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Not Everything is as it Seems (COMPLETE)
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Post by ricochet12-Masamune on Dec 17, 2023 23:40:33 GMT
"I may be a humble warrior, Armand, but helping folks is what I do, kew." Masamune said in response to Armand's words the little bug starting to sound gradually more chipper as a few customers began cautiously entering the restaurant before sitting down. Looks like with time the atmosphere would be lively once again and that made Masamune happy to know.
While Masamune was paying attention to the Burgermon couple chatting movement from Armand caught the young warrior's attention as he turned to see that Armand was looking at his digivice. However, it looked like Armand was deep in thought focused on his digivice. After a few moments Masamune then asked "Is there something on your mind, kew? I mean you look deep in thought while staring at your digivice so I was wondering, kew." Sure, he wanted to know what was up with the Burgermon but figured that could wait until he and Armand got their food.
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Post by Armand Feltome on Dec 19, 2023 15:47:29 GMT
Armand smiled. "Regardless, I'm glad to meet a kind Digimon like you. That's something I'm looking forward to not only my world but also the Digital World." He hummed as he wondered if he could meet Digimon who might have a big heart like Masamune.
After a few seconds of staring at his Digivice, Armand broke his focus when he heard Kunemon's voice. "O-Oh... It's nothing." He shook his head. "I'm just wondering what features this Digivice has other than "evolving" me into that Digimon. Maybe if I can look around in the city nearby, I might find some answers about it along with other things."
It wasn't exactly what he was thinking about, but it was the same thing as the mystery behind his appearance in the Digital World. He shouldn't rely too much on Masamune for answers. If he wanted to discover the curtains of this mystery, he needed to expand his world.
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Post by ricochet12-Masamune on Dec 19, 2023 22:58:51 GMT
At Armand's words regarding Masamune being a kind digimon it made the humble bug blush before he said "Thanks for the compliment, Armand kew. I have always tried my best to be kind to others while trying to be a great honorable warrior, kew. I'm sure in your exploration of this world you'll find others, kew."
"As for your digivice I'm afraid I am just as in the dark as you are, kew. That device is sure fascinating, kew. Maybe it has some features not even you are aware of, kew. Might be worth looking into, kew. Then again maybe there are some more experienced 'spirit wielders' such as yourself you could also learn from, kew." Masamune said.
Looks like things were getting interesting as not only the female Burgermon, who was carrying a tray of food to Masamune and Armand, so was her husband and he was looking as if in deep thought after his conversation with his wife,
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Post by Armand Feltome on Dec 21, 2023 17:32:09 GMT
Armand smiled at Masamune's response once more. "Well... If I don't do anything in this world, I won't get some answers, will I?" He sighed. "Besides, I want to know more about the Digital World; honestly, it reminds me of many times when I was playing pretend as a kid."
He then frowned after hearing his answer. But again, it was understandable. All he could do was take his advice and see if he could find another Spirit Wielder like him. Eventually, their conversation was briefly halted when their food was delivered to them by the female Burgermon.
"Ah, merci!" Armand happily took the burger, salad, and soda that he ordered. Then as he prepared to eat, he turned to Masamune again. "What about you? Are you going somewhere other than here, Masamune? I'm planning to head back to Terminus City to find somewhere to stay for the night. Considering 3 days is about 3 hours back home, I doubt I'm in a hurry to leave."
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Post by ricochet12-Masamune on Dec 26, 2023 3:16:34 GMT
Masamune nodded before he said "You make a fair point about not doing anything in this world, Armand kew. Hopefully in your travels you will find these answers you are searching for, kew. As for playing pretend it does sound like something that would be fun to do, kew. I never thought to much about that given that I didn't grow up in the same sense as most digimon, kew. Ah well the Digital World is filled with many mysterious things so maybe I will enjoy seeing as much of the land as I can as well, kew."
When Armand took his food happily Masamune looked down at his food his antenna wiggling happily. He had almost forgotten how hungry he was getting while he was talking to Armand. It seemed the spirit wielder was pretty good company and the little Kunemon had momentarily forgotten about what was going on with the Burgermon couple. While he started eating thoughts regarding on the conversation the pair had gone back to having had caught his attention again.
When asked about his plans Masamune's focus went back to Armand before he replied "To be honest I've never thought about where I was going next, kew. After all the Digital World alone is a big place so I wouldn't know where I would like to go next, kew. From what I've heard there is a lot of things to see, kew. Perhaps I will one day go to Terminus City even, kew."
While the pair ate things were bound to get more interesting as a fairly large Guardromon walked through the door of the restaurant catching Masamune's attention. Masamune watched as the said Guardromon walked back towards where the Burgermon couple were talking near the cash register and seemed to start talking with them. Just what in Yggdrasil's name was going on around here anyway? First the Ogremon and goons and now this Guardromon which was making Masamune suspicious.
