Wow, really? I'm guessing you spend most of your time IRL then?
It feels good to self-insert when you need the escapism! No shame in that IMO! Really though, thanks! I'm not used to compliments but I believe you! ^///^
[He probably wouldn't believe her if it wasn't for the impressions he got back at the carnival.
...though it would probably be easier to not believe her.]
I think you look good too! Definitely what I'd expect from the leader of a fashion guild! But without the personality I'd expect. And I mean that 100000% in a good way.
Yeah, usually! I travel with my roommate sometimes, and I have a friend I know IRL in the MMO, too.
[ She also knows Barrett, but she's deliberately not mentioning that, because. Yeah. Stuff happens, man. ]
Ahaha, thanks :3 Did you think I was gonna be super stuck up or something? xD I mean I guess other people got that impression, too, so I wouldn't blame you if that's the case...but we're all just here to have a good time in the end, aren't we? No point in being super elitist about people who wanna share something together.
That's like a totally different world from my own lmao. I just stick to the online life unless I'm going to meet-ups, concerts or collab merch drops.
[...
He sends that and immediately regrets having done so when he realizes how pathetic that makes him sound. Has he really just started to assume Kara won't judge him that much?]
Yeah, kind of... One of my younger brothers is fashion-obsessed and I wouldn't say he's SUPER stuck-up or anything, but he's very much a different kind of normie so our vibes kinda clash a lot.
I'm with you, though! I'm gonna try to run my guild in the same way. Newbie otakus welcome and all that!
If online life is anything like this MMO, I'd argue it's better than reality. :)
[ He may remember that thought she had, about meeting people in an MMO. The thought didn't complete itself, but there's a reason why she's sticking around, despite all the weird shit happening.
Ignore how grim that sounds, Levi. The smiley means she doesn't mean anything by it, obviously. ]
Fashion-obsessed in what way? :0
But good! I would consider myself a newbie, if that wasn't already obvious :P Also, sent you a friend req! Add me so I can send a gift over!
[ And when she gets the chance to, he'll see that her gift comes from SoCal! ]
[Honestly? It's hard for him to ignore. Not because it concerns him, but because he can relate.]
And I'd agree with you. That's why I love the level of escapism this game has, even if the bugs are freaky and the admins suck.
[Major emphasis on freaky bugs and sucky admins. Zelkova is...fine. But he does not like Hien at all.
ANYWAY...]
As soon as he was old enough he moved out to LA to start a cosmetic line. And he's a pretty well known fashion influencer online. So, THAT obsessed.
[If Kara ever looks into that kind of stuff she might be familiar with Aiden Blake and the Asmodeus cosmetic line?]
Don't worry, I'm already planning a crash course for you once the guild is open! Since you like RPGs I'm picking a couple series that slot neatly into that vibe. Are there any other genres you like?
Oh, let me log off rq to add you back!
[Doot doot doot accepting friend request!
...oh!]
You're from CA too? Small world! I'm not in SoCal though. Bay Area.
Hahaha! I agree with you, the admins are weird as hell! Zelkova is the only valid one in this entire game xDDD
[ Though apparently he's not actual an admin??? Wild. ]
...Wait, hang on. Which influencer is this?
[ She would've absolutely heard of the Asmodeus cosmetic line! That'll be exciting to learn. ]
Thanks! I'm looking forward to learning about everything. As for other genres, I've played a few puzzle games, like Awesome Attorney and Professor Clayton, but that's about it.
Bay Area?? Damn, lots of CA people here! :P Well, if you don't come to SoCal very often, I've got lots of landmark-based postcards I can send over with my gifts!
[It only occurs after he sends this that he’s indirectly doxxing himself but OH WELL.]
Ohhh excellent taste as expected!! Okay, I can think of some similar titles to those too.
Are there really a lot of people from CA here? I know there’s me and my brother, and now you and your roomie.
I go down there every so often for fandom events. Gotta make a whole trip out of it since it’s like a 3 hour drive. TL;DR the postcards would be appreciated!
[The lack of enthusiasm miiight just come through there. It’s not that he’s on bad terms with Aiden or anything, but this is just normie shit that he doesn’t care about.]
No it’s not Aiden, it’s another of my brothers. His username is Mr_Misteaks.
Thanks!! I’ll do the same for you. I didn’t have any before this so I really appreciate it. ^^;
Yep. He’s the brother I was talking about making the guild with. He’s not big into anime and games and stuff but he’s always been willing to participate in them with me. It was a crazy coincidence that we both ended up with beta keys for The World. NGL
I’m pretty grateful he’s here.
[His response to that last bit takes a bit longer.]
It means a lot to me too. Especially because this feels closer to an IRL friendship, you know?
This probably makes me sound pathetic but I haven’t had any IRL friends since my family moved to CA. I kinda gave up hope for that.
So…IDK. This is really nice. Like I’m getting to experience something I’ve been missing out on.
To be honest...well. I have a hard time with honesty in general. Opening up is hard for me, haha.
But this has been rewarding for me as well. I don't make friends this quickly with people. I...admittedly said the same thing to my roommate, that I think I'd missed out on something truly worthwhile.
