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Metempsychosis (Field Club/Ask)
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Post by Haru Toriya and Tawna on Sept 30, 2018 1:54:00 GMT
Tawna since she arrived back at the Moving Library from her stay in captivity had spent little to any time resting. All of her energy and sanity? Devoted to caring for the small YukumiBotamon she had brought with her.
She had to remind herself constantly to not say their name out loud except privately. This YukumiBotamon was not some random Fresh level... They were the remnants and reincarnation of her lost tamer. It hurt inside having to hide things from the others, but she couldn't let anyone know the truth right now.
The story was a simple one, and Mikemon had a hand in spinning it off to everyone else for her. The story goes that Haru was sick, so was needing to spend a few days home to recover. A white lie... but a necessary one for now. The only ones aa far as she knew that knew the truth were Mikemon and Haru's own sister... though she was not sure if they knew what had befallen Haru. They were forced to relent their trust towards salvaging their sister's life to Cassandra, the woman who played god and the reason Haru had this chance to begin with.
... Should she tell them the truth? If anyone needed to know what was going on at least. They were Haru's family... their real one. The Meicoomon could not help but feel they at least deserved something.
For now, the Champion level was merely sitting on a kiddy chair (due to her lack of height) and gently rocking the cradle that was once Mikemon's daughter's home... the YukumiBotamon sound asleep.
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Mae
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Post by Mae on Sept 30, 2018 2:30:12 GMT
Titania felt kind of strange leading an old acquaintance around the library. Except, this Meicoomon was not that old, and she wasn't really an acquaintance. More...a friendly sort that she wasn't expecting to run into again. Regardless, the cat was actually as pleasant to chat with as she had back then.
"...So you're saying...That your partner made you do a thing and she's not here right now because of that?" The cat found herself asking the fairy, who could only offer a nod. "Essentially." As to where they were going, well, Titania had decided to see how Tawna was doing. Mae had joined her based off recognizing her.
Which leads us to now. They are now at the nursery, and Titania gave a light knock at the door. It was meant to just signal Tawna that she was here, not wake anyone up.
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Post by Dr. Mikemon on Sept 30, 2018 3:58:18 GMT
That our only nursery is in the Field Club...
Over the past few days, the rest of the club would have found Dr. Mikemon a rather scarce character to find - and to the same extent, Tawna was probably not the easiest to talk to, either. For the few that knew the full story, it was more than understandable, but all Mikemon could really tell anyone else was that he was watching over a baby for the benefit of one of his patients.
And really, that wasn't a lie. 'Holly' was perfectly content in Tawna's care, and Syre's old nursery supplies helped both of the cats out in getting the new YukimiBotamon settled in. But the doctor couldn't simply be there all day - a baby needed attention, which meant they needed supplies. What they had left over from Syre would have only lasted through the afternoon, and so Mikemon found himself walking down the hall, a plastic bag draped over his shoulder. Once he was inside, he could switch places and give Tawna a break for a little bit -
... Um. Wait, who was that Meicoomon at the door? Turning the corner at the end of the hall, Mikemon gave a blink, just as Titania would knock. "Um, I'm not sure if I would..."
It was probably too late, now!
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Post by Haru Toriya and Tawna on Oct 1, 2018 0:05:39 GMT
Tawna knew she probably should have rested more than she actually has via the doctor's recommendation... but it was hard to pull herself away even for a bit. Meicoomon cluld be possessive... and well, Haru was hers. She felt inclined to keep a close eye on them at almost all times, even if Haru was fortunately at least a pretty well-mannered Fresh level. Even when she was allowed to take a break, she actually usually just slept in the room ratjer than leave... She wasn't a terribly picky person when it came to sleeping spots. From the unclean barracks of an angelic cult to trash cans, she has slept in some inhospitable environments.
Tawna's attention lapsed for a moment as she heard the gentle knock of the door out of the nursery... Taking care to make sure Holly was still asleep, the Champion level was quick to least get to the door; opening it for the fae Digimon.
