Crossing the Divide...Pt. 1 [Fin]

Cas's 'coaching' was a bit...unnecessary, but Cole simply let it go. What was a bit harder to let go was the sass from Cloak, garnering a stern glance from Cole...But probably lucky for everyone involved, Cole couldn't stay mad at the little guy...just a fluffball. Oh if only Cole knew the dangerous things these Digimon could become. His attention would then be brought to Dagger, crying out that they could indeed talk. "I wouldn't call you guys dumb brutes...just here in...our world only humans can talk. Don't take it to heart ok...?" he said, oddly showing a gentler side of Cole...no one should get used to this, but they was so...well, cute. He couldn't deny it, even as a rather cynical guy...

His eyes averted to Cas once she begun to speak again, even a quiet chuckle coming from the young man when she said the comment about them never shutting up. After hearing where she found him his expression shifted to that of question. "...Thats strange. Then again all this is. But...if that was true, why does the devic--...digi...vice..."--Cole was clearly still gripping these strange names with the 'digi' prefix--"show there and not here. Hmm..." Cole pondered a moment before standing, slowly stepping over towards the two Digimon.


"Cloak and Dagger right? Look...I'm new to all this, this thing just appeared earlier and your friend Cas here told me what she knows about it but its not much...do you guys have any idea about this thing or what the red dot means?" Cole would ask the Digimon, slowly knelling down a few feet from them--still clearly cautious with them--his hand extending out to offer the black and blue D3 into the view of the digimon, even within reach for them to come up to touch it. 'I mean...it can't hurt to ask right?' he thought to himself, even though he felt weird talking to something...none human. "...Maybe it'd react if its meant for either of them?" Cole would suggest, glancing up from his knelling position to the short woman...needless to say, he wasn't looking to far up.

It took a moment, but one by one the two Digimon would approach...Cole hoped he didn't loose any fingers in this exchange. But just as they came up, they'd declare their answers and return to Cas. Cole sighed, but he didn't expect much. He'd stand back upright once Dagger had returned over to Cas and Cole stepped back over to where he'd been sitting, taking his seat. "Yeah, was worth a shot..." he'd say, agreeing with Cassandra on it being worth a try. He'd go on to finish his food--not wanting to let her...'cooking' if it could be called that, go to waste. Everyone probably needed the break really...the past 12 or so hours of Cole's life had been...well--eventful to say the least..

After finishing the waffles the man would take his plate to the sink and wash it off--he knew syrup was no fun to get off once it dried up and it's be outright rude to not do it or to make her do it. Cole was maybe not the friendliest guy...but no one could say he wasn't at least polite and well mannered...ya'know...for a bit of an unfriendly prideful cynical sarcastic asshole.((Lol))

He'd sit back on the bar stool and take a drink from the cup of tea, hearing Cas speak up. He'd nod, there was only one way to know. The man would sigh softly and take the last drink from the cup of tea. "Yeah...won't know until I find out for myself." he'd say as he stood, bringing the cup over to the sink before moving to retrieve his bloody shirt that had contained the digivice only a bit earlier. He tossed the shirt over his shoulder and looked over to Cassandra as he stood with his side to her. "...Thanks Cas, I'm not sure how last night would've went had you not come along...maybe let me take you out for a more fancy dinner then takeout next time."


His eyes averted to the two Digimon...a small smile crossed the jaded man's features. "...I hope you can get them home, but something tells me they are already home..." he'd say to Cas, looking back up to her. He'd nod and turn away, starting to walk towards the door. "Hope to see ya' again sometime..." he'd say as he started out the door. His objective was to follow this device...why not...his life had nothing to spice it up, maybe this could change that. If only he knew what he was getting into...maybe someone should come with him to keep the reckless man in check and to keep him from accidentally killing himself.

Cole was how he was and her verbal attempt to stop him didn't even cause a pause, but once he felt her grip onto his arm he'd turn to look at her--listening to her say to give her a minute and explain her reasoning. He grumbled and sighed but let her tug him back in and sat back down, placing his elbow on the counter and resting his head in his hand as she asked the two 'mon to keep him from going anywhere...like they could really stop him. The man was 6'2" and fairly muscular, what could a furball with horns and a golden snitch with knives do to stop him?...On second thought, scratch that.

