Insistant Spirits (Amelie)

The response had been way more than what Ooi had expected; to say that she was feeling happy at the moment was the understatement of the century, probably!

However, that topic would soon be rendered as a secondary worry at best. A journey to the Digital World, huh? Amelie knew if that there was a voice leading somebody, anybody towards a place, it was probably towards the Digital World. Guess that there was one thing to ask, at least in regards to her. "Well, if you need any other answer, I think you got to ask this to yourself; 'do you really want to go?'. That's probably all the confirmation you need to do anything. I can probably explain the basics along the way."

She couldn't help but blush at Tsukiko's careless whisper. Had the situation devolved so much in that little time? Oh well. "I already said she's not my girlfriend!" Okay, that probably was way louder than what she had expected her to be. In any case... "I think that it'll be fine. Besides, if the whole thing gets out, for better or worse... probably no one will believe her." Considering how quirky Ooi was, it wasn't all that unlikely!

While those whispers were being exchanged, a completely oblivious raven-haired teen tried to recount how the monster that had lurked under her bed looked. "Well, it looked like a giant jellyfish, except not really? I can't quite explain it, but there was this flabby substance that was colored pink... or maybe violet? I'm not sure."

Not the most precise description, but there wasn't much to be done about it!

Now, that was a concise answer! Now that the course of action was decided, Amelie could freely wander towards one of the many elevators the station had. "Very well, then. Shall we? I'm not an expert, but I'll do my best to explain most of the stuff as we're boarding the train, so don't worry."

Of course, that confident demeanor was shattered the instant Tsukiko had even suggested the fact that they were on one of the most advanced states in a relationship; 'engagement'. The brunette was usually somebody who could keep her cool, but that comment just flustered her to pretty much her limit. Her face was beet red as she tried to conjure a response; a vague sound that reminisced 'we're just friends' even though heavily distorted by the sheer embarrassment Amy currently was experimenting.

Luckily, she managed briefly flash her D-Tector in front of the elevator's scanner, opening a door that would lead to the Terminal's lower levels, and where the Trailmons were located. "That seems like our signal! Let's get in!"

Their descent would be marked with Ooi's response, and Amelie trying to not appear all that embarrassed. "Nope, it didn't do anything, but it was really scary, you know? The worst part was that I knew that it was searching for something but... I didn't really know exactly what! Really weird, isn't it?"

By now, she had no idea if the rest were even listening to her, but that didn't matter.

The situation at hand must've been golden to behold. How Tsukiko had managed to push Amelie's buttons just enough to make her feel really embarrassed. Especially now since Ooi had caught wind of what was just happening.

Given the height difference between the two teenagers, how the shorter of the duo hugged from behind the other almost seemed like something out from a parent-child relationship, yet still managed to make her feel even more awkward.

"Why would you be jealous of your relationship~?" She asked, her voice tinged the smallest hint of mischief. "I'm sure the three of us can become amazing friends, given enough time! And who knows...! Maybe in this secret trip you two are planning, you'll find your special somebody." As she let go, she took a dreamy expression. "Star-crossed lovers, meeting amid a fantastic trip~. Isn't that romantic?"

Awkwardness aside, at least the brunette was glad that Tsukiko took her seriously when she brought out her digivice, making a comment about her status as a... spirit wielder, maybe? It certainly sounded like that. "I'mmm not sure if the correct word is guided, but yeah. I guess I am. Shall we?"

The elevator's door opened unceremoniously, revealing an ensemble of humans (and probably holosuited digimon) that were probably on their way out their travels. Waiting for the small group to exit first, she got in right afterward, the shorter girl following in short notice.

"I didn't know the train terminal had a hidden elevator. That's pretty neat."

After Tsukiko got in, Amelie proceeded to ask. "So... before we begin. Do you have any questions about the whole thing? That's probably a good place to start."

"Friends it is, then!" Thus far, this day had been really productive! Meeting her idol and actually managing to become friends? That was pretty much Ooi's dream come true. "Even if I don't know the mysterious place where we are going, we'll have a really good time together, I'm sure of it!"

It was an interesting circle, honestly! Or was it a pyramid? Tsukiko teasing Amelie, and Ooi taking turns to tease the two of them. In any case, it was proving to be tons of fun. "I know, right? A true maiden's heart has to be romantic~, otherwise, it'll be no good. Love is always lurking in mysterious places, and who knows. You could be in for a pleasant surprise."

