If there was a doubt that it was really him, from his big Vantas nose to his messy auburn hair and his huge red turtleneck, the voice that came out of his mouth and the nervous smile that went with it was unmistakeable.]

Good evening, Theodore.

_{[It would be a cruel joke to say that Theo's seen a ghost, but he doesn't know how else to describe this. Except Kankri doesn't look like a ghost. He looks real. Fleshy. So much like he did on the day he died. It makes Theodore feel all sorts of weird ways, but none of them can surprise his utter surprise.]}

Kankri, what---????

[Kankri shifts his weight a little and twists the toe of his shoe against the floor.]

Can I come in?

Uh---yeah. Yeah, you can. Come in.

_{[He opens the door wider and shifts out of the way. He doesn't know what to make of this.]}

So you. Haven't always been like this, right?

_{[Don't mind him being dumb. He just. Needs to verify things.]}

[Kankri enters when the door is opened, nodding his head in thanks and turning to face Theodore once he's inside.]

No, I haven't. Well, I was, long ago, but. Until just a few minutes ago, I was no more tangible or bound by gravity than any other corporeally-challenged persons in the castle.

You see now why I thought you deserved to know?

_{[This is awkward. This is awkward and weird and Theodore isn't sure how to act. Most of the awkwardness is from him. Pretty much all of it. Because it would really be amazing if this could be something permanent. But that would defy reason. This defies reason. Of course, there's the ever-present knowledge that this wouldn't have been a thing at all if it weren't for him.]}

Yes. I do. I appreciate you... letting me know of this. _{[He's quieter than usual. Suddenly volume control is a thing he has.

But this lasts for half a second]}

So!! Do you want something to drink? I have coke! What a fabulous fizzy mu---drink that is! _{[Yup, deflecting all feelings on this away with the offer of soda. Take the bait, take the bait.]}

[Kankri can't explain what it is that makes him feel like he's about to cry, but he accepts Theo just being Theo with a benign chuckle. He can't bring himself to be upset about Theo's derailing behavior, because Kankri doesn't have any answers either.

Still, nonetheless, he can't help but feel slightly...disappointed. About what, he doesn't know.]

If it wouldn't be too much trouble, I wouldn't mind a drink at all.

_{[It's just so much easier to act flippant than to try to seriously analyse how he feels about this. He's never heard of a ghost suddenly gaining his physical body back. He can't help but wonder how long this'll last, and that's the problem. It has to inevitably end and that's what's going to be hard about it all. He already knows that. Maybe that's why he's so hesitant. It's not fair to Kankri at all, but it's a pathetic act of self-preservation.]}

Not a problem at all! Come, have a seat!

_{[He produces his wand from his pocket and two bottles of coke are set on his desk, lids popped and with straws. He pulls his chair around from behind the desk and sets it near the one intended for Kankri. As soon as he's seated, he's slurping on his drink and is taking this moment to try to sort out anything and everything he feels about this at all. There's just so much to say but he hasn't a clue of what to say.

Because the last time they were both in the flesh and alive, they were staring down each other's wands.]}

[Kankri has never heard of it either, and he's been among ghosts for the last 17 years. He's not entirely sure how long it will last, but he's willing to enjoy it while he can. He doesn't cross the room to sit until Theo pulls the chair around, and then he sits down and picks up the bottle of coke, sipping delicately at it.

The silence is a little awkward. As is the powerful taste that overwhelms his mouth after so long of senses dulled by death, when the only thing he could come close to tasting was rotting food. The bubbles against his tongue make his eyes widen in surprise, and he. Can't. Help. But smile.]

I honestly have no idea how this is possible. Even living in a world of magic, something to this remarkable extent is nothing short of a miracle. No offense, if you don't happen to believe in the possibility of such things. I don't either, for the most part, honestly, but, well, it's an undeniable fact, at this point.

_{[That certainly gives him something to think about. It's another thing he isn't sure about. That's nothing new. Sometimes he can't decide what shoes to wear and they'll all be purple so what is even the difference? This sort of thinking halts when he sees Kankri smile.

It's been too long since he's seen his old (sort of, definitely not real, except he really is )friend smile. For good reason. That's a thought he can't shake and that certainly doesn't help Theodore's very circular thinking.]}

This... It's definitely something! I don't know what, but it's definitely a think that's happening! Can't really ignore it even if it can't be logically explained!

_{[He gives a short laugh before sucking down more on his soda. It's almost gone. It's such a contrast; while he enjoys drinking it, the taste is almost dulled to him.]}

I don't know why this happened. But I think it's perhaps a good thing. _{[For Kankri, if not for anyone else.]}

[All of his senses are still on high alert. His fingers, his body tingles when he touches things. He can still feel his pulse in his veins, he can smell and taste... The only senses he's truly had use of for the past seventeen years are sight and sound, and to have the other three so abruptly returned to him is still making his head spin.

He's quiet, taking contemplative sips of his soda and feeling the sugary aftertaste heavy on his tongue, the smell of the carbonation tickling his nose every time he raises it to his lips.]

For once, I agree. I have no way of knowing how long it will last, but...I hope I can begin to make up for how...abruptly I was discorporated. This could prove to be quite an incredible opportunity for closure, for all parties involved. Even moreso, perhaps, than the knowledge of my continued yet transcorporeal existence.

[To say nothing of being able to touch people, to hug them, to enjoy however briefly those things that most people take for granted.]

_{[Theo doesn't know what to say. He's scared for himself. For Kankri. For everyone. It's selfish, but he can't enjoy this too much yet, simply for the fact that it could reverse at any moment. That's what's more problematic than anything.

But the more he worries about this. The more he feels guilty about this... the quicker it all goes away. He can't explain it, but he isn't going to question it. He just immediately feels happy to have this moment with Kankri.]}

You really should do everything you can. It could be... It could be fun.

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