[This is so much to take in. It almost doesn’t feel real.
Is that why interacting with Kara quickly became so easy to him in spite of her being a cheerful, social normie? He didn’t even know someone like that could have the same sort of struggles he does.]
Hehe, sorry if that was a bit TMI! I just wanted you to know that I'm in the same boat as you.
The honest answer to that though... Well, all you had to do was be yourself. Sometimes that's more than enough, you know? I meant it when I said you were charming! :P
[It’s so ironic that every impulse in his brain is trying to reject the honesty Kara is bearing for him. He’s just a useless, weird, shut-in otaku who has nothing going for him. How could that have helped?
And yet…for once, maybe he’s more than he thinks he is.]
It’s okay. I TMI’d at you first. I’m just surprised is all.
I’m not used to compliments so I’m confused but happy lol.
Better to be pleasantly surprised than become numb to them, honestly. That's just how I see it.
I have to admit, we live pretty opposite lifestyles! I'm always out of the house, doing stuff. Lol. It's nice to kinda just sit here and talk to someone nice without worrying about appearances.
Well YEAH you’re worth my time! And it’s because I saw your thoughts that we’re here in the first place, I think.
[Reflecting on it, he probably would have abandoned the encounter in shame and embarrassment midway through.
He’s…really glad he didn’t.
…Party phase…
Nvm no he’s not. /not serious]
Can’t relate unless you’re talking about RPG parties lmao.
But I guess you’re right about meeting people here though. I sure couldn’t just go out and do that IRL. So I guess this game is good for all types of people.
Very true! I guess that "curse" was more of a blessing. ^_^ Would it have been scarier if you couldn't read them? I think it might've been for me, tbh.
Well tbh, RPG parties have been more fun anyways! I'm having a blast doing them. If you wanna go on a dungeon run sometime, let me know? I'm a pretty good fighter :3
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At least in our case, yeah. I really hope nothing bad ended up with it later on!!
It would have TOTALLY been scarier. It was scary enough approaching you!! Which, in hindsight, feels ridiculous. But it’s true! I had to work up a lot of courage!!
Anyway I’d love to party up with you! I’m glad you’re seeing how much better games are than parties full of normie activities. B)
Hahaha, aw! I'm glad you did. Hoping you don't feel that way anymore? :D
LOL normie activities?! ... I mean...yeah you're not wrong. People I know are pretty not into this stuff. They just haven't given it a chance tbh. I'm having a blast!
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It feels good to self-insert when you need the escapism! No shame in that IMO! Really though, thanks! I'm not used to compliments but I believe you! ^///^
[He probably wouldn't believe her if it wasn't for the impressions he got back at the carnival.
...though it would probably be easier to not believe her.]
I think you look good too! Definitely what I'd expect from the leader of a fashion guild! But without the personality I'd expect. And I mean that 100000% in a good way.
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[ She also knows Barrett, but she's deliberately not mentioning that, because. Yeah. Stuff happens, man. ]
Ahaha, thanks :3 Did you think I was gonna be super stuck up or something? xD I mean I guess other people got that impression, too, so I wouldn't blame you if that's the case...but we're all just here to have a good time in the end, aren't we? No point in being super elitist about people who wanna share something together.
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[...
He sends that and immediately regrets having done so when he realizes how pathetic that makes him sound. Has he really just started to assume Kara won't judge him that much?]
Yeah, kind of... One of my younger brothers is fashion-obsessed and I wouldn't say he's SUPER stuck-up or anything, but he's very much a different kind of normie so our vibes kinda clash a lot.
I'm with you, though! I'm gonna try to run my guild in the same way. Newbie otakus welcome and all that!
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[ He may remember that thought she had, about meeting people in an MMO. The thought didn't complete itself, but there's a reason why she's sticking around, despite all the weird shit happening.
Ignore how grim that sounds, Levi. The smiley means she doesn't mean anything by it, obviously. ]
Fashion-obsessed in what way? :0
But good! I would consider myself a newbie, if that wasn't already obvious :P Also, sent you a friend req! Add me so I can send a gift over!
[ And when she gets the chance to, he'll see that her gift comes from SoCal! ]
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And I'd agree with you. That's why I love the level of escapism this game has, even if the bugs are freaky and the admins suck.
[Major emphasis on freaky bugs and sucky admins. Zelkova is...fine. But he does not like Hien at all.
ANYWAY...]
As soon as he was old enough he moved out to LA to start a cosmetic line. And he's a pretty well known fashion influencer online. So, THAT obsessed.
[If Kara ever looks into that kind of stuff she might be familiar with Aiden Blake and the Asmodeus cosmetic line?]
Don't worry, I'm already planning a crash course for you once the guild is open! Since you like RPGs I'm picking a couple series that slot neatly into that vibe. Are there any other genres you like?
Oh, let me log off rq to add you back!
[Doot doot doot accepting friend request!
...oh!]
You're from CA too? Small world! I'm not in SoCal though. Bay Area.
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[ Though apparently he's not actual an admin??? Wild. ]
...Wait, hang on. Which influencer is this?
