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Warm Rebooting (Mandrake)
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Post by Yuko Himura on Aug 29, 2020 21:13:33 GMT
The villainous clown never replied to Mandrake’s inquiry regarding that ‘old friend’ of his. Perhaps he was too lost in his own thought to listen, or didn’t actually want to talk about it. Every Digimon carried their own deep-seated wounds, after all…
The irony of the Demon King denouncing bullies while also bullying his own subordinates was not lost on Lothar, who quickly called him out on it. His Tamer looked at them confusedly, having only caught the tail end of their conversation. “Huh? Who should he treat better? ‘Cause I have a looooong list!” She claimed half-jokingly. “What’s that supposed to mean?!” Jokermon retorted, his cheeks flushing a faint shade of pink. IceDevimon placed his deathly cold hand on Lothar’s shoulder. “Don’t judge Jokah-sama. He may appear cruel. But in the Dark Area, everyone is born that way. And those Vilemon could’ve had a worse fate. Than having him as their employer.” He confided in him, before ringing his loud cowbell and offering another frozen beverage to the friendly Leomon. “Do you want a smoothie? Smoothies are. Very tasty. Wow!”
Yuko started putting her shirt and jean shorts back on, while listening to Mandrake explaining how he and his good friend were more like wanderers. “I feel you, dude. That sounds nice. Jokah used to drag me into all sorts of crazy situations, so I know what that’s like!” She looked at her partner and smiled fondly.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 29, 2020 21:31:34 GMT
It seemed Jokah didn't want to talk about his old friend. That was alright. Anything could have happened in the Digital World. Right now a potential storm was brewing when IceDevimon set his hand on Lothar's shoulder and tried to defend Jokah with probably the worst defense for ones behavior Mandrake had heard in a long time. Fortunately Lothar only jerked his shoulder out of IceDevimon's grip but did it gently enough so the demon digimon wasn't knocked backward by Lothar's strength. "Don't give me that excuse. I've been to the Dark Area and I know for a fact that not all digimon there are cruel. Jokah should be grateful that any of you are loyal to him at all." Lothar said as he stared the Jokermon down with anger in his brown eyes.
It seemed IceDevimon was trying to calm the situation by offering them smoothies and Mandrake said "Why thank you, IceDevimon, those smoothies sound nice."
When Yuko mentioned Jokah dragging her into crazy situations, Mandrake said "Craziness tends to come at times when one is traveling around. Though there are some beings I've met that I wouldn't be fond to meet again and I know Lothar would agree with me."
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Post by Yuko Himura on Aug 29, 2020 22:07:05 GMT
“Oh, I’m sorry, what was that…?” The Clown Prince of the Dark Area mockingly picked his pointy ear with his pinky finger in response to Lothar’s accusations. “Could you translate that from Social Justice Warrior for me?” He smugly asked. Yuko hastily finished putting her clothes back on and got in-between them. “Geez, calm down, guys! We were all fine with each other a minute ago. And Jokah, you can’t just drop the SJW bomb whenever you wish. That word belongs to our generation!” “Bah, fine!” The dark harlequin grunted and crossed his arms in front of his chest.
Hopefully the smoothies would make them cool off - pun intended. Very few could resist the peace-making power of frozen beverages, after all. Mandrake claimed that he and Lothar had met some terrible beings in their travels, so perhaps they had seen far worse than what Jokah brought to the table. “We’ve met some scary beings too, like Lucemon for example. He was deranged as fuck!” Yuko said, meeting her F-word quota for the day. Her flamboyant partner frowned at that. “First of all, Lucy-chan is non-binary. Secondly, why do people keep saying that? They’re a perfectly decent mon!” “You’re literally the only person in the world who thinks that!” The delinquent girl retorted.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 29, 2020 22:22:37 GMT
If Lothar was interested in fighting he would of gotten up but he didn't care to no matter how irritating Jokah was being to him. If it came to a fight he would of just gently moved Yuko out of the way as well. As it was all he did was growl and roll his eyes. Then Mandrake reached over and placed his hand on Lothar's muscular arm in a silent effort to calm him. Even though they had admitted their feelings it seemed they weren't always the most demonstrative which was definitely better than the ones that were practically slobbering all over each other.
"It seems as if Jokah finds the deranged as charming. Makes me wonder what happened when he was growing up to make him think that way." Mandrake said with a sigh as he and Lothar got their smoothies. If he had kids in the future he was hesitant to let this clown digimon near them.
