for kara

[dzelkva]

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[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.