The Pai Zhua Academy was still abandoned when Maya arrived. Cobwebs had began to form, hanging from the stone pillars that held up the roof and sheltering. Dorm bedrooms had their now dusty bamboo blinds left open, allowing the student to see into the rooms: some had items left in them and some were completely empty, some had messy beds still and some were made perfectly. Grass was beginning to creep its way through cracks in the stone floor, and some of the stone even had some new and abnormal looking marks and cracks which she assumed were dodged attacks sent at the students by Dai Shi. And the forbidden room doors were still wide open, occasionally moving back and forth a few inches due to the gentle breeze that occasionally swept through the ghost town. It was sad, seeing the academy again and seeing it was still empty. She had only seen it for a few moments when she had first arrived back home: she had been in such a panic seeing the place so desolate and abandoned, seeing the big foreboding doors to the most dangerous room in the academy flung open that she hadn't even cared to look at the details, look to see how the place was already falling into decay.

Pai Zhua had one key rule: if Dai Shi were to escape, students were to evacuate the academy and flee to wherever they were able to go. This was so the malicious dragon spirit couldn't kill all of the Pai Zhua students at one time due them being grouped up in one location. By splitting up, if he chose to hunt them down, it would take him longer to kill them all. This was the best way Master Mao could protect them, both the new and the experienced, if he or the other Masters couldn't.

But even knowing that, it hurt Maya to see the place she had known as her home for several years so lifeless and empty.

She had come here of both her own free will, and because the Masters had suggested it to her. She had informed them of what had happened, how she had been able to summon the animal spirit of her brother, and they had suggested returning to the academy to find a scroll or something which could help her to understand this new ability further. She had complied, and had safely made her way through the forest. Now all she had to do was find what she came here for. Maya wandered past pillars and benches, windows and red doors, countless abandoned rooms that she remembered well and fondly. 'Maybe someday,' she thought to herself, 'When Dai Shi is defeated, this place won't be so empty. I hope the rest of the students return: I hope they're okay-'

The thoughts of the young student were interrupted when a door suddenly swung open and slammed against the wall, catching her by surprise and causing her to jump and make a small yelping sound. "What the heck?!" she shouted angrily to herself, turning to her left to look at the door that had threw itself open. Her eyes widened when she saw that down the darkened corridor, amongst cobwebs and black nothingness, were library shelves full of old scrolls and books with thick leather covers. This was the room she was looking for, the Pai Zhua library. She opened her mouth, but no words came out. She wasn't sure whether to be relieved she found the room she was hunting down or frightened by it's dramatic revelation that startled her. Unsure what to do, she stood still for a few moments before finally getting her feet to move and slowly making her way down the corridor to the shelves, cautious step after cautious step. The lioness had never been into the library before. She knew it existed, she heard other students talk about it and dare each other to try and enter it to see what was inside without being caught, but she had never been in there herself. She didn't think it would look like something out of a haunted house, with red unlit candles, cobwebs galore and dark, ornately carved tables that looked like they belonged at Dai Shi's temple more than in an academy trained to fight the evil of the world. A lot of the scrolls were tied nearly with various ribbons who's colours had dulled with age and wear. Even the scrolls themselves were grey and dusty and torn in some areas due to how long they had all existed for. With a sigh, Maya began her task: she reached for a scroll with a faded red ribbon, undid the neat bow, and slowly unrolled the parchment.

Caught off guard once again a flash of black and gold energy flung itself from the scroll, and Maya shrieked louder than she had when the door swung open, and in her panic she dropped the scroll onto the floor. Closing her eyes firmly, Maya flailed as she energy surrounded her and enveloped her body in a strange warmth. The same warmth she had felt just a day ago, when she had summoned her brother's animal spirit.

Slowly, she opened her eyes.

'Oh good, you're alive,' were the first words to come out of the black lion spirit that stood before her with a proud stance. 'Perhaps that was a bit too dramatic. Especially after I scared you by opening the door for you.'

"Wha... Jarrod?"

'No, not quite. I am Black Lion, your brother's animal spirit. Though you already know that. While I am his animal spirit, I do have a mind of my own.'

