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Best of the New West ~Dante, Yuuki, Sinokira (Closed)
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Post by yuuki on Aug 24, 2017 9:05:42 GMT
"No reason... to change your lifestyle?" Yuuki parroted. His nails digging into his palm. "Audacious... truly audacious... Now I see why these people turned into bandit when they had the chance. You're a failure as a ruler. A ruler never forgot that his tax came from his people. He's working for his people and his people in return give him tax... what you done is simply ignored your true riches and only focuses at what's tangible," he spat.
Still, Yuuki turned to Dante. "...I found fault in the sultan's mannerism, but as a merchant, Shirou is right. He should seize any opportunity in front of his eyes. If you find fault on him, then you're barking on wrong tree. The one at fault is the sultan who created this opportunity to begin with. His sheer incompetence is what caused the damage to spread. His refusal to let go of his riches blind him of the true meaning of a country. Meanwhile, Shirou is right. If you want to strike riches, then the moment a country is in peril, you should do your best to help them... that way the ruler will owe you a favor. Not only that, the people would trust you as a hero. So his mindset isn't wrong merchant wise. True altruism doesn't exist, Dante. Even we who helps people by saying 'it's for charity' or 'it's what's right' simply doing it for self satisfaction."
And so the sultan gave them feast. This... is seriously a huge lapse of judgement. Did he seriously think he can buy favor from this? If they're true mercenary, sure... but they're not true mercenaries. They're more in here to see the Sultan's competence. He find the Sultan incompetent.
"...For now, just eat. Those that doesn't eat couldn't fight properly..."
Hikaru nodded and devolved, then proceed to take some steak. So does Yuuki.
"By the way, hope you don't have problem with minor like me drinking wine."
Poisoning them have little sense. If the sultan is wise, then he would not bring harm to any of the helper that would help his country. Even if it's slow working poison, only a fool would do that, lessening his own force just because he believed that the force will be detrimental later on.
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Post by Dante on Aug 24, 2017 18:44:20 GMT
It was clear that the Sultan cared more for his own riches than looking after the Digimon in his city. He didn't deserve a rebellion, but he must at least accept a majority of the blame. However, Yuuki feels that Shirou's intentions are justified as a merchant. "You make some good points." Maybe this time, Shirou was actually doing what he should, instead of his usual dirty tactics. You can't blame Dante for expecting the worse from his frienemy. The two had bonded over time, but Shirou had taken advantage of his computer skills to cause trouble more than once.
The feast is extravagant, but a decent enough way to thank the group for providing aid. The Sultan didn't have much reason to poison his new allies. To have seen his crown jewel of the desert to have fallen so far. That loss leads to desperation. Could they get Nubar back to its former glory? After the meal, the group rests for a bit, then heads out into the city. "We should find out how we can help the city. Maybe make repairs. But first, you guys are going to need some proper clothes."
Bogamon escorts the group to the market district to buy some clothes. The Rookie takes two brown pouches out of his shorts. "I took these coins from the treasury. That way we can help stimulate the economy." Dante picks out a long dark brown leather jacket, black cowboy boots, and a long brimmed black cowboy hat to keep the hot desert sun off. He reties his red scarf into a handkerchief and ties it around his neck. Shirou selects a long sleeve white shirt and black vest, with a black jacket and bowler hat. Judith goes with a white short sleeve shirt, short brown leather vest, short brown shorts, leather belt, white cowgirl boots, and a white cowboy hat. Wormmon gets a brown cowboy hat, a little black jacket, and spurs for his legs. Bogamon goes with chaps and a black handkerchief.
After everyone has time to shop, they regroup to check out their new clothes. Shirou is trying to resist ogling Judith in her hot new western gear. "Yee haw, ya greenhorns! There's a NEW sheriff in town! Sheriff Wormmon and Deputy Dante are gonna drive those bandits outta town." "I feel like we're cosplaying or something." "I kind of like it. We've been living in Japan so long, it's not often we get to see people dressed like this." "Yes, but what matters most is that we help the city. Even though I look really good with all this leather." Shirou sends a message to Keramon with a device on his wrist. ~"Keramon, remind me to create a sexy cowgirl model for the Judith hologram."
