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Friend or Foe--A chance encounter! (Cole/Satoshi)
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 18, 2018 7:52:43 GMT
((OOC Note: First few posts are to take place in the human world, but will lead to the Trailmon Terminal for the rest of the thread, so putting here as a majority of time will be spent here.))
A quiet creek would sound as a door was shut, the one shutting said door sliding a key in to lock it--giving it a check to make sure the deed was done before turning and walking away. This was Cole, just leaving his apartment, the man dressed in his usual garb of blue jeans, a pain white sleeveless shirt, layered with a gray button up to hide the man's mural of ink across one of his arms, shoulder, and back. Along his belt line was some pouches, hidden by his button up shirt, where the man kept a majority of the gear he carried. He was ready to make another trip through the Divide--the line that separates Human World from Digital.
The man had a couple new additions to his attire though--hung tied around his neck was a black bandanna, and under it just barely peeking out a set of goggles. Oh geez, it's officially begun...and while maybe not considered part of his outfit per say, the man had a bag slung over his shoulder, a roomy one with a flap opening at the top. As he walked his right hand would hold onto the bag as it hung over his shoulder and onto his back, his left hand slid into his pocket. He wanted to go somewhere secluded to activate his Digiport, but didn't like to do it so close to home--so he'd make a trip out somewhere to make the jump. He made his way from his apartment block to the street level and would move on down the street, passing by many unknown faces--the man standing out being rather tall compared to most of the Japanese populace.
He'd make his way a number of blocks down the street, before his eyes would glance about--he'd turn and dip down an empty alleyway. The man would casually walk down the alley until he'd come to a stop, beginning to lazily look around him. People was passing by on either end of the alley but none seemed to peer down it at the moment, the man pulling his bag from over his shoulder to in front of him, and reaching in. He'd accidently poke something...or someone, rather. "O-ow!" "Sorry Tsuki, I'm trying to find my D3--didn't mean to poke you." the man apologized quietly to seemingly the bag. The flap of the bag would flip open, and the horn of the BlackTsunomon within poked out first, followed by the top of her body showing. "Here." she'd mumble, words skewed by the fact she held Cole's Digivice in her mouth. He'd smile and take it from her. "Thanks." "Yep yep." the BlackTsunomon cheered. "Shhh, someone may hear you Tsuki...." "Sorry dear."
The man would let the Digimon sink back into the bag and take one more look around...making sure no one was paying attention to him. He didn't know it yet, but he got the attention of someone...but who...
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Post by Satoshi Himura on Apr 20, 2018 7:46:05 GMT
Satoshi sighed as he put another stack of clothes into a suitcase. In just a few short days, he would be moving out of his old apartment and into the much nicer living arrangements at AEGIS HQ. John had already moved out a few days prior, and all that was left was to drop off their final rent payment before moving out.
Finally sick of being stuck inside packing all day, the young man decided to go for a walk. He stuffed Tsunomon into his bag and headed out, but as soon as they got out onto the street, he was nearly bumped into a by a man around his same height. That was certainly a rare occurence in Japan. At the time, he thought nothing of it, but Tsunomon suddenly became extremely restless inside Satoshi's bag. "Toshi!" he whispered loudly. "That guy...!"
"Keep quiet!" Satoshi hissed. "We can't let anyone hear you!"
"I smell a Digimon!" Tsunomon whispered, quieter this time. "We should follow him!"
Satoshi was surprised to find that another Tamer was so close to them. He was curious, and Tsunomon seemed insistent that they follow him, so Satoshi did his best to trail behind the tall man from a distance without really letting on that he was tracking him.
Finally, the man ducked into an alley. Satoshi hid behind a wall and looked on from a distance. It was a good thing he had decided to hide just then, otherwise he could've been spotted. Right as he was turning around the corner to hide, though, he could swear he saw the faint glint of a Digivice. This was grounds for further investigation. Satoshi decided to send a quick message to Sophie about the incident on his D-Terminal, then watched intently to see what would happen next.
