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Post by Yui and the Gals on Dec 5, 2019 18:39:32 GMT
"Ah..." Bu nodded. "Sorry. I guess I've been a bit out of sorts lately. Haven't had the will to be bombastic in a bit--plus I don't know if that'd be a nice impression to leave on your family, if that makes sense..." Now, Cassie's attempt to clue Bu in? She had a retort of sorts to that. "I mean...Jill has a tail. Are Laertes and her the same kind of Strabimon or something? Untouched by Kyukimon?" The Ryudamon wondered aloud.
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"Me too, buddy." Bu nodded. She could empathize with Lae a bit--she was a little sleepy but the cold was mainly what was keeping her up and alert. That and Ophi. Speaking of, the lioness had opted to take Bu with her into the den and leave the three to talk about whatever it was that needed to be spoken of.
...It was probably something private. Either way, she wriggled out of Ophi's arms to jump into the nest before she went to snuggle up to her prospective mate. "Not as cozy as when you were holding me, but...This feels nice. A-And it's great, I've never gone this far into the mountains before..." The dragon opted to give the lion a fond squeeze. "Thank you."
While this place was unfamiliar to Bu? She felt like it was something she could easily grow accustomed to. Especially with the presence of Ophi. "H-Hey, how about you? How're you feeling? ...Did I do good out there...?"
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 6, 2019 2:07:33 GMT
Bu was feeling out of it? Ophelia tilted her head a bit inquisitively, but would nod in understanding; leaning in to nuzzle Bu. "That's okay," She'd purr softly; gently stroking the Ryudamon's head again. "You can take it easy 'n chill as much as you need."
"Oh yeaaah, I suppose there is Jill, too, huh..? Eheheheh..!" Cassie giggled briefly as she thought it all over. "I don't run into her a lot, so I kinda forgot about her..." She'd sheepishly add; scratching the back of her head. The mention of another Strabimon, though, would briefly catch Laertes' attention; glancing in Bu's direction, and quietly tilting his head in what might've been an inquisitive fashion.
Once they were situated in the den though, Ophelia would smile softly to Bu; nuzzling the Ryudamon as they snuggled close to each other. "Hell yeah; 'course, Bu..!" She'd respond, grinning as she gave Bu a brief squeeze right back. "Getting to go to new places is damn exciting on its own, but being able to also meet new people and to spend time with those close to you..." She'd exhale briefly, pausing to nuzzle Bu, before continuing "... It makes it all the better."
Bu's question as to how Ophelia was feeling, though, as well as how Bu did, would make Ophelia blink a bit. She'd smile reassuringly though, mentioning "Mmm... I am a little tired, from maintaining Ultimate stage - but it's the sorta tired you get after a good fight. A pleasant tired, if you get what I mean?" She'd take a moment to comfortingly nuzzle Bu, purring and adding in reassurance "And hell yeah, you did just fine, Bu. Laertes and Mom might take a bit to get used to you, but they'll come to like you; just like how Dad already likes you."
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Post by Yui and the Gals on Dec 6, 2019 6:29:16 GMT
Bu let out a rather high-pitched and FAR more ladylike than she would ever be caught dead admitting squeak when Ophi squeezed her. "Yeah, which is why this has been...probably one of the most exciting trips I've ever taken, honestly. E-Especially with you, you know...?" The Ryudamon managed a smile for the Spadamon, before she tried nuzzling her right back. It was basically fighting back against the nuzzles with nuzzles of her own.
"How...does that feel? Ultimate stage, that is. I...Um. Fuu and I haven't been able to reach that in any form yet. Not via fusing or...on our own. I think I know what you mean, though." If the lioness insisted she did fine with meeting her family, then Bu was going to have to trust her word on this.
"A bit? How long's that? Are they...usually like that whenever you bring somebody home?" Bu inquired a biiiit further, raising a hand to pat Ophelia's mane.
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 6, 2019 17:04:17 GMT
The returned nuzzle would make Ophelia purr loudly and happily; their close embrace likely allowing Bu to feel the vibrations rising up from Ophelia's chest as she did so. "'m glad..." Ophelia would mumble against Bu; her tail idly swishing back and forth. She'd pause for a second, though, as though thinking... Before chuckling, as she - almost teasingly - mentioned "Your squeaks are really fucking cute, y'know that?" with a playful grin in the Ryudamon's direction. "Seeing this whole other side to ya is honestly damn adorable."
At the question of how going Ultimate stage felt, though... Ophelia would fall quiet, having to think for a few moments as she considered Yui's question. "Mm... It's... Hard to explain." She'd eventually begin, as she thought it all over; finding the best way to describe the feeling. "A lot of things feel more... intense, when you reach Ultimate. My instincts feel more intense, the fights are more intense, even my attacks are all intense in some way. It's this jump in power - sort of like from Rookie to Champion, but far greater - that makes me feel like I'm able to fight at my fullest potential yet; but I also know that there's still further to go, higher stages to reach for..."
