[Scene: Adjusting to Adeline's Presence]
Adeline explains that the board game is no ordinary game—it's a powerful artifact designed to summon souls from the spirit realm. However, its magic is unstable, and once summoned, a spirit cannot return until its purpose is fulfilled.
Adeline: [amused] "And it seems my purpose is to guide you, Jeremy. Though I must say, you could have chosen a more convenient method of calling for me."
Jeremy: [frustrated] "I didn't mean to summon anyone! I didn't even know this game was magical!"
The group spends the next hour trying to figure out how to reverse the summoning, but the board remains unresponsive.
Leo: [sighing] "So… you're just stuck here now?"
Adeline: [grinning mischievously] "It would appear so. But don't worry—I'm not the haunting type. Think of me as… a mentor."
[Scene: The Morning After]
When the group wakes up the next morning, Adeline is still there, calmly sipping tea in the kitchen as though she's always been part of the household. Jeremy's parents are surprisingly unfazed, though they assume Adeline is just one of Jeremy's teachers who dropped by.
Allen: "Nice of your mentor to visit, Jeremy. Maybe she can help with your grades."
Jeremy (thinking): This is going to be a long week.
[Scene: Adeline's Influence on the Group]
Over the next few days, Adeline integrates herself into the group's lives. Her sharp wit and vast knowledge make her an invaluable (if unconventional) ally. She helps Amara with her art projects, offers Leo tips on strategy games, and even beats Jace at trivia.
Jace (groaning): "How does a ghost know everything?"
Adeline (smirking): "Centuries of experience, darling. And perhaps a bit of natural brilliance."
As Jeremy grows closer to his ancestor, he begins to appreciate her guidance. Though the circumstances are bizarre, Adeline's presence becomes a source of comfort and inspiration.
[Scene: The Final Revelation]
One evening, as Jeremy is cleaning up after dinner, Adeline pulls him aside.
Adeline: [seriously] "Jeremy, there's a reason the game called me here. It's not just about fun and games—it's about you. You have a role to play in preserving our family's legacy."
Jeremy: [confused] "What do you mean?"
Adeline: "You'll understand in time. Just trust yourself—and trust me."
As Adeline walks away, Jeremy feels a strange mix of dread and excitement. For now, he's content to enjoy the chaos of having a ghost in his life—one who might just be the coolest guardian spirit ever.
[Scene: Living Room – Late Morning]
Adeline is pacing in the living room, her ethereal glow dimming slightly as she rants about her predicament. Jeremy, Jace, Amara, and Leo sit on the couch, watching the spectacle unfold with a mix of amusement and concern.
Adeline: [dramatically] "I've survived wars, guided countless descendants, and even thwarted a spirit thief once! And now? Now I'm stuck in a suburban living room surrounded by... snacks." [She gestures to a bag of chips on the coffee table.]
Jace: [munching] "Hey, don't diss the snacks. Chips are timeless."
Adeline: [pointing at him with mock exasperation] "You! You're part of the chaos! This game shouldn't even exist anymore, and yet here we are. Me—Adeline Delema, the most sophisticated guardian spirit in the history of our family—reduced to binging sitcoms and eating ghost bread."
Leo: [curious] "Wait… ghosts eat bread?"
Adeline (sighing heavily): "No, Leo, we don't. That was sarcasm!"
Amara: [smirking] "You're handling this so gracefully, Adeline. Truly inspirational."
Adeline pauses mid-rant, smoothing her translucent dress and tossing her hair back dramatically.
Adeline: "Of course I am. Dignity must be maintained, even during a complete existential collapse!"
[Scene: Jeremy's Room – Adeline Tries to Call for Help]
Determined to get herself out of this mess, Adeline decides to contact her "senior spirits" from the ancestral realm. She sits cross-legged in the air above Jeremy's bed, holding what looks like a ghostly communication orb. The group watches her intently, trying not to laugh at her increasingly chaotic attempts.
Adeline: [muttering as she fiddles with the orb] "Ethereal hotline… ancestral beacon… must be a way to get a signal…" [She smacks the orb lightly.]
The orb glows faintly, emitting a distorted voice.
Orb Voice: "You have reached the Ancestor Support Line. Please hold while we transfer you to your assigned guide."
Adeline: [sarcastically] "Oh, of course. Because waiting in a spiritual queue is exactly what I need right now."
Jace: [snickering] "Is this, like, ghost customer service? Can I ask them why my toast always lands butter-side down?"
Adeline glares at him but stays focused on the orb as the distorted voice returns.
Orb Voice: "Your estimated wait time is… indefinite."
Adeline: [throwing her hands up] "Indefinite? What does that even mean?!"
Jeremy: [trying not to laugh] "I guess even the spirit world has bureaucracy."
Adeline: [gritting her teeth but still looking regal] "Bureaucracy, incompetence, and absolutely no respect for one's legacy! I should have demolished this game centuries ago."