On potentially being dragged to amatomnes

[subleader]

[Her arms are crossed and she does not look happy.]

From one trapped game to another, huh?

I don't have time for this.

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[beaters]

To be fair, it might be a slight improvement.

[subleader]

[This shocks her a little. Why she should be surprised...she's not sure.]

You can't be serious?

[beaters]

[ Part of him is pretty sure she's gonna hit him mid-talking, so he goes to hold up his hands a little. ]

Well - I mean, when I say slight, I mean very slight, mind you, but --

At least if we die, we come back, right? No need to worry about HP levels or how many healing items we have on us or anything. And it sounds like death is a lot easier to avoid then it is in SAO. Even... if it's... [ o////o oh God. ]

Either way, it's got some pros as well as cons.

[subleader]

[She may look ready to hit, but she holds back.]

And that's your reasoning?! It doesn't matter what pros and cons it has, it puts a halt to all of our work. It keeps us from moving forward. You might be okay with that, but I'm not.

[beaters]

But it doesn't really put a halt to anything, does it? We go back right to where we were, so it's not like we'll miss out on any level advances...

[subleader]

That's not the point you idiot! It takes time! I don't want to sit at anymore standstills and wait. Sounds worse even. Just waiting and being unable to do anything to move forward.

[beaters]

Geez, you know how to suck the positivity out of everything.

[ He clears his throat, waving his hands to dismiss her worries. ]

Well, then go ahead and try to fight to get out. I'm sure you won't be the only one itching to get back to our world. Get a big enough guild going and it shouldn't be much harder than the other dungeon bosses.

[subleader]

[Glare...this is the pot calling the kettle black boy. Fist clenching...sorely tempted to hit.] One of us is actually keeping the exit in mind and not slacking off. How exactly is that not positive?

But you're right. With the right assessment of the situation, she'll be just like any other boss. Just figure out her weak spots and the proper team and we can take her out.

[beaters]

[ HANDS UP AGAIN OH GOD ] I'm not slacking off, I'm just trying to think about it from all angles!

[ A small sigh and he rubs the back of his head. ] Though, that also depends on if our skills transfer, I guess. I don't know about you, but I'm gonna be next to useless against anything stronger than a Level 5 monster if she takes those away.

[brandedrose]

Piece of advice about muns: they don't listen.

[subleader]

Never? Maybe they just need to right amount of convincing.

[brandedrose]

Depending on the mun you might be able to sway them if they're not leaning in any particular direction. But if they're set on something, you're screwed.

[subleader]

They don't even care about how critical a situation is, that they could be taking someone away from?

[brandedrose]

Nothing changes while you're gone.

[subleader]

That sounds far too familiar to the situation I'm already in.

[brandedrose]

Regardless, you're stuck where you are for awhile. You can rail against it as much as you want, but you'd be wasting breath.

[subleader]

[Being stuck...she's too used to that.] There has to be something that can be done.

So, her name is Atia, right? And she's got everyone playing by her rules? Has anyone been able to access any points of weakness? Who is the designated leader in fighting against her?

I will gladly offer my sword to the job.

[likepapa]

[Mama is upset!! The only thing Yui can think to do to this is frown. She doesn't like seeing her mama or papa upset.]

Ah, but, Mama! You won't be all alone there will you? Papa will be there??

[Worrying more about them than she is herself, because she doesn't want them to leave but if they're together they'll be happy, right?]

[subleader]

[Very adorable little girl, who is calling her Mama. Her eyes widen and she shakes her head.]

What? I...I think you must have me confused with someone else.

[likepapa]

[Oh, well that was not good. She doesn't remember her?

Yui can't help but frown at that...]

Kito-san and Auna-san are Mama and Papa... [But, that isn't right. She knows that their names are Kirito and Asuna but she never could say it right.]

I'm not wrong... Auna-san is Mama.

[subleader]

[At that look, and the sadness in her voice she pauses. She knew she wasn't always the warmest person these days, but that didn't mean that she wasn't going to immediately pull herself together for the little girl. ]

Uh...hey there, it's okay. There isn't a need to cry.

[likepapa]

[Hastily, she tries to calm herself from being sad. Her Mama and Papa were here! What reason did she have to be sad, even if they don't remember her.]

Mama, I won't cry! Because Mama is here I won't be sad!

[She firmly doesn't want to let go of calling her Mama. Maybe she might remember if she keeps reminding her? With that she dashes forward, hugging her arm.]

You'll be okay, wherever you are going! Maybe Papa will be there?

[She really hoped so. She liked to see them smiling together.]

[subleader]

[She's still very confused, but she reaches down and pats the young girl's head. Then she pauses.]

Who do you think is your Papa?

[likepapa]

Kito-san!! [She knows she's saying it wrong which is frustrating.]

You and he are together all the time back home!! You weren't at first because he was always by himself but then you found each other again and you were happy and then you found me!!

[She smiles, happy to explain the situation and hoping it will make sense who 'Kito' is.]

[subleader]

[If the shock could show anymore on her face...

She pulls back, almost unsure whether to be grossed out or just confused or...more confused.]

You must be mistaken. He's a solo player, he doesn't want anything to do with any of us at the front lines. He's not interested in women.