Aincrad Deleted Scene! · 3:48am Mar 4th, 2021
DELETED SCENE!
So, as many probably know, books are rarely written sequentially. That definitely was true for Aincrad. I was dealing with rapid expansion and then reorganizing certain things to fit specific timelines, or better fit the timeline, etc. This gem was deleted and found no home. It was in Episode 87 - Bajutsu, and if you recall, the Wondercolts are training, but Bladescape was off and going to go riding. When it was initially written, it was not the same exact timing the episode ended up being in the sequence of events, and that meant AJ/BB was in the field, so I couldn't have this interaction. Actually, it moved several times as I tried to work with the SAO timeline and my own.
Also, it never got seen by my editor, so there might be some mistakes or places that could be clearer.
Bladescape almost tripped over the box that was in front of her door. She had no idea Diemond was going to leave something there, but it obviously was her by the bow. Bladescape brought the box inside and opened it.
It did not surprise Bladescape that the box had clothes. It was a complete outfit for horse riding. It designed more like the traditional show outfits, rather than western cowboy. Despite the difference, it was hardy clothing with decent defense stats.
The black leather riding boots were knee height, with spurs built in. The light yellow riding breeches had subtle reinforcement on the inside of the knee and thigh where most of the rubbing contact with the saddle was. The black belt for them was simple, but still had their horse head buckle. The yellow shirt was a high collar, long sleeve top that was comfortable, despite its design to hug her body. It also came with an outer jacket in dark maroon and black riding gloves. It was a relaxed suit jacket, with two buttons rather than the three button style Boots wore.
The defensive properties of it all were impressive. Diemond had certainly come a long way since March. Rendil had taught her a lot and she had grabbed it and not just held on, but expanded her knowledge of the materials. Now that she knew them, she could make anything.
Bladescape changed into the riding outfit and headed down to breakfast. She was on the tail end of it, but not late. They all knew she was on rotation for a day off. She caught Diamond eyeing her from her seat as she came in.
“Interesting look,” Astro said, as Bladescape sat down. “I assume Diemond made it.”
Bladescape chuckled. “I almost tripped over the box she left at the front of my door.”
“She should have given yah proper riding gear,” Backbreaker snorted. “Good denim with a hat to keep out the sun.”
“I’m not working on a ranch,” Bladescape replied. “I am joy riding for the day. Plus, the defensive stats of this gear is stunning. Especially considering how she had stalled out a few months back.”
“Fair,” Backbreaker replied. She was always sore about Diemond not making her the clothes she was used to wearing on the farm.
After breakfast, Bladescape headed out to meet Boots.
Short, no context, and sad that it ended up with no home. But hey, you got it now!
Oh I remember this scene before you edited it out, to be honest it didn't seemed out of place for me but that's probably due to the fact that I'm not paying close attention to the timeline unless there're major skips or obvious misplacements in dates.
I saw no issue with this scene before you took it out
I’m lost I really need to catch up to gain context but your a great writer with this also I love that scene from season two best way to end a br in a double win
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AJ/BB was in the middle of field training the new Wondercolts 24/7. She couldn't have been back at the HQ.
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Thanks. I am happy to hear that. As to context, it really doesn't matter. The point really is AJ and not being able to wear her cowgirl clothes.
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Cool
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I'd assume she switched out