Her tail began to flick and lash in an excited fashion as she considered it all; despite being tired, there was a small part of her that was always itching for at least a little fighting.
Bu's further questions, though, would draw her attention away from it though - in lieu of considering an answer. "Mm... Yeah, they were like that when I brought Kitt up here once before; Mom's kind of territorial, and Lae doesn't really like surprises and changes to his routines. It'll probably take them a day or two with you for them to warm up to you, but don't worry too much about it; they'll come to like you."
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Post by Yui and the Gals on Dec 12, 2019 4:18:15 GMT
Hearing that from Ophi about the squeaks she was making seemed to genuinely fluster Bu. Seriously, if it could be seen, the Ryudamon'd be blushing like crazy. "Y-Yeah? Well, y-you're adorable..." Bu mumbled. Yep, tease successful. It at least managed to silence Bu enough for Ophi to give a good explanation on how digivolving to Ultimate felt like.
It was essentially intensifying a lot of feelings and the like. "So it's basically...fighting at your limits, while Mega and higher's...surpassing those limits." She concluded. Interesting. "They do seem like they take a bit to adjust to new people...Okay. I'll take your word for it. They seem like good people."
This was Bu for 'I like your family.' The dragon didn't seem to have much else to say for the moment, simply squeezing the lioness tightly like a super fluffy pillow.
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 12, 2019 6:46:26 GMT
Bu's mumbled retort would only draw a brief laugh out of Ophelia, as the Spadamon nuzzled her once more.
Bu's conclusion would make Ophelia nod a bit, though. "I dunno if it feels like my limit because this is the highest I've been yet, though... Or if going Mega and higher really is to surpass those limits..." She'd admit; thinking hard for a few moments. "I imagine it's something I'll figure out better, once I reach Mega for real, though..!" Ophelia would add; grinning confidently to Bu. Her original goal was to just get strong like Mom and Dad, but... She's already Ultimate, now, so she guessed she'd have to start aiming higher!
She'd be jolted from her thoughts, though, when Bu would suddenly squeeze her tightly; drawing out a brief but surprised "Mrrp..!" out of her. Ophelia would blink a bit; cheeks flushing from underneath her fur, but... She'd let out a soft, relaxed sigh against the top of Bu's head; briefly returning the squeeze. "I'm glad you like them..." She'd murmur softly; enjoying Bu's presence, her warmth, her scent, for the time being. "... It's really nice, just snuggling with you like this..."
However, it wouldn't be just the two of them forever. Ophelia, who had nearly dozed off it seemed, would blink a bit as the sound of footsteps drew her attention to the tunnel leading into the den; seeing as Gertrude, Callus, Laertes, and Cassie all would begin to file into the den. Cassie in particular, upon seeing Ophelia and Bu, would giggle brightly, and...
"Banzaiiii..!"
... With a boisterous shout, she would proceed to leap forward atop Ophelia and Bu! "G-gah! Fuckin'... Cassie!" Ophelia exclaimed; half-dazed as she unwrapped her arms from Bu, to give the seal a noogie. "You're gonna squish us like that..!"
Callus could only chuckle, though, as he and Gertrude both would sit down at the edge of the nest; the older Panjyamon smiling down to them. "As playful as ever, I see." He'd comment to Cassie with a warm smile; prompting a cheery giggle from her in response.
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Post by Yui and the Gals on Dec 15, 2019 4:36:00 GMT
"Yeah, we all know there's higher limits we can achieve...I don't know how we're supposed to reach and break those limits, though..." Bu admitted. "Kind of makes me scared I won't be able to get there, really." Unlike Ophelia, Bu seemed...less confident in her own ability to reach that stage, potentially. "I think you can do it, though...I know you can."
Honestly, Bu was...content like this. It was calming, in a way, which was likely the last thing one would expect from anything involving her and Ophi. "Y-Yeah. It is..." Bu herself had almost completely dozed off, and didn't hear the coming footsteps as a result. Soooo...What had happened when Cassie declared her intent to cannonball into this pile?
"EEEP!" Yep. That happened. An utterly girly squeak of surprise from Bu before she tried to give the seal a noogie in response. "Don't scare me like thaaat!" At least she wasn't taking it badly, right?
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 15, 2019 6:14:34 GMT
"Fuck that noise," Ophelia would state quite bluntly and confidently; briefly ruffling the top of Bu's head, even if there wasn't actually much to ruffle. "You n' your sis are good; you both'll grow big and strong in no time!" She'd proclaim; seeming to be leaving no room for any argument, as she'd proceed to insistently nuzzle Bu - purring loudly.
