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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 2, 2019 11:49:09 GMT
"I dunno if so much trigger happy, but..." Cassie paused for a second, thinking, before clarifying "She's... Particular about her space, I guess? She doesn't fight just to fight, or because she finds it fun per se. She usually fights cause she's protecting her territory, or us, or because she and Ophi are sparring. But when she does fight, she tends to go pretty wild; wilder than Ophi, I'd say..."
"... When we were really little, and a really big digimon - bigger than Mom or Dad - wandered onto the territory, she fought it off without even thinking twice. And when Ophi and Mom do spar, the spars tend to get pretty loud too, and also kinda rough; though it's okay, cause me and Dad usually help patch them both back up afterwards..!" ... Though, even in saying that, she wasn't sure if she wanted to mention where the nick in Ophelia's ear came from - namely, when the two of them got a little too rough sparring one day.
In any case, Cassie would be unable to help a happy giggle as Valt lifted her up so that he could lick her cheek - which, she'd take this as a chance to lick his cheek right back once more, and to boop their snouts together, too; doing one of her little happy wiggles. "Of course, Valt; You're really sweet, yknow?" She'd respond to his thanks with a big smile; wrapping her flippers around him and adding "And spending time with you is really nice!"
A raft pulled by aquatic digimon, though...? Cassie would make a curious expression; before smiling brightly. "Ooh, I wouldn't mind pulling a raft..! I dunno if I've ever pulled anything as heavy as something that'd have a bunch of Digimon on top of it before, but I'd be down to give it a try!" And decorating the streets, that sounded really fun, too... And ways to make merry, like in Golden Week? "That all sounds like it'd be really fun to help with; I bet Ophi would be happy to help, too...!"
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Post by ryouta on Dec 2, 2019 12:37:59 GMT
"Hmm, so the type that thinks 'fight is necessary, and it's not pleasant, but necessary' rather than 'fight is something you do to measure your strength and improves both you and your opponent'," Valt surmised "I definitely understand the logic behind it. So that's why Ophi doesn't want to back down even after he used his V-Crash on her. 'If you give up, then you're dead, your family will be killed'... it's certainly a hard mental state to shake off from.
"...Does your mother instilled to Ophi things that made her very... hardcore in sparring?" Valt asked. He took a while and ate some fried and veggies before continuing "I think you already knew this but when we first sparred, Ophi took my attack directly, and that's... let's just say it's not nice to look at all. It dented her armor, yet she still wanted to come at me like a ragged fighter...
...It just makes me wonder if that's because the teaching of your mother..."
Not to mention, Ophelia is very stubborn. When he said some of the method were "wrong", she vehemently denied it and seem almost close to fight him again to prove that she's in fact, right. It's definitely 'right' when it comes to defending territory and family, but for training and situation where you want to improve, that's definitely wrong.
"...Part of me somehow felt bad calling the method of training wrong, but... yeah I guess that's more to cultural shock."
At any rate, Valt booped their snout together again. "Spending time with you definitely nice too... Do you want to stay over?" he asked.
...Should he told Ophi that Cassie is with him?
"Hmmm, well, I don't think you should exert yourself that much... But if you want to try you can practice before that day, sounds good? It's still around..." Valt looked at the calendar "...seven months or so until then?"
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 2, 2019 12:56:41 GMT
Cassie would initially nod, in response to Valt's musings and questions. Ophelia had always been pretty hardcore; both in fighting, and in sparring, and... Her mom was probably to blame, for some of it. "Mom's always been about teaching us to be tenacious; Ophi especially so, since Ophi learned primarily from her, while me and Lae learned primarily from Dad." She'd begin; resting her head against Valt.
"Mom has always kinda tried to teach us that... If we give up easily just because we're hurt, if we aren't tougher than the mountains we live in, then the mountains will take us. And Mom and Ophi's spars have always tended to go on for longer than the spars me and Lae would have with Dad; the two tended to push each other until one of them - usually Ophi - was too exhausted to keep sparring, whereas Dad was a bit easier on the two of us."
Cassie would pause briefly, to think; thinking back to the days up in the mountains, when their parents would teach them everything they needed to know to survive. "... I think it's partially why Ophi's stronger than us, because she's been pushed harder, but... I sometimes wonder, if it's really okay that she was taught like that." Ophelia knew to stop when someone else in a fight called uncle, but the worry that Cassie had, was more for Ophelia's own sake; not that she had the guts or initiative to really mention it.
