Okay, so, also, it was very difficult to find other people to do the quest with? Because- Because he would find someone, ans ask them, "Hey, do you want to go do the tutorial where we get shoes?" And then they would look at him like he was deranged and just, like, point towards a cobbler. Like, a guy who made shoes.

So, Adarsa had been walking around for like ten minutes and had not run into anyone not yukking it up like they actually lived here. It- it was ridiculous, honestly. Was no one in this multiplayer game hospitable?

Adarsa finally whirled, looking at the creature. "Listen! I don't need some- some sentient halloween decor following me around! There are PLENTY of other people you can haunt. Get!" He ordered, gesturing a reasonable and moderate amount.

The trick-or-treat bucket did not leave- it instead ducked, pressing its weirdly fluffy little head into Adarsa's open hand, falling still and less mocking. Adarsa blinked at it, and very tentatively, scratched its head.

The pumpkin started to purr.