[ She would've absolutely heard of the Asmodeus cosmetic line! That'll be exciting to learn. ]
Thanks! I'm looking forward to learning about everything. As for other genres, I've played a few puzzle games, like Awesome Attorney and Professor Clayton, but that's about it.
Bay Area?? Damn, lots of CA people here! :P Well, if you don't come to SoCal very often, I've got lots of landmark-based postcards I can send over with my gifts!
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[It only occurs after he sends this that he’s indirectly doxxing himself but OH WELL.]
Ohhh excellent taste as expected!! Okay, I can think of some similar titles to those too.
Are there really a lot of people from CA here? I know there’s me and my brother, and now you and your roomie.
I go down there every so often for fandom events. Gotta make a whole trip out of it since it’s like a 3 hour drive. TL;DR the postcards would be appreciated!
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Oh, your brother's in the MMO, too? Is this Aiden Blake? Which player is he?
And you got it! I'll be sure to routinely send them your way. Tbh you're one of like three friends I have on this game so xD
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[The lack of enthusiasm miiight just come through there. It’s not that he’s on bad terms with Aiden or anything, but this is just normie shit that he doesn’t care about.]
No it’s not Aiden, it’s another of my brothers. His username is Mr_Misteaks.
Thanks!! I’ll do the same for you. I didn’t have any before this so I really appreciate it. ^^;
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Him. The one who remembers her from back then...
... ]
I see! Now that I think about it, I've seen you two talking on the forums. It makes more sense, knowing that you're brothers.
[ Keep calm, Kara. He can't know how rotten you are. He can't see your thoughts. You are safe, even if the truth might come out one day.
Huh. Since when did she start caring so much about that? ]
Don't sweat it. I'm glad to have a new friend, too.
It means a lot.
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I’m pretty grateful he’s here.
[His response to that last bit takes a bit longer.]
It means a lot to me too. Especially because this feels closer to an IRL friendship, you know?
This probably makes me sound pathetic but I haven’t had any IRL friends since my family moved to CA. I kinda gave up hope for that.
So…IDK. This is really nice. Like I’m getting to experience something I’ve been missing out on.
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Not pathetic. Not at all.
To be honest...well. I have a hard time with honesty in general. Opening up is hard for me, haha.
But this has been rewarding for me as well. I don't make friends this quickly with people. I...admittedly said the same thing to my roommate, that I think I'd missed out on something truly worthwhile.
Thank you. I mean that.
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Really?
[This is so much to take in. It almost doesn’t feel real.
Is that why interacting with Kara quickly became so easy to him in spite of her being a cheerful, social normie? He didn’t even know someone like that could have the same sort of struggles he does.]
I don’t know what I did, but… You’re welcome.
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The honest answer to that though... Well, all you had to do was be yourself. Sometimes that's more than enough, you know? I meant it when I said you were charming! :P
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And yet…for once, maybe he’s more than he thinks he is.]
It’s okay. I TMI’d at you first. I’m just surprised is all.
I’m not used to compliments so I’m confused but happy lol.
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I have to admit, we live pretty opposite lifestyles! I'm always out of the house, doing stuff. Lol. It's nice to kinda just sit here and talk to someone nice without worrying about appearances.
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[He puts that out there without thinking. But if Kara is speaking from experience, it really does sound like a different brand of personal hell.]
For real. I can’t even imagine going out that often! It’s draining my MP to even think about so I don’t know how you put up with it.
Do you just not like chilling at home or something?
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I just like living life on the edge sometimes xDD
LOL, just kidding! Honestly, you're right! I like being busy. Plus, I'm still in college. Gotta enjoy my party phase while I still can!
That's why the MMO is a good change of pace, though. It's nice to meet people this way.
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[Reflecting on it, he probably would have abandoned the encounter in shame and embarrassment midway through.
He’s…really glad he didn’t.
…Party phase…
Nvm no he’s not. /not serious]
Can’t relate unless you’re talking about RPG parties lmao.
But I guess you’re right about meeting people here though. I sure couldn’t just go out and do that IRL. So I guess this game is good for all types of people.
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Well tbh, RPG parties have been more fun anyways! I'm having a blast doing them. If you wanna go on a dungeon run sometime, let me know? I'm a pretty good fighter :3
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It would have TOTALLY been scarier. It was scary enough approaching you!! Which, in hindsight, feels ridiculous. But it’s true! I had to work up a lot of courage!!
Anyway I’d love to party up with you! I’m glad you’re seeing how much better games are than parties full of normie activities. B)
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LOL normie activities?! ... I mean...yeah you're not wrong. People I know are pretty not into this stuff. They just haven't given it a chance tbh. I'm having a blast!
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Yeah, normie activities. Like...drinking and talking and dancing and making out or whatever.
[LEVI...HONEY...]
At least YOU'RE seeing the light!
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Okay but those things are all pretty fun!!!
[ HELLO...?? ]
But I can enjoy that stuff AND like video games! Maybe I'll get into anime soon, too!
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Must be nice to like both. I definitely couldn't.
I hope you wind up liking anime though. I think it'd be fun to talk to you about it.
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