3rd Person POV

[Maverick, Koharu, and Asuna reach Floor 2]

Koharu: Up ahead we'll be leaving Floor 2's Arena. This is where the real adventure begins.

Asuna: You seem enthusiastic.

Koharu: I can't help it. After beating the First Floor boss, I feel like I can do anything!

Asuna: Excuse me? Maverick and I defeated the Floor Boss!

Koharu: I helped!

Maverick: If this is the way the party will go, I'm leaving both of you.

Koharu/Asuna: Sorry.

Koharu: I kind of feel like I've seen this place before, though...I half expect to find elephants and giraffes and stuff. It's just like the savannas I used to see on TV. Unfortuntatley we'll probably be running into monsters instead of animals. You think the monsters graze out there too?

Asuna: What do think?

Koharu: I don't know. That's why I'm asking.

Maverick: Time for a safari, then.

Koharu: I don't think we're really equipped for a real exploration, but a quick look around might help.

[Argo's voice is heard]

Argo: Hey there. Fancy seeing you three here.

[Argo appears]

Koharu: Ahh! Oh...Argo. How did you sneak up on us?

Argo: Nyahaha! Let's just say I'm light on my feet.

[Argo looks at Asuna]

Argo: So you're traveling with Maverick huh? Makes me jealous. I might party with him as well.

Koharu/Asuna: Oh no you don't!

Koharu: You're like a phantom. Oh, but, I guess if you're here, then that means...

Argo: All the players back on Floor 1 now have picked up info on how to beat the Floor Boss. You're about to have lots of company here. If you're looking for items or gear, lots of stalls are now popping up around the Teleport Gate, so you might want to check them out.

Maverick: I don't imagine you're telling us this for free...

Argo: We've been over this before yes? This is one of my future investments. Especially since you now party with Asuna. I'm sure you'll repay a gal in kind, yes?

Maverick: I can think of some ways.

[Maverick smiles. Argo blushes. Asuna elbows Maverick]

Maverick: Not you too.

Argo: I'm just teasing you. I wouldn't charge for something trivial like this.

Koharu: What about explaining that "disguise" of yours?

Argo: In that case, never mind! We're not exactly made of money here.

Koharu: In that case, never mind! We're not exactly made of money here.

Argo: Well I can't blame you for that. Can't let that Col. Go to waste. Anywho! I'm off to do a bit of surveying. Ta-ta!

Koharu: Argo always seems so, I dunno, free...? She's really something.

Maverick: She really is.

[Asuna slaps Maverick on the back of the head]

Maverick: Ow! What was that for?

Asuna: No reason.

[Koharu elbows Maverick]

Maverick: Seriously? Anyway, I wish I could be like her.

Koharu: I don't think we'll ever move quite like she does, but we could still try and gather some intel for ourselves. Let's start off by checking out this area!

Maverick: Let's do it!

[The three go and gather intel]