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Post by Haru Toriya and Tawna on Aug 22, 2019 19:11:02 GMT
Raguelmon Crimson as a doctor? Sure... why not? "You just gotta do it delicately… Actually in retrospect, you probably are right." Tawna briefly snarked, though ultimately relented. She had to be real here… her being delicate was really tough for her; any variant of Raguelmon was built really to TEAR things apart, not put them back together. "Guess point is moot since I'm not the one with the medical license." the Meicrackmon dwelled before shrugging. An amusing thought at the very least... a nice change of pace from being cramped in Haru's head all the time now.
Tawna might have been reformed, but to say she was tamed was not exactly accurate. Even just talking about fighting still had a fire flare up in the feline's eye, she chuckling with Syre. "I mean you still get to bust peoples' heads if they tick ya off at least... I mean within reason of course." she snarked, though folded her arms as her expression became a bit more solemn. "Not everyone can fight or wants to. People out there will take advantage of that. Its just refreshing to know not everyone in this world stoops that low."[/font]
She wasn't the nicest individual out there... but she knew now right from wrong. Sometimes it was just difficult for her to really mentally steel herself to do the right thing even when she knew what it was... She was the first to admit that she still had a selfish mindset... which made the actions of others sometimes difficult for her to truly grasp at times.
The way she tensed up as Syre briefly went over her father's more... shady past wasn't from a lack of knowledge on the subject, but more that she was caught offguard by they even knowing about it. She honestly had always thought that would be the kinda secret Mikemon would drag down to his grave actually! "Does it bother you? I mean..." she briefly asked Mikemon, though blushed at some of the praise the doctor threw her way... something she immediately attempted to handwave away. "N-no way doc! You're talking about Haru... she's the one who actually deserves all that praise. Like really." she ended up refuting, scratching the back of her head. "The truth is... I'm a really selfish bitch. I don't give a crap what others think of me, long as they leave their hands off my friends and family."
She wasn't the type to sugarcoat things... but she was least more honest with herself these days. Still didn't change the fact that praise of any kind didn't sit as well with her gut as it probably would for others.
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Post by Dr. Mikemon on Aug 22, 2019 23:05:26 GMT
Oh, Syre knew all about knocking around some heads! She chuckled right along with Tawna's snark, keeping a bit of a smile as the MeiCrackmon slipped in that compliment.
And yes, Syre at least knew that the doctor was a demon lord. Mikemon was quick to pick up on that tensing, as the BlackGatomon tilted her head in slight confusion. "Doesn't bother me too much, really."
But then came that next part. Tawna took that compliment, redirected it right for her tamer, and took the time, again, to tear herself down in front of Syre. At this, the black cat seemed confused. Tawna, a 'selfish bitch'? Nothing she knew about the MeiCrackmon fit that sort of description. But before Syre could call her out on it, she'd feel a hand on top of her head.
"Hey, you mind making sure all of Siris' stuff is packed up, hun? The two of us will be with you in a bit."
"Um... okay." Syre gave a nod, and gave a brief salute to Tawna as she walked by and exited the room. As she did so, Mikemon would rest a hand on Tawna's forearm, looking her eye to eye.
"Tawna." He set the tone, firm and calm, certain about what he was going to say. "I've been alive for a long time, known a lot of different people. But in these last two, three years, I can definitively say that there's three people who have saved me from who I was."
"The first is K. She pulled me out of my rut, and proved that there was still something I could do in this world. The second is Haru: no matter what, she didn't give up on me. They're both ones I would do anything for the world for. And the third one..."
"Its you, Tawna." Mikemon nodded, looking eye to eye with the taller cat. "You were willing to put everything on the line to come out and help me. You lent me your own data and put your own neck on the line to help fight off that Gallantmon, even though it meant seeing into the depths of your heart. And that's not something a selfish Tawna would do. Honestly..."
Honestly? Mikemon's thoughts trailed off there, feeling a red color tinge at his cheeks.
You meant as much to me as K.
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Post by Haru Toriya and Tawna on Aug 26, 2019 10:34:05 GMT
Self-deprecation was not exactly something that Tawna was really put much mind into… as far as she saw it, it was just fact. She was fairly comfortable with it as a whole too, similar to the doc's more eased mind it seemed with sharing his former demon lord status… but when Mikemon asked for a bit of privacy from Syre, Tawna gained a mildly confused expression before the good doctor began a deep rant that seeked to undermine her claims of being selfish.
More than anything… it was a deep look into the doc's heart and just how similar they both were. They were changed mons.
"Doc, I think you know that I care about you guys a ton… maybe more than myself actually. I legit don't know what I'd do if I didn't have you or Haru to help me back on the right track… Haru believes I can be a good person, but the truth is I don't even know if I can be that person on my own. I'm selfish because I put you guys above everyone else, myself included." Tawna soon began to speak, clutching the doctor's hand gently. "You guys are my friends… family even. I really would do anything for you guys. I-I just don't want to be alone ever again, not after everything we've all been through. You guys taught me that this world isn't kill-or-be-killed… that there is something else you can fight for besides your own survival."