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 20, 2018 8:21:14 GMT
Cole had looked around, and thought he saw something...like someone peeking around the corner. But he wasn't sure, eyeing the direction cautiously. He was just starting to turn and was about to activate the portal--but Tsuki chimed in. "Cole I think we was followed...I smell a Digimon and its close...I smelled it earlier but thought maybe I was wrong, but now I'm sure of it--the scent has followed us." she warned. The man's eyes narrowed and he'd shove his D3 into his pocket. "Why would one be here?" "I think we passed it earlier, maybe it looks human--or is like us, a Digimon and their partner. I'm in a bag, I can't see." The two quietly had a back and forth. He'd glare back the direction he'd come from, before taking off running down the alley to the street opposite the one he'd come from--away from Satoshi. Last time Cole was followed into an alley he was literally left bleeding out on the sidewalk, and that was just some thugs, not a digimon.
He burst out into the street, nearly running someone over in his sprint, turning and dipping south down the street. He'd keep running until he found a parking garage along the street, turning to run into it. If Satoshi had been fast enough--he'd just catch a glimpse of Cole darting into the parking garage. Cole would keep running until he found an elevator--the man dipping around the other side of the structure and hiding behind it, poking out to see if he could see if he was indeed being followed. Luckily he had an exit next to him if he needed to keep running...or unlucky should Satoshi sneak up behind Cole using it, which the man wasn't thinking of in the moment.
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Post by Satoshi Himura on Apr 23, 2018 22:05:01 GMT
Satoshi's observation period didn't last long, as the unidentified man ran off. Now invested in this venture, he took off in pursuit. Tsunomon, tucked away in Satoshi's bag, wasn't sure what was going on, but decided to keep quiet in case they were still in public.
Satoshi wasn't the fastest runner out there, but he could hold his own in a chase when he needed to. He did his best to keep up, dodging people and general traffic as he tried to reach out for his target. "Wait, please!" he pleaded. "I need to talk to you!" The man clearly didn't feel like listening, but the fact that he had run away so readily was a sign that perhaps he was really a Tamer trying to protect his secret.
Eventually, the chase took Satoshi to a nearby parking garage. He just caught a glimpse of the man heading in, and his brain was immediately firing on all cylinders. Going in the same way that the other guy had would either continue the chase or leave Satoshi susceptible to an ambush. Instead, he decided to find an alternate entrance. As he looked around for another way in, he wondered for a moment why he was continuing to pursue this random man. Even if he was a Tamer, why had he been so intent on chasing him down? For that matter, why was Tsunomon so insistent on catching up to him?
Satoshi's focus returned once he reached the other entrance. Funnily enough, he popped up right near the very person he was searching for. He wasn't entirely sure what to do in this situation. Unfortunately for him, Tsunomon felt like he knew the solution. He wrestled himself out of Satoshi's bag and plopped down on the ground. "Hey! I can smell that Digimon you have with you!"
"Tsunomon, get back here!" Satoshi hissed, before looking back at the man. "Sorry if we scared you. We're not out to hurt you," he assured him. "This little guy was just very curious."
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 24, 2018 2:38:38 GMT
Cole had kept peeking around the corner, but no one came, just the normal foot traffic walking by the entrance to the garage. Cole thought about what he heard, he knew he indeed had someone after him as a voice had called out to try to stop him before he got to the parking garage. But...nothing came it seemed, Cole stopped looking around the corner and leaned his head back against the wall of the structure containing the elevator.
But just as he thought he had escaped, his ear burned, and his eyes would shoot to glare to the 'potential exit' he had but never had thought maybe Satoshi would come up it...thats why you should pay more attention, cause as Cole looked over, he'd find the man known as Satoshi now only a few feet from him, maybe 6 or so, at this entry/exit point. He grit his teeth and considered taking off again, Cole was rather fast, he could out run most people...but something made Cole stay, someone, rather.
A horn pressed its way out of a bag Satoshi had, squirming and wrestling its way out, and an orange fur'd Digimon would hop to the ground, instantly addressing Cole. His heart jumped for a moment, but he relaxed a little, a weary look passed between Tsunomon and then Satoshi. Cole would turn to fully face them, he still wasn't sure if he should book it or not...but he knew exactly what he was looking at--and apparently the Tsunomon was onto Cole regardless. He listened to the man apologize, claiming they wasn't trying to scare him. Cole would let out a sigh, and try to relax a little...if they was gonna attack or do something, it'd been done by now, and it was a lot easier now knowing it was a Digimon and their partner and not some potential Digiimon running amok in the human world disaster.
