Chapter 74: Gabe
The state of his latest host shocked Percy. On one hand, he’d spent way too long searching for a body, so he had no choice but to compromise. This person’s condition was much worse than he’d like. However, as broken as it was, this was still one of the strongest souls any of his clones had come across.
‘Probably a sentient. Also, a higher grade than usual.’
Knowing that a good first impression was half the battle, he wasn’t in a hurry to reach out. Instead, he took a moment deliberating how to best introduce himself, unwilling to spook an otherwise promising host. Though he never got the chance. The stranger spoke first.
‘Wow, sending ghosts now? You guys are getting really creative.’
This wasn’t among the reactions Percy was expecting, but he didn’t sense any hostility, which was a good sign.
‘I’m not a ghost. Just a soul clone.’ he explained.
‘What’s the difference?’ his host asked.
Percy would have creased his brow if he had one. While he’d never thought of his clones like that, they were invisible, incorporeal and could possess bodies. Functionally, they did fit with what he imagined a ghost to be.
‘Ok, I can see why you’d call me that. Still, I should clarify that I wasn’t sent by whoever you think sent me.’