[IC] - All the World's a Game

Yukari's Resort

"It may seem sluggish at first. But once you get enough practice in, you can create something complex like this:" Rumia formed a bouquet of 100 black roses in an instant. "in a matter of milliseconds."

John was still curious about the time he got and about his resolve, so he asked Rumia a question.

"I was wondering, about what you did to me. I got 3 minutes and 12 seconds, but how long do people usually last?", John asked in a curious tone.

"The reason I ask is because I wanted to gauge my resolve and see if I need to improve. You see, lately I've been hearing voices and having strange dreams. One of the voices are from the person that gave me these abilities, Ansem. The only problem is, he's supposed to be dead. I think he might be alive inside of me. Now that I think about it, I should probably tell Yukari too.", John said.

Hallway - Hotel, Hawaii

Dante sees Komachi in her swim suit. "I don't mind. I hope you don't mind if I bring my sword." Said Dante as he can be seen carrying the Rebellion over his shoulder.

"Alright, then let's head out."

I went outside to the beach where it is already covered in tourists. Great.

"Okay, half-demon. Which technique are we learning today?"

The Beach, Hawaii

"Actually we are going to try the same technique as yesterday." Said Dante as he sticks the Rebellion in the sand.

"Ya don't think kids'll wanna 'play with it?' Ah, whatever."

I walked into the water.

"Alright, so how did this go?"

"Well first just lay on your stomach in the water, be sure to keep your head above the surface of the water." Said Dante as he keeps a close eye on Komachi in case she sinks.

Tch. Easy.

I layed down on my stomach trying to keep my head up. This was tougher than I thought.

At last, I was floating with my head up.

"Hey, look, I did it! So, is that it? I don't feel like this is doing much good for me.

"Good. Now try moving forward through the water. Kick with your feet, and paddle forward with your hands. Slow and steady." Said Dante as he crosses his arms.

Making things more impossible by the second...

Alright. I began moving my feet. I began... Swimming! "Hey, wuddya know!"

All of a sudden, I began decending at a fast pace.

"Aw crap."

I was submerged once again.