Finally Cole would speak after what seemed like a 20 second pause after the two had spoken to him. "...Maybe next time just say hi instead of hiding around the corner?" Cole suggested to the two. Tsuki would push her way out of Cole's bag, climbing up to perch atop of Cole's head, the BlackTsunomon smiled at Tsunomon and Satoshi. "Hi! We haven't run into anyone else around here with a Digimon with them, sorry--its my fault Cole ran, I told him we was being followed when I smelled your scent. I'm Tsuki, this is Cole...don't mind him, he's a bit anti-social." "Tsuki..." Cole grumbled, he was annoyed with Tsuki's openness, she was always like that, a chatterbox--when Cole would rather keep to himself. He sighed and plucked Tsuki from his head, knelling down to set her on the ground, the BlackTsunomon bouncing over to the Tsunomon accompanying Satoshi, giving him a warm smile.
Cole looked at the two, taking note of the fact the only difference between them was color. Cole's green hues glanced back up to Satoshi. "...Anyways. You should obviously understand why I ran--we ah...obviously know more about the world then most people, I like to make sure no one sees me enter the Digital World." the man said, still eyeing the two wearily. Cole was a lot less open to these things, where Tsuki was just a social butterfly, she seemed happy just to have met another Tsunomon.
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Post by Satoshi Himura on Apr 26, 2018 9:34:31 GMT
Tsunomon was somewhat surprised to see a black version of himself staring at him from atop her Tamer's head. She said her name was Tsuki, and that was all he needed to hear. He was instantly ten times more interested in this Digimon than he had been previously, which was saying something. He tried his best not to stare, but couldn't help but blush a bit when he was looking up at her.
Satoshi bowed his head. "I'm so sorry about that!" he said to Cole. "I just had to make sure our suspicions were correct. It'd be a bit problematic if I had just chatted up some random person on the street about Digimon, after all!" Part of his job as a member of AEGIS was to keep knowledge of Digimon out of the eyes and ears of the general public, so accidentally blabbing to someone he merely thought was a Tamer would've been a disaster.
"How about we go to the Digital World together?" Satoshi offered. "I didn't really have any big plans today. At least there we don't have to hang out in some shady parking garage, and we can maybe learn a few things about each other on the trip over. What do you say?"
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 26, 2018 11:16:07 GMT
It'd become quickly apparent the lil' blue eye'd BlackTsunomon was earning herself an admirer, Tsuki seen the Tsunomon lock focus on her, and even if he didn't want to he was definitely staring. She smiled warmly back at him and even giggled a bit when she could see the blush forming. Tsuki leaped off Cole's head to land on the ground near Satoshi's partner.
Cole meanwhile got an uncomfortable look on his face when Satoshi bowed his head and apologized--the man was from the U.S., where bowing wasn't such a commonplace thing as it was in Japan...nigh decade later and he still wasn't used to it. But his expression went back to neutral as he listened to Satoshi. He had a point, the Digital World would be a better place to have this conversation. Cole would pluck Tsuki from the ground, probably to Satoshi's Tsunomon's disappointment so soon after she had been face to face with him, as the man nodded to Satoshi--Digivice being slipped from his pocket. "...See ya' in Terminus then." he said before he'd go ahead and open a portal and disappear through it quickly. Cole wasn't the type to stick around and waste time it seemed.
In a flash Cole and Tsuki arrived in the Trailmon Terminal in Terminus, the large train station constantly having the large Trailmon coming through in and out. Tsuki wiggled her way free of Cole's arms and looked at him. "Can I...?" she didn't even have to finish it and Cole nodded. He would use his Digivice to allow Tsuki to Digivolve, the BlackTsunomon became engulfed in light before her form shifted, becoming larger, finally the light shattered and now Tsuki stood in her BlackGabumon form. She smiled happily, stretching her arms and legs she now had. Cole would glance around as he slipped his Digivice back in his pocket, looking to see if Satoshi made it there.
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Post by Satoshi Himura on Apr 30, 2018 6:36:27 GMT
It seemed Cole was able to open up a Digi-Port using his Digivice. That seemed like it would be pretty convenient to have! Satoshi made a note to do more research his updated Digivice to see if it had that capability. Without further pause, he grabbed Tsunomon and jumped through the portal.
On the other side, Satoshi touched down in the Trailmon Terminal in the Digital World. Gabumon had been elevated to his Rookie form at some point during the journey.
"Ah, much better!" the pelt-wearing reptile sighed, stretching his arms out. He glanced over at Tsuki, who had evolved into a BlackGabumon, and he started blushing again. Satoshi noticed this and chuckled a bit. He didn't want to say anything, but usually Gabumon was a bit more confident and flamboyant around female Digimon. The fact that he seemed this flustered around Tsuki might actually mean something.
