Little Ghost looks so much smaller than they had at the orphanage. During the battle, they used a butter knife like a sword and cast spells of soul and void against creatures many times their size. They never hesitated, and once they spotted Taiki, they stayed nearby to protect him.
However, now it's Little Ghost's turn to return to Hollownest and fight the Infection there. Little Ghost walks up to Taiki and tugs on his pants leg to get his attention. They still have the shiny rock Taiki traded with them, and they hold it up to him with both hands as if asking if Taiki wants it back before they go.
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However, now it's Little Ghost's turn to return to Hollownest and fight the Infection there. Little Ghost walks up to Taiki and tugs on his pants leg to get his attention. They still have the shiny rock Taiki traded with them, and they hold it up to him with both hands as if asking if Taiki wants it back before they go.