Crap... She and Titania haven't really talked, have they? Not since she and Mikemon got back. Still, Tawna took a deep breath as she gently smiled. "Oh... Hello, Titania. I-I didn't really expect to see you here." she quietly spoke, her vision lazily drifting towards the two feline Digimon.
Mikemon? She was okay with him... He was a person that meant a whole lot to her. The stranger though? Well... it was perhaps to no one's surprise that Tawna's reaction was rather adverse... her fur standing up as she bore her fangs, backing off silently; an absolutely terrified look in her emerald eyes.
... She didn't really like Meicoomon for a very good reason.
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Mae
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I'm the oracle that's had enough.
Posts: 608
OOC Name: Bass
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Post by Mae on Oct 1, 2018 5:53:36 GMT
"Hey. Uh...I know we don't really know each other all that well, but I thought I'd...check to see how you were holding up after everything that happened. " Titania replied, equivalently as quiet. Mae was quiet as well, though she glanced to the doctor and waved. It was a very quiet hi. A friendly one. Though, she did tilt her head at Tawna's reaction.
This was likely the other Meicoomon that Waka had meant. She was...confused. Was she scared of her? "...Oh, I should...maybe go." Yeah, her mind just jumped all the way over there in an instant, Titania barely remembering Mae was there. "Shoot, right. Uh, this is Mae. She's an...old acquaintance of Naoko and I. Ended up sending us to that little village where I got the Digimental of Sympathy. Wasn't quite...expecting to find her in the library, though. She's...friendly. Better than the last one of her ilk we fought." That last bit was...almost a snarl.
Mae was understandably a bit more scared. "H-Hi please don't stab me."
It was a good thing that either of them were more or less unwilling to be loud or anything at the moment. Titania did not wish to wake whoever was in the nursery. Mae was just...well. Mae. She wasn't about to be loud or anything.
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Post by Dr. Mikemon on Oct 1, 2018 22:55:31 GMT
Right, bad to worse straight away.
To be fair - and the cat didn't exactly know why - Titania and Mikemon were more 'acquaintances' or 'co-workers' than friends. Honestly, he couldn't really recall a moment outside of the club where he had shared more than ten words with the fairy type, but right now, it was about the one thing he had going for him. Right upon seeing the Meicoomon, Tawna immediately took a defensive posture, looking like she was about to pounce.
And if there was a scuffle? The doctor didn't want it in the nursery! "Whoa, whoa there... I think you've gone a little too long without a break with Holly, Tawna." Mikemon's tone was careful: arms raised and paws showing, the cat would try and slip right on by both Mae and Titania. And, should he get that close, he'd try and place a careful paw over Tawna's back. "Why don't you go out, and show her around the Library? I'll be right here when you get back."
He was trying to appeal to Tawna's sense of reason - he knew, just from the look in her eyes, that she was instinctively trying to protect the child. Thus, the best thing to do was put both Meicoomon as far away from the room as possible. Maybe it would make Tawna a bit less tense? "Heh... don't worry, she's not going to 'stab' you. Name's Doctor Mikemon - we should chat sometime, but you kinda caught me at a busy moment!"
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Post by Haru Toriya and Tawna on Oct 1, 2018 23:26:06 GMT
It would have been a fair statement to say Tawna was perhaps a bit on the edge as of recently... She was less mad as she was just defensive of Haru right now, but Titania's attempts to defuse the situation at least were successful at causing her to least chill out. She took a deep breath as she stared at Mae... it made clear to her that this Meicoomon was nothing like the last one. She sighed at Mikemon's concerns for her she briefly scratching her arm reflexively. "... Sorry about that. I've been a bit stressed recently and well... Look, I've had some bad run-ins with other Meicoomon." she apologized, her ears tilting down as she gave an apologetic look.
Hmm. She didn't want to leave the Fresh level, but then again Mikemon was here now... so it probably would be fine? She honestly needed to probably get outside or something... Just to clear her thoughts. "I-I guess you are right doc... I'll be back not long from now though." she politely spoke to the Mikemon as she gaze at Titania and Mae, giving them a gentle nod. "I've... been having a lot on my mind recently, so sorry if was a bit snappy. How about we head out to talk...?" she spoke before giving one last look to Haru...