Maya narrowed her eyes in disbelief. "So... You have your own consciousness? A-And how are you talking without opening your mouth?" She asked, stumbling with her words a little as she tried to process what was going on. Her environment had warped and shifted; no longer was she in the academy's library, but instead she was in some sort of forest, with trees and bushes which had black and gold leaves. The path she stood on was a dark grey cobblestone, but despite the strong and supportive appearance of the floor beneath her she felt like she was standing on water or jelly. The air she was breathing in also didn't feel like actual air; it felt a little thick, like she was inhaling smoke or a heavier form of oxygen.

'Yes, I have my own consciousness. Every animal spirit does. And to answer your question, it is because I am speaking to you in your mind. This world around us is not real, but instead a projection I have created with the power I possess. I felt as though a comforting area would soothe your shock.' The lion spirit had a deep voice, sounding like her brother but more older and more wise. It was quite comforting to the Pai Zhua student, to have a voice so similar to one she knew well.

Another question soon popped into Maya's head. "How are you here?" She asked curiously, looking around once more at her surroundings.

'I am here of my own free will. I left Jarrod, and came to see you.' The lion spirit bowed its head, looking rather sad and sombre as it's glowing eyes dulled and closed. 'Maya, you fail to realise the situation that your brother is in. Dai Shi is powerful, it was a struggle to escape from his grasp and come to find you. Your brother, as Dai Shi, has done terrible things. Things that have made him weaker, and made Dai Shi stronger. Maya, as much as I can tell you want to save your brother, as much as your spirit yearns for it... There is no turning back for him.'

"Wait, so..." She swallowed the lump in her throat, "You also want me to give up on Jarrod? It's bad enough that he himself said he didn't want me coming to save him, now you too Black Lion?"

The black lion spirit opened its eyes again and looked up at the concerned young student, feeling a pang of guilt. 'You know I do not want to give up on the man who I belong to, who only has me, his animal spirit, as a friend in this world. However, the only fight he is putting up is to protect you and Camille. If he cannot save himself... He wants to at least be able to save those he loves.'

"Wait, so he loves-"

'It's surprisingly obvious the more you look at the two when they interact,' he said as a deep chuckle came from the lion spirit, before returning to his neutral state. 'If you are still so very determined to save your brother, I will not hold you back. However... At least allow me to show you what you have missed.'

Maya opened her mouth again to ask yet another question: such a strange and new and emotional situation created a lot of questions in her mind. "Show me?"

'Yes. I am going to show you. Like this world around us currently, this forest scene, I can use my power to create a projection and show you what occurred since Dai Shi's release. But if you have any questions during this, or if you become too... Emotional, to watch anymore, then I will pause the projection for a moment.' As it said this, the lion spirit paused also, as if thinking for a few moments before continuing. 'Even if I cannot convince you to stay back, as I can tell you are still determined as ever to go after him, you at least should be told the details. Master Mao did not tell you about some of the things which have occurred prior to your arrival. Ah... Welcome back home, by the way. Perhaps I should have mentioned that first.'

It was Maya's turn to pause this time, as she thought about what the black lion spirit said. Her mind was still racing, still shouting at her to forget everything and go after her brother despite his own wishes. The lioness student had never been very good at coping in stressful times: her mind could never decide on what it wanted to do and what was the best form of action, and she tended to think and act suddenly and sometimes dangerously as a result of this. Dominic and Jarrod knew this well, and were skilled at being able to hold her back if she tried to do anything they knew wasn't a good idea. Since then she had matured, but her mind was still indecisive and she still often needed someone to hold her back. The only real thing that had stopped her from running to save Jarrod was he himself telling her to stand down and not to come after him again. The constant reminder from everyone that he was the bad guy and couldn't be saved also held her back a lot, though at the same time made her all the more panicky and restless about the situation.

'But an explanation would be helpful... I've missed a ton of stuff. And who knows, maybe it can help me figure out what to do next.' Maya took a deep breath to calm herself, inhaling the still rather thick air that surrounded her, before exhaling and looking back at the black lion spirit, having averted her gaze to floor beneath her. "Alright then, black lion. Please, go ahead and show me what I've missed."