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Post by Armand Feltome on Mar 1, 2024 20:39:03 GMT
Armand smiled after sipping his soda from the straw. "Not everything in my world can be exciting. But I didn't mind that much. As long as I live the life I want, I'm satisfied regardless of the world I'm in," he said. "If you want, I can guide you around the human world." Then after hearing Masamune's plans, he nodded and hummed in thought. "Looks like after this, we should split up to our destinations then. I'm glad to meet you, Masamune."
Yet as soon as he said this, Armand also noticed a Guardromon entering the restaurant and talking to the Burgermon couple while finishing his burger. The last time they had an uninvited guest, it ended with a fight with him losing control of his body to a strange entity seemingly living in his Digivice. He was hoping that might not be the same with that Digimon this time. He already had enough intense action for one Digital World day.
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Post by ricochet12-Masamune on Mar 1, 2024 21:31:57 GMT
"Going to the Human World does have its merit given my natural curiosity, kew. However, I unfortunately lack a holosuit of my very own, kew. What I find hard is not purchasing one but deciding on what my appearance in a holosuit should be as there are so many options, kew." Masamune said his antennas wiggling as he was trying to hear what was going on with Guardromon and the kind Burgermon couple. "It was nice to meet you too, Armand, kew."
Soon he was beginning to overhear Guardromon as the mech mentioned selling the shop but for what reason was unknown to the warrior bug. Only other thing he overheard was the male Burgermon refusing the offer which caused Guardromon to turn and walk out. However, with as stiff as the mech's body language was Masamune was getting a bad feeling something more was going on.
When Guardromon was gone the Burgermon couple approached the table Masamune and Armand were eating at and Masamune turned to the pair and before they could say anything, he asked "What was up with that Guardromon, kew? I have been getting the feeling that something in these parts just isn't right, kew."
The couple looked at each other before the female Burgermon sighed and answered "You have good instincts young one. I suppose an explanation is in order. You see that Guardromon has been coming frequently since my husband and I have purchased this restaurant in order to buy it back though I don't know why."
"Have you researched what about such a charming little restaurant could attract this, kew? It also could explain the hoodlum problems you and your husband were having, kew. Something tells me they were hired to shake you down or something, kew."
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Post by Armand Feltome on Mar 10, 2024 7:10:33 GMT
A Holosuit... This was the first time he heard of such an item. But judging by Masamune's words, he understood why he couldn't visit the Human World yet. Maybe when they see each other again, he might help the Kunemon get the item he needed for his travels in the latter.
By the time he finished his burger, Armand spent a few minutes resting as he finished his soda. After that, it was time for him to depart and find a place for him to stay for the night. At least that was the plan until he noticed the couple approaching them and Masamune asked them about the Guardromon that visited. He didn't mind about that Digimon as long he didn't cause any trouble like with MudFrigimon and his goons. But he was surprised when he heard his questions regarding the restaurant's location and the reasons behind the hoodlum's attempts to shake them down.
Upon this question, Armand hummed in thought about it. "This is only a theory, but maybe it has something to do with the location itself."
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Post by ricochet12-Masamune on Mar 10, 2024 7:29:06 GMT
Masamune was finishing his soda as well and when Armand mentioned his theory possibly involving the location of the restaurant. Masamune thought about Armand's words for a moment before he said "If it is the location one would think that these lovely Burgermon would have noticed something amiss before they opened, kew. That is unless we're missing something, kew."
Then a curious noise caught Masamune's attention causing the little caterpillar like digimon's antenna to start wiggling. Masamune, with antenna wiggling, turned his focus to looking out the window. It was then he saw Guardromon outside doing something, but he couldn't tell what.
Now done eating and drinking his soda Masamune hopped down to the floor as he said "Guardromon still hasn't left but is up to something strange, kew. I can't tell if he is up to no good though, kew. Sorry, kew."
As for the Burgermon couple they also began staring out the window and sure enough there was Guardromon fiddling with something, but they couldn't tell what it was.
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Post by Armand Feltome on Mar 10, 2024 9:15:14 GMT
Masamune was right. They didn't have any clues related to the restaurant's location, so it was too soon to assume a motive behind the Guardromon's visit. Just looking at the Guardromon outside wasn't enough to determine his true motives (or he didn't have anything that would detect anything like Masamune's antennas). Armand didn't want to get involved any further, but he didn't want to let any ill will would repeat Mudfrigimon's actions against the Burgermon couple's restaurant. Then again, there was a chance that the entity would wake up and possess his body again.
"Other than theories, there's nothing we can do without using force," he said. "But if we want to avoid repeating history, maybe you should hire some security to protect the restaurant. It's not much, but it should give us some time to figure out the mysteries behind the attempted shakedowns."
Or maybe we should interrogate that big ol' armor for answers~
Armand flinched when he heard that familiar voice again. "I thought you were sleeping!"
Hey, I said "rest". It doesn't mean I can stay awake to see anything interesting.
He groaned. Just who was this spirit? Either way, he had a feeling he wasn’t leaving his mind just yet.
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Post by ricochet12-Masamune on Mar 10, 2024 20:33:59 GMT
Masamune looked as if he was in thought for a moment before the sword wielding Kunemon then said "Perhaps we can try to talk to Guardromon, kew. Who knows maybe he might let either me or Armand know what brings him to these parts, kew."
