Exactly — [ a soft oof as he heaves himself up the last few rungs. ] that.

[ Palms flat on the platform, he hoists himself up and angles around into a seat to likewise take a quick breather. Most would consider it just a play on words, a subtle tactic Kizuna employs to see how it shakes out with his newer companions. "Into" is a strong concept, if one were to really focus on the facets of its possibility. This or that rarely has any meaning until it does. Glancing upwards at him, Kizuna smiles. ]

Honestly speaking, the resort makes it easy to forge a physical connection with someone. Understanding what that person might like or dislike about it, what might encourage them to play this game, or what frightens them about it...

[ Dusting his knees, he makes to climb to a stand. ]

Those are the most important pieces to me.