Strands of Seaweed [Ebi/Open]

Higgs giggled as Ebi realized they could digivolve to Ebidramon and got worried about that matter. But again, Digivolution is something with endless possibilities. Even a dinosaur like Greymon can be turned into a small bean like Mamemon. But his master told him that whatever the form that Digimon has, as long as they have good heart and personality, that's all matters.

"Kekeke! What matters is whatever form you are in, Ebi, you are still you, not just some other Digimons out there."

But let's just keep the philosophical stuff away for now, because it's time for cooking!

"About that... maybe we can find a way to eat fish with some seaweed. What do you think?"

Higgs decided to give the plastic tablet computer to Ebi, letting them decide on what recipe that would be best for fish and seaweed to meet up.

"I'll get the fishes, and hopefully i'll get enough for both of us!"

Higgs then lifts his cloak, stripping it from his body and showing his uncanny body that consists of pointed tentacles. The Keramon then floats a bit further to the sea, trying to find and decide the best spot that has many fishes. Once he find a spot, he stay floating idly above them before planting his tentacles down below.

Patience is the key in fishing game, so all that Higgs can do is wait until the fishes are interested with the pointy bait which is the edge of his spiky tentacles.

As Ebi is busy tinkering with the tablet, Higgs is keenly observing the fish movements and luring them with his tentacle appendages. Once they are sort of gathering around, Higgs wait for the opportunity to impale them with extreme prejudice. And as the seawater splashes violently, Higgs managed to have dozens of fish impaled on his tentacles. His wide lips plastered in permanent smile is now smiling even wider. It's just like hoisting the fishes in a net!

"Kekekek! Big catch!"

Two dozens of fishes, coming in various sizes and shapes are now stuck on Higgs' tentacle body. Higgs eagerly returns to Ebi's place, trying to show off what he just caught with his tentacles.

"Okay! So i'm returned!"

Higgs said happily, as he excitedly show the fishes that stuck on the tentacles. But probably Ebi would be caught in shock because how bizarre is the sight of Higgs right now. The keramon then tries to unhook the fishes one-by-one, trying to carefully dismiss them without ruining their overall shape.

"Sorry! I forgot they have to be removed from my tentacles. I can handle this."

Higgs noticed that Ebi is having fun with his data repository. Might as well teaching him some tricks. But maybe it should be done with fresh sashimi served first!

"Since we have the fish, what should we do next? I promise when we done making the sashimi, i'll show you what kind of cool tricks can be done on that tablet!"

Looking at how terrified Ebi is when he is looking at the fishes around Higgs, the Keramon noted that this little fella is not used with this kind of sight. To be fair, it was indeed too gruesome and violent for little fellas like Ebi. Higgs should've mind the others more. The next step of the cooking, is of course, without a doubt. a fire.

They can't wash these fishes and the seaweed properly without the fire. But Higgs in his Keramon form can't spit anything that has fire. But the light that he emits supposedly give enough heat to start a fire. But then another problem occurs. It's a blindingly bright light. Not a wise decision on a place like this. But when Ebi asked whether Higgs has other form suited for this task...

"Oh yes... i do have a form exactly that creates fire. Hold up."

Higgs then floats on the air, before spinning comically to make the light effects surrounding him basking his glory to the utmost limit. As the light reconfigure his data, Higgs slowly evolved to a new, humanoid form that has long pointy hat, brown cape (instead of the usual blue this species has, and a long rod.

"Digivolved to Wizardmon!"

Different from when he was in Keramon form. Higgs in Wizardmon form, as he landed gracefully, speaks with a calming, mid-tone with perfect clarity.

"I'll find some woods for starters."

Higgs decided to use the scraps from the coconut trees that is literally everywhere around the beach. After he though he collected enough firewood (which is about 5 to 6 pieces of wood), he carefully stacks them, forming an unlit bonfire.

"Okay, you might want to take few steps back, Ebi. THUNDER CLOUD!!"

As Higgs shouted his attack name, his rod magically gathers a dark cloud that condense around the edge of his pointy staff, generating sparks of light before turned into small lightning bolt that carefully aimed at the top of wood stacks.

Bonfire Lit. Now they can go to work.

"I guess i've nailed it? Also would you prefer me in this form for the remainder of our cooking session, Ebi?"

"Well, i'm content with this form. Besides, less creepy for you, right?"

The brown-caped Wizardmon said, winking one of his eyes to Ebi playfully. Since he knew how scared Ebi interacting with Higgs in his Rookie form, maybe he'll stay with this form for the entire cooking session. Besides, it's not like he have time limit in using this form. He has enough energy, and he can control this form as long as he wants to be. He have specific reasons to stay under the cover of his Keramon form.

"I mean, i'm hiding under my Keramon form to get away from humans and their Digivice, and i can sneak in and out better in my rookie Form. Also i'm not too fond of showing my true power unless necessary, like... now."