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Post by Sinokira on Aug 24, 2017 19:32:22 GMT
Chaze Sinokira, yet again, had no idea where he was. Wherever it was, he couldn't help but recall a vague show about a cowboy dog fighting snakes from way back in his childhood, he never really watched it, but sometimes there wasn't anything better going on, so he just did that. After recalling another odd, somewhat meaningless memory, he again stared at the town, rubbing the back of his neck, the odd lenses he wore over his eyes somewhat protected his eyes from the sunlight. He looked at his D-tector, deciding to hide his human self, as that may attract the attention of another bad monster. In an instant, he was a set of three gears, the center and biggest one having a face, and the same lenses over it's eyes. He decided to head to what looked like a market, to maybe find out anything of value. He was uncertain, but he found that looking like one of the monsters was preferable to being a human and attracting attention due to being alone. This seemed to be the only use for transforming, however, as he was unfit for actually fighting many monsters that exist, and always had to resort to running away.
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Post by yuuki on Aug 25, 2017 18:50:48 GMT
...He wondered if stimulating economy in time like this is possible, especially after whatever happened... he felt like these merchant doesn't even need money. They need food. So instead, Yuuki packed some that looked normal enough instead of a feast food and bring it as a barter object. The moment they're there, Yuuki just picked a thick hooded cloak, changed his pants with one suitable for desert and skin tight sleeveless shirt, also gloves. His trusted goggles still there obviously. To cover his lower face, he found a mask that looks like a skull's lower part. He gave the food to the merchant instead.
"................I still wonder if you guys dressed appropriately or not, but... just be careful of sands entering the boot, they're nasty."
Meanwhile, Hikaru decided that he still love his look and did not change anything. "...But it's funny you know... When we biomerged, you're actually some knight templar, but now you looked like assassin."
"What assassin looked like a ruins digger anyway? I'm a chronicler and ruins explorer, not an assassin."
"Whatever you said, Mr. Jones."
"I don't have whip," Yuuki retorted... at the same time, he kind of wondering if Judith didn't heard that, because seriously, that sounds like the girl got a fan here... a lecherous one for sure.
"Are we ready?"
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Post by Dante on Aug 25, 2017 19:50:56 GMT
After stumbling into the middle of a full on riot, the gang was now... shopping for clothes. While the others paid with the basically stolen coins, Yuuki opted to barter with food. But they were not the only ones who still had enough money to shop around. With the latest mob on the losing end, and new heroes defending the city, morale is already picking up. Word spread quickly through the city streets of the return of Stingmon, who had competed in the Desert Tournament, and Alphamon humbling the bandits. Around the corner at a market stall selling cheaply made figurines, a Hagurumon is strolling by. But in fact, they are actually a Spirit User.
Judith approves of Yuuki's new clothes. She's much better at hiding the lust in her eyes than Shirou. Not enough, though. The evil computer genius is getting jealous of Dante's new friend. With Yuuki around, Judith wasn't paying much attention to Shirou. He tried not to be flustered, but seeing Judith so head over heels cut like a knife. As Bogamon is about to pay a merchant for some items, a Hagurumon slams into Bogamon, knocking him down. Hagurumon snatches a bag of coins and takes off.
"Argh, what's your problem?!" Bogamon gets up and dusts off his arm. "They went around the corner!" "Get that no good thief!" Dante chases after the thief. He goes around the corner and sees Hagurumon. "There he is." The group chases after and sees the alleged pickpocket. "Take this! Sticky Net!" Wormmon shoots a web made of silk at the unsuspecting Hagurumon. "Gotcha! Now where's the dough?!" "Maybe they are a bandit." Dante doesn't see Bogamon's coins on him. "What did you do with the coins?" Judith isn't as aggressive as some of the others. Instead, she's more focused on Yuuki, of course... __________________________________
Sticky Net: Shoots a silk web at the target to slow them down. Target can not attack for 2 posts. 3 post cooldown. Does not work against Champion or higher.
