SAO: Alicization High and Beyond [ Part 2 ]

Trials and Shocking Revelations! [Part 2]

[ As Kirito and the others returned, later, Kirito was having a conversation with Kainan, then Dorothy approached them - ]

Dorothy:
"Kirito, have you seen Sarai? I think it is time I took her back..."

Kainan:
"Hmm? I do believe I recall seeing her head out together with those two." Then Kirito questioned him

Kirito:
"Together? Wait, with who?" Kirito said as Sarai approaches them with Medina and a green haired boy named "Rogu."

Rogu:
"This doesn't seem quite right. Can't put my finger on it."

Sarai:
"Maybe because our group is small? Rogu, you're the dog, and Medina is the cat."

Medina:
"That means two of the three of us are playing animals in your house-play..."

Rogu:
"Well, Sarai was the one who wanted it. I guess we kinda match the animals."

Sarai:
"You got it!"

Rogu:
"Okay! I mean, I'm just happy to sit around, bark, and get treats."

Medina:
"And I've got the hard job. Playing house at my age, and all I can do is meow?"

Dorothy:
"Ah, I see, you were playing with her? Thank you both, Rogu, Medina." Then she look at Sarai. "Come now, Sarai. Let's say goodbye to everyone and go back to the orphanage."

Sarai:
"Do I gotta go back? Are you unhappy about me being with you?"

Dorothy:
"Of course I'm happy having you here. But you will be safer at the orphanage."

Kirito:
"..." Kirito was silent until someone approached behind him: It was Deku

Deku:
"Hey guys, what's going on?" Deku said as Sarai happily spoke to him

Sarai:
"Hey, Mister Deku!!" Sarai was happy to see Deku again as she wants to give him a happy hug.

Deku:
"Hey sweetie. Good to see you in high spirits again."

Kirito:
"Hey Deku, we were just talking about taking Sarai back to the orphanage."

Deku:
"Back to the orphanage? You sure we should take her back?"

Kirito:
"You said she didn't fit well in there, right, Dorothy?"

Dorothy:
"Well, yes, that's true."

Rogu:
"It's not like she needs to return. Why not let her stay? Or is there a problem? I was an orphan too, and what mattered to me is who I was with, not where I was."

Medina:
"Dorothy, the pro-war faction attacked you. Would she really be safer elsewhere? Personally, I think she's far safer here, where we can keep an eye on her. I mean, our base has people around at all hours, and Kainan's always here, too."

Kainan:
"Hmm. Babysitting wasn't in my contract, but I am always ready for more billables."

Deku:
"Billables?!"

Kirito:
"Come on, Kainan, you stand to make a mint as it is with Human Realm trade."

Kainan:
"Oh yes, I foresee great riches, indeed! I already have my palace planned!"

Kirito:
"So you know that you'll eventually get paid back for this good deed. In spirit."

Kainan:
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"Oh, Kirito, If I must, I suppose I will. Wait, what? You said in spirit, yes? As in, payment without currency? Kirito?"

Dorothy:
"Well, but... I am sure it would be a burden on all of you..."

Medina:
"Enough. Pretending this wouldn't cause Sarai more pain is an even greater burden."