The YukumiBotamon had seemed to stir awake, though they fortunately were just yawning sleepily from their nap.
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Mae
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The Royal Shipper
I'm the oracle that's had enough.
Posts: 608
OOC Name: Bass
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Post by Mae on Oct 2, 2018 3:06:04 GMT
Mae looked to Mikemon and nodded. "Hi, nice to meet you, Mr. Doctor. Uh...A chat would be nice. I don't really know anyone aside from Waka and Ms. Yukiko..." Everybody seemed so tense right now. Mae found herself backing a little further from the nursery, and took a deep breath. Titania meanwhile more or less had to remain calm. "Think everyone's been stressed as of late. I don't...blame either of you." The fairy explained. "...A talk would serve nicely. Sure. Doctor, I'm going to assume you've got things handled here, right?"
The fairy looked a bit concerned. Though she did not know the cat too well, it was kind of clear she held the doctor in high esteem. As one should when faced with a doctor, really. Those who have the power to heal usually have the power to take apart, too. Mae peered around. "...I'm gonna assume all three of you are friends and stuff." Seemed natural. Titania shrugged. "I mean, I guess. I don't know either of them too well but I've fought and bled with them. So...There's something there."
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Post by Dr. Mikemon on Oct 2, 2018 4:25:19 GMT
Phew... at least that diffused rather easily.
Giving a nod towards Mae, Mikemon kept his hospitable smile, doing his best to keep the tension down. "Don't worry - hang around here and you'll get to know quite a few people." In response to Titania, Mikemon returned another nod. He wasn't sure if Naoko nor Titania were in on the full story, and as he was around Mae anyway, he kept it vague: "No worries. Just gotta fix up the room a bit."
With that, the Mikemon would slip inside, closing the door behind Tawna - to be greeted to the view of a waking cat slime! "Aw, did we wake you up?" Keeping a kind smile to the baby Digimon, Mikemon set the bag aside, and carefully plucked up Haru into his grip, giving her a gentle cradle. "Don't worry. I'll replace the sheets so they're nice, clean, and soft," Syre's old ones were just a bit worn out, "then we can just sit and have a good little talk. Tawna's been keeping a good eye on you, so just hang in there a little longer, alright?"
It was still difficult to process that it was Haru here, so Mikemon didn't know exactly how to temper his language. With Syre, he would have been more apt for 'baby talk' or the like, but... well, was that even a good fit? Did 'Holly' even know what he was saying, anyway?
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Post by Haru Toriya and Tawna on Oct 3, 2018 2:19:39 GMT
You know what? Heading outside was the right thing to do. As the three female Digimon left the nursery and began to wander the halls of the library, Tawna calmly listened to Mae introduce herself... No surprise Yukiko met them she supposed. That woman had a heart as big as her muscles. "I do consider them my friends, yes. I am actually the partner of Titania's human partner's sister." she spoke, though paused to correct herself. No need to really hide things from a stranger and friend of Titania's after all. "... Well, was. I don't know if Titania told you about what occurred recently. Not even the other Field Club members besides Mikemon, Titania and I know what happened."
Regarding that dreadful event, Tawna realized this was the first real time she has had a chance to speak to Titania since. If there was a time to air dirty laundry, it was now. "Is Naoko okay, Titania? I... I wish I could have done more, but doctor Cassandra had to basically piece me back together... That day was my greatest failure." she solemnly asked, her expression growing solemn before gazing at the fae once more. "... Titania, I do want to least speak with you. I-I trust you and Mae here won't go and tell the others just yet... besides Mikemon, as he knows the truth."
She took a deep breath as she attempted to calm her nerves before saying a single sentence. "Haru is alive."
Haru meanwhile back at the nursery seemed to spark to life at the sight of Mikemon, the tiny white bean bobbing up and down slightly in excitement as they squeaked out small sounds of contentness. Hard to tell of course what they were saying... but they at least seemed happy?
Well, maybe they were getting a bit too lively...? The signs were very immediately apparent as the tiny creature shimmered in the light of Digivolution, their form swelling to a slightly larger size. A form Mikemon of course was highly familiar with, he now greeted by the sight of a yellow Nyaromon gazing back at him with sapphire-blue eyes (unlike the standard ruby-red eyes of most Nyaromon).
