The Witches Image

Chapter 30

You looked at the ghouls. They were standing behind you in the living room. "Ehmm do you want something to drink...? I mean, I don't know if you usually drink or eat..." you said a little nervously.

The ghouls exchanged glances, a mixture of surprise and curiosity in their eyes. They were not used to being offered such hospitality, especially while on guard duty.

Sodo, always the cheeky one, was the first to speak. "Well, well, well, aren't you a proper little hostess," he remarked, his voice laced with a hint of teasing.

"So is that a yes or a no?" you asked.

"Oh, it's definitely a yes," Sodo replied with a grin. "We could never refuse a kind gesture like yours."

Mountain and Phantom, though less vocal, nodded in agreement. They looked appreciative of your offer, if a bit hesitant, not wanting to impose or make things uncomfortable.

"What do you want, coffee ... water?" you said as you walked into the kitchen.

Sodo leaned against the door frame, his hands casually shoved in his pockets as he watched you enter the kitchen.

"Water sounds good," he replied. "We don't need much to keep us going."

Mountain and Phantom chimed in, both opting for water as well. The ghouls watched you appreciatively, still a bit surprised by your hospitality.

You handed them the water and looked at them. "So you are ... Sodo, right?"

Sodo sipped his water and gave you an amused grin. "That's me," he confirmed, his eyes sparkling with his usual mischief. "The one and only Sodo."

"And you are?" you asked.

The ghouls chuckled, each taking their turn to introduce themselves.

Mountain, the tallest of the group, spoke. "Mountain," he said, his voice deep and rumbling.

Phantom, the more reserved one, gave a small nod. "Phantom," he added, his expression stoic yet somewhat friendly.

"So you play in Papa's band, right?" you smiled.

Sodo nodded, his grin widening. "That's right," he confirmed. "We're the badass musicians who help bring Copia's vision to life."

Mountain and Phantom chuckled in agreement, their expressions filled with pride. They seemed to appreciate your interest in their work.

"Wow, this is so cool!" you smiled.

The ghouls chuckled at your enthusiasm, each of them visibly amused by your compliments. Sodo, always the gregarious one, couldn't help but tease you a bit.

"Oh, we're more than cool, honey," he winked. "We're downright amazing."

"So what are we doing today... are you going to follow me around all day, right?" you asked.

The ghouls exchanged glances before nodding in unison.

"Yep," Sodo confirmed. "We're your personal bodyguards today. Where you go, we go."

Mountain nodded solemnly, his eyes flickering around the room, ever vigilant. Even Phantom, usually the quietest of the group, agreed with a simple "Yes."

"So ok...we can have breakfast in the cafeteria and then I have to go to the library..." you said.

The ghouls listened intently and nodded as you outlined your plans for the day. They adjusted their positions, silently preparing to accompany you.

"Library, huh?" Sodo grinned. "Are you a bookworm, dear?"

"No, I have to fulfill my duties there...have to write down Papas dark fairs. I have already copied the texts in my old monastery and decorated them with book painting...and Sister Imperator told me to do it for Copia as well!" you said.