'Alright. Give me a moment to summon the projection.' The black lion spirit turned it's back to Maya, as it's golden mane began to glow vibrantly, releasing colourful energy as it shone. With a mighty roar, the energy coming from the spirit's mane began to combine with the sonic sound, and slowly the sonic energy began to create something similar to that of a television screen, with a purple energy frame and a clear black screen. When the screen had finished fully forming (still a little hazy around the edges due to the energy) the black lion turned back to Maya with a toothy smile, revealing it's sharp and surprisingly shiny white fangs: how did a spirit have teeth so clean? 'There. I replicated one of your human devices, a television screen. This will play the events of the past few months. Wow, just saying that... It's been 3 months since Dai Shi was released. A part of me feels like it's been shorter. Another part of me feels like it has been an eternity.' The black lion spirit paused once more, to think a little, before coming back to reality and talking again. 'Ah, anyway... Would you like me to start?'

She glanced at the screen, her breathing becoming a little unsteady for a few moments. The black lion spirit stared up at her worryingly, until... "Yea, okay. Start it please."

'Right away.' Just like that, with the flick of his tail, the black lion spirit makes the screen come to life. At first, all there is on it is on it is static, but in a matter of moments it comes to life with a very familiar image.

The Pai Zhua Academy.

Colours flashed before their eyes as their animal spirits were summoned forth: yellow, blue, and gold. Each full of life and power and goodness.

Except one.

"I don't want any problems," young Casey said calmly, though his heart pounded in his chest as he looked up at the tall, menacing student before him: one of the next Guardians. The darkness in his eyes, the clenched fists and fierce expression caused fear within the cub.

"Too bad!" With a strong shove, Jarrod sent Casey stumbling back down the stairs, and into the table being used to place the baskets of towels. A wince came from the cub as he banged his head on the hard surface. "Aw, poor cub got hurt! Whatcha gonna do, little kitten?" He taunted with a smirk, laughing to himself. But Casey got up. Struggling forward on all fours, the student let out an angry and mighty roar, sending the arrogant Guardian flying back and crashing onto the floor. All this was witnessed by Master Mao, who stood as stern and as wise as ever.

Within the depths of the dark forbidden room, he spoke to the bewildered cub. "You also have the potential to become a Tiger Master. I've decided to choose you, in Jarrod's place."

Tears formed in Jarrod's eyes as he yelled furiously, his voice echoing within the large, almost empty room. "You just can't kick me out for no reason!"

"Agreed. But I have a reason. You should know that." As calm and cool as ever, Master Mao stared down the angry and distressed student.

"Please Master Mao! You know I've worked so hard to get to where I am now! I can't lose what I've worked for, not like this! I demand a second chance, please!" The student continued to shout, a tear streaking down his cheek.

But the Master shook his head. "I know you have worked hard, Jarrod. But your behaviour is not acceptable, and even you know that. It has not been acceptable for 3 years now. You think that because your sister is gone, that you can act out of line, act immature and rude to the other students. You are mistaken." With that, he turned his back to Jarrod. "Now leave."

He didn't budge. "Don't you DARE bring my sister into this!" Tears still in his eyes, Jarrod swung his arms in a very familiar motion, and his spirit erupted from nowhere.

The gold and black animal spirit attacked Master Mao. And the dusty yet ornate box he held tumbled to the floor.

Tears filled Maya's eyes as she watched the dragon spirit, Dai Shi himself, knock her brother and her new friends away, before turning to Master Mao. In an instant, she witnessed his death, as he was held so tight the oxygen left his body and the dark matter corrupted his spirit, destroying it and the Master's life force with it. "Master..."

The lion spirit, who had now sat down, turned and looked up at the lioness student. As he did so, he flicked his tail and paused the image so he could attempt to soothe her. 'Oh dear... Maybe I should not have shown you that part. Maya... I am sorry, for what happened. It was not my choice to hurt Master Mao, and to make him release Dai Shi. It was an impulse on Jarrod's behalf.'

"H-He wanted to kill Master Mao?"

'No Maya, you know your brother wouldn't wish death upon anybody. Despite how harsh he has become, Jarrod doesn't want to kill. He was angry, and he was distressed. You saw that he was crying, something that hasn't happened in the past year and a half. All he wanted was revenge, for what Master Mao had decided to do. He didn't want to walk away, so he fought instead.'

Maya fell silent, aside from a few sniffles and whimpers as she wiped away tears, and continued to watch.

"Go to this address at Ocean Bluff," Master Mao wheezed as he shakily handed Theo a small envelope with a red Pai Zhua seal upon it, "there you will meet your new Master. Now... Let me rest..."