It was then that the humanoid feline's form flickered as she degenerated down an evolutionary stage… The Meicoomon embracing the doc with a hug as her tendrils wrapped him slightly. Despite her normally stoic personality, Tawna's face had droplets leaking from her eyes and her mouth quivered slightly. She stayed silent for a good few seconds before calming down and releasing Mikemon, her expression softening into a warm smile "... Tell anyone else about this and I'll… uhh, beat you up?" the Meicoomon attempted to humorously threaten, though it was clearly half-hearted and she was struggling to come up with something quick-witted. All in all, it just came off as a goofy attempt at keeping up her abrasive persona… she had an image to keep up after all!
Tawna did stay quiet… a sign that she was thinking more intently, her face a bit rosy from the warm experience. Her gaze twitched around a bit, she glancing at Mikemon with an innocent look. She actually didn't know how to describe the feelings she was experiencing… just that they were a tad unusual for her. "I know this might seem silly… but is it weird that I kinda see ya a lil' differently as a friend from say most of the others? You're kinda like… a best friend actually?" she ended up attempting to relay her feelings, but it was clear from the blush on her face that she was mildly embarrassed and irritated about it. Whatever she was thinking was at the tip of her tongue, but just didn't want to come out! "Ugh… I don't know. I'm not good at words, doc… Cept Rasielmon, but she cheats."
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Post by Dr. Mikemon on Aug 26, 2019 23:25:34 GMT
They were changed mons, both Tawna and Mikemon.
It seemed that Mikemon's little speech had managed to get to Tawna a little bit - and as she spoke, the doctor listened. Tawna wouldn't be the Digimon she was now on her own, but really, neither would Mikemon. K, Syre, Holly, Haru, Tawna... each of them held an important place in his heart, and each of them gave him the strength to see the next day through. It was only natural that they would be there for each-other.
"Lord knows I wouldn't be a good person if I was left alone, Tawna." With a soft smile, as the Meicoomon approached, Mikemon brought his arms around her, holding her in a hug, resting his chin on her shoulder. Their 'masks' had broken down, and as Tawna felt tears escape from her eyes, Mikemon gave her back a careful rub, his own eyes closing as he took the moment in.
"... Heh. Don't worry, I'll keep this between us." He gave a smile back, taking the comment at face value, holding Tawna's hand in his own over the next several seconds of silence. Unlike Tawna, Mikemon had felt this way before, a feeling in his heart that he had only felt twice in his life. Once was a long time back, in the midst of the Demon Lord Lust, and the other time was with K. "I... I know what you mean, Tawna." He felt a blush twitch at the edge of his cheek, looking towards the Meicoomon out of the corner of his eyes, unsure how to exactly place how he felt now.
Was it too soon? Was he supposed to wait? Heck, was this alright at all? The doctor didn't have the answers, but he did know that Tawna was important to him. Briefly biting his lip, he'd bring an arm around Tawna's shoulder, giving a gentle grip across her opposite arm.
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Post by Haru Toriya and Tawna on Sept 6, 2019 6:26:30 GMT
Tawna had long settled with the belief that she was not completely a good person… but the fact that she wasn't alone? Well, it made facing that fact much easier than the alternative. She held a lot of respect for Mikemon, not only for his similar past… but also just how well he handled it.
Mikemon was like another Haru… someone she could trust with her life and very soul.
Even with her attempt at saving face, Tawna couldn't help but smile dorkily… she really WAS bad at making unserious threats. She just couldn't imagine doing anything to Mikemon! Likewise, it was just nice knowing there was someone out here who could watch her back. "Heh… Thanks doc…" she blushed, though honestly…? Even SHE didn't quite know what she meant. She really was at a loss of what to describe to the doc… an advanced friend?
"Really? Cause I sure don't…" she joked, though it was a semi-serious statement. Even though she didn't know what kinda love this was, she didn't really mind if she didn't know how to describe it… as long as she got to be with her friends. As she was held close, her neck tendrils wrapped around the doc gently like scarves… a sign of affection nonetheless. "I guess it doesn't matter… Just know that it makes me happy to see ya again, Mikemon." she smiled warmly as she closed her eyes, briefly nuzzling Mikemon's shoulder.
Unlike Mikemon, Tawna didn't have the idea that perhaps this could be construed in the wrong way… She wasn't oblivious to romance, but she didn't seek it out either… she just did what she felt made herself and others she cared about happy. In a way, she was more naive than she liked to be believe she was.
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Post by Dr. Mikemon on Sept 6, 2019 23:37:12 GMT
Just know that it makes me happy to see ya again, Mikemon.
There was definitely a feeling in the air here, even if Tawna didn't know how to put it into words. The light blush on both of their cheeks, the comfortable close contact, the trust the two had in each-other? It was enough that Mikemon returned that nuzzle, arms wrapping around the Meicoomon's back as those tendrils encroached around him. For a few long seconds, Mikemon simply kept a purr, eyes closed as he embraced the Meicoomon. Though, as much as that feeling was in the air?
Ultimately, it was not meant to be. K's last promise, her wish that her successor would 'find' him, still stuck out in his head - and he held to that hope.
After a few moments, Mikemon would blink, opening his eyes as he rested his hands on Tawna's shoulders. He gave a nod and a smile, before stepping back to stretch out his arms. "Its nice to see you too, Tawna. Though we should probably get to moving some of these boxes - we keep this up and Syre'll end up moving everything herself. And that might not set her in a good mood."
He chuckled, half-joking as he said that, taking a look around the current room. "Let's see, I've just about wrapped up my office, so... think you could help with the furniture in the living area?"
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