[center][h2][b]Masae Kanegawa[/b] & [color=sienna]Aderyn Finch[/color][/h2][/center]
	All Aderyn did with Masae's excuse was frown slightly, then delayed her response by ordering herself a complicated beverage in a language only the barista could understand fully.  She turned back a moment later, looking up into her friend's eyes.  [color=sienna]"Masae, that war isn't a huge deal, really.  It's just kings and notable members of each guild trying to off each other.  I haven't really gotten involved, even through I'm, like, the best Berserker the Bruisers have."[/color]  She paused again as both their drinks arrived, a sparkling water beside a dark, brown drink giving off an intoxicating scent.  The Welsh girl took a deep breath, then sighed happily as she felt the smell of her coffee course through her body.  [color=sienna]"And I wouldn't mind taking a hit for my support, that's what the hard carry does."[/color]  She smiled slightly and took a sip of her drink.

	Masae listened quietly as Aderyn ordered her drink, waiting for the girl to address the excuse that she had made as to why she couldn't play DGO right now. Sadly it wasn't as effective as she had hoped that it would be, but she supposed it was to be expected given the sort of personality her roommate had. Her drink arriving gave a nice excuse as she took a sip of her water, enjoying the bubbly taste even as she took the opportunity to figure out how to address this next. It seemed she would need to be a bit more firm in explaining why. 

	"The best Berserker they have? Sounds like a good reason for them try and get you involved," she pointed out with a lofted eyebrow. "Besides, with all the stuff going on in real life and my other games, I don't really have the time for it." Not that she did any other real time consuming games, but she left that out. It wasn't like Aderyn would know that. 

	Aderyn scowled a bit and set down her cup, giving Masae a hard look while she tought of what to say next.  It came to her after a short, awkward pause, in which just enough shifting occured to alert anyone close by to the tension.  [color=sienna]"All I'm saying is that you and I should hop on sometime and screw around for a little bit.  Run an easy dungeon, kill some Outlaws... if you give it another shot, I'll make sure you have fun, alright?"[/color]  She gave the Japanese native a classic puppy-dog stare, at least hoping that would have some effect on her adamant resolve.  [color=sienna]"Please?  At least once?"[/color]
    
	A feeling of relief swept through Masae as Aderyn seemed to give in, or at least was forced to think about the issue and try to deal with things besides the upcoming war in DGO. Eventually she did, and before Masae realized it she found herself under the pressure of a puppy stare, eyes wide and like they were boring into her, with a curled lip to go with it that made it seem like she was on the verge of tears. Masae tried to resist, but eventually her courage ran out and she sighed. "Alright," she ceded at last. "After the festival I suppose I can find some time to play DGO with you. Though I have no idea what my account looks like at this point. I think I've missed a bunch of major updates since I left the game." That at least gave her a window, and she could come up with some sort of excuse, or find a place where the Sweepers wouldn't immediately jump on her. It was better than nothing. 

	Aderyn's eyes lit up when she agreed to give Deep Ground another shot soon, her arms quickly closing around the girl and squeezing her, the Welsh girl's head ending up between her friend's breasts in a slightly awkward fashion.  She realized this as Masae explained that she would find time after the festival, and withdrew her face from the momentary Heaven with a heavy blush.  [color=sienna]"Alright.  I'll be sure to hold it to you, y'know."[/color]  She smirked only slightly and sipped her coffee, her plan to pull her back into the digital world working perfectly.

	The hug took Masae off guard, but she didn't resist it, eventually moving to slowly pat Aderyn on the back. She did catch the blush, but chose not to say anything about it and instead nodded. 'I'm sure you will," she replied with a burst of laughter before she took another sip of her drink. Well, she probably would when the time came. Until then she would just do the best that she could to prepare for it. "Still, here's hoping for a fun festival." She raised her glass for a toast, grinning at her roommate. What was the worst that could happen?

	Aderyn smiled brightly and raised her cup as well, the porcelain edge of the mug clinking with the glass as the drinks made contact with one another.  [color=sienna]"To a fun festival!"[/color]  She withdrew her cup and took a long, drawn out sip as the conversation turned to much less interesting chatter about daily life.  From here on, the pair had little to do that was actually worth paying attention to.
	
	[@Flamelord]