"W-Wait! No! We don't want a new Master!" Lily cried out as she gave Master Mao a small shake, she herself now close to tears. He took her hand, and held it weakly.

"Listen to me, child. You three, are the world's only hope now... I know you can do it... I believe in you all." His cloudy gaze moved to Casey, who was trembling and pale. "Even you, Casey... Believe in yourself. And you will succeed..."

Within the forest, he ran. The way was shrouded in fog that made it hard to see, but he ran anyway. He had to. Tears were still in his eyes: Jarrod couldn't fully believe he just did that. He freed Dai Shi, he hurt Master Mao... He watched him die. It was all his fault. But he continued to run. He couldn't turn back, for he was a disgrace to Pai Zhua. To his sister, and his friend. To himself. But he was still scared; of what he wasn't entirely sure yet. Dai Shi, death, the reactions of others, himself and his own animal spirit, his power, all of it was so confusing and scary to him. It was that fear that lead Dai Shi straight to him.

For Jarrod, when he was attacked, everything went white. The foggy forest around him vanished, and it felt like the ground had given way beneath him. But then, everything shifted. The floor returned, but he couldn't see it: it was white, like the walls. Or whatever walls were in this strange world. "What the hell...? Where am I? W-What happened?!"

Something in front of him caught his attention. It was golden energy, forming into a figure. At first, Jarrod couldn't make them out, but eventually the energy fully created a being. It wasn't him, it wasn't anybody he recognised. It was a male, someone relatively young yet not around Jarrod's age: maybe 25 or 30 years of age. He had black leather armour lined with gold trims, even matching sturdy boots and tough fingerless gloves, and a long flowing fur cloak behind him. He also had gingery golden hair thast was a little messy, in a style that reminded him a lot of Master Finn. One of his eyes had a black pupil, while the other had a golden pupil: both shone like diamonds. He was majestic, and yet Jarrod could just feel the power that radiated from him. Power that made him fearful. "Greetings, Jarrod. I ought to thank you for running: I really did need to stretch my spirit, after being locked away for ten thousand years."

It took Jarrod a few moments to finally speak. "D-Dai Shi?"

"What? You did not recognise me? Surely Pai Zhua has a scroll somewhere of myself?" When Jarrod shook his head, Dai Shi rolled his eyes. "How typical. History is written by only those who want to mask the truth. Pathetic." Slowly, Dai Shi took a few steps forward. "Do not be so alarmed. You think I want to hurt you? You saw how I destroyed your Master, and yet here you are alive and well. Well, you're currently unconscious right now, but you're still alive."

"Unconscious? T-Then, where are we?"

Dai Shi chuckled deeply. His voice was masculine and deep, and while he had an accent the lion student couldn't tell whether he sounded American or British. It was like a strange mix of the two. "Your mind, my child. Stop looking so frightened, and allow me to explain a little. Ten thousand years ago, I was just like you. I was a student at Pai Zhua, and a powerful one at that. The Masters tried to hold me down, but I wanted more from life. More from my power. So I disobeyed them. I was loyal for many years, always abiding by what they said. But for the first time, I made my own choice. I was disgraced as a result. And I was angry, and for good reason. So I took it upon myself to prove them wrong, to show that I deserved greatness! And I succeeded, Jarrod. I fought my way to the top, I stopped at NOTHING to achieve my goal, and I made it. My animal spirit became one with me, and it felt glorious." He took a few steps closer to the student and as he did so, he created an image in his hand. It was of a young woman, around 19 or 20 years of age: her face was youthful, her lips red and eyes bright green, her black glossy hair long and her leather robes a mix of chocolate brown and crimson red. "Along my journey, I met others like me. Rejected by society, rejected by those we were loyal and loving to. My top general, Camilla, she was the first I discovered. She was the child of two Pai Zhua Masters, the sweetest and purest spirit you would ever imagine. And she was denied happiness by everyone. It was disgusting: her father worked her too hard, he was determined for her to achieve the level of greatness he wanted her to have. And those she trained with in her classes were even worse... Bullied, despised, hated for no reason. She tried so hard, and eventually she snapped, fought back, and was rejected altogether. I found her alone, crying in the woods: she had been hiding for several days. And I took her in as my own. My dearest Camilla, who was once hated by her own species, joined my side. And I showed her the same power I had achieved. Seeing her achieve her true spirit form, a mighty warrior with scales of steel, and seeing her so joyful and proud of herself made me realise something Jarrod. That we could not be considered humans. True, we walked on two feet, but we were not like the rest of them. So, we decided we would be called what society had been calling us: Beasts. Disgraces. Camilla adored her human body, as did I, and so she kept to her beautiful appearance. I however, ascended to greater heights as my power increased. I lost my human appearance, and truly became my animal spirit. A great and mighty dragon. I will not lie, that form I lost I did enjoy. It is the one you see before you right now. But it allowed me to become more powerful without any limits or any restraints holding me back."

