The ghost shrinks back behind Nico, and Nico glares at the interloper with righteous fury. He isn’t sure what’s making Andrew wary, aside from the guy in general. How dare he just interrupt like this, when Nico’s busy trying to get Andrew’s spirit to rest. Doesn’t he know how dangerous it is to upset the dead? Imbecile.

“You don’t speak to him,” he says angrily, ordering the man like he’s another shade. “You aren’t welcome here. Leave.”