"Nyaaa ~ ! Hi! I wanna talk! I wanna talk lots doc!" the wild In-Training giggled in a sing-a-long esque tone as they bounded to the railing of the crib they were in, their tail flicking about happily. They were just overjoyed to be able to talk again! It was difficult to say things earlier... but she could now!
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Mae
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The Royal Shipper
I'm the oracle that's had enough.
Posts: 608
OOC Name: Bass
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Post by Mae on Oct 4, 2018 5:23:06 GMT
"Oooooh...So...what does that make you? Stepsisters...?" Mae looked a little curious. What -do- you call those? She shook her head at the question of what happened recently. She had just got here, what the heck would she know? All she had been doing was hanging out with Waka and Yuki!
Titania, on the other hand, grew a little...solemn. "I...won't say a thing about that. No need to spread things. Anyways...Naoko...wasn't doing so well when I saw her off at the Trailmon station in Terminus. It's probably for the better, really. Time dilation and all of that. I doubt I'd be a good help, either. I don't...know how to help her. Especially now. She probably thinks I hate her. And I kind of do--for the moment, but I'm capable of forgiveness...I don't think anyone came out of that day with a victory. Simply failures upon mistakes."
Of course, Tawna's next few words elicited a reaction of stunned silence from Titania. The implacable fairy looked more shocked than she was the day K attacked. "...What? Uh...You'll need to explain." The fairy managed to ask, after gathering herself. Mae nodnodded. "...I dunno what a Haru is...but I'm definitely happy they're alive. You two seem fond of them...And you seem really nice, so I'd hope good stuff happens to you." Nice. Kind of. Mae felt like she was saying true things.
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Post by Dr. Mikemon on Oct 5, 2018 0:02:28 GMT
"My, aren't you bouncy, today!" Mikemon gave a small chuckle at the bouncing bean, even giving her a light stroke with the back of his knuckle. In such a short time, Tawna had learned to do quite well with this YukimiBotamon - sure, Mikemon had to break a few bad habits and show her a few tricks, but that was to be expected.
Who knew - Tawna was good with kids! As Mikemon set out to start and change the sheets, though, something unexpected happened - a flash of light radiating past the left and right of his head, as if 'basking' his vision. The cat blinked, his ears flicking as that voice perked up. Slowly, the doctor turned - and with a smile on his face, he returned that giggle! "Heh, Nyaromon already? You're a week early, but," he gave a quick glance, "the data looks fine. Sure, I'll talk to you all you want!" Right now, the cat just took it in stride. After all, he couldn't exactly be sure...
... So he just asked. "You know who I am, right? What's your name, Nyaromon?"
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Post by Haru Toriya and Tawna on Oct 5, 2018 17:38:20 GMT
Stepsisters? Honestly, Tawna was unsure how fitting that was to describe her and Titania, but she supposed it was semi-appropriate. Especially now. "Heh. Maybe. Titania and her tamer are good people." she softly spoke regarding Mae's question, turning to Titania as she gave them an apologetic look. Both of those girls had the right to be angry... but time would heal things eventually. At least she hoped. "... Give it time. I can only imagine what you both felt back there, but you both need to remain strong for eachother. Things will get better."
It... wasn't surprising that Titania was in shock. She herself found it hard to believe as well, but there were no doubts in her mind at the truth now. Despite barely even knowing this Mae person, Tawna at least felt eased at their presence; their concern touching her. "... Haru is my tamer... Perhaps you know how humans sometimes are bonded with a Digimon? Its like that... and thank you." she briefly spoke to the feline before gazing back at Titania, giving them a soft nod. "I'll try my best. I... I don't know all the facts myself, but I can say without a doubt that Haru is alive and well, and thats what matters." she quietly spoke before beginning... primarily for Mae initially.
"I, Titania, and our partners went to a distress signal regarding an unknown structure appearing in the desert. It was supposed to be just to check what was going on, but we were ambushed... by a hostile Meicoomon." Tawna closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. "Haru was killed and loaded by it. I would have been too if its boss didn't come stop it."
