The thought sends a shiver down her spine, and she pushes it away for now, focusing instead on the present moment. Asuna turns her head to look at Tim, meeting his gaze with a soft smile.

"I don't know... I guess we'd figure something out together."

Her voice trails off, but the trust between them is unspoken. They both know that whatever happens, they'll face it side-by-side, ready to take on any challenge that comes their way.

"Really?" Asuna asks, her brow furrowing in surprise. "Do you think so?"

Tim nods solemnly. "Yes, I do. Because then you'll belong to me, and everyone else will see how special you are. How much I care about you." His voice is steady and sure, and for a moment, Asuna can almost believe that their dream of escaping this nightmare of a world might not be so far-fetched after all.