[ while the other man's yelp should have been taken as a good sign (after all, ghosts don't yelp, do they??), instead it only made him all the more concerned for what would appear on the opposing end of himself. fortunately, it isn't a ghoul or a walking statue at all. instead it seemed like just a guy?

vane heaves a heavy and audible sigh in relief. especially at the artifact that remains safe in the other man's hands. ] Phew... I almost had a heart attack there! [ he places a hand over his chest, as if to provide visual proof. ]

But, nice catch! I don't have the confidence to say I could fix it if it broke.

[ he's reaching over to give the man a firm pat on the back. maybe a bit too firm.... ]