Chapter 11 - Creating Entertainment

Looking at Boosette he said “Nice to meet you. My name is Abyss and I’m wondering if you could give me some sturdy wood to build my house.” Boosette covered her face with a blush taking over she shouted “Look away!” Abyss who was confused did as he was told. He turned around.

There was a breath of relief behind him. Abyss who was smart enough to figure some complexities of the world instantly realized what happened. Abyss chuckled as he said “Alright, let us try this again. My name is Abyss and I came here for two reasons. My primary goal is wood and the second is a bit more personal. Mind if we talk in private instead of letting your children glare at me when we talk?”

Abyss looked around him avoiding looking back. The Boos had flames in their eyes as they glared at him. Abyss waved at them and said “I hope you enjoyed your gifts haha.” Boosette ignoring Abyss said “Children go get yourselves cleaned up. I will deal with this arrogant fellow.”

Abyss nodded no caring about this little title she gave him. Honestly he was being a bit too arrogant for his own good and he acknowledges that. He came to someone else home and pulled a prank on a decent amount of the residents. Boosette turned to leave and said “Follow me.”

Abyss smiled with satisfaction as he turned around Boo froze and said “Turn around!” Freezing Abyss felt like life was too harsh. This Queen Boosette is unable to bear the gaze of strangers in the slightest. He groaned as he turned around trying to walk backwards. Boosette continued floating no making a sound causing Abyss to have difficulty trying to follow her.

It wasn’t long before he tripped on himself and fell on his back. Abyss groaned as Boosette shouted “Don’t look!” She was floating a fair distance from him as Abyss stole a glance. Abyss stood up feeling annoyed. Hell with this world! Think! Think! How to move without needing to see her! It did not take long before a somewhat simple but taxing idea appeared.

Abyss took a deep breath and stood still. Boosette who heard Abyss’s steps stop turned around and asked “Is there something wrong?” Abyss stayed silent. Boosette becoming worried said “Um… Are you alright? Are you mad?” Silence… Abyss finally finished releasing his energy and closing his eyes he said “Nope! I just had to do a quick thing. Thanks for waiting.”

Boo was surprised as she said “Um, alright. Follow me then. We will talk about it in my chambers.” Abyss who was using his energy to ‘see’ the surroundings stopped and said “Wait what? Shouldn’t you avoid bringing people inside there?”

Queen Boosette giggled as she said “I doubt you would care about that mister wanting to bust into my room.” Abyss body froze with cold sweat as he said “I- um- I can explain this. When did you know?” Queen Boosette smiled and said “You know us Boos don’t make much noise when moving through thin air unlike someone who has to walk to reach in front of my room.”

Abyss groaned as he realized his mistake. Haunted mansion that is practically empty and no ghosts usually make noise during the day. Of course his steps would be amplified. Wait! Then why did she not realize he was following him?

Abyss being too curious asked without hesitation “How come you didn’t know I was following you then?” Boosette blushed as she said awkwardly “I did. I just… Fine! I fell asleep and did not remember you were out there.”

Abyss laughed hearing this as he found it funny how honest Boosette was. This only further increased the redness in Boosette transparent face. Boosette could only sigh with irritation at Abyss laughter. Abyss though shook his head as he said “You have a really good personality. I wouldn’t mind making friends with you.”

Boosette froze as she said “You- you want to be my friend.” Turning around she looked at Abyss who was facing backwards. Abyss nodded his head and said “Why not? You are kind from what I hear and honest from what you just said which are great qualities for any friend.”

Boosette blushed as she said quietly “Thank you.” Abyss smiled as he said “No problem.”

Turning around they walked in silence for a minute before reaching Boosette chamber. She was feeling a bit shyer because of what Abyss said so before entering she told Abyss “Wait here! I be back in a few minutes.”

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Abyss shrugged as he agreed in a nonchalant way “Sure.”

For the next 3 minutes Abyss heard rustling noises causing him to become slightly curious but not enough to peek. He already gave his word that he would stay here and it was to a girl. Poof is like a small friend that he could goof around with. Nonetheless the Queen of Boos surely takes his word seriously.

This caused him to stay put even if he wanted to know what exactly was happening inside. Finally after those long 3 minutes Boosette opened the door and said “You can come in now. Abyss who was facing the wall opposite to the door walked in backwards.

