=== Amber & Panette ===
--- C ---


[Amber]
Ugh, I have to check that place out, but it's too
dangerous to go by myself...


[Panette]
Pardon me, but I couldn't help overhearing...
Are you planning a trip somewhere?
[Amber]
Listen to this, Panette. There are rumors about
a nearby forest that hides an old mansion...
[Panette]
Oh? I have never heard of this place.
[Amber]
Me neither! I just learned about it. According to
local legends, a famous knight lived there.
[Amber]
He was a brave and noble warrior who fought
as if he would never die...right up until he died.
[Amber]
The very next day, people say the knight's spirit
could be seen wandering inside the mansion...
[Panette]
How extraordinary!
[Amber]
Poor guy doesn't know he died! Now he roams
his own halls as a shadow of his former self.
[Panette]
Would that not make him...a ghost?
[Amber]
Oh, huh... Well, if you want to get all technical
about it, then sure.
[Panette]
Why, I should like to see this place for myself!
I adore ghosts.
[Amber]
You do?! Great! Let's check it out together.
[Amber]
That'll be way, way easier than checking it out
all by myself.
[Amber]
Even Prince Diamant turned me down─and he's
not afraid of anything!
[Panette]
Then pray bring me along. I can think of nothing
that would make me happier.
[Amber]
Yes! That settles it. Just don't blame me if you
get scared out of your big, pointy boots!
--- B ---



[Amber]
We made it! We've arrived at the mansion.
[Amber]
Ah...I'm trembling. My heart is pounding. I've
got goosebumps!
[Panette]
Hmm... Nary a ghost in sight... Let us keep going
and explore further.
[Amber]
Whoa, whoa! Slow down. You don't want to
rush this. The ghost could be hiding anywhere...
[Panette]
Oh, really? Like where?
[Amber]
Mwa ha haaa...
[Amber]
Why, the ghost could even be...right HEEERE!
[Panette]
Hm?
[Panette]
Are you certain? I see nothing.
[Amber]
Uh...
[Amber]
Oh, never mind. I was just trying to play a little
trick on you, Panette.
[Amber]
You didn't even flinch! You must have nerves
of pure steel.
[Amber]
Anyway, maybe this place isn't haunted
after all.
[Panette]
Hmm?
[Amber]
I'm happy the mansion part of the rumors held
up, but...a wandering ghost? I just don't see it.
[Panette]
It is here...
[Amber]
Aw, Panette! That's the spirit. Normally I'd be
holding out hope too, but...
[Panette]
No, Amber. It is here.
[Amber]
Oh! I get you. I guess every house does have its
own ghost, in a poetic way. That's really─
[Panette]
That is not what I meant. It is HERE!
As in...THERE! Look!
[Amber]
Do what now?
[Amber]
Whoa...
[Amber]
Whoa.
[Amber]
WHOA!
--- A ---



[Amber]
Hey, Panette. I won't tell anyone about that
"haunted mansion" incident if you don't...
[Amber]
The rumors didn't say anything about a second,
perfectly normal mansion being out there!
[Panette]
Yes...and they were not exactly pleased to
have company.
[Panette]
How mortifying.
[Amber]
I wish that was all. I thought that stuffy guy
was the legendary knight! I shook his hand...
[Amber]
I already told Prince Diamant. He laughed until
he cried. Called me "the legendary knucklehead."
[Panette]
The legendary knucklehead, you say...
[Panette]
Hahaha! That's not bad!
[Amber]
Oh, fine. Laugh it up. I should really learn to
keep my big mouth shut...
[Amber]
I'm really sorry I dragged you into that mess.
[Panette]
Think nothing of it. I had a rather good time.
[Amber]
You did? Even though we didn't see a ghost?
[Panette]
Yes, well, that was unfortunate.
[Panette]
I have a number of interests that other people
find strange. Ghosts, for example.
[Panette]
You are much the same in that respect. Some
might consider you an odd duck, but...
[Panette]
I like odd ducks!
[Amber]
Huh. That doesn't FEEL like a compliment...
[Panette]
Why, of course it is!
[Amber]
Oh! Well, great!
[Amber]
I was worried you regretted it, because...I was
really glad you went with me, Panette.
[Amber]
I don't know many people who enjoy chasing
rumors and legends and stuff.
[Amber]
If you ever need an adventure buddy to check
out a legend of your own, just say the word.
[Panette]
I know a legendary spot we can go to.
[Amber]
You do? Where?!
[Panette]
A restaurant with very, very spicy food.
[Amber]
Uh, is the food enchanted? Or was it built on
an ancient burial ground? Or...
[Panette]
They have a dish called the Tongue Melter... It's
so hot, no one has ever finished an entire bowl!
[Amber]
Ooh, it's that kind of legend.
[Amber]
Well, a legend is a legend. Count me in─and I'll
foot the bill! Least I can do.
[Panette]
Huzzah!
--- S ---