[Ghosts? Again!? But Papyrus did that! He did his time on that stupid ghost train! He shouldn't have to put up with that nonsense in Fayren! It's supposed to be ghost-free!

But there's no helping it. As he donned his handsome jumpsuit and secured his traps around his waist, the bulletin board was very clear: a green knight astride a sinfully black horse was causing trouble in the woods, and who but the Guardian would stop it?

So stop he would! Stop he must. He and his two companions: Kimberly the cheerleader (he thinks?) and Kieran the...guy. They would unseat this wicked knight, or his name wasn't The Great Guardian Papyrus!

Nervously he trudged through the undergrowth, underneath branches and boughs so thick that, despite the daytime hour, the forest was rife with shade. He held his particle thrower close to his chest. Papyrus is afraid, and none too fond of specters. Naturally this was the time to hide that fear and bolster the spirits of his comrades.]

AGAIN, THE GREAT GUARDIAN PAPYRUS BIDS YOU THANKS FOR HELPING ME OUT IN PUTTING THIS NAUGHTY KNIGHT TO REST!!! DON'T FRET; I TANGOED WITH SOME SPOOKY SPECTERS BUT TWO MONTHS AGO, AND IT WAS EASY-PEASY!! I MANAGED TO SUCCESSFULLY LEAD HALF OUR TEAM TO VICTORY! SO STAY VERY CLOSE, AND LET MY STALWART HEART LEAD THE WAY!!

[What a great monologue. You'd never know it was meant more for his courage than theirs. He's happy he doesn't have to do this alone, at least. Before he can bask in the warmth of his fellows too long, an errant acorn strikes his skull.]

HEY!!! WHO THREW THAT!??

[Suddenly, frantic chittering rose from the surrounding green. Round, black eyes glinting with malevolence peeked out from their sinister hidey-holes. Squirrels!]

OH, NOT TO WORRY! THOSE ARE JUST ANNOYING, INNOCENT WOODLAND CREATURES, ENJOYING THEIR ROMP. WE'LL BE OUT OF THE FOREST SOON ENOUGH!!

[But Papyrus was wrong. So wrong. The squirrels unfurled their flaps of skin, then dive-bombed the party mercilessly. One attached itself to the Guardian's face, causing him to flail madly.]

AAAAHHH! HELP!! I CAN'T SEE!!! SOMEONE TURN ON THE LIGHTS!!!!

[Video - Last Week of August]

[Kimberly is sitting on her bed with her legs folded beneath her, and she sighs dramatically.]

I guess it doesn't matter which world you're in. Summer is always gone too fast, and school is right around the corner.

[She did have fun shopping for school supplies and fall clothes to wear, but the thought of going to class without any of her friends? That's the part that's hard to swallow. So she'd better start building up a support group, since she can't be the only one in this position.]

So! Who's going back? I thought it might be nice to figure out some stuff first, like trying to share classes, making some study groups, eating lunch together...you know, fun stuff! Maybe we can start up a few clubs too, depending on what they don't have around here. Like, we were totally into an environmental club, and gardening, gymnastics, and some of my friends taught martial arts after school.

[She shrugs and smiles, leaning over her legs.]

So what do you guys think? I mean, at least it's going to be interesting going to school with like, aliens and fairies and stuff. Can't say I've ever done that before.

( Action Prompts for Open School Shenanigans, a Closed Buddy Thread with Papyrus, and a Closed Bounty Hunt for Rosetta Stone! )

[She was urged to try out her comm device, so here she is, trying it out. Her wrist communicator doesn't seem to be working at all, so she's still unnerved by this place and the sudden wave of new things she's forced to deal with. But there she is on the viewscreen, and the display says it's recording, so she gives her head a little shake and tells herself to quit staring.]

Oh, hey, uh... I'm Kimberly. Heeeyyyy.

[Her hand waves as she offers a nervous smile.]

So...is this place for real, or are like...people going to start jumping out and telling me I'm on Candid Camera? Because I'm doing my best not to totally freak out right now. I haven't so...so far so good, right?

[Her shoulders shrug. Talking to a screen kind of helps.]

I'm gonna take a look around and check out this apartment I guess I totally have all to myself. Do they come with furniture, or do I have to buy my own? Guess I'd better get some more clothes too. Anyone up for a shopping trip...?

[She tilts her head, raising her eyebrows hopefully.]

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[Action - Riverplace Square]

[After going to the store to get the essentials...clothes, a hairbrush, make-up, some super cute roller blades that came in pink and absolutely no groceries yet...she sets her bags down and digs into her shorts pocket to draw out the key with her room number on it. Room 303.]

Okay...let's see what kind of apartment the ghosty kidnappers decided to give me...

[She inserts the key and turns it, hearing a click, then she takes hold of the knob to turn it and give the door a push. The door swings open, and there's a smell of fresh paint and newly cleaned carpet. Apparently this unit didn't come pre-furnished, so if she doesn't spend everything on clothes, she can probably pick out some cute stuff to customize it later. She picks up her bags and steps inside, the door still open. She takes off her sneakers at the door, checking out the breakfast bar. The kitchen comes with a fridge and microwave, so that's good. The bedroom has lots of closet space, so that's a plus. Bathroom is all right...kinda cramped, but it's well lit.]

[She leaves her bags on the floor near the kitchen wall, and opens up the sliding door that leads out to the patio. From the third floor, she's got a pretty good view of the city. It's weird, though. Angel Grove seems so far away. So are her friends, and her mom.]

Okay, just take a deep breath. Hold it together. It's not so bad, right?

[She takes a deep breath, holding the balcony. Then she exhales, and mutters to herself.]

...Well I'm talking to myself out loud, so it's not super great either.