Remembrance of Silence [Haru]

The rain mattered little to her, it didn't affect her much even if the stump was out in the open. Even if the rain was pouring down, cutting through the air like a knife. It soaked her body to the core, pouring it's sensations to her.

But she couldn't feel those as brightly as the other things she was trying to focus on. Eventually she felt herself relapse a bit, the fourth key still out of her reach even though that she new it. Frustration was there for an instant before the renamon squelched the sensation.

The first key is control.

It was her mantra, her being her absolute understanding. It was everything she knew and more. It reflected in her presence and it pushed the envelope with every single moment. There was no outside change to her, but if she wasn't so damn focused on her keys she would of been gritting her teeth.

This entire experience was harrowing enough to the point where it was threatening to change her further into something she wasn't sure she should be. Even with the fact she was pushing for control, breathing it and experiencing that sensation? She wasn't sure if she'd be in control of the results and that worried her just a little bit.

The renamon felt distantly the approach of two beings, one was clearly human and the other was obviously their digimon partner. The rookie continued to float there, mulling over the idea of entertaining guests for a few brief moments.

If they arrived her she would partake in conversation but if they moved on... Well she would continue with her meditation fully. She returned to the sense of things for a time up until their presence was right ontop of them. The pressure stopped for a brief moment and the renamon opened her eyes slowly.

The icy blue eyes cut through the darkness and stared at the pair with a motherly warmth, something you could expect from the innkeeper even though her career had gone up in flames. Her meditation pose didn't stop; her poise didn't stop and her control didn't stop.

What did stop was the pouring rain.

Lifting a hand she'd gesture with a single digit for the two to come closer to her still. She didn't expect them to do so, but she wasn't about to let them continue onward without some form of treatment. She could see the human was soaked to the core and their partner looked only slightly better.

"This is a place of safety. You may rest here."

It didn't surprise K with the reaction that the human and their partner had. There was soft level of nervousness she could feel from them, but the distinct lack of fear as a whole was heartening enough to where the Renamon felt it needed to look the duo over again.

The human was young, not the youngest she had seen but there was the chance firmly that they weren't considered what they referred to affectionately as an 'adult'. Her eyes slid from one figure to the next and she found her eyes meeting the digimon's eyes for a brief span of time.

She'd gingerly rub her chin, mulling over the idea that they had intruded. No if anything they had simply found where she decided to make her abode. With a soft chuckle and a an equally as soft shake of the head.

"Of course not, I chose this place for my meditation for a reason. Interaction from time to time with others is key of course."

Another smile and she slowly lowered herself upon the stump so that she was no longer floating. No real reason to do that unless she was fully into her mantra after all. She'd scratch at one of her ears and raise her brow as she could still feel the eyes of the digimon on her.

She could tell that they were tired, she could tell that they likely would be hungry. The renamon turned her head slightly to look at a hollowed out tree nearby. She had stored some food in it for exactly this reason and slowly, but sure the renamon stood up. Softly padded over to where the food was, and gingerly pulled it from it's hiding spot.

The human was kind enough to introduce herself and her partner. Haru Toriya and Tawna. The human's surname didn't sound too common in her experience with the human world thus far. Her eyes flicked from one to the other after a few long moments before she headed over to the both of them, a bag of jerky in one hand and bottled water in the other.

"A pleasure to meet the both of you, My name is K. I'm an Apostle of Jesmon."

The renamon glanced up at the sky, noting the fact that it had stopped raining at her behest; or rather just noticing that it had indeed ceased. She really didn't bother paying attention to the weather at her own leisure, it didn't matter to her. But to others it would, it'd be something intense and furious that'd overtake them if they weren't careful.

"Not really that important, but it's what he suggested to say I was after I started studying... 'for' him. Not really going to argue with the one that's piecing me together."

The squinting didn't bother her, nor did the growing seriousness that grew with it. She was addressed in such a manner to challenge what she said along with likely making sure they would be safe from repercussions if they said it in that way.

She'd gently raise a finger to ward off the suspicions of it being rude. She smiled just a bit and returned the look that she was getting from Tawna with a rather cheerful grin.

"Arrogance wouldn't do me well. I'm not the strongest creature and Likely never will be. I've fallen from heights and been dealt a deathblow before; so I don't mind that gentle reminder if anything."

She'd take a seat near the two and rub her muzzle, frowning just a bit as she was trying to piece this duo together. They likely had only just started a bit ago; their journey must of been somewhat simple thus far else they would of likely ended up somewhere else.

On the note of strength, I have attained super mega so that's simply how it is. If you require further proof just say so, though I'll have to move from here to just by the stump."

The Renamon paused and scratched at her head again; how to explain this in a way a human could understand... She'd mull it over a few times before settling on something.

