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Gideon felt a wave of shyness wash over him, remembering the events that happened not too long ago. ❝ Oh that , um — I thought it would've been a shame to let it go to waste .❞ It was easier talking to creatures or ghosts than actually ❛ people . ❜

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change from the pale creature he had encountered earlier that night. He still held onto him , providing some sort of stability as the vertigo wore off completely . ❝ Nice meeting you , Tomio . ❞ &&

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It was always interesting to see a creature's transition into a human; Gideon was fascinated by it since he was a child. His werewolf brother hated that about him . 𝘛𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘰, he repeated in his mind as he looked the man over. He was handsome, a drastic -

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He knew it was changing , he had seen other creatures shift before but it looked incredibly painful . He wanted to help in some way but there was nothing he could actually do . Once the jikiniki changed into his human form , Gideon offered his hand for the other to take . ❝ Must really suck . ❞

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The sound of thr bones breaking made the brunette tense up . Unpleasant memories threatened to emerge from his subconscience but Gideon adverted his attention by putting down the sketchbook & pencil before scooting in closer to the pale creature . &&

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floor a few inches away . ❝ They're all very unique & beautiful in their own way .❞ Bringing out a pencil from his bag , he began to sketch away .

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happy ? He brought out the sketch book as if he had understood what the pale creature had said . He showed the sketch book off— opening to pages where other creatures & specters were eternally captured on pages . ❝ I've met beings of all kinds on my travels . ❞ He took a seat on the dusty -

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It was a good thing that he withstood his urge to pet the creature then . It was always best to keep caution then sink into temptations . The smile on Gideon's face kept its place , it was such an odd thing to see the brunette smile but there was excitment bubbling within him that made him feel -

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like a good time . [ anything sounded better than ghost & demons so he'd happily take on a hundred pocket gremlins or a drunken girl any time.] Just me the way .

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[ perhaps it was the best to walk with her , Gideon had a feeling something interesting could happen . He started to lead the way as his smile kept its place , a strange occurrence indeed . ] It is late for you or anyone to be out , so I wouldn't mind besides fighting off a pocket gremlin sounds -

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[ he wondered if he could share what he meant by ❛ target demographic ❜ but he knew she would get it or rather he didn't want to explain it . ] Just being stupid , don't mind me much . [ he shrugged slightly causing the coat to look bigger than what it already was . ] &&

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it , that way he could keep his eyes on it . ❝ Let's go back inside . Would you allow me to sketch you ? ❞

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pet but again , he didn't know what the creature was fully capable of . Instead Gideon called it cute before moving back to the street . He'll head back into the house in case the sun was leathel to the creature . He really didn't know what to do now that it followed , perhaps he could sketch -

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It was hard to display emotions for Gideon, it didn't come easy for him to show what he felt but seeing how the jikiniki grimance or shrugged its shoulders , it made him smile instantly . It was cute or at least that's what he thought . Gideon wanted to touch it — pet its head like some sort of -

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Was the food okay ? ❞ He asked that as if he had prepared the / meal / himself . With the sun coming out though , Gideon was curious to see what it will do . ❝ The sun will come out soon , will you be okay ? ❞

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Gideon was lost in his thoughts when the jikiniki moved in front of him . It had been the first time that night that he was startled . Annoyed with himself for letting his guard down for even a second ; Gideon pinched the bridge of his nose & sighed deeply . ❝ I didn't noticed you moved . -

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❝ Any regrets ? ❞ Gideon asked softly in order to not interrupt the other's meal time . The spirit nodded before whispering into Gideon's ear before vanishing out of sight . Gideon then turned his back towards the creature to give it some privacy as it finished eating .

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When the brunette finally did look away it was because something else grabbed his attention . The spirit of the man that had dead was watching how the jikiniki ate away at his body . Without a word he looked at Gideon & sighed deeply , there wasn't much he could do . &&

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Gideon didn't know much about jikinikis , matter of fact , it had been the first time he encountered one , but he at least knew what their diet consisted of . He didn't look away when the other started to eat , instead he made a mental note to later document it in his journal . &&

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In the far corner was a body , covered in old blankets & newspapers . ❝ He passed away not too long ago , maybe a few hours . You can have the body , but the soul is mine .❞

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Gideon lead the other out of the house & eventually across the street towards a smaller , almost falling apart home . There was no doors or windows , matter of fact an entire wall had collasped , exposing what would have been the living room . &&

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It was amusing for the self-proclaimed ghost whisperer to be walking side by side with a creature as magnificent & terrifying as this one . He wondered if the creature would allow him to draw it or at least attempt to take a picture of it for his journal . He'll have to ask later . &&

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❝ You must be one of the creatures that hunt in this place . We should go before your food gets cold . ❞ He quickly gathered his things: a coat , his bag , some books that were lying on the edge of his bed & a small dagger . Gideon headed towards the door , signaling the other to follow .