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Post by Sinokira on Aug 25, 2017 20:27:19 GMT
Chaze wandered about, noticing all the differently dressed monsters, glad he decided to go incognito, he turned, before another hagurumon ran straight past him, he politely stepped, er, hovered aside, not wanting to be a bother. "Huh, what are the chances of another machine digimon like that being in a place like this?" He wondered, muttering to himself, before he realized he was caught in a net. "huh?" He asked, surprisingly monotone, despite being startled, and then people started yelling at him. This was pretty weird, what was going on? He stared, blankly, his hidden eyes not helping in showing his emotions, "Coins? I think you mean Bits." He said, nonchalantly, as he had mixed up the currency of the world repeatedly, and he didn't want others to fall to the same pit trap, "what are humans doing in a place like-Oh! I understand now, you're some of those humans with monster friends, right?" He asked, politely, seemingly nonplussed at the net on top of himself. He was about to ask if they knew that bits were in fact the currency of this digital world before he vomited out a small toy soldier, which marched for about one meter before getting caught in the net. "Sorry, that happens sometimes." He apologized, before deciding it was probably safe to show them what he really was, he started glowing, before growing into a massive young man, not exactly too tall, but notably muscular, though his eyes bore the same reflective lenses as his Hagurumon. He tried standing, before the net forced him down, again. "Oof. Uh... Hi. I'm Kira."
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Post by yuuki on Aug 26, 2017 1:44:48 GMT
So far, Yuuki got no comment other than one thing in particular... Dante, your sister is too forward that someone must be as dense as diamond to not able to understand her feeling, and your friend is really perverted, is your sister OK with this? I know some people got standard, but your sister sounds really desperate. As a brother, can't you help her or something?-- nevermind, I wouldn't want my sister to swoop on my romantic relationship...
He looked at Hikaru who just gave him pitying look. He's going to break up a girl's heart anyway. But the matter is, when is the right time to do this?
Then it happened, they got theft... already, in this sort of situation. He wondered if it's some sort of karma... But what worse is they're apparently picked the wrong guy!
"...Uh, guys? That one is a spirit user," Hikaru commented after hearing what the guy have to say. "Normally, normal Digimon won't call fellow Digimon monsters. You probably captured the wrong guy, seriously. Dante, Wormmon, if you want to play sheriff, innocent until proven otherwise," he declared.
Yeah, Yuuki got to facepalm about that too... oh well. But you know, with the only girl of the party paying attention to him more than their money also made him really worried.
"...............................OK, that returns us back to our starting point. How to pay for the clothes? Are you fine with those people thinking that you're shoplifting?"
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Post by Dante on Aug 26, 2017 2:46:37 GMT
It appears this alleged pickpocket is actually a Human. Maybe they had been too hasty. Dante tries to pull the net off, but gets stuck in the net. Hikaru criticizes their mistake. "Argh, got it. Don't jump the gun." "Stop being so fudge mental." "I think he means judgmental." Judith steps in and manages to pull the two apart, ripping the net apart. "How do we know he didn't steal the money? I saw we waterboard him! Shirou, fetch me a bucket of water. Judith, hold him down."
"I don't think this is the Hagurumon you are looking for. His behavior doesn't match that of a hit and run bandit. Greetings, Kira. My name is Shirou. Our wormy friend here is the Worm King, Wormmon. My clumsy friend is Dante. And this is his lovely sister, Judith." Bogamon talks to the Sorcerimon merchant, and tells them they will pay later. The merchant says not to worry because she trusts the Champion of Nubar, and thanks the group for defending the city. "Well, we've been robbed, and now we assaulted a Spirit User that burps up toy soldiers. Are we any closer to stopping these bandits?" "Maybe we should help repair the city. We could build shelters for Digimon who have lost their homes."
