[ She nearly mouths off that it won't, all over again. Her jaw tenses in irritation instead. She doesn't need to repeat herself. Besides, she doesn't want to get into an argument that will lead them nowhere. Asuna knows she will fight and she's told Gil as such.

As long as he knows that, then the rest didn't matter.

Or so she thought. Her icy stare flickers and her delicate eyebrows raise. Her foot stumbles back a step. ]

Wha─

[ Who is this person?? Was he just in a bad mood when she met him on the network? She's still unsure, shooting glances at him and the statue of Gladia he's near. If anything, it causes her to be on her guard even more. He's unpredictable. ]

I-I have no plans to accomplish more than a goddess, thank you. Besides, they're likely capable of incredible things beyond normal means. Even for this place. [ She's just glad she's able to defend herself and her beliefs, her friends. To be able to fight. ]