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Help! Tomi and his new allies (Done)
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Post by Takahiro Evans on Jan 17, 2016 19:55:47 GMT
Petermon glides along next to Takahiro, arms behind his back, floating only a few inches above the ground. It looks very...natural. For him at least. "Oh, um. Y-you're welcome," His cheeks stay tinged pink. It's so weird for someone to be so nice to him. Well. Someone he doesn't share a last name with... Hm. Tomi must want something from him. People aren't generally nice to him. They ignore him!
"Oh, uh. Well, yes, some do. There seem to be differences for each Digimon. Some have the Fresh stage are their, um. Default. Some have Rookie, and so-on. Petermon is a Champion-Level Digimon. He hatched and Digivolved to protect, um. To..." Breaaaaathe. "To protect me from a situation. And then he just stayed like that,"
He tries to think about what Tomi asks. That's a tough one... "Well. I can't...say. Not for sure. Um. Maybe a few days, maybe a few weeks? Like I said, um. Petermon's hatching was to protect me. My theory...my theory is that he got a burst of adrenaline-equivalent that powered him up. You might just have...have to be patient," He sighs, "Sorry, that's not very helpful..." Stupid. Dammit.
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Post by Nakamura Tomomi on Jan 17, 2016 20:07:58 GMT
Tomi smiles brightly, partly amused by Takahiro's shyness, but also because of the contrast in Takahiro and Petermon. I guess that's a common theme between digimon and their partners.
Tomi takes a small risk. He puts his hand on Takahiro's shoulder, "Hey, you did better then that guy." He turns his head over to the still-flexing Demimeramon, "He just rushed into fighting and hoped that we would win. He probably thought he would digivolve if I started to bleed out!" He chuckles.
Demimeramon pouts, "I just wanted to get the bad guys! Isn't that what you want to do Tomi?"
Defeat evil...The evil inside. Tomi realized he had been resting his hand on Takahiro's shoulder for a second too long, and pulled back, "I'm sorry! That was inappropriate!" Day one and the darkness grows stronger. So much for a restart.
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Post by Takahiro Evans on Jan 17, 2016 20:19:41 GMT
"Well, I'm just glad neither of you were seriously hurt," Takahiro nods, slowly, still...not quite believing that Tomi's on the level with all this...nice stuff. Petermon eyes the boy, and shakes his head. Sometimes...ugh. "Yes, you should be more careful, DemiMeramon. You can't put your partner in danger to fulfill your own lust for battle," Words from Petermon! What a rarity!
Takahiro blinks, and looks at Tomi. Oh, the hand on his shoulder. Well, he hadn't minded it. Scout was generally the only one who did stuff like that. It was nice! "Oh, um. D-don't be! I don't mind," He offers another smile, "Really,"
Petermon returns to watching them. Humans are...strange creatures. They focus too much on social etiquette to the point where nobody is really saying or doing anything, and they're just being polite. These two were no exception. Both awkward, nervous teenagers. Awful. Awful, awful people.
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Post by Nakamura Tomomi on Jan 17, 2016 20:28:28 GMT
Demimeramon's flames point downward, as if his whole body was frowning. "Tomi..I'm sorry. I never meant to have you in danger, I just want to be strong for you.."
Tomi takes this moment to disengage from Takahiro. He smiles widely, and then goes to Demimeramon's side and picks him up, "Don't you worry, Kami. When you reach the champion level I bet you'll be just as strong...and maybe as tall as Petermon here." A single sweat emerges from Tomi's forehead, I hope we're as strong as those two...I want to be able to help him one day. Tomi wants to ensure this damsel in distress act doesn't happen again.
"Takahiro, are you familiar with the city?" He chokes on his voice a little bit, "Would you be able to show me around...please?"
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Post by Takahiro Evans on Jan 17, 2016 20:49:01 GMT
Takahiro and Petermon are both silent as the other two talk. Heck, maybe they're having a silent conversation and just not showing any outward signs! They're certainly in-tune with each other enough to do so, for whatever reason. Takahiro is...starting to slowly feel more at ease with the boy. It's still awkward, but Tomi seems nice enough (although he hates that he can't work out what the boy actually wants from him). It might take a while, but...he'll get there eventually. Learn to deal with people. Maybe.
Oh! Damn! Someone's talking to him.
"I'm, um. A little, I suppose? My brother's shown me around, and, um." He looks to Petermon, who simply nods, "Y-yeah. We can show you around if you'd like, Tomi," He offers a little head-bob, almost an apologetic one. What a weird, awkward kid.
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Post by Nakamura Tomomi on Jan 17, 2016 20:59:51 GMT
His brother...Could Ichiro have a digimon as well? Or even Kaiya? They might be too old...Oh man!
His brother is still in Shibuya. Luckily, he wasn't expected there. His family knows he left, but he left no indication as to where. Then it's okay. He can sort out his issues here, in the Digital World with Takahiro...possibly? Tomi just looks at Takahiro. Why is this boy so afraid of him? He wishes he could tell him it's okay, but it's pointless. When you have reason not to trust people, they have to come around on their own.
