Back in the Saddle Again

[Mizuki Hino]

"Nothin much. Kinda strong, I guess." She was totally playing it off as nothing, but she loved her power.

[Alex Carpenter]

He gave her a look. "Kinda strong? Like how strong?"

[Mizuki Hino]

"Kinda...really strong. Just depends on the lighting. It varies. I could probably lift you. In fact I'm sure of it," she says, looking around the room.

[Alex Carpenter]

"Depends on how heavy I make myself," he said, shooting a smirk over at her.

[Mizuki Hino]

She rolls up her sleeves. "After you get sniped again, try me."

[Alex Carpenter]

"Can't," he said. "If I go that heavy, I'll fall through the floor."

[Mizuki Hino]

"Then outside! Come on, I need a challenge!"

[Alex Carpenter]

"What? I... okay," he said, shrugging. He turned on his mic for a second. "You guys fucking suck," he told the other players before he logged out mid-match.

"All right," he said, standing up. "Let's see what you can do."

[Mizuki Hino]

"They really did suck." She agrees, hopping up and heading out the door. "I really don't see the fun in those games. Lots of yelling and frustration. Just seems silly."

[Alex Carpenter]

Alex shrugged. "Mostly it's a social thing to me," he admitted. "Okay, let's go see how strong you are."