"Considering your human, the best way to really compare Jesmon as a whole is something akin to your... Buddha I believe? Most jesmon's that exist have some form of enlightenment. My Jesmon in particular is a core of mine, one of three that I've been graced with. So I hold his titles, his power and such."

There was a small shrug and the renamon shifted again, gingerly tracing her hand across the air leaving a small trail of holy energy.

"Most jesmon's ultimately don't attain Knighthood either, I aim to change that for mine. So you could say feasibly that they aren't important now, but they will be."

There was somethings she couldn't share, so she had to supplement the information with false ones. If she was to share too much... Well it would just end poorly with that.

"What of you two? What are your intentions for the digital world?"

There was a few long moments that followed Tawna's comment, K tilted her head slightly and she could feel there was a semblance of curiosity but also the distinct lack of fear at this point. Perhaps the initial reaction was just more out of worry she'd be hostile? Or perhaps she was reading the two of them wrong.

The renamon rubbed her muzzle a little bit and blinked a few times as Haru seemed confused by what she said. Though before she could explain everything Tawna handed the explanation over without much of a worry. Though their phrasing made the renamon consider something again.

Would she be on par with the Demon lords if She fell?

Would she be considered a Knight if she didn't?

Or perhaps she'd take a different higher road that transcended those two choices? She didn't like the idea of having to work for luminas over all; their lack of sharing resources and pompous attitudes didn't do well by her.

"You have the jist of it yes. There's quite a lot of factors that can make either occur. But adhering to a choice is important no matter how difficult the road will be."

There was a soft waggle of a finger and then she considered something again; if these two followed a similar path to hers what would they of done? How would they of handled the spires, the D-reapers or even trying to break into a prison with selfish intent?

"Ah. Learning our world is part of eventually understanding it, you don't have to rush but I was merely curious."

There was a gentle smile and the soft nod that followed was of the understanding sort. She knew the feelings of curiosity well along with just wanting to explore. There was a time where she was struck by a wanderlust so fierce that she had left the inn just to cope with it. Only to find herself going further and further.

Then the human spoke true words of wisdom, summarized in such a way that made the renamon pause visibly. She'd tilt her head just a little bit and gave a curious twitch of her eyebrow. She wasn't expecting something so profound from someone so young, but that just simply meant that there was a lot more to this individual that was immediately apparent.

"You are a different breed of person with that thought alone Ms. Toriya."

She was being formal for a reason with that portion, the sheer amount of respect that was evident in her voice gave plausible cause to call her that. Even if it made them feel uncomfortable she hoped her human social graces were good enough to make a lasting impression on that fact.

Or maybe she just pissed them off, she'd likely find out the preference.

The renamon's eyes slowly turned to Tawna when they started speaking. They had no attachment to the digital world, their goals were to stay with this young woman so they could grow stronger... Along with admitting they had no idea what fate had in store for them.

She paused for a few moments, considering for a long time what the other had said. There was a furrow of her brow as her mantra continued again. But this time it was different.

The resounding crackle of energy that was immediately apparent upon finishing learning of a key would be enough to make her pressure spike again. The clouds overhead of course dissipated completely upon doing so and the renamon stroked her chin thoughtfully.

"Ultimately a very wise chose of wording, thoughtful and direct. If that is what you truly mean, your exemplary level of loyalty will be something that will be life changing for many. Even if you don't know your roles yet, don't lose your ideals to them just to gain something akin to power."

It was a soft warning, she had seen some people fall into the descent of madness before. Well she hadn't, but Jesmon had. His memories were her memories and they only got clearer day after day. Thanks to that simple line of dialogue from Tawna she was gifted with more than an echo. She was gifted with knowledge of another key, which on it's own was enough to make the renamon beam at the two on it's own. But she already was, so of course all it managed to do was make her smile marginally wider.

The fourth key is Loyalty.

"Well it's certainly nothing to rush, if you've got the patience for it it'll come to you when the time is right."

The renamon shifted a bit, setting her paws on her legs and stared quietly at Tawna, mulling over the sinking feeling that something with these two was off but not in a bad way. They had so much potential and so much drive on their own, even if it was a drive that was so simple now.

Would just turn into something powerful later; she got to see them somewhat at the start of their journey it seemed. Eyes slid from one to the other and the eyes of the Renamon softened just a bit at what Haru said.

"Just take your time. You're already much more civil with one another than some of the pairings I've seen. That says a lot considering the large scope of human individuals I've been graced with meeting."

There was a long pause when Haru said that she was a nobody. That she was nothing special and that she was a nobody in both the human and digital world. Eyes softened further, the mantra paused if only for a brief instant and the renamon gingerly clasped her hands together. Then came that spark, then came that claim she wasn't a good person but that she wanted to be somebody.

