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[dzelkva]

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[curvaceous]

Correct.

[ ... ]

Do you know something about this?

[dzelkva]

I might know the source of the glitches, but...

[ Hm. How does he say this? ]

I don't want to share it until I've fully confirmed it.

[curvaceous]

I see.

[ ...Well, she understands that. She looks a little uneasy, but she faces Zelkova with a serious look and nods once. ]

I get it. You don't want to spread misinformation, right?

[dzelkva]

That too, but I don't want to point to a problem without some kind of solution to it first.

[ There's enough panicking as it is, and he doesn't want to be the cause of some wild goose chase that ends poorly. ]

[curvaceous]

Listen. If you need help, you need to ask someone. One of us, if you need to.

[ She folds her arms over her chest. ]

If this continues, a lot of people are going to leave this game being unsatisfied, or even worse, traumatized. My boyfriend is already going through a lot as is, for example; he doesn't need to endure any unnecessary hauntings from stuff like the wind, or the mirrors.

Is it possible to include the beta testers in the solution?

[dzelkva]

[ Ah...

She brings up a really good point, and he frowns as he thinks it over. ]

I think it's possible. I'll have to really think about it.

[ But hm. He gives Kara a thoughtful look. ]

[curvaceous]

[ ... ]

Yes? What is it?

[dzelkva]

[ He pulls out a glowing crystal from somewhere in his inventory. It floats above his hand, rotating gently. ]

I have this. [ Zelkova affixes her with a serious look. ] You can use this to protect yourself and others, if things ever go in that direction.

[curvaceous]

...What? Protect us? From what?

[ She takes it, though, and looks at it with wide eyes. ]

[dzelkva]

I can't tell you exactly, but you will know when the time comes.

[ As she takes it, a message shows up on her UI stating Key Item Acquired: Strange Core U. The crystal disappears into Kara's very own avatar, becoming part of her. ]

[curvaceous]

[ What the hell... ]

What? Why – why me? There's better people for this, I don't...

[dzelkva]

You asked me to include one of the beta testers in the solution. Aren't you a beta tester?

[ Though, his reasoning does go further than that. ]

I get the feeling that you care about what happens to the other people playing. That means you'll be responsible with that, right?

[curvaceous]

[ A few weeks ago, she might've used it for herself. Fuck everyone else, she's in this for self-preservation, etc.

But these past few weeks have changed her. There are people she would like to protect, and with how this game is going, she has a feeling she'll have to hold firm to that.

She sighs deeply. ]

Fine. I'll use it when the time is right.

[dzelkva]

[ He smiles. ]

That's the spirit!

[ This is a chance he's taking on her, so he's glad that she'll be responsible with it. ]

I do have one other thing, though. Keep it a secret, at least for now. I don't want people panicking if they've seen I've given you something you probably shouldn't have. I think we've had enough of that around here.

[curvaceous]

[ She doesn't like the thought of keeping this, especially from Levi, but what choice does she have? Zelkova's right. ]

...Okay. It's – I'll use it for good, Zelkova.

Thanks. For trusting me.

[dzelkva]

You don't need to thank me.

[ And for good measure, he'll send her a friend request. Have fun having a level 100 Flick Reaper on your list! ]

[curvaceous]

[ Immediately accepted. ]

Yeah, well...is there anything else you need from me right now?

[dzelkva]

Not right now.

[ So, he'll just smile. ]

Message me if you ever need help. There isn't a lot I can do about the strange glitches right now, but I'll at least try.