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Mushrooms are better than Eggplants [Callie/Layer] [3/3]
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Post by Higgs on Nov 10, 2014 2:46:34 GMT
"Strange. I'm very sure the mushrooms are spawning here."
Said the humanoid lizard in ancient japanese armor. He glanced back and forth at a certain tree in this forest. Usually this tree provides a delicious, black mushroom that suddenly grows every two days. But this time is different. No mushrooms at all. Just the tree without any mushroom sprouting from the branch or the trunk. He's in absolute confusion. He memorized most of the trees around here. Their commodities, how long it takes to spawn new ones, tbe taste, shape and color, he remembers all of them with the exact detail. But it's a shame. Today is not his day. Maybe someone else took it and doesn't really care about the others that might need those delightful mushrooms.
"Maybe i should look for something else, but dang... i wanted that mushroom so bad...."
Rubbing his helmet in a bit of disappointment, he moves away from the tree, looking for other tree that might spawns the thing that he wanted: A black, crunchy and juicy mushroom that fills up his stomach. Usually if one tree hasn't spawn the mushrooms yet, there's another one that could spawn it. But this day, looks like all of the tree has their mushrooms gone. Did someone took them all? Or maybe virus made the mushrooms stop growing? That doesn't really matter now. All the fluffy armored lizard want is a food. His stomach is grumbling louder and louder every minute.
"Maybe finding other food is the best idea... i should stop being picky for now..."
despite what he said, he still circles around the group of mushroom tree.
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Post by Byakko on Nov 10, 2014 3:24:01 GMT
"Hai-ya! Hai-ya! HAAIII!!
"Callie would you please not yell out? You already had dragged me out here, last thing I need is for you to draw in any predators."
"Okay, okay... sorry... I just wanted to see if it helped if I used those... Kung Fu noises with my sword swings and whip strikes. You know, strike fear in the hearts of villains."
"Kiai's. And you aren't exactly the most threatening looking digimon."
Callie, in her Spadamon form, sighed as Layer was sitting by a tree, reading a book she picked up. Something to kill time.
"Hey, Layer, can I ask you something?"
"Sure, what is it?"
"If you could choose what sort of digimon you could turn into... what would it be?"
Layer looked up from her book and at her sister for a few moments. She still didn't know that Layer had her own spirit... she was just afraid to use it. The fact that it had spoken to her didn't help. But at this point she had to go along with it.
"Bird, I guess."
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Post by Higgs on Nov 10, 2014 13:51:31 GMT
The lizard dude is still circling around the mushroom trees. He's still persistent about the idea that at least, there's one or two ripe mushrooms growing on one of these trees. Though he already knows it could be futile to believe in such a false hope, at least he wanted to make sure that there is nothing left, or there is still one or two left for him. He inspecting every nook and cranny, and even he climbs up and down on every single tree to prove it.
HI-YAH!
The Ryudamon startled as he let go of his grip on the tree branch immediately after hearing that shout. The armor protected his head, but the fall still hurts. "What's that? Is someone practicing? Or is someone having a batte?"
As curious as he always be, the Ryudamon wants to know who shouted that and what happened. His stomach protested, though. "Dang... so hungry..." Said himself with disappointed tone. But since there's no food around here, maybe the source of the sound have some food to share. Well, perhaps. Nonetheless, it's worth to try. Not to mention around there lies a tree with many kinds of fruits and vegetables.
"But there's no other choice..."
"Very well... just hope that i'm not bumping to eggplants..."
The Ryudamon said, approaching the source of sound.
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Post by Callie and Layer on Nov 10, 2014 15:03:26 GMT
"A bird? I wouldn't have expected that. Why a bird?"
"Why not a bird? Birds can... fly and stuff. I answered your question, can we just drop it?"
"Okay, okay... sorry."
Well, Layer assumed hers was a bird...
...it's a bird...