Yuuki questions Dante about his sister's behavior. Now that the pickpocket is gone, Dante addresses his concerns in private. "I'm not a big fan of the guys she usually chases after. I've tried to step in before, but she doesn't listen. If you tell her to knock it off, she'll stop swooning over you, but might start acting grumpy. Besides, she hasn't had any coffee in a while, so she could probably snap and go ballistic if you make her mad." Judith walks over and stands between them. "What are you talking about, boys? No secrets!" "Ugh, Judith, you think maybe you could, well, you know... lay off of Yuuki for a bit and give him some space?"
Judith eyes start twitching. The hair on the back of Dante's neck stands straight up. "Shut up, Dante! You're embarrassing me in from of Yuuki! Come on, Yuuki dear. Why don't you tell me about some of your fiercest battles? My cute little Yuuki pookie! What do you like better? Juuki, or Yuudith?" Dante gives Yuuki a look like "I'm sorry." Judith wasn't backing down, and Yuuki was going to have to risk BREAKING HER HEART. Anyways, the group had to decide what to do next. They could repair the city for a while, track down bandits, a few things really.
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Post by Sinokira on Aug 26, 2017 4:11:26 GMT
Sinokira used his workplace nickname to introduce himself, as he was used to be called that on a regular basis. He tried to help Dante as he was attempting to free him, before Judith managed to tear the thing apart. He didn't give Judith much notice, as he was used to pretty people not noticing him, at all, and he preferred when they didn't as that can be distracting for his work. He returned to the net, fishing out the little toy soldier from the net, placing it gently on the ground, allowing it to march off. Despite his hulking body, he was surprisingly precise and gentle with his movements, moving with odd precision. Even more odd was how calm he seemed, despite how bizarre the circumstance was, he overheard something about bandits, and frowned, ever so slightly. He turned, extending his rough hand to shake Shirou's, "uh... Hey, nice to meet you all. Where am I?" He asked, calmly, and trying to be polite.
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Post by yuuki on Aug 26, 2017 4:31:57 GMT
"You gonna waterboard people who might be innocent, seriously!?" Hikaru retorted. "Now quit that sort of thought before I grill you on the frying pan, you crazy worm. I just recently got a nice recipe from my friend in southeast asia, they got worm dishes there. Anyway, name's Hikaru, this is my partner, Yuuki. "
Did Judith did not want to say anything about Shirou's praise? Well not that he care. However, Yuuki getting increasingly uncomfortable as Judith getting more and more forward. He finally sighed and looked at Hikaru who motioned to his chest. Right, that made him nearly forgot. He took out something from under his shirt... it s a ring. It's made out of platinum with simple gold colored thin band tangling with pink one near the top.
"...I got a girlfriend already, sorry. Happily dating for seven years and already acquainted since kindergarten. I'm flattered, thanks, but... no, thanks, I got my girlfriend and I would reject everything if it meant to sacrifice my relationship with her... so again, no thanks."
Honestly, before, Yuuki just felt like his face cramped so much from the overly forward attitude. It felt way too desperate... Even if Yuuki is single, that was the biggest miss for him. He don't felt comfortable with overly forward girls.
He took out his phone, one that made for Digital World use and swiped the code to show picture of him and his girlfriend, Karin, somewhere snowy. Both of them wearing their rings that looks like engagement ring.
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Post by Dante on Aug 26, 2017 5:26:10 GMT
So Kira didn't quite know where he is? That is unfortunate. He's all alone in a very dangerous place, miles away from anything else. Awfully scary. Yuuki finally broke the news to Judith... he's taken. At first, Judith is very shocked, then her expression goes to annoyed. She sulks, blowing her hair out of her face. "Hmph. Well you could have told me that earlier. You're just a player." "He never displayed any signs of affection. Are you that desperate?" "Grrr, what did you say to me?!"