He began to wonder how long he be forced to do this. In the end he had no answer as he had to take care of the problems around here before then. Not to mention that he was carrying food in his backpack that he got from Doff. He should be good for two days but after that he would have to starve. He sighed no knowing what to do.

Boosette hearing him asked with worry “Is there something wrong?” Her tone was clearly nervous as she thought that her room was being judged by him. Abyss only shook his head and said “It is nothing important. I’m only thinking of what to do now that I only have little food left.

Hearing the word food Boosette eyes brightened as she said “You have food!?” Abyss nodded as he suddenly felt a tugging on his back. He did not turn around as Boosette spoke “Mind… if I have some?” Abyss chuckled as he said “Only if you let me look at you directly. It’s hard to move around like this and it takes a lot of energy from me.”

Abyss was not lying as he had to constantly keep a vague sense of his surroundings by having his energy spread around him. Boosette pouted as she murmured “But… I get too embarrassed when… people look at me.” Abyss pouted as he murmured “But I can’t see where I’m walking or who I’m talking when I don’t look forward…”

Silence… Both of them began laughing for a while before they calmed down. Abyss was the first to speak “So how about it?” Boosette placed a finger on her chin and began to debate the pro and cons with herself. A few minutes later she gave in “Fine! Just give me food!” Abyss smiled as he felt that things might become easier.

Turning around he took of his backpack and began taking out the food. It was already late at night but it should be fine to eat. Boosette looked at Abyss with expectant eyes. Abyss took out two different meats and a small pastry. Doff gave him all the food and was kind enough to give him something sweet just for the journey.

Boosette eyes stuck to the pastry as she began salivating. Abyss chuckled as he said “This is sweet bread. Its really good but sadly there is too little back in the Mushroom Kingdom. My friend Doff himself can’t afford too many himself.”

Boosette was surprised as she asked “Really!? Um- Can I eat it?” Abyss shrugged as he said “If you want.” Without hesitation Boosette grabbed the wrapped pastry and ate it quickly. Her eyes shone with immense delight and her body shivered in pleasure.

If Abyss was not watching this in the first perspective he would have a lot of questions and doubts of what was going on. His stomach growled causing Abyss to smile slightly as he said “Guess it’s my turn to eat.”

Both of them dug into their food with Boosette getting the sweet bread and Abyss the meat. Abyss finished eating and putting the rest of the food away he said with a half casual and serious voice “Alright so lets get to business.” Abyss looked at Boosette who was now covering her face as she nodded “Al- alr- alright.”

Abyss sighed no knowing what to do. Well it was kind of cute seeing her like this so he could let it slide. Clearing his throat he said “I’m here for two reasons as mentioned before. I need wood to build and am here to help my buddy with his problem. Well the second mainly lands on your shoulders though. First off I need enough sturdy wood to build myself a nice large house. Then I need you to help my friend Poof.”

Boosette who continued covering her eyes stuttered “I- I- I understand. I can- can help you with th- the wood but- your I’m un- unable to help your- your friend.”

Abyss frowned slightly as he asked “Why? I’m sure all Boos will respect your decision if you say ‘No more disrespecting Architects. They are valuable assets.’ Or something like that.” Boosette turned around causing her to finally relax a bit more. Taking a deep breath to calm her ‘nerves’ she spoke “I can say that but I can’t control their thoughts.”

Abyss sighed as he said “I understand… but is there really nothing you can do to help?” Boosette shook her head and said “I know him and the problem. Unless he is able to prove the worth of being an architect then there is no point.” Abyss wondered how they proved their worth and asked “If a Boo wanted to prove the worth of their ability what do they need to do?”

Boosette answered without hesitation “They must be able to create something that serves as entertainment. For example one of my children is a painter as he does beautiful arts which confuse other Boos into thinking they were teleported into another world. It was really funny seeing that child play around where there was only an empty room with paint on the walls.”

Abyss nodded as he said “So your telling me if Poof is able to create something that can entertain others than they profession will be acknowledged.” Boosette nodded. Abyss sighed hearing this. How would they do that? He might be able to help with creating simple games but the Boos would just phase through them and say they are boring.

Closing his eyes Abyss began to think hard as to what to do.”