as he listed off the things she did when they were forced to be "friends" she did sound like a horrible person "ding ding" she smiled "right on the money, and I wasn't that bad to you when we were younger" she shifted where she sat crossing her legs "I guess 6 years can really change some people...not you though I recognized you right when you walked into the safe zone...just was not 100% sure" she smirked at his remark about expecting to see her in here "your obsession with gaming and that culture I guess rubbed off on me growing up, started playing pretty heavy a few years back and jumped at the chance to play SAO....then well all this happened.." she sighed looking down to the flooor

Kaiden, was eventually bored of sitting in the Inn, only a few had came in to ask him questions, maybe people where terrified,
So he walked off to go find Avetty, he had to find out.. if she was that girl, she hadn't answered and as well he had something to show her, a neesh place they could go and sight see as well as level up.

He found her walking into town and said "Hey! Avetty! Did you see er what happened in the town hall back there? or where you busy?" she looked puzzled when she saw Akia Shigoru his soul stone in the form of her female human, Akia realised and turned into her wyvern form, it was spacious enough to do so.

"Yeah, you wasn't too bad, not much" He spoke sarcastically, forcing a smile on his face. "You just ruined my childhood." he added a whisper.

He realized that Venira was reaching her hand to him to offer a shake, he giggled embarrassed and reach his hand in return. "I'm sorry I wasn't paying attention, I-I was just so happy that I met you here, I-I mean, I wasn't just expecting to see you here." he spoke as he wrapped his fingers around her hand gently.

"Honestly, I was more surprised to know that you had reach this far, I mean, I never thought you could survive this game! Don't get mad, but you really sucked in playing games before, right?" Lind teased Venira, as he saw a frown on her face, hoping to make her smile.

she looked back up at him with a slight smile her hand shaking his "when it was obvious that my father was not grooming me to help run the company...but grooming me to marry someone to run it...I backed away, fell into games like this...as a escape, i was terrible at some of the first games i played, lucky for me they were not games of death" she joked lightly and looked at him perplexed only now realizing what he said quietly "wait...how did i ruin your childhood?" she had no idea how she could have, they only hung out a few times a year and it was always more go play with the other children while the adults talk.

Joryn had been in for a while now month or two? and he was level 30 and he hadn't even cleared the floor with the others, he was walking into the safe zone after he sprinted through floor 1 like it was a no brainer, who knew he'd be good at this.
Joryn, still needed to find Cassidy, he knew what she'd be like hence everyone looks the same, he had a mask on so nobody recognized him, he wanted to keep his identity close nit.
He was on a wall, listening to a guy rambling on about guilds and parties, He decided to use an illusion potion to make himself look low level for a couple a second and speak up but then somebody did it for Joryn an actual level 10, so he must of been one of the higher levels, the guy seemed to be strong the one in the middle of the town, was he a beast tamer? with that dragon?

Well, I bet he must be close to my level now, he's obviously got some outrageous power and two uniques already? That guy is definitley not a beast tamer, if that thing just turned into a female, nor is it a player, it has a purple icon above it instead, maybe it's something new, i never saw this on forums before i got the game.

Ugh, well it's too late now ill die if I don't stay ahead of levels.

He needed to find Cassidy, if she knew he was even her brother, she'd think he'd be in hisroom.
Which in fact Joryn wasn't her father took me to an Incubational Chamber which kept him healthy and alive while Joryn was inside SAO, her father wanted him to make sure she wouldn't die, but how would Joryn do that she's older than him, we'll see.

He found her, but has she notice him walking towards her.

*Cassidy's face turns towards Joryn puzzled and confused, she knew something was up*

"you two, follow me.. especially you Venira, don't ask questions just lets get a safe place to talk" Joryn said

Was that the kid Venira hanged out with as a child? probs doesnt even know who I am ah well, being taller than Venira helped Joryn convince her even more, which was good he'd hope they listen and follow.

"Oh, you heard it." He replied feeling embarrassed when he was expecting Venira will not hear his mumble awhile ago. He looked at the ground and began speaking. "Well, I think you can barely remember how mean you are when we were still children, you always pissed me off before, just because you're a year older than me, remember the time you stole, I mean borrowed and did not returned forever, my favorite action figure, I cried and got depressed for the whole month after that, But the worst thing you did to me was... Umm.. well... I think you can still remember when we first met each other. I fell in love at first sight to you, then after few hours, I confessed my feelings for you and asked to marry y-" He paused when he heard someone interrupted, asking Venira to talk with him.

"Who is that guy, do you know him, Venira?" He asked Venira. "Looks like he need to talk with you."

Joryn was getting edgy, and had had enough of it, she was just standing there..
"Stuff it!" Joryn said taking off his hood letting his golden hair flow and his mask fell into Joryns hand.

"I'm Joryn Verdoz, you must be?" Joryn said talking to both of them

Venira was frozen and Lind was shocked.

she looked down to the ground in what could only be called shame she did remember that now, and she was a spoiled brat back then "......I...I dont know what to say, that girl who did those things has been gone for sometime....maturity was not my strong point" she kept her eyes on the ground and they widened when he brought up his confession and before he would finish or she could reply they were interrupted as they sat there catching up and before she could even look at who ever it was who was now talking he told them his name.