"Technically all digimon are genderless but tend to take on some form of a gender identity, Yuko." Lothar explained to the delinquent girl.
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Post by Yuko Himura on Aug 30, 2020 13:43:48 GMT
Yuko nodded at Lothar’s explanation. “Yeah, I know. Gender is more of an identity thing for you. It just gets a little weird when Digimon that look like humans are involved. I mean, some of them even have boobs. Big ones too! I get that it’s just a cosmetic thing, but… why?” She went on a slight tangent. Frankly, the more she thought about it, the more she realized some guys might actually be into that. And that was doubly weird!
On a far less cringy note, Mandrake was curious about what might have happened in Jokermon’s childhood to make him so… this. The Himura girl turned to her partner with a quizzical look. “You know, that’s a good question. What DID happen to you?” The demonic jester shrugged indifferently. “I wouldn’t remember… I have gone through so many reincarnations, I have frankly lost count. Most Dark Area Digimon don’t have parents anyway. We’re usually born from a bunch of malicious data.” He explicated. “Some Virus-type Digimon literally are viruses, huh? Good to know.” The young hooligan nodded, sitting cross-legged on the sand. “So, now you know everything there is to know about us. Is there anything else you wanna know?” She asked the two unpartnered Digimon.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 30, 2020 20:55:50 GMT
Considering how some digimon appeared, Yuko, had a good point. "You bring up a good point regarding some digimon when it comes to gender identity. For all I or Mandrake know it could have been going on since the ancient digimon were around." Lothar said before a thought came to his head and he continued "Though I can imagine the confusion a human would have if they came across an Angewomon that identified as male."
Hearing that Jokah had been through many reincarnations wasn't surprising since many digimon had far many more reincarnations than Mandrake and Lothar put together. "When I came across Lothar in the Dark Area he had been staying in a village that seemed to be the rare exception to the rule."
"I have to admit I was surprised by this considering the villagers weren't made of malicious data despite likely being born in the Dark Area themselves." Lothar then replied as if explaining things better since Mandrake had never been to that village.
"Most of my digivolutions so far have been virus types though I haven't yet reached the mega level which makes me curious of what I may digivolve into next. All I have to go on is that my forms have followed a magical theme so far." Mandrake said as he briefly got lost in thought before he then when Yuko asked if there was anything else he and Lothar wanted to know about Yuko and her partner, he said "Only what you want to tell us. It's not like I make a habit of using my telepathy to invade others' privacy."
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Post by Yuko Himura on Aug 30, 2020 21:36:54 GMT
The multicolor-haired girl snickered at the male Angewomon example. “Heh. That would be pretty awkward. In fact, it reminds me of a male Spirit User I met who could turn into a Bastemon, which is this half-naked cat lady. For him, suddenly having claws, cat ears and a tail must’ve been much weirder than visually changing sex. Actually, how do Digimon handle Digivolution in general? Doesn’t it ever feel weird to suddenly be in a completely different body?” She asked, interested in hearing the Wizardmon’s outlook on this.
Jokermon raised his single visible eyebrow when Lothar spoke of his village, which coincidentally was in the Dark Area. “Hmmm, that’s not unheard of. Many social rejects and washed-up has-beens of the Digital World often end up in the Dark Area, where they establish ‘Loser Towns’. Those aren’t real Dark Area residents, though. They’re dirty foreigners stealing our jobs!” He ranted, gritting his teeth and angrily shaking his fist at the sky.
Worrying that things were about to get political (did the Digital World even have politics?) Yuko hastily changed the subject. “Anyway, back to Digivolution! Jokah, you know a lot about Digimon. What do you think Mandrake’s Mega stage is gonna be?” She nudged her partner. The Clown Prince lowered his sunglasses and scanned the Wizardmon from head to toe. “If I had to guess, I would say Wisemon or even AncientWisemon. Digivolution can take all sorts of different paths, though.” He said.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 30, 2020 22:11:39 GMT
When Yuko mentioned a male spirit wielder that could turn into Bastemon and how awkward such a transformation had to be for the human, Mandrake and Lothar couldn't help but chuckle. When asked if it was weird to be in a suddenly different body, Mandrake said "It can be depending on how drastic the change is. For me the only thing I had to get used to was being taller for the most part since I digivolved from Impmon. The trickier part was getting used to having access to more diverse magical abilities."