"Uh oh, Wormmon get her some coffee!" Judith gets in Dante's face and grabs the back of his bandana, yanking on his throat. "Don't you ever even think about my love life again!" "Well them stop dating our friends!" "I've had enough of this." Shirou points his digivice at Judith, and Keramon shocks her. Judith lets go and falls to the ground. "Shirou!" "Relax, she will be alright. Judith just needs some time to cool down." Dante rubs his throat. "Wow, she sure took it too far that time."
Suddenly Dante can hear coins jingling. He looks over and sees Renamon tossing a bag of coins in the air. "Ah haa ha ha ha haaa! Pathetic." "RRarar what do you want, Renamon?!" "So it really is true. You are just as clueless as ever. It was so easy to fool you, it almost takes the fun out of it." "Well, at least now we're making progress. Why are Digimon rioting?" "They riot, because they want what they do not have. Personally I think they are just a bunch of low lifes, looking for a payoff. I only joined because it was the right thing to do. I get to make money, and overthrow that incompetent Sultan."
"Then you are no better than a common mercenary." "Be that as it may, I wish to know why you are here. I'd advise you to stay out of our way." "And why's that?" "This city will be ours, one way or another. We have several very powerful Digimon on our side. I reported back to my commander about your presence. They are very eager to meet you. Even though I can't stand you disgusting Tamers, I recommend you join the revolution while you still can. If not, then at some point you will go face to face with your destroyer."
"AHHH HA HA HAAA! That is pure 100% Grade A Bull Numemon! I'm the Worm King, and they ain't no bandits that can take on the King of Sting! Why don't you fight me one on one so I can rip off your tail and shove it down your stupid mouth?!" "You have a serious attitude problem." "Meh meh meh mehmehmeh mehmehmeh mehmeh!" "Alright alright, enough! What do you mean, our destroyer?" Renamon smirks. Her cloak blows in the wind as a wave of sand rushes throw the air behind her. "Tomorrow, a train will be on its way to Nubar. And on that train? Easily the most dangerous Digimon in the Digital World." "HAA! I find that hard to believe." "Sounds like a strong fighter. I'll take him on!"
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Post by Sinokira on Aug 26, 2017 6:33:26 GMT
Naturally, Chaze ignored the awkward situation. At least, he tried to, until the girl was electrocuted, he stepped forward, in a meek attempt to catch her, but he was too slow, and was left, somewhat lowered, as she landed on the ground, before he stood up straight, rubbing the back of his neck, again. He didn't have much time to think about this, however, as a newcomer showed themselves. Chaze was about to introduce himself, before Dante let out an odd growling noise, before he confronted the fox person. The newcomer talked with bizarre confidence, almost like they were in a gang or something. They threatened the group with the idea of a strong monster or something. Despite this, Chaze waited until the fox person, apparently named "Renamon" to finish their little tirade, before he spoke up, "Uh, hey, Hi, I'm Kira." He said, looking around, before continuing, "Are you, uh, an enemy or something? IF you are... Are you alone? Why would you come to where everyone is, where you have no one else?" He asked, trying to be polite, despite the circumstances of the fox person potentially being an opponent. He hoped they wouldn't have to fight.
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Post by yuuki on Aug 29, 2017 6:31:58 GMT
Yuuki exhaled at the baseless assumption. OK he understand that she's embarrassed, but maaan... she's digging this hole herself right? Granted, she had no idea that he's taken, but she missed his clues a lot. "Girl, if I'm some kind of player, I'd already tell you to get me items that I want without any reservation. All I did is to simply show that I have no interest... plus don't you got like, really blatant fan over there?" he pointed at Shirou."Guy did seem to be acting odd when you're flirting with me afterall."
Still, the way Shirou uses his Digimon's attack to subdue her is... too much for Yuuki's taste. Oh well, to each and their own. However, it didn't stop there. The Hagurumon was actually the Renamon in disguise. Yuuki just listened to her talk.
