[Logically, he knew the blood coating his arm wasn't real. Everything in this virtual world was a fabrication and the blood was no exception. And yet, all his other senses were telling him otherwise. From the metallic stench to the way it stuck to his skin, everything about the blood felt real. It was almost enough to make him vomit.

There was no way he could allow that to happen. The girl was already incredibly shaken by the sudden appearance of the blood. Letting his own fear surface would only make things worse. With that in mind, he ignored the wet substance covering his arm and forced himself to smile.]

You sure are easily frightened. I know it looks convincing, but this stuff on my arm is fake. Whoever programmed this did a shitty job. The color is completely off and it feels like someone smeared ketchup on me. Honestly, you have to be a complete idiot to fall for it.