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[stoccado]

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]

[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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[stoccado]

[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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[huaaaaagh]

I mean, if I did, I was just kidding!

[CAN NO ONE TAKE A JOKE]

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[stoccado]

If you did, that's not nice!

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[huaaaaagh]

[hoo boy he's in it now]

Asuna... you know how Sinon and I rag on each other all the time? It's like that with Nightingale.

[what would their friendship be without pointless mockery]

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[stoccado]

Even then I tell you to stop sometimes! [She huffs.] Plus, this is different. Poking fun at people's relationships is another matter. Someone can be much more sensitive to stuff involving their partner than just themselves.

Think about it. If someone teased you, how would you feel? Then imagine if they teased me instead.

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[experiencepoints]

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

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[stoccado]

Is it actually necessary?

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[experiencepoints]

I mean, not really, but I can practically hear him screaming from here.

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[stoccado]

[It's almost like you read it every time he replies to a conversation.

Weird.]

Well, if you feel you have no choice. [Sort of approval to continue?]

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[experiencepoints]

[... she genuinely didn't expect approval

but now it's too late to back down]

Don't worry, he's said nothing but good things. In fact, I think his exact words were that you make him feel invincible? It was very sweet.