At the question of Cassie staying over, though... The little seal would blink a bit; the thought making her cheeks flush a little. Did she? "I'm, uhm..." She'd mumble a bit shyly, before giggling sheepishly, scratching the back of her head. "I dunno, honestly...! It'd be a little different, not having any family with me, if I stayed the night..." She'd admit; a little reluctant, but also a little interested.
And in practicing... "Hmm... Practicing sounds good..!" She'd chirp; smiling to Valt. "Maybe you could help me practice some, to get stronger and get ready for the festival, like how you teach Ophi and Skadi...? I, uh... Have admittedly been kind of curious, what learning under you would be like; even if I'm not a huge fighter."
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Post by ryouta on Dec 2, 2019 13:17:57 GMT
"I see, yeah that makes sense... I mean, I won't say that's wrong, but when you're fighting without stakes, or something like that, it's actually a bad thing. In my opinion, you must have a goal. For example, let's say I'm a sole father, and I got babies with me. Someone invaded our home... I obviously will tell my kids to run away. In that sort of condition, is fighting all out the way? It is and it isn't in my opinion. If you don't put all your heart to end it right there as fast as you can, you'll get chased down anyway... and you're putting your family in danger. But in that situation I also must remember: My kids got no protector. I must stay alive until the end, for me to protect them.
If I got too hurt, then I'll be useless and become a burden for them. So basically the key is to fight with your fangs and claws, or even your tail if you need, but remember to not lose sight why you go all out to begin with," Valt explained.
In the end, Valt... honestly don't have answer whether it's right or wrong for her to be taught like that, but... Sometimes, he saw that she lost sight of the bigger goal and just think of the one in front of her eyes. She's getting better, but still... the first time he saw it, it's alarming in a sense. To shake off his negative thought, he licked Cassie's cheek again.
Hmmm, so she have no idea? "That's fine. if you don't want to, I'll fly us to the base later. It's a bit hard to hike up the hill to get to the base anyway," Valt said.
though, the talk about him training her? "...Hmm... you want to be trained? Well I don't mind. I won't train you like Ophi obviously, but I think I got good idea what to train you on. We can start from tomorrow if you want~"
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 2, 2019 14:43:20 GMT
Cassie would be quiet, as Valt said his piece. She... somewhat had a feeling that the two of them ended up on somewhat different pages, at some point. She wouldn't retort or correct him, though; cause even then, Valt had a point. There was no point in fighting wildly, to the end, if it meant that the people you left behind would be without someone to look after them...
At the offer for Valt to fly them back to the base after the movie and food, though, Cassie would think for a moment; before nodding. "I think I'd like that," She'd mention with a smile; giggling a bit at the cheek lick, and happily returning it. "Maybe you could spend time with me and Ophi? Like..." She'd briefly pause to find her words; thinking for a second, before she continued "If... If we're going to be mates, that makes us family, right? And that makes you Ophi's family, too..! So... Maybe we could all snuggle together like family, tonight, in me and Ophi's room?"
She thought it'd be a nice in between, at least; getting to both spend time snuggling with Valt, as well as stick to what was familiar to her. The only question would be if Valt was cool with it, of course; since she knew that he was sometimes a bit particular about cuddling and physical affection.
As Valt agreed to training Cassie, though, the seal would perk up noticably; her tail swishing. "That sounds good..!" She'd chirp happily; looking forward to training with Valt, it seemed. Although... "... Though, it wouldn't get in the way too much - with you also teaching Ophi and Skadi - will it?" She'd question - tilting her head a bit. She didn't want to be too much trouble on them, after all..!
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Post by ryouta on Dec 2, 2019 15:26:36 GMT
What did he got into? Well he know that eventually that he might have to sleep with Cassie, but sleeping with Ophelia is sort of "  ". Would Bu also be there? This is confusing. Either way, he guess this is a good time to practice, so... "...Fine I guess," Valt answered, half resignedly. He have no idea what to feel to sleep in his disciple's room, but anything goes anyway. He wasn't the touchy feely type because it reminds him of Mana and especially Penny, but... he guess he need to get over it, so... He'll probably treat it as a therapy. Regarding about being too much and all that? "No, not really. Basically I'll just cut my morning jog is all. Tomorrow we'll swim together in the canal. Swimming will probably tire me out more than just jogging, but... let's just think it as extra training, alright? Plus I know to pace myself. Let's see... how about we start from the house's canal, then go halfway to the center of the city? We can also have you pull the raft thingy. See? Win win. What do you need most first are definitely stamina. Second, you need to dodge more. A healer must dodge when the time is right... And the third one si fast act. We can probably train you in art of shooting." |
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 2, 2019 15:45:37 GMT
It didn't take much for Cassie to notice Valt's uncertainty; and the Gomamon-X immediately took this as a bad sign. She was quick to correct herself and to reassure Valt, mentioning "I-It's okay; you don't have to do this, if you're not comfortable..!" Frowning briefly in an unsure fashion, she'd scratch the back of her head, murmuring "I... know you're kinda... Iffy about cuddling up to others... I just, was uhm..." She'd be unable to find her words, as she trailed off; and so would simply finish off by shaking her head in a 'nevermind' fashion. "... Sorry; you don't have to do this if you don't want to, though." She'd murmur to Valt, seeming a bit downcast.
