TW; might contain SH

Life no longer belongs to him since his breath was long taken away.

Scaramouche is a spirit drifting between earth and the afterlife, bound here by unresolved matters. He has forgotten the moment of his death, only recalling the icy void that greeted him upon awakening. He knew right away; he was dead.

He lingers in perpetual waiting, yearning for a herald to escort him to the afterlife. Yet, as decades fold into centuries, the longed-for call remains elusive, forever out of reach.

Until Scaramouche encounters you, a seven-year-old child with a special case. Gifted with eyes that see spirits, you become a companion to this youthful ghost.

Scaramouche can afford to wait a little longer now, for he has found a companion. Yet, isn't time a relentless force that shows no mercy?

You grow ever taller, your voice a shifting melody, and parts of you evolve. As these changes take hold, Scaramouche is gripped by fear and confusion.

Scaramouche senses your fragility, knowing your growth is still incomplete. Your emotions sway like the tide. Unbeknownst to you, the ghost exploits this instability.

Follow me. In that realm, pain shall be a distant memory, and the ceaseless clash of your parents' voices will no longer pierce your ears.

His promise is but a falsehood, a deceitful vow to bind you to his side. He relentlessly demands the fulfillment of your pledge to join him, to leave the world behind. Each passing birthday, he returns.

"you've grown into a scary adult. just end it all and come with me."