The Dumb Nightguard [Thorns]

Night 2 [1AM]

Luke: He's probably gonna remain busy now. I'm gonna miss that dude, but who might that "real one" be? I guess I'll find out...
Phantom Mangle: Greetings, again!
Luke: Uh oh.
Phantom Mangle: What? I haven't drunk yet. The night's still pretty young, and I must save that fine wine for later.
Luke: No, I thought you were gonna give me that weird headache again.
Phantom Mangle: Let's not get too excited now. Parties around here are a rare thing, and so is slime... But I wish slime was common...
Luke: If you want to be a loudmouth, have dance-offs and bright lights everywhere.... I'll start setting my own barriers.
Phantom Mangle: What are barriers?
Luke: A set of rules that stop you from doing something, like yelling in my ears. But I doubt you'd stop that annoying habit soon.
Phantom Mangle: I don't find it hurtful.
Luke: Of course you don't... Am I gonna go clinically insane? I might become a "girly girl" and actually have my own makeup routines.
Phantom Mangle: Are you into costumes?
Luke: No, but maybe I will. I might as well become a cosplayer. For now on, I'm not gonna go shopping for just food anymore....
Phantom Mangle: That'd be pretty nice. It's my favorite part of Halloween! Although, BB's favorite would be the trick or treat section...
Luke: That holiday's also my favorite. Most are too bright for me. I'm rather into darker colors, but I'm not partaking in any rituals.
Phantom Mangle: I'm not sure about rituals... As far as I know, rituals happen here almost every day! How else do I manifest?
Luke: You have a point. But I'm talking about rituals that need sacrifices, not summons.
Phantom Mangle: It's a magical world, isn't it? And then people just say it's all not real.
Luke: To me, it isn't either. But why should I be surprised, I'm literally hallucinating you guys!
Phantom Mangle: "Hallucinations." [Laughs] Just know we have names. From what I've seen mostly, call us "the phantoms."
Luke: Sounds quite professional for a gang name. The horrors here still haven't gotten to me. But those old tapes probably will...
Phantom Mangle: The food here sure has. Have you looked at the vending machines? The price is as high as my drunk level!
Luke: I have. What I'm questioning is how the pizza here isn't moldy... Despite the dirt.
Phantom Mangle: It just comes fresh out of that oven. Don't you smell that burning scent?
Luke: It's toasty in here.
Phantom Mangle: [Giggles] I was lying when I said you'd be a party pooper. I'd like us to have a girly hangout!
Luke: [Nervous laugh] Yeah, I don't know about that... I'm gonna need to buy clothes...
Phantom Mangle: Okay! See ya later, fella! I'm gonna see if the adults left some wine for me!
Luke: Gotta get my earmuffs!