As Valt gave a rundown of what they would expect tomorrow, though... Cassie would nod in understanding; thinking hard on her determination to be ready, for the festival. She wanted to make sure that everything was fun, like how all the street performing and festivities of Golden Week was fun..! And this time around, there wouldn't be any hate or anger to ruin the fun!
Though, the mention of her needing stamina, the ability to dodge more, and the fast act... Cassie would blink a bit - glancing over to Valt. "The art of shooting?" She questioned, tilting her head. "I'm pretty good at aiming my bubbles at people, when I'm using them to help everyone, though... I guess it would be different to aim at enemies, than it is to aim at friends, huh?" She'd muse to herself; seeming to simply be in thought, and putting her stream of consciousness into words. "I admit it's a little hard to dodge, though, with how slow I tend to be..."
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Post by ryouta on Dec 2, 2019 16:09:21 GMT
"Ah, no, I don't meant to!" Valt looked panicked seeing Cassie downcast like that. "I... I'm just unsure mainly because I don't know if... I'm ready. I know I eventually need to... get over this I mean. It was sudden, but it's not like I'm particularly against it, so... It's OK, we can try. It's not like I'm feeling against it anyway with Ophi gradually seem to... I dunno, looking at me trying to cuddle with me and whatnot when Skadi is not around and we're done from training?
The rundown is indeed a bit strange huh? "Yeah, shooting. It doesn't have to be at enemies. You can actually shoot at allies too with healing. Like you said, you got healing bubbles and all, but what if the fight become more fast paced? That's what I meant, bubbles aren't exactly fast travelling either right? And very... fragile to wind direction and all that. I'd argue that you'd be damn great bomber with that sort of accuracy, but... yeah. When the battle become more fast paced, then time to adapt."
As for dodging... "Have you tried rolling? It hurts, yeah, and it makes you dizzy, but it's definitely faster than just jumping. In fact, i think jumping going to tire you out with your amount of blubber..." he gently poked Cassie's stomach. "...Then again I love how cute you are, so please stay in whatever state you're comfortable with."
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 2, 2019 17:03:17 GMT
Even with Valt's reassurance, Cassie wasn't completely sure if everything was really alright. She didn't want him to make himself uncomfortable, just to make her happy, after all...! She'd frown a little more gently, as she leaned against him - the little seal murmuring "It's okay to be uncomfortable, Valt, and... I don't want you to make you uncomfortable, just to make me happy. If... If you wanna do this, to help make yourself more comfortable, I'm okay; but... Don't push yourself either, okay?"
Cassie's concern was apparent, as she glanced up to him with unsure eyes; wanting to make sure that Valt was entirely on board with this before going through with it all. To her and Ophi, snuggling up to sleep was a normal thing they did every night, but... It probably was very different from someone who didn't grow up like they did, huh?
Cassie would also be a little skeptical of how much training she really needed with shooting, though... "Well... My bubbles usually go fast enough, when I hit them towards others; and... I've gotten practice using my bubbles while it's windy, too; since I've grown up in the mountains..." She'd begin; thinking for a moment. "Though... I admit I've only really used them in any genuine fights once or twice maybe, and..."
She'd pause briefly to think over dodging. "... Yeah, I... think that I'd probably need to get better with moving, and dodging, though; at least on land." She'd agree, nodding slowly. That definitely was something that she didn't exactly shine in, after all. In water or on ice, she was fine; but when the time actually came to move on land, she fell behind greatly.
The poke to her stomach, though, would make the seal jolt and squeak; the squeak devolving into grinning and giggles as she pushed back at Valt's claw with her flippers. "Yeeep! T-that tickles...!"
