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]

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.

[subleader]

Does napping somehow improve your view?

[She groans.] You mean building all the way up again? It took a long time to gain those stats.

[beaters]

Why don't you tell me?

[ He's glancing to the side, observing his own stats clearly. ] Tell me about it.

[subleader]

[Smack.] That was all YOUR fault you know.

[So not happy, so not happy.] Maybe she won't take away our stats? Maybe she'll be too self assured for it. It's good when they underestimate us.

[beaters]

[ OW T_T He winces, grumbling a little. ] I didn't think you'd really fall asleep, you know...

[ He gulps a little, not really looking her in the eyes. ] Hopefully she plays by the rules, just like SAO. It might be unfair morally, but by game standards, it's always been fair enough.

[subleader]

[Hmmph. Still, your fault...]

Don't even get me started on how morally wrong this new place will be.

[beaters]

So just let yourself die. Regeneration is possible, so it shouldn't be much of a loss.

[subleader]

[She gasps and anger flares again.] You sound so casual about the whole thing! Don't tell me you have stopped taking death so seriously. I'll never be able to look at it the same way again.

[beaters]

I'm not. [ Which is partly why he's not looking at her still. ] I'm merely pointing out that it's an option, Asuna.

[subleader]

[She looks down, cheeks flushed.]

No. Dying is not an option.

[beaters]

[ He gives a nod and keeps his face even, but the look in his eyes is one of relief. ]

I'm sure you'll have no trouble surviving.

[subleader]

Than...[Wait a second...his voice had sounded reassuring, but what exactly was he suggesting? A deep blush creeps into her cheeks and her eyes go really wide.]

What exactly do you mean by that!?

[beaters]

[ He looks confused for a second and then --

Ohhhh ... shit. He's immediately flailing a little, trying to make it clear as possible he misspoke. ]

I - I didn't mean it like that!! I just meant - I meant you're strong willed and resourceful and you don't just give up easy! N-Nothing - nothing bad!

[subleader]

[She's still blushing and her feathers are all ruffled.]

You...you...had better not have meant it like that! Don't you dare think I'm easy!

[beaters]

O-Oy! I wouldn't ever think something like that! Honest!

[subleader]

[She huffs, still embarrassed. She crosses her arms over her chest and tosses her head to her side.]

Well...good. Because, I'm not!

[beaters]

Mm.

[ He's trying to fight down his own blush, searching for words to get the image of her and what would entail collar loosening out of his head, oh man. ]

So - uh - I guess - I'll see you there, maybe.

[subleader]

Let's hope not. We have a battle to fight rememeber?

Hey...wait a second... [She starts to glare again.] What are you thinking about?

[beaters]

Given that my mun is saying "when" instead of "if" in reference to this new game, I'm doing my best to try and accept the reality of the inevitable.

[ JDSKLF. He fights back a blush again, but it's harder than ever. ] I wasn't thinking about anything!

[subleader]

Hmmmph. Good. Keep it that way.

[She frowns.] Perhaps we should form a party to fight each of them. Two against one may work.

[beaters]

According to the other people trapped up in this "head space", we can't actually hurt our muns any.