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❝ You must be truly disappointed . If that is the case , I know where you can find something to eat . You just have to follow me .❞ He hopped out of the bed & quickly put on his boots . ❝ I'm Gideon, by the way . I'm a ghost whisperer of sorts .❞ He scuffed at his cheesiness. &&

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Eyes never moved off the creature , not even for a moment . Gideon was sure he hadn't even blinked , it was pure survival instinct not to do so . Until the creature was off his bed , Gideon decided to move . He reached for his phone on the run-down nightstand just to check if it was time . &&

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as he shoved his hands into his pockets so she would know he wasn't planning on strangling her . ] I can walk you half way & my hands will stay inside my pockets at all time , does that sound good ?

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You're not my target demographic . [ There was some sarcasm in his tone, but he was telling the truth . Usually , he would only harm anything that would harm back , mostly , all things supernatural . He took a few steps towards her , but still kept a small distance -

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she mentioned him strangling her . It made him burst into a burst of loud laughter that roared through the quiet night . ] Oh no , I wouldn't do that . [ He spoke between softer laughter -- wiping his eyes from tears that threatened to roll down his cheeks . ] &&

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No , I don't think you're some damsel in distress , but it's two in the morning . [ He said that as if it meant anything to her . He knew perfectly well that anything horrific could happen somewhere between midnight & the crack of dawn . Gideon was being serious about this entire ordeal until -

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[ Gideon shook his head at her accusations . He didn't think she was a damsel who needed rescuing; he was just chivalrous . His mothers & even his sister had taught him to be a gentleman , but he also knew perfectly well that not all women needed someone to rescue them . ] &&

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not expecting such a view . Gideon propped himself on his elbows as he sat up as he groan along . ❝ I'm not dead— yet . ❞ A yawn left his lips , he knew taking shelter in an abandon house had been a terrible idea . ❝ I won't hurt you if you don't .❞

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It took a short moment for Gideon's eyes to adjust to the darkness of his room . The only light was that of the moon creeping through broken blinds & thin currents . Gideon's widen when he could properly see the creature before him . He wasn't afraid , he had seen much worse but he was -

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checking his phone for the time . ] The sun doesn't come out until another four hour , you should at least walk home with someone prevent ANYTHING from happening . Do you mind if I escort you back home ?

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They were safe for now , or at least for the moment yet he couldn't help but to look around just to make sure . It was a possibilty after all , even if she didn't believe it . ] Right , I'll walk you home then . [ He ignored everything she had said as he moved closer to her while -

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[ Gideon stayed quiet — letting her speak but his eyes did wander towards the back when she mentioned monsters . There was a group of old men dressed like fishermen from the 1990s , staring at them . When Gideon stared at them , they simply shook their heads before fading into the darkness . &&

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open his eyes . ❝ Not tonight .❞ He whispered as his hazel hues shot open . ❝ Go away .❞ The tone in his voice soft yet laced with authority . Gideon wasn't in the mood for / games / .

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Gideon couldn't never sleep peacefully . His mind raced & his body was always on alert ; it felt as if something terrible would happen in any moment . He was always right . He felt something weigh down the bed before it hovered over him . It took Gideon a moment to summon the courage to -

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[ He ignored her question on purpose . He never lets anyone in so easily . ]

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[ He instantly mimicked her movements , a habit he had as a child that annoyed his siblings . ] I don't know , that is why I was asking . [ a sigh escapes him as the awkwardness between spreads . ] Good , then you can get home , it's late for you to be out here . &&

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[ his head tilts as she speaks , he knows perfectly well that he had seen her somewhere but where ? ] Maybe . [ was all he said as he kept a distance . ] Are you okay ? Is there someone I should call ?

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