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Post by ryouta on Dec 2, 2019 17:49:09 GMT
"Well I'm not exactly pushing myself... I... well, how to say, I think this is something that will eventually become some sort of inevitable, so... might as well? It doesn't mean I'm forcing myself though, because I don't hate the idea cuddling with you right? In fact I love it. With Ophi probably just feeling of family cuddling that I have to get used to? Now, with Bu it's probably a bit strange because she's like a niece, you see? But if it's with you and Ophi I guess that's fine."
Well either way, Valt pat Cassie's head. "It's OK. Part one to be family is to get used to the culture, so... Considering I don't really have a data-related family before, I'll follow yours first and foremost. At any rate, I'll cuddle with you tonight, so I guess it's a big win?"
...By the way, the snacks are gone apparently. They sorta demolished it in between the talk.
Sounds like Cassie is skeptic, but Valt understood why. She felt like she already practiced enough but.. "...But what if the ally and the enemy is tangled in close range deadlock for example? How would you do it? Also, let's say... what if you have to shoot your healing bubbles at ally of higher stage? It might not be as effective, but sometimes even healing of lower level would do great. But the issue is they moves really fast for you to see, how will you do it?"
About dodging, Valt just continued to poke Cassie teasingly, grinning widely. "So see, for moving on land, rolling might be good, but at times perhaps you can use a conjoined move with Ophi. Let's say she freezes the ground. You could probably use that to slide faster. That way, you can also position yourself quickly.
So I think we'll first learn about how to change terrains, if that's fine with you."
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 2, 2019 19:54:58 GMT
Cassie would nod briefly as Valt reassured her; and would smile gently up to him, at the headpat. "Alright, Valt..." She'd respond at first; nuzzling against his hand, as well as nuzzling him in general. "You'll let me know if you do get uncomfortable with something, though, right...?" She'd ask softly; adding "I want you to be comfortable, too, when we all snuggle up together; so please speak up if there's something you don't like, even if it's something that you say you need to get used to."
Time flew, in a sense; Cassie only barely noticed that they had demolished the snacks until there was none left; and by then, she'd have already eaten up her broiled fish, too. It left her with the deep fried fish, which was something a bit new; and she was curious about it. Biting into it with an audible crunch, though... She'd find herself liking the crunchy texture the breading had, her tail wagging a bit..! "Mmm~"
"I mean... As long as I'm at the right angle, most of the water in my bubbles'll splash on the ally anyways, right?" Cassie questioned, tilting her head. Valt had a point, in practicing using her bubbles, especially with the mention of how one might heal higher stage allies; though... A few of the points he made didn't have as much weight or make complete sense to her, either... "You're probably right about healing higher stage allies, too, but... A fight like that'd probably be dangerous for me anyways, too; I think that I'd have a lot more to worry about than just healing my friends..." She'd add, scratching her cheek and chuckling a bit sheepishly.
The continued poking, though, would initially not give Cassie much chance to respond - given her ticklishness! She could only briefly squeal with laughter, squirming back and away from Valt, "K-knock it off, eheheh - Valt..! - eeeehaheheheha!" She'd protest half-heartedly between her giggling and laughing; managing to flop backwards and away from the XV-mon in an awkward fashion, onto the couch cushions adjacent to him.
Once the giggling had a chance to die down, though - Cassie briefly catching her breath and calming herself - the little seal would scratch her cheek and nodded. "Changing the terrain sounds kind of cool... I'm down for that..!" She'd chirp; smiling up to Valt.
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Post by ryouta on Dec 5, 2019 18:27:31 GMT
"I promised you already about that, don't worry," Valt answered. He gently run his hand over Cassie's hair. "If I'm not used to it I'll tell you. I might be a bit distant the first time around though... so excuse me if I felt a bit awkward at first."
Though he guess it's just matter of perspective. He could sleep just fine with Ryouta hugging him when Valt felt like he's going to remember a bad part of his past... He also can sleep with Ryouta's sisters hugging him... so he guess it's just matter of getting used to Ophi and the rest cuddling with him that he could finally let go of his past.
"Oh, looks like you're enjoying it huh? Gotta eat mine too," Valt commented. He quickly finished another box of his order. He doesn't care that much about the movie, albeit he have to admit that some of the scenes are funny. It's like watching Bells and Luke at it.
"The angle is right, but can you change it midair just in case? What if an enemy noticed what your bubbles can do and they immediately moved in to intercept? Oh, or maybe make it that you got two techniques related to bubble, one for attack and another for heal?
...Or actually, don't mind me, I don't quite yet figured your full moveset list anyway to immediately give you any sort of idea..."
Hm, so they finally decided on that one huh? "That's settled then. I'll teach you how later. For now though..." Valt lifted Cassie up and booped their snout together again "let's enjoy the moment."
