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Everyone:
"Keep that mentality," the President says to Nyx. "That will help you."
He pauses to think about what Nyx said about the others.
"Leina's character was designed as a lone wolf; but that does need to change," he says. "Mazurn's character was designed to be overconfident. Moronic is an overstatement that is unnecessary. But you!"
He points at Willow. Lightning comes out of the ceiling and strikes at Willow's feet. He looks at his finger curiously.
"That's not supposed to happen..." he mutters. "But anyway...you—"
Lightning strikes again.
"—need to pay attention and quit acting bored! That will get you killed! Your life is more important than that damned scythe!"
He then looks at Apollo.
"I do not know for certain. However, we believe that the Red Army is behind this. My suggestion is to go after them. However, the NPCs still don't allow you to cross the borders without a certain amount of Challenges completed. Thus, you will need to follow the order of the game in order to get to their guild hall."
He looks at Layla.
"I do not know if I can do anything to the world anymore. However, you should be able to find trainers in most major cities and in the Challenges."
He looks around at everyone.
"My time here grows short. Once I leave, the Reds will be here within forty-eight hours."

"Very well" I say graciously. "Well, once we get the group to work as a unit rather then a few people out for themselves, and with proper training, it seems these Challenges should be our priority, then. Will we be able to recuit help? It seems like a pretty dangerous endevour to fight an entire army with only seven people." I add on.

Ignoreing the lighting completely, Willow rose to her feet and Stood in front of th others "We'll stay here for the night then leave early morning, we should be able to find challengers by talking to some of the locals" without anothr words she nhan walking up the stairs in order to find a bed.

I turn around and notice willow starting to head up. "Actually, you might want to get some food first. But yes, moving out in the morning is the best idea, it will give us plenty of time to leave." I say to her. "I think we have to eat in this game, and I can't exactly be sure of the food quality from here on out."

"Then maybe getting to know your teammates a bit better? You'll be stuck with us for quite a while, so you may as well get used to us. You and Nyx really need to kiss and make up at least." I say back to her. I could understand being a loner, but yeesh, trying walk into someone's how like that and just crashing is being a bit of a bad guest to say the least.

"Joining me is fine enough, opening up takes time, and I don't expect it to happen quickly, but it's good to at least used to the people you're with. As long you can work with us, and we can work with you, I don't really care what you do." I say in responce, in a calm voice. Getting angry and raising voices usually doesn't help with coversation, especially with intelligent people, and Willow seems to show some promise as a tactical fighter; provided she can get past her self isolation. Which brings my mind to Leina...

I smile warmly and retrieve the bag in my claw, as my fire has died, and I bow my head to him.
"Thank you very much. I really appreciate it." I say with a smile, then I merely glance at the exchange between Willow and Layla and slightly frown. Oh dear...
I look at Apollo and smile at him nervously as I consider his question, then look back to the red haired swordsman.
"That is quite the beautiful pendant, and it talks? This place continues to amaze me. I wonder how risky these challenges are going to be, but I hope we will be prepared for each appropriate task..." I say with slight contemplation as I eye the great pendant and keep looking at him in general.

Everyone:
"You will be able to recruit NPCs and players, but whether they choose to join you or not is up to them," the President replies. "The majority of the Challenges are dangerous courses designed to protect the inner arena. When you into the arena, you will fight for dominance. Once you have attained victory, you will be told the location of the next Challenge. And as for the pendant, I have no idea; you made it."
The President looks at Willow with an annoyed expression.
"Not one that you will be able to use," he replies. "All of mine are here in the real world. I am not really here; I'm using a VR suit. Now, you either need to straighten up and work with these people, or act as an NPC until you can leave the game, or die. It's your choice."
He looks at Apollo.
"Exactly," he replies simply.
He looks around at everyone.
"My time here is out," he says. "You have forty-eight hours before the Reds arrive full-force. I will attempt to contact you all again soon. However, I must tell you this: in the next town, there is an NPC named Esmans. Speak to him; he will let you form a guild and purchase a guild hall. I wish you all luck. Goodbye."
He begins to flicker. A few seconds later, he is gone. The doors swing open and the others, including Irene, walk in as though nothing happened.