"This is a way better place to chat," Satoshi said. "There's a lot to do around Terminus City, too! Wanna grab a bite somewhere? I'd love to hear your story."
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 30, 2018 8:24:55 GMT
Luckily for Satoshi Cole's portal worked for him...isn't he so lucky Cole just had upgraded his Digiport to allow for more then just him to pass through it. Cole had walked a bit away and turned back, hands slid into his pockets as he''d wearily eye the other man and his now Gabumon as they came through the portal, touching down in the Station with Cole. Tsuki smiled and gave them a wave, even though she'd just seen them. She'd see Gabumon, giving the similar 'mon a warm smile as he stretched. Seemed she wasn't the only one to do that after gaining her arms back.
Tsuki seen Gabumon blush when he looked at her, it made her giggle and she'd walk up to him. "I'm sorry we couldn't have met under better conditions. You have a name dear? Or just go by Gabumon?" she asked the 'mon with a smile. Seeing them side by side, it was noticeable that Satoshi's Gabumon was just a bit taller then Tsuki. Cole raised an eyebrow at how...friendly Tsuki was being. It was clear Gabumon was interested, it was written all over his face--even Cole could see it.
Either way the man direction his attention back to Satoshi, hearing the man speak pretty quickly. He was still a bit weary, he'd only recently found out about Digimon and this guy literally had chased him down for it--and now wanted to hear Cole's story? He tried to not be rude, but it was obvious Cole was a bit unsure still, even if his partner was fine with the duo. He kept his guard up, walls up.
"Maybe we can start with you, not to be rude but you did kinda chase us down...I'm pretty new to all this Digimon stuff, its only been maybe a week, so excuse me for being suspicious..." Cole said, voice steady as he looked to Satoshi, a neutral but stern expression upon his features. "Oh Cole lighten up, they seem friendly enough." Tsuki huffed at her partner. "Aren't you who told me to be weary to begin with, Tsuki?" Cole retorted...Tsuki just turned her attention back to Gabumon, rubbing the back of her head nervously. Cole sighed softly and looked back to Satoshi for a response.
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Post by Satoshi Himura on Apr 30, 2018 17:39:28 GMT
Gabumon had never really considered a name before. Was that a common thing for Digimon to do? "J-just Gabumon is fine!" he said, laughing. He was also actively trying to make himself look taller and more impressive, a common tactic for Gabumon.
Satoshi had truly just been trying to be friendly, but it seemed Cole was suspicious. Rightfully so, of course. After all, he had kind of chased him across Shibuya for no apparent reason. "Well...I only bothered to follow you because Gabumon over there basically begged me to. He's the kind of type that can't ignore the scent of another Digimon so easily." He rubbed the back of his neck and looked away. "I'm sorry I didn't speak up sooner, I just wasn't sure if you were legit or not."
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Post by Cole Archer on Apr 30, 2018 23:48:18 GMT
Cole would listen to Satoshi's response, seeing the man basically do the same Tsuki had done a moment ago--that rubbing the back of their head nervously thing. Eh, Cole did it to, he couldn't say anything about others doing it. The man turned a bit, to where his shoulder would be towards Satoshi, but his eyes remained wearily upon the man. "...Alright, thats understandable I guess. Sorry to be suspicious of you, just was a bit strange." Cole apologized, and went ahead taking a few steps away before stopping. "...I guess I should eat before I get back out there." Cole said, the last bit a slight hint to the fact the man had goals in mind.
Tsuki would look to the two human men and tilt her head, smiling. "Lunch sounds great!" she chimed with a small laugh after. The BlackGabumon turned towards her slightly taller new friend, she could tell he was trying to make himself look bigger and more impressive--the wise Digimon could see right through Gabumon's act...but she found it charming, he was clearly flustered by her.
"Lets find somewhere good for Cole and your partner to eat at." she said with a smile, turning with a small wink to the 'mon before she'd go on walking, choosing to lead the group to somewhere good to eat. She knew Cole didn't know anywhere, and even of Gabumon or Satoshi knew some places, she done had one in mind. This brought something to Cole's attention, looking to Satoshi. "..Didn't catch your name yet. I'm Cole, but you already knew that." the man asked, annoyed that Tsuki had already given Cole's name before he chose to.
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