"That would be great. Thank you again, Takahiro." Now I owe him twice. Tomi starts walking, but then turns around to Takahiro, "Maybe it would be best if you lead. That last time I went ahead on my own I almost died." Hopefully that little joke would cut the awkward out of the air.
As they walked, Demimeramon looked at Takahiro, "What's your brother like Takahiro?"
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Post by Takahiro Evans on Jan 17, 2016 21:08:38 GMT
Takahiro offers a little smile, opting to walk beside Tomi rather than have one of them lead as he starts back towards the city. "My brother...?" He exchanges a look with Petermon, and then both laughs softly, "Uh. Scout is...energetic. He's nice, I mean, um. He...he goes out of his way to make people happy, but he can be a little intense. Bounces all over the place. You'd probably like him though. Everyone does," Siiiiiigh. Yeah, that's right. Everyone likes Scout and nobody likes you, Taka. Cheer up!
"What about, um. What about you, Tomi? If it's not inappropriate to...inappropriate to ask? What were you doing before all this? Nothing time-sensitive, I hope," He manages to grind out, after stumbling over his words a little more.
Petermon glides around, occasionally circling them as they walk. There's an elegance to the way he moves through the air, although it can be a little...disconcerting. After all, if his data is based on Peter Pan...well. Peter Pan wasn't exactly the nicest of fictional characters. Unless this is the Disney version!
It is not.
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Post by Nakamura Tomomi on Jan 17, 2016 21:26:52 GMT
Siblings are like digimon partners, Tomi thought. Scout seemed like the exact opposite of Takahiro. Bold, energetic...too much like Jouichirou. Best to avoid that conflict, Tomi thought.
"Wow, and you two are related? That sounds like the opposite of you, Takahiro!" Demimeramon said in a fun, factual way. Tomi couldn't help but interject, "Demimeramon, watch how you word things!" That guy is oblivious to his feelings! Tomi looked at Takahiro for forgiveness...again. "You're brother sounds nice, but you seem like more pleasant company." Tomi said with a bright smile. Sure, Tomi preferred being around the wise-cracking tough guy, he would definitely feel safer. But with Takahiro, he felt...valued. He was so used to being taken for granted in being around, but this boy really seems energized that someone is talking with him, not to him. It's probably because of his brother.
Takahiro asked the question. The question he was waiting for since Snimon burst into data. That dreaded question. How to put words to the predicament he's in? Tomi let the question sink in before he reacted. "I'd rather not talk about it. It's...not that important, anyways. Let's just leave it at I have nowhere to be." He had a feeling Takahiro would let it go...persistent didn't seem to be his nature. Thank God his brother isn't here, there would be no secrets to be had. Yes, Tomi genuinely appreciated Takahiro for who he is, and was so happy to be accompanied by him. His smile penetrated his lie, so happy that for once he didn't have to focus on the pain and confusion of his past few weeks.
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Post by Takahiro Evans on Jan 17, 2016 21:38:37 GMT
"More...more pleasant?" He gives Tomi a look for a few moments, before seeming to relax somewhat. This was...very strange. Was he being serious? He could still be trying to use Takahiro for something, but...he needs to learn to think of people as something other than awful. "I, um. Th-thank you, Tomi,"
Tomi's happiness seems to have mutated, and become a horrible airborne virus! Whatever's happening, anyway, Takahiro starts to feel a little more positive as they walk. Petermon notices it first, of course. It's...good. Someone who can make Takahiro feel important, and valued. Sure, Scout tries to do that, but when they go places together... Well. It's easy for the quiet bookworm to be overlooked when there's an explosive ball of energy bouncing around nearby.
"Oh. Okay, I, um. Sorry. If, um. If you change your mind though, I don't mind listening," He says that bit a little more quietly, "Um. I hope that's just nowhere to be, not nowhere to go," He scratches the back of his neck. Uh. SUBJECT CHANGE! QUICK!
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Post by Nakamura Tomomi on Jan 17, 2016 22:06:55 GMT
Tomomi looks right in Takahiro's eyes, "You're welcome, and I mean it." What's not to like about Takahiro? He's kind, smart and knows how to talk to someone correctly.
Tomi blushes slightly, taken back by Takahiro's genuine concern for his well-being. Does he know I ran away? That's impossible! No, he's just worried...he cares. That's all there is to it. Quick, make him laugh! "Well, today was my first time in Shibuya station. I'm planning to suprise visit my brother. He lives in the Western area. I just happened to get lost in the terminal...but hey, it was the first time I ever enjoyed being lost! I found Kami...and you!" A cheek to cheek smile erupted from Tomi's face. Okay, so he knows a little bit. Just enough for him not to worry about me.
Demimeramon has turned Petermon's circling into a game. Who can spin around the other faster, he wonders?
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Post by Takahiro Evans on Jan 17, 2016 22:30:37 GMT
"Oh! It can be easy to get lost in the station," Takahiro nods in understanding, "Well, um. W-when you're ready to head back, Petermon and I can go with you and help you, um. And help you...you get where you're trying to go, if you like," He offers, uncertainly. Too presumptuous, perhaps?
