[ it's not difficult to guess how she was feeling, and there really wasn't anything he could do besides to try and make it up to her somehow, if she were willing. and so far, it looked like she was -- so Kirito would make sure to not let her down any more than he already had. ]

It's nice to meet you. [ he offers her a grin while firmly shaking her hand. ]

By the way, this— [ he makes a hand gesture towards Celica ] —is Celica, and we've been partying together. You're probably not new like we are though, right?

[ from his observations, she didn't look anything like a newbie would. ]