Cole would wait it out though, she returned a moment later after changing and grabbing a backpack...well thats one way to haul the twins around. He'd stand back up after she collected the two and stuffed them into the bag--the girl exclaiming for him to lead the way. He'd without saying anything walk, stepping past her. He made his way out of the building, holding the doors for Cas along the way, leading them out to the street. He'd look at the digivice...another marker had appeared--something to show their current position. "...Well thats new but helpful." he'd mutter, looking over to Cas. 

"You sure you want to come? I can do this on my own you know..." he'd say, not even really giving her time to answer before he turned and begun walking, following the marker. The man had some things to learn but could one blame him for being how he was--the man had been alone for years, he always did everything himself...and that scarred his view on the world. He'd keep walking, they'd soon be leaving the rather run down district behind, slowly the buildings transitioning as they'd head towards the river. "...So why do you think Cloak and Dagger are for someone else Cassandra?" he'd ask as they walked, breaking the silence.

It wasn't too long into walking he'd find himself yanked up by his belt to try to slow him down, the man casting a look over his shoulder to Cas but it was only met with her equally irritated look. He'd huff a sigh and walk a bit slower for her sake. She was tugging him towards the subway--he hated the subway and had many reservations against getting on it...but she was right--it'd take a long time to walk across town.

Cole followed her down into the subway station, listening to her answer to his question--approaching the gate and watching her use her pass to get through...the tall man simply hopped it after a quick glance around to make sure no security was watching. He'd let her lead the way at this point due to his disdain for public transport, she likely knew her way around better then he did. "...You said some have partners but you've never seen one, I'm not meaning it like ownership." he'd explain as they would make it onto the train platform--catching the train that'd take them the right way.

After getting on the train Cole would spot out the most secluded spot, an empty half of a car near the end of the train. The man would take a seat at the very back, kicking back and putting his foot up on one of the bars for standing passengers to hold onto, crossing his arms. "...Hate subways." he griped quietly. "...Still, they clearly like you Cas...but what do I know I guess--you know more then me about this shit." Cole huffed as he cast a glance in Cas's direction while the train took off from the station. This would be a lot faster luckily. 

"...Must have been rough for them. I'm sure they are glad to have met you..." he'd quietly comment in a more sincere tone, talking about how she had found the twins alone and scared...not knowing where they was or even who they was...but they seemed to be getting along nicely since meeting Cas. He looked out the window--watching as a blur of darkness and every now and then a light whooshed by.

"You don't give yourself enough credit Cas, maybe you found them because you was meant to..." he'd comment on her still turning away from the possibility that maybe the twins was meant for her. But he wouldn't push on this subject anymore, there was no point if she refused to listen. Finally the train stopped at another rather crowded station and Cole would rise from his seat, exiting the subway train behind Cas and she'd tug him to a corner away from prying eyes and ears. Her question about the map would prompt him to pull the Digivice back from his pocket. He held it up so they both could see it, eyes narrowing trying to look at it...Cole probably could use reading glasses.

"Well we're a lot closer now...but yeah its still showing towards the river itself." he'd say after examining the map--red dot--and the light blue arrow that showed their own position. It had moved, the red hadn't. Made sense. Cole would keep it in his hand but cupped the digivice so it was out of sight for the most part as he'd start walking--at a pace the shorter woman could keep up with--leading them above ground and into the Central Shibuya District. With a glance at the digivice Cole turned and begun walking--this was of course in the exact direction of the river...even with his more limited knowledge of the city's layout he knew where the river was.

"...So what if this is just a wild goose chase...We get there and find literally nothing." asked Cole, glancing over his shoulder to look at Cas as he walked. He sighed and looked forward again. "Nevermind...I guess it won't matter at that point." he'd continue, dismissing his own question. It'd be a number of blocks but overall didn't take to long to reach the river...it wasn't the best, surely not somewhere one might wanna swim--thats for sure. He glanced at the Digivice.

"Seems its a bit more this way..." he'd inform her, turning to walk along the banks of the river, again walking slower then he would just to not strain her...being fair she'd been lugging around a backpack with not one, but two Digimon in it...and despite the idea of Data in their name, he bet they still held weight. He'd offer to take over for her...but doubt the twins would be happy about that, so he just kept to himself as he walked. Finally...he stopped...his hand with the digivice in it dropped, and he glanced around...context would likely tell Cas that they was there...looking around, there was nothing standing out, and his digivice simply fell quiet, going dark.

"...Guess it is just a wild goose chase."