"S-So, what do you want to do with me?" Jarrod asked shakily.

"I want you to become one with me, child. When your Masters locked me away within the box, they drained me of my power. The destroying of the lock took a lot out of me, and I lay dormant and asleep for years afterwards. Although you opening the box gave me the energy I needed to awaken, attacking your Master took even more from me, more than I may ever be willing to admit. I require... A host, if you will. I will help you prove your Masters wrong, I will help you become greater and more powerful and show all those who hurt you that they messed with the wrong lion! And in return, you help me to get stronger as well and achieve what I once had. You will stand as me, and I will control your body as my own. Of course, that does not mean you can not have some influence." The image in his hand of Camilla faded away, leaving only a few heart-shaped sparkles. "Camilla will certainly approve of you: and I expect she will be greatly excited by both my return and your arrival. Perhaps, if you are willing enough... I may permit you some 'special time' with my dear general." He smirked a little as the student before him blushed pink, and held out his hand. "Join me Jarrod. We will both be powerful, we will both be admired...

And you'll never have to be alone ever again."

"S-So... He tempted my brother into joining him. I-Into giving up his body and spirit so he could be stronger. And... Not alone." Maya wiped more tears that trickled down her face, and the lion spirit once again halted the image so she could compose herself. He wasn't sure what it was he could say to her that would be helpful this time: Jarrod had his weaknesses played against him, he believed that Dai Shi would help him and give him more than what could ever be offered at Pai Zhua. In a way, he wasn't wrong. Being Dai Shi, or at least being his puppet, had allowed Jarrod to grow stronger in ways he probably would not have. These dark arts he had learned had helped him survive in this harsh world, that had brought him almost nothing but pain. The lion spirit couldn't deny that Dai Shi had given them both powers they never thought they could ever use: the ability he was using at this very moment to show his sister spirit what had happened in the past was something that the dragon had gifted upon him, and though he hadn't had many chances to use it Jarrod and his spirit adored having such strange and rare powers. But of course, these powers were only to be used by Dai Shi: the life no longer alone that he had been promised was true, but instead of loneliness he was plagued with bad deeds and nightmares. The admiration was only for the dark spirit that possessed him instead of himself. The pain he was once inflicted with was now upon those who didn't deserve to be hurt. And watching the woman Dai Shi called his "dearest" and his "lovely" suffer the same way the lion student himself suffered hurt more than anything else. The animal spirit hung it's head, as Maya wept beside him.

"... Continue."

The black lion jolted back up suddenly, looking at Maya with concern in his glowing eyes. 'Are you sure?'

All he received is a nod in response. "Yes. Continue... Please."

Shrieks rang out as the three students were flung against a car, before landing face-first into the concrete. Powerless and defeated, they looked up at the large and terrifying mantis beast that loomed over them and laughed manically. "And now, to finish you pests!" it shrieked, it's high-pitched voice almost painful to listen to. But as it went to strike, a familiar figure appeared. He bolted in front of the students, and with a calm and collected expression and tone simply said, "Dude, step back."

Purple energy formed around the chef, as RJ called upon the wolf spirit with simple fluid motions that were only vaguely recognisable. While his spirit didn't seem to form fully, a bolt of power along with some kind of pulse or shock burst forth from RJ and sent the wicked beast flying backwards, and reverting to a strange red and white form as a few small explosions were caused by nearby damaged cars that further caused damage to the creature.

"I got you a little gift, to even out the odds," the chef said with a grin as he dramatically pulled open a drawer to unveil his creations, big smile on his youthful face. Three simplistic yet colourful sunglasses, with quite a sporty style to them. The three teens, however, looked confused.

It was Lily who called him out on the strange gift. "Sunglasses?" she questioned, her tone a little harsh and almost sarcastic as well as confused.