Higgs knew that direct fire to the bottom of the pot won't end well, so he prepared more stacks of wood and some stones as the support beforehand, so the fire doesn't directly burn the pot. With his deft and nimble hands, everything seems like happened in a moment. After that, Higgs voluntarily picks up the pot, filling them with seawater and not letting any single grain of sand entering them, and putting it carefully on the top of bonfire.

"I guess it's the matter of the fish now? Should we season them before putting them on pot?"

Now the pot has been set, the only thing to do now is waiting for the water to boil. But maybe they can do something before the water boils.

"I'm not that magical, but i guess you can say that much, Ebi."

Higgs had no particular reason aside from anonymity when it comes to obfuscate his form, he kind of doubting that Ebi could grasp the concept of anonymity, and how it correlates to freedom and independence. And not to mention, that humans and Digimons are pretty much alike. When there are bad Digimons exist in the Digital World, so do bad humans. Although he won't deny that humans are friendly and interesting at the same time too. They are as fascinating as Digimons, and not to mention that Higgs kind of knew that Digital World won't exist if Humans didn't create Internet in the first place.

"Well, i do agree that Humans are nice and interesting fellas. But just like Digimons: There are bad humans out there. Some of them caused harm to Digital World long ago. My master told me many stories about bad humans back in the day."

Higgs said that as he wait for the hot bubbles coming out from the water. Surprisingly it took a relatively short time, a little sooner than what he expected. As the water is at the peak of boiling point, Higgs collected the stranded pile of seaweed, soaking them a bit in seawater before putting them into the pot. However, he just realized that there is no spoon, ladle, or fork to lift the boiled seaweed. But Higgs is a master of improvisation. He have his rod, and he use the other side of the rod that is not pointy and fancy to stir the seaweed before lifting them.

"I just realized. We have no plates to serve these foods. What should we do, Ebi?"

Higgs is in a bit of predicament. But he just realized that somehow Ebi managed to get a pot for boiling the water. He knew that there are no such thing that looked like a pot around here, and somehow Ebi got the pot when he was focusing too much on the seaweed. Unless... Ebi got some tricks under that burger hat.

"Thanks! With this things should be easier!"

Just like the classic, 'ol magicians! Higgs is amused at the fact that Ebi's secret lies in his tiny burger hat, like how Magicians hid their dove and rabbit, and handkerchief inside it. Not to mention it doubles to hide Ebi's bald head that somehow reminded me of meatballs. Gladly he's not in his Keramon form, he felt enough with chuckling that fun fact off and just let it go like there's nothing happened. But Higgs took a mental note that talking sensitive stuff with Ebi is a no-go, as he noticed the lack of response when he talked about bad humans. Well, tiny Digimons usually just as innocent as their looks. Some of them aren't that innocent, though.

But enough with the idle thoughts, he must focus with boiling the seaweed and wash off the sand grains away from them. Thanks to his deft hands and the plate to serve the seaweed. All that Higgs have to do is just dunk the seaweed pile little by little and put them into the plate. It's only like 5 minutes for the seaweed until everything is completely done.

"I guess i've done my part with the seaweed. How about you Ebi? Need a help over there?"

One thing for sure, Higgs has never been using any kitchen utensils before. Mostly he just roast any meat that he found or boil down any vegetables into soup or stew. Nothing much of variety he could make. And Ebi is definitely have more skills than him. He could try helping Ebi in slicing the fishes, but the chance to become a bother rather than a help still exist there. He'll let the burger digimon decides the matter.

"Though, i don't have as much experience in slicing things as you. But since we have a lot of fishes and i'm done with my part..."

Ebi said that they're fine on their own. In fact, they already halfway through the fishes as Higgs spoke with them. As expected from someone who work in professional kitchen. Despite their small size, they managed doing their thing just fine. Maybe Higgs should learn how to cook too.

And here they are! Fresh sashimi with boiled seaweed. They look simple, but sometimes even the simplest food can give the utmost enjoyment and a taste that would beat any fancy cooking out there! It all depends on the chef, really. Higgs gladly accept the chopsticks and ready to dig in anytime.

"No worries, Ebi. This much is already appetizing for me. Let's eat!"

Out of respect and excitement, Higgs takes the first bite of the sashimi. The best thing to describe the taste is, light and fresh, like eating a solid ocean. But the most important thing is the fish. Ebi is really doing a magnificent job at slicing them. The Wizardmon just cant stop from first bite and somehow managed to finish one plate in one go.

"I have to say. It's really different from eating the seaweed and the fish alone. I'm impressed with your cooking skill, Ebi."

While the happiness and the smile is a mere emulation, Higgs put a sincere and genuine thought about Ebi's cooking. It's no different that a real smile, yes?

Higgs moving on to the second serving of the sashimi, wanting more sashimi to fulfill his desire to eat delicious food.