"Working to get what you want is a basic in all action. What makes you any different from those people who fight for their desire? Because it's right, you say? I'd say that it's a lame way to justify your action. What is right and what is wrong? To everyone, their action is right, but for those who's directly opposite of you, it's a wrong action."
Yuuki just leaned his back on the wall and stared at the Renamon "but it's curious how you hate human yet you still want Dante and the rest of us to go away. I wonder if it's the fact that you care or the fact that you're afraid that we'll thwart your plan?"
"No, it's worse," Hikaru answered, chuckling mockingly. "She's being a B-plot movie villain. She practically gave us time to prepare."
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Post by Dante on Aug 29, 2017 8:23:56 GMT
Renamon stands there looking expressionless. Just what exactly is she up to? "I fight because it's the only option I've ever had. If you don't want to cut a deal, fine. As for you, Kira, I'd advise you to stay away from these Humans, leave this city and never come back." Renamon tosses the bag of coins over to Dante. Judith regains consciousness and struggles to sit up. "Oww, what happened?" "It's alright. We've just got to get you some coffee." Bogamon offers a hand and helps Judith stand up.
"Whatever it is you're planning, Renamon, my advice to you is that you should reconsider your stance on Humans. You don't have to fight to find happiness." "Why should only the greedy reap the rewards?" "Alright, shut up! I've had enough of this stupid fox, and we're going to fight right now so I can knock you into the next dimension!" Wormmon wants to give Renamon a good wallop. The cloaked Rookie seems disinterested in the Worm King. Suddenly Renamon disappears in a flash of wind and switches places with Bogamon. Renamon grabs Judith and starts fleeing further into the market. "Hey let me go! I hate this stupid desert."
Wormmon forms a cocoon and digivolves to Stingmon. The group takes off in pursuit of the fox. Renamon leads them into a large open area surrounded by buildings. Renamon stands in the center, holding Judith while balancing on a tomato cart. As the group enters the bazaar, several bandit Digimon appear from the buildings. Some Gazimon wearing leather and skull bandanas with armored claws approach the group. Renamon teleports over to one of the buildings, and sets Judith inside a steel cage with another woman. Renamon teleports back to the center to engage the heroes in combat.
"Ha! You send Rookies to fight us when Hikaru is on our side?" A loud roar can be heard coming from one of the buildings. All of a sudden a Mega level Digimon, Ultimate Brachimon bursts out of the building. "Since when do bandits have prehistoric cyborgs?! This is all kinds of stupidity." "Grrr, stop breaking walls! This is my city, and I'm sick and tired of seeing you bandit jackasses destroy Nubar." Bogamon pumps himself up, regaining his overly muscular form. Ultimate Brachimon fires a barrage of cannons at Hikaru. In addition to the Gazimon, a hoard of Sand Yanmamon descend from the sky and reign a sandstorm down on the group. Dante and Shirou head for cover next to a stand selling body lotions and makeup. "Looks like the King of Sting's down for another round, Clint Wayne style!" Dante and Shirou both look at each other like "Did he really just say that?"
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Post by Sinokira on Aug 29, 2017 17:40:07 GMT
The lady from before was snatched, again leaving him slow to the trigger, though he didn't feel all that bad since everyone else seemed just as startled. He ran, following the group, feeling that following them was necessary, as well as wanting to make sure someone didn't get hurt. His movements were in a steady rhythm, and he hardly payed attention to the surroundings until they stopped running. He finally glanced around, at how other bandits showed up, "Huh, guess you weren't alone." He remarked, backing away from the emerging bandits. He glanced around, at all of the monsters, and flinching from the massive monster bursting into the scene. He noticed the others moving to cover and followed suite, "This is... REALLY scary." He remarked, despite his monotone expression and tone, almost sounding sarcastic, "Why does everything in this world end up in fights?" He asked, to no one in particular, as he surveyed the scene. He noticed the woman get dropped in with another woman, and tilted his head, "Hey, I think they have another person in that cage." He pointed out, while trying to hide himself from the rampaging digimon.
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