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 6, 2019 0:48:18 GMT
"Eheheheh, yup!" Cassie would chirp in agreement with Valt's comment - regarding the fried fish - as they ate, adding "It's crunchy!" She liked fish as it was - but this also had a crunchy texture from the breading on the outside that she really liked, and the breading was pretty tasty too! She, similarly, was enjoying the movie; giggling along with it, in between her and Valt's brief bits of conversation. This was a different type of movie from the things she and Ophi watched with Tetsu and Gryz, so she was definitely interested, even if they were having a conversation alongside the movie.
Though... her smile would drop a little, as Valt continued questioning her on her and her use of bubbles; falling quiet, and glancing aside as she uncomfortably kneaded with her flippers. She... was starting to not really enjoy this line of conversation, if she was honest; being prodded with questions and 'what ifs' like this starting to feel a bit pressuring. She'd relax briefly as Valt seemed to drop the questioning, though.
Instead, she'd focus more upon Valt lifting her up to boop their noses together, her tail wagging a bit as she giggled. "Yeah, that sounds good..." She'd murmur to Valt; leaning in to lick his cheek, as she snuggled back up against him, so that she could continue enjoying the food and movie.
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Post by ryouta on Dec 6, 2019 14:36:34 GMT
Valt noticed that drop in smile. He sighed, disappointed in himself. "...Sorry, it's one of my bad habits. I... tried to ask my disciples those sort of questions because... I lost too many people. I keep telling myself subconsciously that I must not get too happy with what improvement I saw in my disciples. Honestly, I wanted to be more happy with Ophi and Skadi's improvements, but... well I can't really do that.
...I.... I subconsciously become harsher when topic of training came out, and well... I shouldn't have done that. I should have asked what you have on hand, then give my advice if you want, but... well, that's my bad habit I guess... Can you forgive me on that? It's not really a justifiable excuse to be honest, and that's fine. I want you to remind me if I ever cross the line like that again."
After the lick and nuzzle, Valt eventually devolved himself down to Vmon. "...Mmm, yeah, I guess cuddling when we're the same size is better after all..." he sighed happily. Of course Valt is still taller than Cassie, but at least the height difference ain't that bad. Valt nuzzled to her and let her lay on his torso while they watched the movie.
...After some time, the vid has finished. It's brighter outside with the lamps already turned on and whatnot. It's eight PM, but because it's the north, it's cooler, and it made Valt sleepier than usual. Mmmm..
"I'm always bad with cold," Valt admitted. "It made me sleepy."
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Ophelia
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Post by Ophelia on Dec 6, 2019 18:21:32 GMT
Cassie would be quiet for a few moments, as she thought over Valt's explanation, and his words. It made sense, Valt's worries; though she wasn't sure if she would be really made for this sort of brand of harshness, once they actually went out to practice together... It, honestly, made her a little ambivalent to the idea of their training tomorrow; her wondering if it'd crop up again, the questioning and pressuring....
... Still, she believed that she could at least be able to forgive him, and remind him if he started to push too hard. "Of course, Valt." She'd murmur, nuzzling Valt. "I understand; you're just worried for us, aren't you..? Though..." She'd pause for a second, wondering whether it would be worth asking the question that was rattling around in her head now, with the first half of Valt's apology.
"... It's okay if you don't want to answer; this question is... Probably veering a bit more on personal, but... Couldn't you be happy with them, but also still be able to ask them these questions...?" She couldn't help but think back to her dad, in asking such. He always was a bit of a strict teacher, but he was also very loving and encouraging, compared to Mom; which... Made her wonder, why Valt couldn't be like that, too.
With Valt devolving down to Vmon though, it'd make it easier for Cassie to lay against him and hug him; her tail slowly wagging as she giggled. "It makes giving you a nice big hug easier, too, huh?" She'd chirp with a brief squeeze - perhaps a little harder than intended, but Valt likely was more than strong enough to handle it - as they watched the movie together.
As the time passed though - the two of them enjoying their food all the while - the movie would eventually come to an end. And with the end of the movie, Cassie would come to notice that night has arrived as well. It was starting to get late; the lamps outside shining brightly, and the temperature having dropped a bit.
As Valt commented on the cold, though, and how it makes him sleepy... Cassie would be unable to help a giggle; smiling as she snuggled up to Valt, to share her body warmth. "Should I call Ophi over, instead of you coming to snuggle with us in our room, then..?" She'd question - visibly teasing him.
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". Would Bu also be there? This is confusing. Either way, he guess this is a good time to practice, so...