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Funny roleplay game: negotiate peace with a Victorian ghost
Even with a ghost, a good negotiation starts with listening: find out what she cares about (her portrait, quiet evenings, a house kept proper), say what you need, and trade until you both get something. Ordering her out makes her dig in; respect and specific offers move her. Play it with Mrs. Agatha Pemberton, a prim Victorian ghost who was living in your new house long before you.
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Updated October 2026
Who it's for
Who this practice is for
- Teachers looking for a spooky October speaking activity that gets every student talking out loud.
- Families who want a funny, seasonal game to play together after dark.
- Anyone 13 and up who wants a funny, low-pressure way to practice negotiating.
- Anyone who wants to practice staying calm and finding a trade when someone pushes back.
What happens
How a session goes
- Mrs. Agatha Pemberton speaks first. She is a prim Victorian ghost who was here first and she has opinions about you and your house.
- You talk out loud, or type if you prefer. She reacts to every word. Order her out and she digs in. Hear her out and she starts to listen.
- The scene ends when you reach a peaceful living agreement or clearly lose it.
Real lines from a test session
What Mrs. Agatha Pemberton said in a test session
“I suppose you think you OWN this house. How quaint.”
“A ghost? Young lady or gentleman, I am Mrs. Agatha Pemberton, and I have kept this house in proper order since 1893.”
“Rules? That is the first sensible thing you have said. Very well.”
From a test session of this practice in the app, lightly trimmed. Your session goes its own way: the character reacts to what you say.
The scorecard
What the scorecard looked like for Negotiate With the Ghost
“Are you... a ghost, maybe?”
You sounded unsure and tested her reality when the scene expects you to play along with the premise.
Try instead: “Mrs. Pemberton, I see you've kept this place lovely. Let's find a way to share it.”
What went well: Your willingness to apologize and ask for rules shows you're aiming for peace, not conflict — keep that cooperative tone.
Real scorecard output from one of our test runs. In test runs the practice answers are written by a test script, not by a customer.
What good looks like
What a strong answer does here
- You hear her out first. Ask what she wants before you list your own needs. That earns points for Listening.
- You name what matters to her, like her portrait or quiet hours, and trade for what you need. That is Finding a trade.
- You keep your cool when she calls you quaint. Composure and Staying in the scene both reward calm, steady replies.
- You summarize the deal in plain words before the scene ends. That is Clear agreement, and Charm keeps the tone warm.
Scored on:
- Wit
- Clarity
- Persuasion
- Composure
- Staying in the scene
Common mistakes
Weak lines, and what to say instead
Weak: “I order you to leave my house right now.”
Better: “I am not ordering you out. I want to understand what this house means to you.”
Ordering her out makes her dig in and costs you Listening and Composure.
Weak: “This is my house now, so you have to listen to me.”
Better: “You were here first. I get that. Can we find a deal that works for both of us?”
Ignoring her claim skips the trade and weakens Persuasion.
Weak: “Fine, do whatever you want. I give up.”
Better: “Let us try one clear deal: quiet hours after ten, and your portrait stays in the parlor.”
Giving up loses the goal and shows no clear agreement.
Weak: “You are just a ghost, so your rules do not matter.”
Better: “Your rules matter to you. Tell me which ones you need most, and I will tell you mine.”
Dismissing her complaints drops Charm and makes the scene harder to win.
Negotiate With the Ghost in Your House: start talking in a few seconds. Your own side stays yours to fill in.
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Your character scenes practice plan
- Understand the character’s goal
- Listen and adapt your approach
- Make a clear persuasive request
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FAQ
Questions about Negotiate With the Ghost
Who is Mrs. Agatha Pemberton?
She is a prim Victorian ghost who was about 70 when she died. She has kept your new 130‑year‑old house in proper order since 1893. She speaks first, and she acts like she was here first because she was. She is not a real person; she is a drawn character card with a fitting voice. Try it free →
What is the goal in this scene?
Your goal is to negotiate a peaceful living agreement with the ghost who was here first. You can trade things like her portrait back or quiet hours for what you need. The scene ends when you win that goal or clearly lose it. Try it free →
Is this ghost scene scary?
No. Mrs. Pemberton is prim and funny, not frightening, and the scene stays family friendly from start to finish. The spooky setting is just a playful backdrop for practicing how to listen, propose a trade and reach an agreement with someone who has strong opinions. Try it free →
How do I reach an agreement with Mrs. Pemberton?
Ask what bothers her most, offer something she values in return for what you need, and make the deal concrete: quiet hours, where her portrait hangs, which room is hers. Restate the agreement at the end so both of you know exactly what was settled. Try it free →
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