The Burgermon looked at each other before the male Burgermon said "When it comes to recruiting more digimon for security it seems that my wife and I should consider employing some extra help."
"Good thing we have family we can talk to about this matter. Maybe some of them will agree to help." the female Burgermon said.
Then Masamune looked back over at Armand before he said "Okay, Armand, kew. Let's go and talk to Guardromon but let's also keep our guards up because we don't know what Guardromon wants here, kew." Masamune began making his way to the door of the restaurant before heading outside. Scooting ever closer little by little the rookie level caterpillar caught sight of Guardromon poking at some kind of machine. Just what was that for anyway?
"Uhm,,,Excuse me, kew." Masamune then piped up.
The voice of Masamune caused Guardromon to stop poking at the machine he was jabbing at before he spun around spotting the Kunemon before the mech exclaimed, "What do you want?!"
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Post by Armand Feltome on Mar 11, 2024 20:39:30 GMT
Armand was glad to hear the couple's reassurance. Hopefully, they would find some trustworthy guards to protect the restaurant. This was a nice place to visit and he would be disappointed if someone tried to shake them down again.
After that, he nodded to Masamune's suggestion. They would gain nothing if they only speculated and theorized behind the Guardromon's presence. With both of them finished what they were supposed to do in the restaurant, this gave him a chance to stand up from his seat. As he was about to nod, the spirit's voice echoed again.
Or maybe we should use force...
"No," Armand mentally interrupted the spirit's suggestion. "We will only use it as a last resort. That Digimon isn't like those hoodlums. If we calmly talk to him, we might get some answers without any unnecessary violence. For now, let's go with Masamune's suggestion."
The spirit sighed. Whatever floats your boat, bud.
After following Masamune out of the restaurant, Armand slowly approached the Guardromon and when Masamune piped in, this gave him an incentive to ask the stranger. "Don't worry, we're not here to threaten you. We just want to know what's bothering you lately," he calmly said with his hands up without his Digivice. "Are you looking for something important inside the restaurant?"
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Post by ricochet12-Masamune on Mar 11, 2024 21:04:41 GMT
Masamune may not have known about the subject of conversation between Armand and his spirit but as long as the conversation wasn't leading to causing more problems it didn't worry the normally fairly easy-going bug digimon. Anyway, that was not important right now as both Masamune and Armand had gone outside of the restaurant to try to speak to Guardromon. Speaking of Guardromon he was currently staring at both Armand and Masamune and when Armand asked what was bothering him and if he was looking for something inside the restaurant the mech answered "Important is an accurate description but I need to buy back the restaurant that I have sold to the Burgermon."
To say Masamune was shocked was an understatement as he stood there with his mandible open for a moment before he recovered and asked "So you are the one who sold the restaurant to that lovely couple, kew? Then why would you need to buy it back, kew?"
"Let's just say my company wanted various restaurants in play to rule over this area and those since the Burgermon won't sell the business back to me I have to take control of this place behind their back." Guardromon said as he pressed a few more buttons until a soft beep was heard.
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Post by Armand Feltome on Mar 12, 2024 9:34:08 GMT
Masamune wasn't the only one who was shocked at Guardromon's answer. Armand's jaw dropped as he heard the spirit's voice started taunted him and he warned him in a sing-song tone. To think they found the source of the Burgermon couple's dilemma so easily and horrifying was enough to make him speechless and distraught at the metallic Digimon's plans to buy the restaurant back.
"So the whole Mudfrigimon incident happened because your company only wanted to take over the fast food industry in this area?!" Armand raised his voice. "Do you realize how much pain those two Digimon would feel if you took their pride and joy away just to boost your profits in this area?!"
I can shake him down if you want~
He was a few words away from smacking this spirit silly (if he could). Thank goodness his parents taught him the value of patience and ignoring words from stubborn people, especially digital aliens and creatures. "I don't know what your company's true agenda is. But just so you know you won't gain everyone's trust and the couple's consent if all you do is use your riches to get your property back by force. I'm no businessman, but you're setting yourselves up for failure."
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Post by ricochet12-Masamune on Mar 12, 2024 10:03:33 GMT
Noticing that he wasn't the only one surprised Masamune's mandible clicked which was a clue on how annoyed the young sword wielding bug was. It was likely that Armand and his spirit were just as surprised as he was judging from Armand reacting with a dropped jaw before questioning Guardromon regarding the Mudfrigimon.
Guardromon softly chuckled at what Armand said before he stated "Mudfrigimon may be incompetent, but he served the purpose he and his assistants were hired for. I already have done what I came here to do anyway."
There was a soft beeping which Masamune picked up on and his antennas began vibrating at shockingly high speed as the sword wielding Kunemon turned his head following the direction of the beeps as he said "It seems Guardromon has done something because I still am hearing beeps, kew. I don't like this and am getting the vibe something is about to happen that we won't like, Armand, kew."
As Masamune said those very words the ground began to vibrate suddenly. Something was about to happen which when Guardromon flew away with jets it only confirmed Masamune's suspicions.
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