[ WP ] `` Hey , remember me ? We used to be friends ! Well , you told yourself and everyone that I was 'imaginary ' ... Well , how have you been ? ''

My mouth was agape at the creature filling my doorway. All I could see was a purple body, hiding red teeth in what I assume was her mouth. She spoke again, saying my name. `` Ted?'' 
 
 I did n't answer. I took a step backwards. She repeated my name. 
 
 I pointed a finger. `` You... You're...'' 
 
 `` I know. An octopussicorn.'' She ducked her head to show cat ears and a glowing horn. Her tentacles had red claws protruding from them. `` You made me, remember?'' 
 
 `` You're not... you ca n't be here.'' 
 
 `` Well, sure I am, Teddy! Why would n't I be?'' 
 
 `` M-m...'' The words struggled to come out of my mouth. `` My friend... he-'' 
 
 `` What friend? I'm your friend.'' 
 
 `` Billy!'' I cried out. `` My friend, Billy. He sat on you. You... you died.'' 
 
 The Octopussicorn's eye twitched. `` Of course he did. Your friend, Billy. Of course he did.'' 
 
 She moved closer, squeezing into the doorway. `` But where is Billy now, Ted?'' 
 
 `` Uh, he lived a few streets over... we worked together at-'' 
 
 `` No, silly.'' The creature smiled at me, a toothy grin. There were flecks of white at her gums. Her claws dripped onto my carpet. 
 
 Up the street, a siren howled, growing louder. 
 
 `` Where is Billy now?''