Layer looked startled, looking around, and getting Callie's attention. "Oh... I thought I heard something. Never mind." It was that voice again, bugging her. She felt a strong urge to grab her digivice, to use it... she ignored it for now, but she knew that Callie will eventually find out about it. Might as well get it over with.
"Hey, Callie..." The Spadamon turned back to her sister, and saw that her gaze was now affixed to something else... a Ryudamon!
"Hey, an Armadillomon in samurai armor! Cool!"
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Post by Higgs on Nov 11, 2014 2:44:52 GMT
The Ryudamon walks with fast pace, although that would costs his precious energy. Doesn't matter, the new things that would unravel soon excires him, giving him more energy than a bucket of mushrooms. As he draws closer to the source of the shout.
"Hey, an Armadillomon in samurai armor! Cool!"
An Orange, beast like digimon with blue armor yelled passionately. Yes, as passionate as the shout before. The Ryudamon is very sure about this, she was the one who owns that voice. A Digimon with its human partner is not rare, but is not really common too here. Are they lost or something? This place usually has no inhabitants other than him and some passing by Digimons.
The first reaction upon hearing the Spadamon's yell is, shock. Shocked because such ancient digimon exist in this time. From what he heard, Spadamon was ancient digimon that could turn into an ancient weapon capable of dealing massive destruction. But to have such a legend with this such carefree attitude...
Enzan is amused.
"Too bad i can't bury myself inside my shell and turn into a ball."
He said it, laughing with the the most humble intonation he could do.
"I'm a Ryudamon, the name is Enzan."
The Ryudamon introduced himself, bowing politely towards the duo. He won't expect that Spadamon would turn into a human sooner or later...
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Post by Callie and Layer on Nov 11, 2014 3:28:41 GMT
"Oh, a Ryudamon, huh? Sorry..."
"Yeah, we're both still rather inexperienced when it comes to digimon species."
The sisters looked at each other. This guy seemed friendly enough, although Layer was still a bit suspicious. She knew the digital world was a dangerous place...
...indeed... you shou-
That annoying spirit again. Layer shook her head, trying to ignore the call of her spirit of darkness. It was quite persistent. If only that guy didn't she up she could have gotten the reveal over and done with.
"Anyway, hi Enzan. I'm Callie, a spirit user!"
"And I'm her older sister, Lafayette. But most just call me Layer."
"So, are you okay?"
"I'll be fine... I'll talk about it later..."
The Spadamon looked at her sister with a confused look. Layer was a bit caught up in her thoughts and didn't realize...
"...you meant Enzan... sorry... just kinda scatterbrained at the moment."
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Post by Higgs on Nov 11, 2014 3:56:36 GMT
Looks like the duo is a bit new to Digital World and still have so much to learn. The Ryudamon smiled and nodded, although still doesn't believe the fact that Callie is a human. Enzan knew about Spirit users, though. After the girls introduced themselves, Enzan bows down politely once again.
"Nice to meet you. I hope we can get along well."
At least, that's what Enzan hoped. He's a bit uncomfortable, though. He can feel one of them is anxious. Specifically, Layer is a bit anxious. Well, they just met, of course some distrust can occur. Enzan hope things will be okay.
Layer's act justified her anxiety, or so Enzan thought.Something bothering her? Or maybe Enzan is bothering her? He still not sure, but he tries to think positively and let it slide. Callie and Layer will get along with him sooner or later.
Callie's question is not hard to answer, Enzan quickly replies,
"I'm oo-"
*rumble*
Enzan's stomach growls a bit loud. His body can't be deceived. The hunger intensifies. He needs food so bad.
"...Ehehe..."
"Well... i'm a bit hungry..." Enzan laughs in embarrassment.
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Post by Callie and Layer on Nov 11, 2014 13:58:12 GMT
Indeed, Callie was liking this fellow. He was nice, and a bit jovial. He certainly wouldn't cause trouble. But Layer was still not convinced especially since he revealed that he was hungry. The sisters were more used to seeing hungry digimon in Terminus, where they could go to a restaurant and eat. But a hungry digimon in the wild?
