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[pinksmith]

Hmph. Took you long enough.

Hopefully you've got some plans. I'm gonna get tired of sitting around doing nothing here pretty soon.

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[avantguard]

[Safety first!]

[It would probably look like a fire dance.

Asuna not using her sword confuses everyone lbr. But she did it to balance their party.]

If being a mage that can enchant swords means not being able to use my sword, I don't want to risk my main account. Even though I can use powerful spells, I'm able to use my sword too.

I'll just need one more for this. Maybe I'll try Cait Sith or Salamander this time. They're good for magic, aren't they?

[pinksmith]

[In the right hands, it almost certainly would. Especially if it were a speed type sword, and someone were particularly skilled in that area. Yes, Asuna... she's already planning this without saying a word to you. Thus why she's not CRAZY about the whole mage idea.]

You should just leave swords to the experts, anyway! I'm sure if I get my blacksmith skill high enough, I could work the magic in myself. Unless you wanted to be my apprentice! [Smirk.]

Hmmm. Guess it depends on if you want cute car ears or red hair. [Because Liz focuses on priorities.] And I suppose their magic's decent, too.

[avantguard]

Heh?

[NOT. THE CAT EARS. PLEASE. Kirito would tease her so much. SO MUCH. And she would get ANGRY.]

S-Salamander, then. If I have blue hair, I might as well try red hair too.

[pinksmith]

As funny as it would be... I couldn't get you to stay in the shop long enough.

[Well, you couldn't have any teasing. Well, not much, at least.]

You'd look pretty with red hair, I'm sure. [She leans in a little closer, lowering her voice.] Just don't try pink again.

[See, a little teasing is okay.]

[avantguard]

[She's right, she couldn't. Especially if she would be SEEN.

There's a bashful smile at Liz saying she would look nice with red hair but the rest? BLUSHING.]

Liz! I did it because you did it!

[pinksmith]

[She can't help but snicker.]

I know! Don't worry, I won't ever tell another soul. It's a boost to my ego that not just anyone can pull off my look.

[avantguard]

[Puffing out her cheeks.]

You didn't want to try it at first.

[Then she relaxes, smiling.] I told you, you would look cute.

[pinksmith]

I can always count on you to remember every detail, can't I?

[She really can't keep the upset look on her face very long, though, and it gives way to another smile.]

Though it's great to have a friend willing to do something like that for me. And thanks! You were right about this look helping with business, after all. Even if it's not always a good thing.

[avantguard]

[She's a good study!]

I only helped a little. [She's smiling too.] You're a great blacksmith, so I wanted to help you get customers. But you did the rest.

[pinksmith]

[Too good, matter of fact. Liz can't get away with just about anything.]

Maybe I just needed a shove, but I'm glad you were there to give it. Of course, now you're wanting exclusive rights for you and Kirito. Maybe I've gotten too good.

[avantguard]

[So sheepish.]

Ahhh, well, that's-

O-Of course Klein-san, Suguha-chan and everyone else should be allowed as well.

[pinksmith]

[Wait, did you say something that made her look a little sheepish suddenly? Hmmm, wonder what it could be...]

Yes, yes of course! Klein would be allowed. [A beat, and there's a flush of color to her cheeks.] And everyone else, too!

[avantguard]

[... SHE DOES WONDER.

Why does she focus so much on Klein.

LIZ.

LIZZZZZZ...

Asuna stares.]

Don't tell me. Liz, you and Klein-san... [TRAILS OFF.]

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[pinksmith]

[YOU NEVER LET ANYTHING SLIP BY, DO YOU??]

N-no! Of course not! Never!

[pinksmith]

[And her shocked expression fades into one that's sheepish and... maybe even a little bit pouty?]

Klein is too busy noticing NPCs, anyway. There are days I wonder if he's even noticed I'm a girl at all...

[avantguard]

O-Of course he's noticed! Liz, you're much cuter than any NPC--

[SO MUCH STARING.

LIZ IS JEALOUS. OF NPC'S. OVER KLEIN.]

When did you... ?

[START LIKING HIM THAT WAY.

More importantly. Does she tell Kirito?]

[pinksmith]

[That prompts a huff.] But he's always so polite, and talks about his bushido when he's around them. I maintain his weapons, and what do I get? Usually a smart remark for my trouble.

[She really can't bring herself to look Asuna in the eye.] It's nothing like that! Not at all! Why would I be interested in a scruffy looking rogue like that, anyway? [She folds her arms over her chest. Because she clearly doesn't like him in that kind of way at all, she just infuriates him for reasons that she can't quite articulate. Wait, why does that sound strangely familiar...?]

[YOU CAN NEVER TELL KIRITO. EVER.]

[solokun]

[ESPECIALLY SINCE HE WOULD NEVER APPROVE.]

[pinksmith]

[KLEIN'S ALL TALK, HE'S ACTUALLY A COMPLETE SWEETIE DEEP DOWN. Besides, since someone is already spoken for, it's not as though there are a lot of options left.]

[solokun]

[UH YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HE IS CAPABLE OF KIRITO WILL NEVER APPROVE. NEVER.]

[pinksmith]

[KLEIN AND LIZ WILL GET MARRIED ON TOP OF A MOUNTAIN AND YOU WON'T BE INVITED, KIRITO.]

[...seriously, you shouldn't put it past her.]

[avantguard]

If it's any consolation, Kirito-kun gives me plenty of smart remarks too.

[Although Asuna gets right back on his case for it. Maybe it's boy talk to show they like you? Or they're at least comfortable to joke around and not feel the need to just be polite.

Either way, SOMETHING IS GOING ON HERE.]

If you were, we could figure out a way to get him to notice you more.

[SHE NEEDS ADVICE THOUGH.]

[pinksmith]

He hasn't gotten any better about that? You think by now he would have learned some manners.

[She might not admit it out loud, but Liz has been thinking the exact same thing. Because he certainly doesn't treat any of the other girls in their little group quite the same way.]

[Or maybe Liz just has a thing for guys who can be jerks, but deep down have a heart of gold. SHE KNOWS IT'S THERE IN BOTH OF THEM.]

Well, let's just say, for the sake of argument, that was the case. What would I do? Not that I'd do it, of course.

[Because left to her own devices, the next move after snarky flirting is "get trapped in a dragon's lair and hope he's not already interested in someone else."]

[avantguard]

Ahahaha...

[JUST NERVOUSLY LAUGHING MANNERS AND KIRITO SHE TRIES. She tries.

For the sake of argument? She gives Liz a slightly knowing look but quickly changes her expression to something less sly.]

The first thing is to make an effort to talk to him. Invite him out for tea!

[ASUNA THAT DIDN'T WORK UNTIL MUCH LATER]

[pinksmith]

[Yeah, good point. At least hopefully he's past walking into people's shops and randomly breaking their best swords. Sorry, she's still a little bitter about it, even if Dark Repulsor was an even better sword.]

Tea? Hmmm... that might work.

[She does stop to consider whether Klein would be able to behave himself in a fairly formal setting. Maybe something a little more casual?]