Beetlejuice96

Ooky Spooky

"Well, that's not official sign language, but it is one way to respond." Evie chuckled softly as he shook his head. She then taught him what she remembered which was mostly simple words like yes, no, please, thank you, welcome, more, want, help, happy, and even the alphabet to spell out names.

"I'm sorry that I can't remember anything more, but I'll bring the book by tomorrow and teach you more if you want." She said after noticing the time and got ready to head home.

Ooky Spooky

"Odd. It's not yours, definitely not Isaac's handwriting...who could have left this? Why tell me to leave it alone?" She asked, mostly to herself. She sighed softly before looking at him. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't be asking you things when you don't have a way to respond." She said before getting an idea.

"Do you know sign language? If not, I know a little I can teach you. I can even give you the book I own so you can practice." She offered. If he agreed, at least he'd be able to speak and express himself better than just emotions.

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Evie watched him as he listened and realized his actions were a little akin to that of a child, specifically one who couldn't communicate how they felt so they expressed it. She even noticed how he wasn't trying to hide his face as much, perhaps now more comfortable around her.

After the record had finished, Evie pulled out the letter that had been found on her car. "Lucas, did you leave this for me to find after you got rid of that demon?" She asked him, her voice calm and not accusing as she held it out to him.

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Evie found herself smiling a little as she headed down into the second house, carefully holding the record close to her side. She glanced around the room before seeing Lucas, offering him a kind smile. "I got this for you. It was a real tough bargain since it's all of his greatest hits and in great condition." She said, holding the record out to him in a gesture of peace.

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After the third day, Evie had found the note Isaac left behind for her. She looked at the closed door before heading back to her car. She knew of a few record stores which hopefully had some Louis Armstrong. She just hoped by being kind and giving him a record would work over time.

She came back later in the day as the sun was setting, entering the house. Not wanting to sneak up on him or cause him any panic, she decided to announce herself. "Lucas? It's Evie. I just wanted to give you something and I'll leave you be." She said, placing the record where he'd find it should he come out of his part of the house.

She continued this over the week, appearing every other day to leave him a record. She arrived today with a new one, entering the house and headed towards the basement door before knocking. "Lucas? It's me again. I was wondering if I could come downstairs to give you something. You can knock once for yes and twice for no." She said, knowing it would help him communicate.

Ooky Spooky

Alright. Night. Also, Evie's basically no more Miss Nice Girl

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Perhaps it was his smug tone or the air about him that radiated a sense of not caring, but it was the final piece which broke the calm, kind demeanor Evie had earlier. "What the hell is wrong with you?! There are people out there getting taken off the streets, forced to become hosts for demons, and all you can say is good on me for trying and come again? This is the one chance to end all that but you'd rather ignore it just like the other mindless drones in the world!" She exclaimed.

"I don't know what happened the night that poor boy died, but I'm not going to let it happen again. I sure as hell know you and Lucas don't want that either." She added before storming off, the front door slamming behind her.

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Evie admittedly flinched upon his rage, staying still in hopes of not becoming the target of his anger. She knew she struck a nerve she didn't mean to hit with him. She waited a little, the record soon ending its songs before sighing softly. "I'm sorry, Lucas. I didn't mean to bring any bad memories back. I...I only want to help. Clearly you're refusing it and I respect that. I wish you luck as you continue fighting these demons, both Hell and personal." She said before heading back upstairs to Isaac.

"I don't think he's in a listening mood right now. I...brought up Josh and he got upset. It's best I just leave." She explained to him. She felt horrible leaving him in such a bad mood, but she wasn't going to overstay her welcome...even though there wasn't one to begin with.

Ooky Spooky

"Look, I understand if you don't trust me and I get it. You were always hurt in the past by those who didn't understand you because of what you did and because you were different. I won't publish the article if that's what you want, but more people are going to end up possessed if we don't bring whoever's doing this into the light. I don't want anyone else to end up like that thing from last night...or Josh." She said, her voice trailing off as she looked away from him.

"In all honesty, I don't think most people would believe the story anyway. They'd figure it's just a giant hoax while we know the truth. I don't blame them. If someone told me I'd be seeing you destroy a demon I'd think they'd lost it. But after last night...I'm not a naive girl anymore."

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"Of course I'll keep everyone anonymous, I'm not like most reporters who don't care at all." She said as they entered the neighborhood, taking note of how different it was from hers and deciding to stay close to Isaac. She listened to his words before finding herself staring into the basement where music softly played.

She mustered up her courage and descend down towards the mysterious man she only saw once in the flesh. Her heartbeat quickened a little as she drew closer before finally arriving, taking in the mismatched room before seeing Lucas. "Wait, I'm not afraid. You don't have to hide from me." She said, keeping her voice calm as she kept her distance wanting him to be comfortable around her.

"I'm Evangeline. Evangeline Williams. You can call me Evie, though." She spoke as if talking to a new friend.