"Hungry... okay."
Layer took a few steps back, keeping Enzan in view. Would he attack her sister? Not likely, as Callie had the advantage by simply being adequately fed. That just left her, the weakest one. Would he really eat her? She wasn't too sure, but Layer was not going to take chances.
Meanwhile, Callie was just... still confused.
"Why are you acting weird all of a sudden?"
"No, I'm fine. I'm just... uh... I think we have something for him."
She made it to her bag, and started searching through it, she glanced at her hidden digivice, pushing it deeper into her back so it remained out of sight. Finally, the young adult had pulled out a couple of sealed sandwiches she had purchased in Terminus.Maybe he'll go away then...
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Post by Higgs on Nov 11, 2014 21:06:40 GMT
Enzan sets his gaze at the human girl. She's reacting... unnatural. If his feeling is right, that girl is not convinced and is being very cautious to him. She must be thinking Enzan eats humans as dinner. But heck, even if Enzan would eat humans, he prefers to not eat those two. And seemingly, Layer is trying to pull off something. It could something that would conveniently help Enzan fills his stomach, or something that would protect her like pepper spray or something similar. Enzan didn't expect Layer is another spirit user.
"Oh well... how kind of you to do that. But i don't want to bother you... and i didn't say that i wanted food... i can find it alone. You and your sister need them more than me."
Enzan said with a forced sheepish grin. While that could be a big help for him, Enzan is thinking about those two if they somehow hungry and needs food. Moreover, they said they don't have much experience at Digital World. Maybe they don't know which plant is edible and which one is not. Enzan hoped this kind offer of them would be shrugged off easily with words. He's more interested in finding the mushroom, anyways.
"I can find my own food. There is a plenty of food here. Especially, this place."
If Layer take his word in a wrong context, Enzan will be doomed.
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Post by Callie and Layer on Nov 11, 2014 21:39:35 GMT
"You sure you don't want anything? I mean... we can always get more food when we go back to Terminus. Layer?"
Layer was getting more nervous by the second. The sandwiches were placed on the ground in front of her, and her hand was still in the bag. Plus, Enzan had declined offer of their food. It wouldn't be so bad if he hadn't had said those last words. That there was food here, which Enzan could find. Now, Layer wasn't exactly one used to living off the land, so besides basic fruits and berries, which there seemed to be none around, and he didn't want the sandwiches, what other food was there?
"What do you mean, there's plenty of food here?"
"Hey, Layer... y-you don't think he's going to eat us, do you? He wouldn't do that! I don't think..."
"What do you mean, there's plenty of food here, Enzan?"
Her hand gripped the digivice, still hidden in the bag. This self inflicted tension was killing her.
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Post by Higgs on Nov 11, 2014 21:59:36 GMT
Enzan was not sure about this at first, but seemingly the situation is getting intense. What he intended to imply was this forest has all kinds of food that you need, so you don't have to waste your time thinking what will happen if you're hungry near here. But putting it in Enzan's situation with his choice of words, seemingly it make things worse.
Clearly, Layer misunderstand this and seemingly is having idea that Enzan would eat them both.
He must find a way to convince Layer and her sister that he won't do anything bad to them, else he would be ended fighting one of them or both because of this little misunderstanding that could be settled nicely just with clear words with sincere meaning.
"Looks like you got the wrong idea, miss Layer."
Enzan said carefully, trying to not make more misunderstandings.
"I have no intention of eating humans. Besides, you can see how small am i, right? I don't think a human as big as you fit into my stomach."
This was meant to be half-joking, but Enzan realized that this is not the right time to joke around. He continues his effort to convince the two.
"By plenty i mean, this forest has many kinds of food that you need. Usually there's meat or mushroom spawning randomly here. But there're fruits and vegetables, too. Currently mushrooms and eggplants are common, especially in this place."
