"I mean, it could start falling apart halfway up, but how likely is that?"

Asuka is invoking a potential jinx here, but she's never really known when not to push her luck. She purses her lips and raises a hand, almost as if she's tempted to start climbing immediately. It might almost be easier, as far as she's concerned.

"What's the point of making us go through all of this again? To prove we're worthy?"