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Who: Asuna and anyone
Broadcast: Everyone ever
Action: If anyone's actually on the Marsiva
When: Sunday evening

[The video function turns on to the hesitantly smiling face of a young woman. Blue hair and pointed ears mark her as somewhat different— or they would if this wasn’t a space fleet carrying residents from all over the multi-verse. She waves at the camera, a slight tilt of her head the only immediate indication of any puzzlement, but concern is detectable.]

Ah… hi there. I’ve gone through the information on the computers— or at least what looks like the basics, so I’m trying this now. [She stops, backtracking somewhat.] Obviously I’m new, I think. I just woke up an hour or so ago. I’m still trying to process this, if it’s not a really weird in-game event.

[Her expression sobers for a brief moment before she continues.] Because this isn’t what I normally look like, not really. So…

[And here she catches herself.] Oh, sorry! My name’s Asuna. If anyone has clarification, I’d love to hear it. Thank you.

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[experiencepoints]

... Well. Let me start out with one thing, we can see how well you take it, and then move on from there. Okay?

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[stoccado]

Sure, go ahead.

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[experiencepoints]

[She lifts up one arm.

That arm suddenly bursts into flame, a long stream of fire wrapping around it, popping with very small miniature explosions as she does.]

Magic is real. It's not part of every planet we stop at, or even most, which is irritating, but it's real. And definitely not part of a 'game'.

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[Her eyes don't widen and she doesn't gasp, but she does peer forward a little more, like she's suddenly a whole lot more focused.]

In my world, the real one, magic isn't real. But it is in video games, and I'm stuck in my avatar right now. I wonder if I could use spells from the game, then...

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[experiencepoints]

It's possible. Kirito can do some really weird things, too.

[She flicks her arm like she's trying to shake off the fire, and it goes away.]

The Fleet isn't always safe. We've been attacked three times, ended up at a planet full of poison, others have monsters. One plant was full of aliens that should have been peaceful, but were infected with a disease to make them go berserk.

Most of the time, it's just boring here. But occasionally, this shit does happen.

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[Jeez. What she wouldn't give for some npcs with quest markers to make this a little easier.]

I think you were right before. Maybe I should get more settled before I get more information.

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[experiencepoints]

[She nods.]

Sorry. If it helps, that's... probably the worst of it.

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You don't have to apologize, I appreciate the heads up.

[She smiles at Nightingale.] And thank you for being friends with Kirito. I hope we can become friends, too.

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[experiencepoints]

[Okay, that gets a smile, if somewhat awkward.]

Of course. He's the only one around here I can talk about some stuff with, so I'm glad to be friends with him. It's practically the only reason I'm still sane around here.

I'd like that, too.

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[stoccado]

He's reliable and very good to have around during tough times. I don't know where I'd be without him...

[Asuna trails off. Be more gross.]

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[experiencepoints]

[... okay, no. she just snickers at that.]

You two must have gone through a lot together.

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[stoccado]

[Nod nod!]

More than I sometimes think anyone would really believe.

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[experiencepoints]

[She laughs.]

I'm on interdimensional shithole number two, you would be surprised at what I'd believe.

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[stoccado]

I only said sometimes. [Touché.]

I'm not sure what Kirito's told you, so I don't want to say anything he might not have.

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[experiencepoints]

[She shakes her head.]

I've heard some... pretty terrible things. Not the full story, but the gist, I think. And he's heard some pretty awful things from me, too.

But I'm pretty sure those kinds of topics aren't good for a first conversation.

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[stoccado]

Mm, I don't imagine he'd talk about it much.

But you're right. What's a better topic?

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[experiencepoints]

It's easier when you're trading shitty stories.

[She does get a small grin, though.]

Well... I do owe him some revenge, too. He's been gushing about you a lot, you know.

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[stoccado]

[Oh, now she's got her attention. Asuna peers into the camera a little more.]

A lot?

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[experiencepoints]

Oh, yeah. He was singing your praises whenever you came up.

[She has such a shit-eating grin right now.]

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[stoccado]

H-how often did I come up...?

[She's caught off guard, judging by her tone.]

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[experiencepoints]

Hm... Well, a few times.

And with how much he liked to tease me and my girlfriend, I think it's time to turn the tables a bit.

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[Oh does he really do that.]

I apologize for whatever he's said.

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[huaaaaagh]

I didn't say anything!!

[Much. He didn't say much.]

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[stoccado]

Kirito-kun...

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[experiencepoints]

Hm? Already? That was fast... You haven't even heard it yet.