Side stepping the choice, putting up a front

Skyler looks down at the bed. 'Let's see... There is Nepeta, Cyanis, Shady, Taki... -his mind thinks back to where this whole mess really started- Zissu... Yeah, I was knocked out by her father's henchman, Wrukaog. (reference here) But that's not her fault per se.' He shakes his head. 'I don't think Aiko's really into me and I don't know if Zissu is really into me either. Then again, Wrukaog is probably keeping a close eye on her... And of course, I can't forget Wuoliffside. I guess this is what I get for thinking about how nice it would be to have someone be so passionately interested in me like those yandere girls from manga and anime.'

His eyes glance off to the side. 'I know who I should go out with first if I truly want to give dating a shot.' 'Nepeta for sure would be first. Then who? Right. Cyanis, Shady, Taki, then Wuoliffside. But, -looks at Aiko- they all deserve better than me. Their affection is something I don't deserve nor should I embrace...' His mind starts to work overtime to think of a solution. 'Trying to leave while everyone is alert is doomed to fail...' That is when a devious and clever idea comes to mind.

"You know, -he relaxes his facial muscles to look more exhausted- this is a lot to take into consideration. I think I should sleep on it and -he glances at the wall. Remembering the sounds of Taki embracing Aiko through that very wall- I am sure you are tired too." He pulls down the covers to slip into bed. "How about we pick this up in the morning?" Her eyes look down slightly as if lost in thought. "Hm? -she looks at him- Oh, um, sure. -she absentmindedly nods- You're right. It has been a very eventful day."

Slipping off the bed at the tail end of that sentence. "Would you like me to tuck you into bed, Skyler?" He shakes his head. "That is very kind of you, Aiko. But I can see that you are exhausted too." His hands push on the bed so he can scoot back slightly. "Your health is far more important to me. And don't worry. I will be fine. -he playfully smirks- I may look like this, but I'm not a complete invalid." He looks down slightly. "Even if I feel that way some of the time. I know there are those who are way worse off than me."

His eyes glance at her. "If I had been born here in Japan, I likely would have had better medical treatment. Even if the cultural shame would very likely have driven me to suicide before adulthood. I'm sure you're more aware of it than me, but it is because of the cultural pressures. Not that the U.S. doesn't have them too, but it isn't stressed as painfully as it is here." She looks slightly away with a little nod. "I understand, but I wish you wouldn't say such terrible things about yourself. -her voice begins to quaver- Even if you feel they are true."

Before he can say anything else, she quickly vacates the room without another word. Leaving him alone with his thoughts. He stares at the door for what feels like an hour. Though it is likely closer to just a couple of minutes. "All the more reason I should be left alone. I tank all the good things that come my way..." He mumbles those words before laying on his right side. He scoffs and smirks. Realizing the ridiculousness of his unintended joke. 'Tanking them like a boss while simultaneously tanking those ships.'

Shaking his head at the multiple levels of ship references in that thought alone. 'Fuck me. If only it were easier to not think so hard and often.' His eyes semi-close. 'I just need a moment to relax before finding a way out of here...' He takes in a slow, deep breath. Letting it out just as slowly before looking up. '..? Was that there before?' Noticing a sliding door a few feet away from the bed. He sits up and quietly walks to it. 'I wonder what this goes to.' His right hand gently slides it open. "Ah, I should have known..." He lets out a soft sigh.

All he had found was a tidy closet filled with clean linens for the bed and a few cleaning supplies. He walks through the room slowly while thinking of how best to escape this place. 'I might be able to sneak out of here as a slime, but the risk of being captured and brought back are high.' Tilts his head slightly to the right. 'Being a guy alone is a huge disadvantage in this situation. It makes me way to recogniza..?' That is when it came to him. He can just become a woman for a short period of time.

A quick look at his mana bar, which was currently at full, and at how much female form cost. A hefty, but manageable 200 Mp. He could easily switch forms and head out. 'I am a little worried about this section here...' His eyes looking over the section of text: Special note: This form doesn't benefit from any other shapeshifting bonuses. 'Does that mean that this is a form won't get any bonuses from other forms such as Slime Form? Or that I don't get any of the perks from Natural Shapeshifter? Or possibly the worse case scenario, both.'

'I am a bit confused. Ugh, being dyslexic sucks... Am I over thinking it and assuming it has to do with shapeshifted forms too? But it doesn't say anything about the other forms. Just shapeshifting bonuses. So, logically, it should only have to do with bonuses from Natural Shapeshifter rather than any of the forms. Although there are bonuses of being shapeshifted...' He shakes his head slightly. 'Ugh! No, no. I, I... Fuck, fuck, fuck!' His breathing quickens for a moment before he takes in a very slow and deep breath.

"Calm down. You're just overthinking it." He whispers and closes his eyes. "You'll just have to try it out and see." Will he make a good-looking lady? Is he right in assuming it only has to do with bonuses from Natural Shapeshifter rather than the forms as well? Will this plan even work?

Name: Skyler Peterson

Title: Fragile Prince, The Gamer

Lvl: 7 XP 1,233/1,400

Hp: 312/312

Hp regen: 4.704 per min

Mp: 378/378

Mp regen: 6.276 per min

Money: $7,991,492.37

Build: Fit

Weight: 180 lbs

Height: 5' 10 ¾"

Dick size: 9 inches

Inventory slots 12/25 (Princess Zelda's Dress, **** Collar, Tome of the Light, It's not "Luck" it's you, Wuoliffside's Scales x 50, **** Master's Cloak, Faux One Punch Man's Gloves, Stasis Gel x 18, Slaver's Collar, Black Pearl Ring of Enthrallment, Small Living Core, and Vial of Slime)

Unspent skill points: 0

Str: 36 + (0) + (0) End: 48 + (0) + (0)

Int: 34 + (0) + (0) Wis: 58 + (0) + (0)

Agi: 29 + (0) + (0) Cha: 32 + (0) + (0)

Lib: 20 + (0) + (0)