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Post by Callie and Layer on Nov 11, 2014 22:26:28 GMT
After Enzan made his case, Layer started to calm down. Perhaps she was being overly paranoid.
You are paranoid. You're gonna crush this d-
She looked down and exhaled, relaxing, and once more ignoring that voice. This whole thing has been rather stressful. Callie came running to her big sister, concerned.
"Sorry, just something on my mind."
"Lafayette..."
"Look, I'm worried about you, worried about random digimon killing us and eating us, and..."
Layer pulled out her red and green digivice, much to the shock of Callie. Layer had to tell her at some point, and she was so frustrsted just now she might as well spill all the beans.
"This damn thing won't shut up about me using her power and blotting out light with wings of dark..."
I was being dramatic!
"...being all dramatic and stuff and I was afraid... of hurting you... and man finally it feels nice to let that out! I'm gonna go elsewhere and..."
Layer got off and walked away with her digivice. Callie recovered from her shock and turned back to look at Enzan. "Um... you sure you don't want a sandwich?" This... outburst was not something Callie hasn't seen before. She usually does this if she embarrassed herself in front of someone.
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Post by Higgs on Nov 11, 2014 23:10:55 GMT
Enzan is a bit surprised that Layer has a Digivice, too. Gladly things worked out and Layer has no more qualms and anxiety towards him. But seeing her walking away to somewhere worries Enzan more. It's not wrong to get some fresh air after such tense. But again, Enzan feels something is off from her. Especially that Digivice is trying to "suggests Layer to use her power, and blot out the light with wings of darkness". He's sure about this. Sooner or later, that Digivice would take over the girl. But stomach first. Enzan needs nourishment really bad.
Silly Enzan, Layer was offering sandwich and he rejected it. Shame. Things probably won't be like this if he just accept the sandwich and go away. But that's not his policy. Besides, he can smell the mushrooms somewhere near. This would be perfect.
"Don't worry. Like i said, there is plenty of food here."
He smiled warmly to make Callie stop worrying about his hunger.
"Well... don't want to butt in someone's personal stuffs, but does your sister always act like that? Somehow i'm a bit worried about her gestures."
Enzan asked as he looks at Layer that walks to the trees where the delicious smell of mushroom is coming.
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Post by Callie and Layer on Nov 11, 2014 23:59:13 GMT
"Alright, no sandwich it is."
Enzan asked about Layer's actions, but this time Callie was far less worried about it.
"She's done this before. She's just really embarrassed, that's all. She needs a few moments to cool off, but she'll be okay."
Callie began to out the food back into Layer's bag, then looked at Layer herself, facing away and leaning against another tree. But after some seconds she turned around and went back to the others, kneeling in front of Enzan.
"Sorry for the misconception, the stress was getting to me. Now, let's not speak of this again. Okay? Okay. Anyway... what other food is around here again? It would help if I knew what we could or couldn't eat."
"Maybe we should have bought that book that MarineAngemon wrote."
"We'll worry about that later."
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Post by Higgs on Nov 12, 2014 2:29:43 GMT
The armored Digimon nods slowly as he tries to understanding Callie's sister. A shy person. Normally shy person is a bit more reserved, but somehow Layer's a bit different. She's more like... insecure and doubts her surroundings, according to what he saw earlier. Enzan is a bit worried but since Callie said that Layer will be okay, he'll just wait and see.
Enzan immediately shrugs off the misconception topic and tries to think about Layer from a positive point of view. And currently she wants to know edible things in this forest. Just in time. Now he could share the delightful taste of the mushrooms he ate around here to those two. Keeping his smile and friendly gesture, the Ryudamon points the group of trees where Layer had leaned on.
"Well, if we go further, we can find a good variant of DigiMushroom that will make your lip going ear to ear."
Enzan cleared his throat for a while before continuing his explanation.
"Aside from the mushrooms, there are Eggplants in this region. It's edible but they don't taste really good. If you eat one, probably you can stay one night without food because of the taste that will last on your tongue."
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