He nods. "I accept."

Tap.

Granite Gallery finishes her conversation with her boss. "Sorry sir, but I really really can't let you stay here."

"It's okay," he sighs. "If the genie's still here after I emancipate I'll be back."

The genie has no response to this. 

"Good luck with that. Have a nice day?"

"I will." He looks at the genie. "Thank you, Sofia Los. When and if I can ever help you again, I will try."

"Goodbye, human."

He goes back home. Does he have enough time to go visit the ghost?

Sure, plenty. He gets back well before five PM.

So he'll go visit the ghost.

She's holding a spear today, it's more solid than the rest of her.

"Hello again."

"Hello. Be cautious, there may be monsters about."

"I think not around here, but I'll be careful."

"I felt one earlier. I don't remember where."

He nods. "I went to talk to a genie, but the government didn't let me get very far on that."

"Why do you need a genie? Perhaps I can help."

"—to, erm, bring you back. Give you a physical form."

She gives a confused look. "There is no point. I'm done."

He sighs. "But that's not fair."

"Neither is monsters existing. Neither is old age. We do what we can because we must. I tried to help everyone, but I can try no more. Will you accept what remains of my power?"

He runs a hand through his hair. "Do you know how much longer you have? Is it—could you wait a few months?"

"...Perhaps. If you are not yet ready, I will wait."

Sigh. "Thank you."

"It's- it's not fair you are pushed into this either. I'll pray you don't suffer my fate."

"I promise I'll do my best."