"Not everyone comes from something big, not everyone starts as a somebody. I used to be a innkeeper in the Eastern Timberlands for well over a thousand digital years. I thought I'd die there and look at me now, Sitting on a stump meditating about Keys and dealing with problems on a scope I thought I'd never understand. Just take your time; it'll come to fruition as long as you make a steady effort."

The tame responses to her flux in power only made sense, as they were already well aware of the sheer level difference so any major changes would just be written off into that category. She didn't mind, in fact it made it easier to move on.

The smile of course only made the renamon tilt her head a bit; her cloak bristled a little bit but ultimately the renamon seemed comfortable with that particular emotion she could see on the Meicoomon's face.

"Never one without the other, Purpose can be pointless without power too you know. Don't think about the enemies you'll make. Think about the friends that you'll have when you come to face them."

To think of all the adversity she had to face before, if she had known about them but not had friends to deal with them how would she of felt? Would she of spiraled out of control into a frenzy of data? Would Examon be lording over her now, giving her advice and gentle reminders of her woes? Or would they of been just as supportive as Jesmon?

Her ears would perk and flick forward when addressed as 'Miss'. She'd sit there quietly when asked about digidestined along with the huge why that came along with it. She sat there mulling over the question again and stared at the human for a long time.

Eventually she'd speak, voice soft but firm. This was a serious junction that if she ruined it could harm the Human's ideals for a long time. She didn't want that; if anything she wanted to see the impact this human could make on the digital or human world.

"[/b]I know very little about them Honestly. Ultimately what I do know comes from rumours, based on facts that have been based on rumours prior. Some would call you gifts from the Sovereigns, some saying that it was the digital world itself picking you.[/b]"[/color]

There was a very small pause and the renamon's face hardened just a little bit.

"That's the biggest question isn't it? Why. The question you should be asking yourself is why not. Humans are remarkable creatures, they can grow and change rapidly even if their forms do not. Every time a single human comes into the digital world they make an impact of some kind, I think the digital world itself knows this and sends for humans it believes can do so."

Yet another pause and she'd stroke her chin staring at the Meicoomon after a few brief instances.

"It didn't give you a purpose, it gave you a tool, a mean, a friend and a design to work with. Your purpose whatever it will be, whatever you may want to do will make an impact here no matter what it is. It's what you want to do with your tool, your means, your friend and your design that will make your 'destined' life truly a one of wonder."

"Any relationship that doesn't suffer some hardship or lack of growth initially isn't that strong. If that's the case you'll most certain benefit from it later."

There was a soft shrug and K didn't really know what more to say on that matter really. There was this large amount of things that she could of addressed but the snide comment that followed suit that was more directed at what Haru said only managed to get a quizzical brow raise from the Renamon.

"You won't be like most digimon, you're already with a human partner. You are literally incapable of being like any other digimon. Even the others with human partners. Your relationship, power, and general experiences will be different than any other without a doubt."

In every regard it could be said that every single person that ever came to the digital world or left it would experience that but that didn't make it any less special it certainly could put a damper on things.

K noted her error of describing out the things that Haru got from the digital world. With a small sigh she'd gently gesture at Haru.

"Her device is the tool."

She'd then gesture to the Digimon almost immediately.

"You are her friend."

Then she'd gesture to both of them at the same time.

"The means or blade in this term would be digivolution, your relationship and other variables unaccounted for."

The renamon turned her head to haru and mulled over the general response that she had to what the Renamon had said. She wasn't wrong that she had to learn how to wield this power.

"It all comes down to what you want to do with it."

There was a small pause and she'd frown slowly at the mention of it being called unrealistic or childish. So this is what humans did with certain thought patterns or the like? They'd dismiss them as though you would dismiss a child? It was not a trail of thought she'd like to follow so instead she'd go for something else.

"You're not just dealing with the human world anymore, you're dealing with the digital where your beliefs, your drive and your spirit on it's own has power to move mountains."

She'd frown a little further and then consider adding something that would put a very harsh tone to this. She'd turn her head to Haru, addressing her first.

"The digital world is not a place where you can make choices idly either, everything has a cause and effect. Every piece you put to this puzzle will only make more come. But there are many edge pieces in this world, so much so that it's not uncommon to run into digimon that have died multiple times. So with that in mind, why would a place like this Discourage a kind of thinking that would save them?"

Another pause, her expression softened; she looked somewhat gentle again and the renamon would just sigh.

"After being to your world, I didn't really understand why they sent you here till I got back and saw the changes for myself. So you'll have to excuse me for when I see someone of such potential of all things coming by my meditation grounds looking like they are in need of more than just rest and some jerky."