Shattered Rhythm [Mikemon]

Sheesh, Examon almost seemed disappointed! Despite how he was around K, Dr. Mikemon really wasn't a touchy-feely sort of cat, and despite the spirit sharing the Shutmon's body, the feline was merely going to be accepting of the touch at best. As that hand was pulled away, he even gave a small scratch to the top of his skull.

Still, Examon's concern was quite telling: this would have been so much easier if the GraceNovamon simply ceased to be, like the two spirits inhabiting K would soon be. Hearing that reasoning, the feline gave a blink, and a sigh. "... Unfortunate, to say the least..." As for the D-Reaper, the feline tilted his head as the spirit spoke ill of humans, of all things. Really? "If the threat originated closer to the border between the worlds in Terminus, I might understand your point. But I very much doubt the humans have anything to do with this one."

As the conversation moved on, though, the Examon said something that actually took the cat off guard. Examon had her own questions, that she would wait to ask until she was a part of the host? The feline blinked, looking back into the Shutmon's gleaming green eyes. "I'll... I'll be happy to answer them." Just how else was he to respond? Really, it felt more a side note than anything else.

When Examon finally came down to it, after all, she dropped quite a heavy note: K would have to load GraceNovamon's data. "Wait, really? Certainly she's better off with that core not being a part of her. What's the difference between her absorbing it, and just letting her be trapped in the depths of the Dark Area? It seems like such a risk to take."

As for the knights? "You should know that better than anyone, Examon: Knights are given power by title. So long as the current Jesmon exists, its not remotely possible for her to assume the throne. Most Knights and Lords are chosen from egg."

He gave a chuckle: "It just proves how unfair the world can be."

Sheesh, Examon was quick to defend her point - who else but K could handle that much data? The cat's ear twitched at the thought: "Although I wouldn't put 'ability to load a Digimon's data' high on the list of useful skills, K does have that sort of unfortunate practice, even just between you and Jesmon. Then again, I wasn't speaking of a Digimon loading GraceNovamon's data." At this point, the feline was about to tilt a little more than he would like to about his past, but he thought it might help quell the Examon's fear.

"The Sea of Blood was commonly used as an execution ground for that sort - trapping those in a myriad of souls and data so thick that they lose all sense of individuality. In that sense, lost in that terrible ocean, well, she would simply cease to be." It was a chilling thought, even the Mikemon's fur standing slightly on edge as he explained it. "It doesn't have to be her burden."

Whether that was the case or not, well, Examon soon spoke of her pride as a Knight. Indeed, K might actually end up being an exception to the rule - and even not, she might be in a position to act as one, anyway. To that, though, the Mikemon actually gave a smirk: "Doesn't it go both ways, though? I can't imagine what the Knights are doing, but if they aren't active right now, doesn't that mean that she's the closest we have?"

It was an interesting thought, at least, though K definitely wouldn't have the raw power that a Knight could provide. On that thought, the feline gave a nod as Examon started to fade: "I will keep that in mind." Soon enough, the Examon faded...

... And K appeared once more, that familiar blue glow in her eyes. "Long story short, Examon took over to talk to me." The doctor was upfront, giving a small smirk to the wolf: "I'll go over the details later. For now, how are you feeling? Just a headache?"

"Once again, don't underestimate her." The cat gave one last chuckle to the dragon, before she'd slip away: "She's stronger than you think, in her own right."

But, as she had expected, Examon let go of the reins, and the Digimon created by circumstance was once more in control of her own body. With her, the cat's tone was much warmer, much less of a 'knife' held in her tone. "I agree, she is quite the overbearing one. That said, well..." The rest of his answer tied right into K's next question. "Mm? Not at all. She just felt like she should talk to the one who made the core, to talk over some things. I want to talk to you about those, but considering your condition, that can wait until tomorrow..."

Right, K did well this morning, but even early in the afternoon, she already seemed out of it. Her memory was quite spotty as it was! "I hate to cut it short, but come on downstairs." The cat was simply being cautious, not wanting to have to explain to a confused, panic wolf as to why she woke up in an unfamiliar place. "It's a bit early, but I want you to get as much sleep as you can manage. It'll be boring, but hey - right now, I'll take boring."

