And just like that - Everything<em>changed</em>.<br/><br/>The world blurred. Light swirled around Mei-Li, her startled gasp purring from deep, deep within. There was the bewildering sensation of falling, of time and space warping around her...<br/><br/>Then-<br/><br/>It was the<em>smell</em>that hit her first. Salt and sodden wood, so startlingly real it had a palpable presence! Her eyes went so very, very wide, her body stiffening instinctively...And<em>what</em>a form it was! She could feel new strength stinging through her limbs, feel the sword at her side - And the knowledge of how to<em>use</em>it...<br/><br/><em>What *is* this?</em>she thought, a jolt racing up her spine! How *did* she get here...And where<em>was</em>here?<br/><br/>It'd take her a moment to process that revelation - All the time she had, glancing up at the Captain's words. But her gaze was drawn to the icons in the corner of her HUD...<br/><br/>"I'm...<em>in</em>the game?" she murmured...Startled by the sound of her own voice! It couldn't be - But there wasn't any other possible explanation. Her eyes narrowed, as her blade flashed from her scabbard-<br/><br/>"...Then come and<em>take</em>it," Lucille said - Canting her head to the side! Her slim fingers curled around the basket-hilt; "Unless you're took<em>afraid</em>to take me on yourself, *Captain*?"<br/><br/>She put on her best sneer, her free hand resting on the curve of her hip...A lilt to her husky voice-!