She gazed back to Titania, knowing that they had been left in a poor state at the end of the battle to know what happened afterwards. "That woman you saw back there was doctor Cassandra, a friend of Haru, Mikemon and mine. A terrifying person, but a good one. The incident was an accident, and she did everything she could to fix it." she spoke, wrapping her tendrils around herself... an attempt to make herself feel more secure. "... I don't quite understand how she did it, but Titania... that YukumiBotamon I was babysitting is a reborn Haru... I think."
Mikemon had all the right to be perhaps a tad cautious, but fortunately it did not appear he would need to be considering how friendly the lil' yellow ball of fur was acting. They bounced up and down in the crib in excitement being spoken to, she letting out a sharp nya happily. "I know its you Mikey! I mean, you look like Mikey and talk like him!" they squeaked, she mewing as she looked back to him. "Its me, Haru! C'mon, you can't have forgotten your roomie already, have you?"
Haru was excitable, partially since she had been having a difficult time really interacting with this dream of hers. It felt like she was trapped in a body that was not even hers, and she had little to any control of herself... but she felt more lucid now. "I've been trying to talk to ya and Tawna, but you guys couldn't hear me I guess. All good now though!" she haplily mewed as she leaned back in the crib. "Heh ~ This is probably the weirdest dream I've ever had. Long one too! I can't even feel my arms and legs like this!"
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Mae
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The Royal Shipper
I'm the oracle that's had enough.
Posts: 608
OOC Name: Bass
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Post by Mae on Oct 8, 2018 6:11:40 GMT
"I know! They helped me help stop a crazy thing in a town once!" Mae nodded, vigorously. The fairy, meanwhile, just looked at the ground. "...I said some terrible things, Tawna. I don't know if those just...go away. Especially with someone like Naoko." The fact that Haru was alive was...really good to hear amidst this tidal wave of grim tidings and stuff. But how? What?
The recounting of what had happened, while riveting and...sort of enlightening for Mae? It was sour for Titania. What had happened to her back there was not something she wished to relive. "Cassandra...I'm familiar with the name. I think I've seen her before...It's good that she helped you..." And then Tawna dropped another bomb in that the YukimiBotamon in that room was, in fact, Haru. "...What." Was all she said after another prolonged period of silence.
Meanwhile, Mae was...frowning. "...This is why people hate us, isn't it?" The cat inquired. "Because of entities like...like that Meicoomon. I hope it got it's just desserts."
Someone's mind was made up on something.
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Post by Dr. Mikemon on Oct 8, 2018 23:13:09 GMT
I'm... glad I'm the one here instead of Tawna.
Mikemon did not know how Tawna would have reacted here. Perhaps she might have been heartbroken to have seen Haru in such a condition, but actually, there was a remarkable amount of good news here. After all, Haru remembered not only her own name, but the fact that she and Mikemon were roommates in the human world. The doctor was loathe to say this before, but there was about a thirty-to-forty percent chance that this new Nyaromon wouldn't hold either Haru's or Hunter's memories.
It was his experience that let him respond right in stride, returning a nod and a pleasant smile to Haru's happy tone. "Of course, I haven't forgotten! Between that old GameCube and that ramen, its pretty much a second home." He responded to her, giving her context that her 'dream' was talking back to her... though at that admission, the cat did give a short pause. A dream, huh? That would make sense...
The moment of her death was blocked out by trauma. The moment of her hatching, and the hours after, were blocked off by a newborn's amnesia.
What else would it feel like, but one dream skating to the next? At that, Mikemon gave a smile... and a sigh, shaking his head. "I don't want to have to do this... but..." Briefly turning, Mikemon pulled a decorative mirror off of the wall - briefly showing the side of his reflection as he walked back to the crib. Right now, he needed to both break the illusion and show Haru her current form. So, he slid that small mirror, right in front of Haru's vision, as he gently reached a hand down, scratching his knuckle gently against the cheek of the in-training type.
This would show Haru her reflection - confirmed by the very touch she would feel against her side. This was no dream, not at all...
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