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As for the next day? Well, it was the day after Mikemon's off day, which meant that he only had a few appointments scattered throughout the day. There were a few right in the morning, and so long as they went as planned, the cat didn't mind it as much. A tamer with a Biyomon trying to ward off a dark curse on his talon, a Lillymon doing her best to regain her voice, an Agumon who'd been corrupted to the point where he couldn't breathe fire - all interesting cases, right within the feline's control.

Perhaps K would be up in the background, or perhaps she'd still be squared away in the observation room. She was more than welcome upstairs at this point, as well as to the break room - though it wouldn't be until about 10:00 in the morning that the cat would seemingly have a chance to take a breath!

Honestly, maybe it was fortunate that K had managed to sleep through the doctor's busy period. The longer the wolf could sleep, the more Jesmon would be able to work on K's core, and the faster she could recover. It made things a bit easier on the cat, too, as he didn't have to worry about the Shutmon suddenly calling for help in the back.

The thought was still on his mind, though, and on days like today he really didn't want to handle this place on his own. That bug better hurry up. I know its a crisis, but to take up a whole day? Hope he's fine.

The cat couldn't dwell on personal thoughts for long. Setting up a return appointment for the last patient of his morning group - that voiceless Lillymon - the Mikemon was finally given a moment to breathe.

But just a moment - the Shutmon soon had something new to show him! "Look at what? Everything alright?" The feline blinked, as the wolf started to demonstrate: a cold breath rested in front of her, fog condensing and quickly spinning away in the room. At this, the feline was a touch curious. It could have been something concerning, but if the cat was right?

"Hang on - look down the hall. That way, away from the light fixture." Carefully, the feline would step out of the way, standing in the doorway to the observation room. "Before I test anything more than I need to, I want to see if this works. Look forward, think 'cold', and propel your breath outward, like you're going to shoot fire from your lungs."

It wasn't like this when she went to bed, of course: "Your data was still settling in. But if you can control it, there's nothing to be worried about." If this was just part of her natural data cycle, the feline didn't want to disturb it - this was the quickest test he could think of to determine if the wolf was actually freezing from the inside-out.

Fortunately, that was far from the case! With Dr. Mikemon's direction, K let forth a rather impressive attack - a sheer cone of cold, icy breath that left an absolutely chilling sensation in the air! Covering his eyes from the outward affects of the attack, the cat let out a low whistle under his breath. "I can imagine - I'm standing behind you, but I still feel it in my fur." That said, he took a few steps forward, rocking a now-frozen table that had sat at the side of the hall. He was going to have to replace that...

... But, aside from that, the feline gave a chuckle! "Its just a matter of your data settling. You said that you had come from the northern mountains, right? Maybe this is something closer to your 'original' data set." Still, that just just a theory: "In any case, its hardly a surprise. You're practically a new species of Digimon at this point, so picking up another element isn't entirely surprising. More importantly, does it feel uncomfortable at all?"

Well, even if the new addition wasn't dangerous, K was understandably concerned about the implication. That said, all the Mikemon could do was give a sigh. "You're fully tapping into the two remaining cores for the first time - not to mention the fresh addition of that converted totem. If there's one change, there's bound to be others - but at the very least, you seem to be in control of those powers."

Tapping the table, the feline added a chuckle: "Just need a bit of practice with them. Still, ice can come in handy." It would have been nice to have this skill in that room inside of the temple, after all! At this point, the cat's guess was about as good as anyone else's - a blind shot in the dark, at best. Hearing that she was 'comfortable', the doctor gave another nod. "It might be worth exploring your other forms later to see if anything else has an icy touch. That said, I don't have another appointment until about one in the afternoon, so... um, how's your head? Feeling better in that regard?"

An important question, especially considering how the wolf was yesterday! "If so, I'd like to talk with you over what the Examon spoke to me about yesterday. I'm sure she'll be listening in as well. If you're up for it, I'll get some tea or something going in the break room?"