She nodded happily at being an inspiration for a second. "That's amazing; I can't wait to listen to it! You're super welcome."

The time for idle chatter was over, however. At least for now; Amelie took to Tsukiko's expression and seemed to be a little somewhat deep in thought for a brief moment. "Oh, don't worry. We'll get to see the trains real soon. Maybe that'll be a bit more in the amazing department." And after a brief pause, she answers. "If you ask me, there's no reason in particular; just a whim of destiny, at least as far as I know. I'm not so sure, but there isn't a consistent pattern among the people that get chosen. You can find a little bit of everything."

As she finished that sentence, the elevator's doors opened, revealing the underground area of the train terminal; where the Trailmon were, and how people alongside digimons of all shapes and forms were boarding and descending from them. "Well, here we are. Do you wanna go to any area of the Digital World in particular, or maybe board a train at random? Also, if you have more questions, feel free to ask them."

Ooi couldn't but stare dumbfounded at the scene in front of her. This was... amazing!

It was almost as if Tsukiko and Ooi were kindred spirits by this point. Her thoughts were pretty similar, and that made the raven-haired teenager very happy.

"Yup, I agree! Love is the most powerful force in the world, isn't it? Harnessing it is one of the best feelings, ever, in my opinion!" She made a pause, nodding once before adding. "Yup, that's the impression I got from you; somebody who's trying to convey a hopeful and nice message, and not dark things and stuff. Who wants that, anyway?"

She made a small pause, a small, yet mischievous smile graced her face. Ooi didn't seem to mind Tsukiko's 'droning' at all. "Even though~! I do think you're pretty cute! Not as cute as my bestie over here, but that's probably impossible. Right, Amy-chan~?"

It wasn't hard to guess, but Amelie's face could be mistaken with a tomato right now. She preferred to not react to the comment, instead focusing on her new friend's question.

"Well, given she's probably coming with us, it probably won't matter much. You can keep a secret, right, Ooi?" In what probably was her only somewhat serious gesture since this small gathering, the teenager nodded decisively. "Okay. And yeah, you're right. They're called Trailmons. They're the main transportation method between both worlds. Isn't it interesting? Depending on which you take, you can get pretty much anywhere within the Digital World. Is there any place you would like to go first?"

Obvious as it was, Ooi was resisting the urge to ask about this strange development. Her questions could wait after Tsukiko's got dealt with.

Tsukiko's intentions were so pure-hearted, so genuine... they just made Ooi smile. She was undoubtedly an example for the idol community, seeking to bring true joy to the masses instead of monetary gains and those things that moved artists these days. Indeed, the raven-haired teenager had made a right choice on who to follow.

"I think that the journey being hard or difficult makes you appreciate the good things a little bit more." She added. "If everything is easy, you eventually become arrogant or conceited, and that's not something good, I think."

It was a bit of weird logic, but somehow, Amelie found some logic to it. Not like she could say anything about it, though, since not only Ooi had managed to make her feel embarrassed, but Tsukiko was adding to it! Could this be worse? Unlikely.

"You're welcome!" A simple answer to something that had been a lot more complex than a 'thank you', even though the shorter teenager had seen it as that! A wink, and then an impish smile ensued. "Just don't compliment my girlfriend too much or I'll think you're trying to steal her from me, and that won't do! Even if I'm your fan, I'm not letting her go."

A soft giggle was the natural conclusion of that sentence. Amelie, on her stead just looked redder and redder by the second. "Th-this is unfair!" She could barely speak at this point. No use even denying Ooi and her weren't an item. "T-two on one is unfair!"

It wasn't like she could muster a better defense. Thinking was hard when you just wished for Earth to swallow you momentarily. At least for those moments. Given enough time to calm down, she just continued with her explanation.

"Nah, they won't eat us. Even if they're alive, they just work like normal trains. You board them, then descend like normal." As if to prove a point, she pointed to a Trailmon that was currently in the process of being boarded. "They eat like... normal living beings, I guess? They have mouths and stuff. It's just eating and transporting living beings isn't related? I guess it's a bit complicated."

Those were all interesting questions. Amy had to admit she was thinking a fair bit more than normal in order to answer them. "Digimons come in every shape and form, and can have pretty much any function you can imagine. They're weird like that, I guess?"

Given that no choice had been made, she pointed at the Trailmon that led to Terminus; a fitting first choice, she guessed. "Over there. Hope you're up to some city exploring."