It seemed that Cassie would end up essentially sandwiched between Ophelia and Bu, though, as the two of them both gave her a noogie. She'd squeak and laugh; trying to push them both away, but unable to overpower two rookies at once - even with her boisterous strength. "Ehehehaha- I'm- ehehehe- I'm sorry, uncle! Uncle!"
Upon calling uncle, Ophelia would release Cassie and laugh a bit; ruffling the top of her sister's head more gently. "We nearly dozed right off there before you pounced, you lil shit," Ophelia would teasingly and playfully remark to Cassie; before briefly nuzzling her.
Laertes would sit down near the trio as they interacted amongst themselves, though; his tail giving a somewhat stiff twitch. This time around, he seemed more awake and alert, as well as appearing somewhat curious of Bu. "... So... You're another digimon from beyond the mountains?" He'd ask; it being clear that something was on his mind, but that it was taking him a second to express it. "... What do you usually do, out there?"
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Post by Yui and the Gals on Dec 17, 2019 6:29:30 GMT
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If she was good, then why did she have to be saved by Fuu so much? That question briefly rang through Bu's head before the noogiefest began. See, despite the boisterous attempt by Cassie at a surprise attack, Bu and Ophi's combined noogie managed to cause the Gomamon X to yield reeeeeal quickly, which, upon the seal giving up? Made Bu start to cackle a bit like a hyena. No, seriously, she was having a pretty good laugh over this!
"We actually did, too...So, had to deal retribution!" Bu stated before she nearly devolved into snickering. Laertes, who was more awake now, had actually asked her a question. So, the dragon was one to assume that Ophi was correct about her family in that they'd warm up to her in time.
She should probably answer that, though. "Yeah, I am. I usually go traveling with my sister and our tamer. Otherwise...It's just sparring! And hanging out with Ophi. I...uh. I don't really do a lot, honest..."
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 17, 2019 6:49:12 GMT
Ophelia and Cassie would be laughing alongside Bu's cackling and laughter; the three of them seeming to be having a good time, even if Cassie had interrupted their sleep time...! "Eheeheh; that teaches me to sneak up on you two...!" Cassie would chirp; nuzzling Bu and Ophelia as she settled into the nest with them. "Guess that means I just have to wait til it's just one of you two to sneak up on you, then, huh~?" The Gomamon-X would add teasingly, much to Ophelia's amusement.
"Eheh; well, you know that sneaking up on me ain't easy!" Ophelia would playfully boast, puffing her chest a bit. Though, when Cassie would snicker and give her a bit of a look, Ophelia would pause for a second - sheepishly adding "... When I'm not dozing off with Bu, at least." with a scratch to the back of her head.
Laertes, though, would quietly nod in acknowledgement to Bu's recounting of the sort of things she usually got up to, in the world beyond. As he thought and mulled it over, though, a thought seemed to occur to him; prompting him to tilt his head a bit. "... Traveling sounds like a lot," He'd quietly point out.
"What're your sister and partner like, then?" Callus would speak up; the father appearing just as curious about getting to know Bu as the others were.
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Post by Yui and the Gals on Dec 19, 2019 23:28:31 GMT
One could wonder what Cassie thought sneaking up on a cuddling courting pair of Rookies would end up causing for her, but it was probably not a noogiefest. "Well, obviously! Sneaking up on more than one person at a time's real risky because if one of them notices you then they all notice you at once, and then it's...really awkward. It's why I prefer being up and front about stuff, none of this cloak and dagger business." Bu nodded a few times.
"...We were kind of distracted, though, weren't we?" Bu hmmhmm'd before she returned her attention to Laertes and Callus. "Well, it involves a lot but...I don't really think it's too much. Fuu and I have been at it for the better part of a year and it really doesn't seem like much."
Speaking of, it seemed like Callus wanted to know more about Fuu. And Yui, too. "Fuu's kind of quiet. She's a really sweet girl but it takes time for her to open up to new people. Like, really really open up. She used to hate talking in general, which made it even harder for her to socialize with other. Yui...I'll be blunt when I say I don't know her all too well yet, but she seems like a sweet woman. A bit dense, but she's also one of the more cheerful Chosen to find yourself around. ...Kinda wonder why she likes pizza and sake so much, though."
Curiosity was paying off, clearly.
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 20, 2019 2:55:36 GMT
"Yeah; I suppose cloak and dagger isn't really our style, either." Ophelia would remark; grinning lopsidedly as she scratched her cheek, before snuggling back up to Bu with a soft purr. Even after their cuddle-fest had been interrupted, Ophelia still seemed plenty keen on simply enjoying her proximity to Bu; her tail lazily swishing side to side.
