Day 26: A Ghost Story

 First thing I did today was mow some grass. Then I headed for the general store to see if they had a bed or a toilet in stock. I met Claire Clutterbell along the way. She was looking rather pale. When I asked if she was okay, she said she saw a ghost! She said the ghost told her he wanted to find some peace, and the only way he could do that was to get some help from the living with some "earthy matters." At least, that's how she interpreted what he said. Claire also said the ghost was a little wacko. I don't mean to judge, but it kinda sounds like a pot/kettle situation. She's the one claiming to have seen a ghost. I played along, though.

So I asked her what the "earthy matters" were. Apparently he needs someone to find the urn with his ashes, be logical enough to understand what he says, and answer his riddles? And there are five of them? But of course the house he's haunting is locked. Next, I had to ask her why she herself wasn't helping the ghost. She said it was because she had a poem about the whole thing that she needed to get out before it left her. Poor excuse if you ask me. I have encountered a spooky house before when I got lost in the steam tunnels. So that's probably where I'll find this ghost of hers. Assuming there really is a ghost. You know those writer types, sometimes I think they struggle to know the difference between their own world and reality. 

After our chat, I headed into the store. There wasn't a bed, but there was a cheap sofa, so I grabbed that so I would at least be able to sleep in my own home. Next stop was the docks for some fishing! I was careful on my approach to the docks. I didn't want to risk an encounter with the mad Veloci Rooster again. That always seems to be where I see him. Luckily he wasn't there, so I was able to fish in peace.

After fishing, I went home for a quick bite to eat and a shower before heading down into the steam tunnels to go back to that spooky house. I found an urn down there. I'm guessing it's the one that belongs to this mysterious ghost. I didn't think I'd find it so fast, especially in the tunnels. 

I made it to the creepy house and picked the lock on the gate. I couldn't get it open, so I headed home. Tomorrow I'll have to work on improving my logic, and maybe my dexterity? Mechanical skill? I'm not sure. Something to help me pick the lock. Either way, a visit to the library is probably in order.