Jasper sits on the edge of a bench, looking at their phone. He's bored.



He's looking through his contacts. One jumps out at him-- Sitara.



A thought forms.





















Sitara, a peahen girl, shyly answers her door.

Sitara
* Jasper?

Jasper hits Sitara with a wave of cheer. She's a little taken aback.

Jasper
* Sitara!!! It's so good to see you!
* It's been too long!

Sitara
* Ah, I... guess it has. It's been, what, a few months now? Four?
* Is there... something you need...?

Jasper
* Nah, nothing like that!
* I was just in the area and I thought, hey, what's Sitara up to these days? Figured I'd swing by.
* You're not busy are you? I can go do something else if you're busy.

Sitara
* Ah. No, I mean, I was just working on some... convention stuff.

Jasper
* Ohhhhhh?

Sitara
* Haha, it's nothing big...

Jasper
* Sitara. Look. You gotta show me.
* You don't have to but you gotta. You GOTTA.
* Pwease?

Sitara is charmed, despite herself. She motions for Jasper to come in.

Sitara
* Ahhhh alright. Come on...















They're in Sitara's room. Jasper is admiring a magical girl outfit Sitara's made; he's holding the cape in his hands. Sitara stands proudly off to the side.

Sitara
* ...the detailing did give me some trouble but I'm really happy with how it turned out.
* I'm just working on the staff now, which has been its own challenge...

Jasper
* How do you do this shit, Sitara! This is incredible!

Sitara
* Ahah, thanks...

Jasper
* I wish I could do this kinda thing...
* With cosplay, you get to redesign your whole self for a little while, you know?
* May as well be magic to me, though.

Sitara
* I could always... help you make something.
* Maybe you could come with me to the convention, down in the city? If you wanted...

Jasper
* Awwww Sitara of course I want to! That sounds great!!!
* Oh who should I be though...

Sitara
* I should warn you I only know how to make pretty girl outfits

Jasper
* Oh.

Jasper
* No, wait!

Jasper is suddenly inspired! Sitara cheers him on.

Jasper
* Why let that be an obstacle!
* I can be a pretty girl! I'll be the prettiest girl!

Sitara
* Haha, yeah!

Jasper
* I'll redefine pretty! I'll show all those other girls what pretty really is!

Sitara
* Show 'em!!

Reality bears back down on Jasper. He suddenly looks less energetic...

Jasper
* Oh but. The con would stretch into the afternoon, wouldn't it...

Sitara
* It's two hours by train to get there, it would be hard to just stop by for the morning.

Jasper
* Yeah, uh, I think I need to check with my dad about that...
* I won't-- I might not be able to come.

Sitara
* Ah...?

Sitara
* Ah.
* Because of the--

Jasper
* Yeah.
* The... ghost shit.