Cassie, too, would giggle and nod her agreement; her tail waggling a little. "It's probably more Lae's style, anyways; he always wins hide and seek, regardless of whether he's hiding, or seeking!" She'd chirp with a bright smile, much to Laertes' brief sheepishness at being put on the spot; the Strabimon's ears flicking back a bit.
Bu's response over traveling not being much, though, would make Laertes frown in a thoughtful - but not necessarily negative - fashion. "... It sometimes seems like a lot, to me." He'd admit softly, neutrally; but would otherwise fall quiet, the lupine digimon now thinking over Bu's words.
In the meantime, Callus would nod in understanding; smiling warmly as Bu talked about her sister and tamer. "From what I've heard of you from Ophelia once, way back when, it sounds like you and your sister balance each other out quite well." He'd muse at first, chuckling; before adding in comment "And I imagine that having such a cheery young lady for a tamer makes it hard to stay sad or down, huh?"
"Eheheh; you and Fuu are fun as hell to fight against, for sure." Ophelia would comment as well; nuzzling Bu. "We oughta spar again, sometime..!"
"I'd certainly love to see it, myself!" Cassie added in agreement, grinning widely.
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Post by Yui and the Gals on Dec 21, 2019 2:38:13 GMT
"It's got another name...Subterfuge, I think? It sounded really odd, so I just call it by what it really is." Bu seemed just as eager to snuggle back up to Ophelia, the dragon visibly becoming more relaxed in the process. "...I suck at hide and seek. I mean, I can seek just fine but hiding's pretty hard for me, eheh."
Regarding Laertes, though... "Maybe it's something you need to get used to? So it stops seeming like a lot. I...Uh. I'm unsure. There's a lot to it, I know, but over time it gets easier."
"She's kind of like a mom to us in a weird way...Which is odd to say when we already have two dads." The dragon stated towards the elder Panjyamon, even glancing up towards him when she spoke. "I don't know what I'd do without them, truth be told." She said quite matter-of-factly.
"Hey, I'd love to spar against you again! ...Does the winner have to be taken out on a date by the loser?"
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 21, 2019 3:07:59 GMT
"I imagine you've got a pretty good nose for sniffing people out, huh?" Ophelia would comment; gently booping Bu on the nose, as she commented on it. "Dragons usually have pretty good senses of smell, like me or Laertes do, I noticed; so tracking others by scent probably isn't too hard for you."
"My sense of smell isn't as strong, but I've recently found out that I have pretty good eyesight underwater!" Cassie would add with a giggle.
Laertes would be quiet, initially, at Bu's comment; but would nod a bit in acknowledgement, still appearing to be in thought.
"I dunno if it's really so odd." Callus hummed, scratching his chin a little bit. "If you ask me, having someone you trust and care about that much is a good thing, given that tamers and digimon tend to rely on each other." He'd smile a bit to Bu, and reach down to pat her on the head, adding "And no harm in having a larger family, I'd say."
Bu's eagerness to spar with Ophelia again would make the Spadamon's ears prick a bit; and she'd grin a bit eagerly, albeit... She couldn't help a brief yawn, before she'd speak; mentioning "Maybe... Maybe after we head back to Ys? You'd probably get frostbite, if we tried to spar up here.."
"Someone's sounding sleeepyyyy~" Cassie would tease; prompting Ophelia to glance over to the Gomamon-X, and blow a raspberry at her in response - though Cassie could only giggle in response, grinning cheekily.
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Post by Yui and the Gals on Dec 23, 2019 5:07:41 GMT
Bu let out another squeak at the boop! "I do! I honestly do, but Fuu's works a bit better for sniffing people out. Mine's still pretty good even then, though." Bu nodded swiftly after she recovered from the shock of the boopery. Her response? Boop Ophelia right back!
"Yup, turns out seals are real sight-y underwater." The dragon commented, quite sagely at that. Of course, her thoughts on Yui being like some sort of 'mom friend,' if those even existed in this world, were something that Callus didn't think of as odd. At least, not as odd as Bu herself had initially perceived them to be. "I guess my issue lies in...Fuu and I having gotten by just fine on our own. We're still trying to get used to her being our tamer, her being...well, a person we're supposed to put every ounce of trust in. A sudden new family member takes time to get used to, right? I mean, I'd love a larger family, but all things in moderation and stuff like that."
Bu turned her attention back to the yawning Ophi. "Sure. I'm willing to wait a bit. Pluuus...You seem a bit sleepy, and...I'll be honest, I'm kinda sleepy still myself. So...I think I'd rather just enjoy spending time with you like this than go for a spar right now, you know?"
She didn't mean to add onto Cassie's S A S S if she did, but she was just putting it how it was!
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