"what in the world are you doing here...i thought i told you my father's wishes are not my own!" she stood up in a huff and stared down Joryn, she was short compared to him but did not back down, she reached up to her face and pulled up the mask she wore as she stood her ground

Joryn smiled ignorantly in bliss "Same as ever, I see... have you reached level 30 yet?"

Joryn had to keep the act up no matter what, but he was so close to breaking, he coughed for a second, "Sorry to brag, but I just got up here and It isn't a nice way to welcome me, please.. at least be polite of some sort, I din't even come here to plead you to marry me, I'm not as stubborn as I used to be you know"

"Well anyways, I'm not as urgent as I was before Venira" Joryn said
"You haven't spoken to me in two years, I might've changed you know"
"I'm gonna pop over to the inn"
"catcha later?" joryn saidd as he walked off.

"No I didn't I just got back to town." Avetty said smiling sadly. "I would've been there if I had been here in town sooner though."

Kaiden smiled awkwardly, "Anyways meet Akia Shigoru.. no i'm not a beast tamer, it's called a soul stone"

"I was wondering if you wanted to form a party? That's why I came to see you" Kaiden said

"Sure! A party would be fun to be in." Avetty smiling a bit brighter.

Kaiden smilled lifting his finger and inviting Avetty to a party.,
She accepted and then she just stared at Kaiden.

Kaiden sighs "I have to ask, did you get help by somone, to get SAO.. I swear i helped you inside the line" Kaiden was acting in awkward seriousness.

she noticed it.

"Yeah, the only girl that I've actually talked to is my sister, I'm still trying to find her inside SAO, that's why I was in line, to get another copy of SAO..." Kaiden felt scaed

"I'm a beta tester" he whispered

"Yea I did get help getting in line to go buy the game." Avetty said then whispered "You're lucky to have been a beta tester my grandparents were against me even getting the game. Not like they cared about me anyways."

Kaiden smiled "I like you" he realised what he said

"I mean, in a er gahhh" He blushed, "Anyways I've gotta place to show you follow me, I found it while inside the beta, same as the soul stone"

"Yes, for some reason i still remember Kaiden, from the beta... odd right?" said the wyvern.

Kaiden hopped on and told Avetty "Don't be afraid, we'll be fine"

Cleo, weary, walked down the street, glad to be back in a town, heading for the inn, hoping to be able to rent a room for the night. Her weapons-dual daggers, were at her side, and she carried a potion in her hand, guzzling it down, her health returned. She had just come from training a bit, completing an area, trying to gain enough level's to clear the floor, but knew she would need help.

Right now, she was hungry and tired, and just wanted a place to stay. She brushed back her blonde hair, her green eyes, normally bright, were dull. She entered the inn, request a room, paid for it, and sat down in the common room, waiting for food. She didn't know how it worked in the game-did eating the food merely mask the hunger, or what? she shook her head, leaning back into the chair she was sitting in, and looking through her inventory for items that had dropped that might have some value, even as she invoked her listening skill to hear conversations around her. You never knew when something important might be dropped here or there.

Joryn, walked through the streets heading for the inn, tired of falling in love with Cassidy... for the 6th time in his life.
he popped his Hood and metal masked platelet back on, he didn't want anyone seeing him, not even inside.

He went inside paid for a room and went and put his stuff in a chest.. he casted an enchantment on it, so nobody would be a fool do open the chest, besides he needed a clean storage for the next day.

He walked down the stairs and saw a girl sitting by herself, hmm.. he walked over and asked if he could sit down, she looked up agitated by his hood and mask.
I guess i'll take it off after i trust her.

I'm the only level 30, that I know of, it's only the second floors safe zone, but I needed a stranger to talk to for now, get my mind off Cassidy.

Cleo glanced up at the stranger, and then down. Rarely did anyone approach her, and she was a somewhat shy person. She let her hair fall over her face slightly, and glanced up again. She wondered why he wore a hood and mask, then shrugged, "Suit yourself" She said softly, "I won't stab you for sitting by me"

She took her drink from the NPC that handed it to her, and took a large mouthful of it, setting the glass down. "Well, may as well introduce myself" Cleo said softly, "I'm Cleo-Cleopatra" She always had to stop and remind herself that that was her in game name, always forgetting that. She glanced down, slightly embarrassed at her mistake. She swallowed and licked her lips, placing her hands in her lap and twinning them together.

Joryn sat down, as she spoke.. he let her introduce herself nearly saying something else.. was that her real name inside her IGN?

"Hi, I'm Jor-- er Verdoz" darnit he thought I did it awell..

"Anyways, I just thought being friendly would be nice, I feel like starting up a Guild.. maybe it'll get big someday. Anyways how'd you get stuck in this game?" Joryn asked

Cleo smiled, "its not easy remembering to say your game name" She said, with a small laugh, "Just call me Cleo. i don't know why I chose Cleopatra"

She finished off her drink, "Starting up a guild? I wish you luck with that" She said, quite genuinely, "My siblings gave me the game and nerve gear for my birthday. I loved the game right away, too bad it turned sour pretty quickly" She shrugged, "I figured I may as well do my best and try and survive, so..." She trailed off, "So, here I am"

She shifted, "How did you get stuck here?"