He waits for a few moments before another presumptuous idea occurs to him! "Oh. And I could, um. Give you my number," What, in case he gets in trouble? "I-in case you have any more, um, questions about Digimon and the like. If I can't answer them, I'm sure Scout or one of his friends...his friends can,"
Petermon's winning! Duh! He's much better at flying than DemiMeramon. Have you seen his hat? That means he's better at flying. Because...there's a feather in it.
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Post by Nakamura Tomomi on Jan 17, 2016 22:44:24 GMT
"You're number would be great! As for the showing around...If you wouldn't mind." There's no doubt Ichiro has been in contact with his father now. To bring a boy to his apartment would bring the wrong impression. Maybe he could just stay in the Digital World...But Takahiro can't protect him until Kami can digivolve, that would be selfish. If I could only...
Demimeramon, in complete desperation (definitely because of the feather...if he only had one) tries to cut off Petermon, but bounces off him, the floor and then Tomi. The force of this bounce throws Tomomi off balance, right into Takahiro. Tomi, although frail, is still larger than Takahiro, and as a result knocks him to the ground.
Tomomi doesn't know what to say or think. He landed too close to him! "I...uh...I'm sorry Takahiro...." Oh no. Why this? His cheeks turned an unsightly shade of red. He's frozen. All the fear and confusion is just rushing through his mind. In his mind, he can't even see the digital world. Just memories, of a world which is now far far away. And if he wanted to, he didn't have to go back. "Should I stay here?" He mutters to himself, unaware he is still too close for comfort for most people, let alone the bookworm type of Takahiro.
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Post by Takahiro Evans on Jan 17, 2016 22:59:22 GMT
"G-great!" Takahiro offers another little smile, glad that the boy accepted. "I know my way around, so...we, um. We should be able to get you to your brother's place," He continues to walk! They had come way too far from the city. What had he and Petermon been doing out here? Something nefarious no doubt.
Crash.
He's knocked to the floor! He stammers a few random vowels, going red in the face as Petermon comes to a halt and shakes his head, as helpful as ever. "I-oh--uh--I...It's alright, um. It's alright Tomi. Don't, don't worry about it!" He insists. His formerly pink cheeks are now burning bright red, "...Stay...in the Digital World? Or...on the floor?" Oh right, you're still close enough for Taka to hear!
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Post by Nakamura Tomomi on Jan 17, 2016 23:14:09 GMT
He heard me.
Why did he have to hear that? Why did Tomi even have to speak at all. So lost in everything. Run, this is dangerous. This is going to be the same. No one will get it. This is worse than Kyoto. I can find my way alone just fine.
Tomomi gets up rather quickly and doesn't respond to Takahiro's question. "It might be best if I find it by myself. My family..." WHAT ARE YOU DOING TOMOMI. This boy saved your life, genuinely cares for your well being, and didn't freak out when you fell on him. Why are you going to crush his trust in you?
"I can't be seen with another..." Stop it Tomomi, you're going to lose the first friend you made here. Don't be an idiot, you've been so careful to act mature all your life. Don't ruin it now.
Tomi sits down a few feet away from Takahiro. "I'm sorry Takahiro. I wish I could explain to you what's going on in my head, but bringing it up just freaks me out. You wouldn't understand." It can be seen that Tomi is wiping his face, maybe he got dust in his eyes?
Demimeramon rushes to Tomomi's side, but is quickly cut off, "Please, no words Kami. I know, and you're probably right. Let it be please." Kami lowers his head, "Are you okay, though?" He sounded bummed. After all, he felt a part of the pain Tomi felt now. Tomomi picked up the Demimeramon, "Of course, my partner is watching my back." If Tomomi had a special skill with words, it was making others think he was better off than he actually is.
"Takahiro, would you please show me to my brother's apartment? Today has been way too exciting" he says as he forces a chuckle.
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Post by Takahiro Evans on Jan 17, 2016 23:28:32 GMT
Takahiro watches, confused for a few moments. His mind races, trying to assemble something from all this jumbled nonsense. Family. Can't be seen with 'another'...Tamer? Human? Boy? Hm. Ideas are coming together. If there's one thing Takahiro's good at, it's putting together scraps of information.
"I...hm. Look. You'd be surprised what I, um. Understand, Tomi. And I promise that, uh. If you need, or...or just want to talk, I promise there'll be no judgement on my part, okay? I don't judge people for much. Maybe, uh, if you're a secret mass murderer. But...you don't seem like the type," He smiles. Oh god, that's your sense of humor? Put it away!
Petermon and Takahiro share another silent look. One of concern, this time. Something's clearly wrong here, and they both know Takahiro won't be satisfied until he figures out what. After they get this boy home, it'll be investigation time.
"Okay, well, um. If you can tell me where he lives, I can get you there. If it's too far, uh, my dad can give us a ride," He nods, slowly. Well, why not? He's had to pick up Scout and BlackAgumon any number of times. It's just that Petermon and Takahiro usually fly.
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