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[undaunts]

We log out!

[A pause.

... ... ...]

Whiiiich we can't do right now. Sorry. We have to beat some sort of objective first. It's okay, though, we can do it!

[adminproof]

'A body like this'...you only assumed this human form recently, I presume.

[Well, he's picked up that Kashuu isn't human, but he can't tell the specific details since he's not from his world.]

[undaunts]

Nope, there are plenty of those too!

[you're welcome]

But it's okay. Like I said, I won't let anything get you.

[braavado]

I remember doing that when they dropped me in the battle version. [A rueful smile's sent Kaoru's way.] Sorry. Guess this whole place is going to take some getting used to.

Let's try the upper floors first.

[Off she goes, leading them down the hall in hopes of finding the stairs.]

[unwaverings]

[ Oh no, he didn't mean to make him think that!! Waving his hands in front of him to dismiss that thought. ]

No, no, that's not it! [ He should probably explain. ] It's just that ... a lot of my friends aren't human. They're called Seraphim. And where I'm from, humans can't normally see them. [ He's a special case that can, of course, along with various others with the heightened ability to do so. And animals, like dogs, can sense their presence ... But. ] But since you're not human, I'm not really sure where you'd stand with that ...

[ There's no way he could tell how other non-humans from other worlds might interact with the Seraphim, after all. His world only has so many species. If he can sense something like Sorey's "bright light", though, then it's possible he might have some sort of power to see them. He can't tell right now, but he's certainly curious.

Crossing his arms, deep in thought. ] Mmnn, you might be able to ...

[immobileyes]

It's just Mary.

[ Well, 'Kozakura', but 'Mary' is so much easier. 'Al Saiduq' just seems kind of like a mouthful. ]

[undaunts]

I had nooooo idea! I couldn't really see you doing anything work-related!

[flattering]

[adminproof]

Of course. I will not stop them from inquiring me.

[...]

However, I cannot always provide an answer, as much as I wish to.

[Because there are some things, he thinks, that must need to be kept close to the heart. Sometimes, a little deception is necessary. For the sake of everyone else. For the sake of true freedom and a benevolent guide for humanity.]

[flaredo]

There's a little gadget you'll have that should be able to call me. Use that, and I'll answer!

[ Yang Xiao Long, signing herself up for expeditions... ]

[adminproof]

[Feelings of obligation and responsibility are truly terrible things, aren't they.]

Preferably not. ...Since you are more accustomed to this place than I am, would you happen to know any alternatives?

[Like getting the hell out of this level or something...not that he's entirely aware it's a video game level yet, since he was dumped here after the presentation. Why would they stick him in ViViD again right after being in ViViD?

He's welcome to place something in the suggestion box.]

[catmagnet]

Then you're certainly doing something right.

[ Unless she's bluffing, but that doesn't matter to him either way.

And just like he said, he starts marking out their first checkpoint in the next (empty) hallway with two of the bandages he procured. Around ten seconds later, there's a newly-made X on the wall. ]

There we go. Too bad there's no map to go with this.

[braavado]

Prepare myself, huh. [Korra fiddles with her hair restlessly. Preparing herself for something she doesn't even know sounds a lot easier than done.]

Looks like the best way to do that is train myself harder. [When she glances over at him, her eyes look puzzled.] Actually...wait. The glitches can hit everyone and everything in this whole place, can't they? If that's the case, why aren't the people at CERES worried about being affected, too?

[rebelia]

[Gosh, that just makes his defensiveness flare.]

You can always ask the higher ups themselves, though I can't guarantee that they'll give you a straight answer.

[braavado]

Gotcha. [A little gadget? Korra tries not to dwell on how terrible she is at figuring out technology--she'll figure it out somehow!

Before the two of them head off in search the exit again, though, Korra catches Yang's elbow, smiling.] Hey. Seriously, thanks.

[For telling her all of this. It helps.]

[bropane]

It's definitely something.

Especially for me, coming from a world where these things don't exist.

[finatic]

[It only takes another split-second for Kagami to get the same message, although he is--still just as confused. He more or less comprehends what's going on, but really, they were serious... He didn't want to believe it was a stupid game.]

What the hell am I supposed to do with this?

[braavado]

[It's probably a good thing the suspect isn't struggling anymore, in fact he looks kind of limp (???) even after Korra's lost her grip.]

Ow. [Korra nudges at Rin with her elbow, looking a little grouchy at the undignified tumble they all just took.] Can you move? I think you're squashing him.

[braavado]

[The amount of care he's putting into being secretive makes Korra want to do the same... apparently it's catching. She spares a second to look around, too.]

Who's "we"? You and your friends?

[catmagnet]

[ Of course they wouldn't make this so easy to game... But better to check out the easier options first than dismiss that possibility for being too simple and regret it later. ]

I just needed to fulfill my objectives, and it just so happened that team's goals aligned with mine. Since I found them interesting, I decided it wouldn't hurt to join them on their journey while working towards my own goals.

[ That explanation may be pared down, but it gets the point across without implying how unequal the arrangement was (in his favor) from his point of view. With or without him, they would've succeeded in gaining their happy ending.

Lacking the ability to use telekinesis, he'll just settle for landing on one of the file cabinets and using them as a road instead. ]

[niceguypose]

It is not a problem at all! It is best to be comfortable at a time like this! It is unfortunate that your clothing is-

[He then blinks and looks frazzled for a moment as he realizes what it means to be open at the back. He quickly gulps and presses on.]

-is open in such a way! S-so it is better for you to have... the coat! I do not think that I will need it!

[cutebutexpendable]

None. And believe me, back where I come from? I did everything I could to keep it that way. 'Cause really, us greenskins got enough to worry about with the humans- we don't need Amber-obsessed scarecrows breathing down our necks, too.

[ Styx snorts, glancing back over his shoulder. ]

Although you could snap the whole lot of them over the back of your knee. Shit, I'd pay to see that.

[rebelia]

[Very.]

. . . Was that an insult? Or is that supposed to be some sort of objective observation?

[Choose wisely.]

[protectthecastle]

Because others will try to hurt you through them? But what of the connections you make where you will protect each other from harm? Surely those are a strength and not a weakness. [She's not sure what to make of how indifferent he sounds about it.]

Have you been threatened before? [Since he obviously knows about the Black Order and Akuma wanted to destroy it.

As for that sigh....she wonders if it's because he doesn't know the reason.]

[cutebutexpendable]

I dunno about that. I mean, a guy could get used to having ultimate power over his entire world, right? It's like I've got everyone's continued existence riding right in the palm of my hands-

[cutebutexpendable]

[ Styx sighs, dropping the forced sarcasm. Yeah, he's not feeling it. ]

... I dunno. I'll sleep on it, or something.