TsuMeTai stood still as stone, his face emotionless.  Those looking at him would think him uncaring of the fate that had just been placed upon them all.  They would be wrong.  His emotions swirled around in his head, from anger to disbelief to fear and sadness.  [i][color=007236]Mother... Rei and Kito, my little brothers... I'll likely never see them again.[/color][/i]

That thought brought determination.  [i][color=007236]No.  I'll not allow it!  I will survive this death trap, I swear it.[/color][/i]  With that in mind, he went through his gear, making sure that he had his best armor and weapon equipped.  Face set in grim concentration, TsuMeTai went out into the fields to train and make his way towards the next town.

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As she watched Kayaba disappear from the sky, Kip shivered, panicking slightly.  [color=0054a6]"He's- it can't be- I don't!"[/color]  She seemed to be unable to form a full sentence.  Then she closed her eyes and took a few deep breaths.  [i][color=0054a6]I can't afford to be anything other than my best.[/color][/i]  Pushing away the panic, she affixed her trademark smirk on her face.  [color=0054a6]"Watch out, Sword Art Online.  Anarchy is coming for ya."[/color]  She muttered quietly.

Of course, the first course of action would be to find a good ally.  Kip turned a calculating gaze over the masses, looking for people who weren't screaming, crying, or denying.  Her allies would have to be strong.  They would have to get through this, to survive and win.  Catching sight of a potential ally, she started making her way over to them.