But RJ shook his head excitedly, a look of glee on his face still. "Oh, they aren't just sunglasses," He began cheerfully, "Did you ever hear of the Power Rangers?"

"Yea, who hasn't?" responded Casey with a little smile appearing on his face. RJ looked him right in the eyes, and his grin grew bigger. The gears began to turn in Casey's mind, as well as the gears within Theo and Lily's minds as they started to realise what RJ was implying.

"Well guess what..." He went silent for a few moments, keeping the three in suspense. "You. Be. Them." With each word, he looks between the three of them: first keeping his eyes on Casey, then looking at the now gleeful Lily, and then an equally excited Theo.

Amongst the carnage and destruction of Ocean Bluff's shopping district, the three teenagers rushed through the wreckage, jumping over or dodging rocks from ruined walls and holes left in the pavements and roads they ran along. A wall of Rin Shi stood before the mantis beast, who was still causing havoc and attacking humans who were fleeing the area. Back in his monster form, he made them scream and stumble over their own feet as they attempted to run away from him. The Pai Zhua students stopped in their tracks, and glared down the footsoldiers with confident smiles: they were NOT going to be taken down so easily this time.

Pulling their morphers from the pocket of their new trousers, Lily and Theo slid their new shades onto their face carefully yet smoothly. "Ready!" Their posture took on a fighting stance of some sort, before tapping the side of their morpher with their fingers: their prints scanned, their vision came to life as the morpher registered the user and activated. "Jungle Beast! Spirit Unleashed!" Bright colours like before flourished from the two teenagers, and in a few quick and precise motions they were soon covered from head to toe in brand new Power Ranger gear, their morpher sunglasses now their helmet and their clothes having melted away into colourful and yet comfortable patterned spandex.

"Jungle Beast!" As Casey performed these same motions, he knocked Rin Shi away from him. "Spirit Unleashed!" As a vibrant burst of red erupted from the teen, the remainder of the hopping footsoldiers were knocked away, and when the flash of energy and light faded away he too was now clad in Power Ranger gear like his new teammates. Together, they were unstoppable. Together, they were the Power Rangers of Ocean Bluff. Power Rangers Jungle Fury.

"Woah... Do I look like that when I go into my armoured form? Or is that different...?"

The black lion chuckled. "I assume you look similar. It's a relief to see you more calmer now... Are you alright?" He asked as he gently nuzzled her hand.

He received another nod from the lioness, but this time she's a little more calm. "Yea, I-I'm feeling a little better. Remembered some breathing techniques from when I was in Japan. I use them a lot, to help me relax and chill out when I'm... Worked up, I guess is the best way to put it. I do forget to calm down sometimes though. Like when I had that argument with the Rangers about going after the Masters." Maya flashed the black lion spirit a smile. "What next is there for me to see?"

The spirit paused for a moment to think, unsure. "Well... I could show you when the three Masters arrived, and helped your friends. But, do you want to watch that? That isn't exactly something you have entirely missed out on, since you have been made aware that the three Masters have a connection to them. It is up to you."

"There isn't much point showing me something I already know... So skip over that part."

"Hmm..." The spirit pondered for a few more moments, "I could show you what happened on my side. When the three Overlords arose."

Maya tilted her head and looked at the black lion spirit with confusion. "Overlords?"

"Ah, so you do not know about them. Very well, I will show you what occurred. Though... I will admit, it does get rather emotional. At least...It will for you. So, again, it is up to you. I do not wish to cause you anymore distress. But if you truly insist on seeing it, then I will show you." He looked up at the young adult, and waited patiently for her to respond. Her expression was torn: on one hand, she seemed almost excited to learn more about these strange new beasts, her eyes alight with excitement to prove it. On the other hand, she was frowning and her body posture was quite tense, as though she didn't want to see whatever would cause her to give into her emotions and cry again. "Maya...?"

Another few moments went by of just silence, the animal spirit simply gazing up at the torn student stood by his side. After what felt like a whole two minutes had gone by, finally she spoke, her voice shaky and yet strangely calm once again. Just like earlier. "O-Okay... Show me. Show me what they did. If I'm gonna understand all this a bit more, I NEED to see what they did t-to him. To you." Turning to face her brother's animal spirit, she gave him a little nod. "Go on."

The spirit just nodded back in response, and with a flick of his tail the screen buzzed to life once more.