"As for myself, I digivolved from an Elecmon and though I could walk on my back legs very well, when I became a Leomon I was suddenly more swift and agile than I used to be." Lothar said though he was glad that he never had any issues other than that.
Good thing Yuko was able to divert Jokah from turning things into a political debate since neither Mandrake or Lothar were in the mood to deal with what was obviously a sore subject for the jester digimon. When Yuko asked Jokah what he thought Mandrake would become the clown guessed Wisemon or AncientWisemon. Considering his ultimate form, Mandrake wondered if that was likely. "Jokah, is right about digivolution. It isn't always predictable. I have to admit I was surprised when I digivolved to the ultimate form of Mistymon for the first time." True at the time of that digivolution he was dealing with amnesia and copied the data for Lothar's sword without realizing it. Which was likely why he had taken a more warrior like form.
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Post by Yuko Himura on Aug 31, 2020 6:48:16 GMT
Mandrake saying that one of the toughest things to get used to was growing taller caused Jokah to burst into obnoxious laughter. “Haha! He thinks he’s tall!” “If you make one more height joke, I will kick your ass myself!” Yuko threatened him, which was seemingly enough to get the rude clown to shut up.
Wizardmon agreed that Digivolution could take many possible paths. He also revealed that his ultimate stage happened to be Mistymon. “Wow! It is true. Many Digimon have. Branching Digivolutions. MarineDevimon and I were both DemiDevimon. When we were younger.” IceDevimon revealed in turn. “True that, bro!” The aquatic Devimon variant confirmed, still chilling in the water.
“Mistymon, you say? So, you abandoned the pure magic arts for the way of the sword.” Jokermon mused. His partner scoffed. “Like you can talk! Your Mega stage has FOUR swords! And don’t even get me started on how many swords your Ultimate stage has.” She snarkily pointed out, before turning back to Mandrake. “Well, I hope you reach Mega soon. Megas are awesome!”
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 31, 2020 7:37:21 GMT
Mandrake was amused that Yuko threatened to kick Jokah's ass after the jester's comment about his height "Considering my rookie form is Impmon being four feet tall is quite a jump in height and I have a feeling you were short at some point in your life." Mandrake said with a chuckle.
"Mandrake probably became Mistymon when he copied the data for my sword a while back. Who knows if he would have digivolved into something else or not?" Lothar contemplated out loud.
Hearing Yuko mentioned he had four swords as a mega made Mandrake think for a moment before he said "Four swords. Just taking a wild guess myself but your mega wouldn't happen to be Piedmon would it?" It wasn't unheard of for digimon to have digivolution lines that had a pattern but then again, for all Mandrake knew, Jokah's mega could be a giant winged demon. Come to think of it some digivolution lines were weird on the surface.
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Post by Yuko Himura on Aug 31, 2020 9:22:32 GMT
“Oh, believe me. He’s pretty short as a Dracmon.” Yuko also chuckled at Mandrake’s observation. “Much easier to handle too.” “Admit it, though, I’m adorable!” Jokermon added, batting his elongated eyelashes. One of the Vilemon sheepishly poked the girl’s sides. “Are we adorable, Miss Yuko?” The young Tamer visibly winced upon looking at its hideous face, but did her best to force a smile. “Sure… You’re as cute as a French bulldog… that ate a bunch of nuclear waste.” She replied, hesitantly petting the Vilemon’s spiky, orange mane.
Upon Mandrake guessing Jokermon’s Mega stage to be Piedmon, the demonic jester puffed his chest with pride. “You are absolutely correct! My true form is none other than the Hellish Clown, master of magic, illusions and nightmares! Bahahahahahaha!” He laughed proudly.
Soon, Yuko got up, dusting off her legs and backside. “I guess we should get going. We have lots of catching up to do.” Her eccentric partner nodded in agreement. “Indeed, I do look forward to seeing Hana again.” The delinquent girl picked up her bag and pulled out her Digivice, before turning to Mandrake and Lothar. “Do you guys need a lift? We can pretty much take you anywhere in the Digital World.” She offered.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 31, 2020 9:42:41 GMT
Mandrake and Lothar quietly watched with amused looks on their faces before Mandrake said "Rookie digimon do tend to be a little easier for tamers to manage but I am willing to bet that Jokah was still a handful as Dracmon. Then again I have always had a bit of a mischievous side myself."
It seemed as if Mandrake's hunch about Jokah's mega was correct as the jester pridefully boasted about his form before laughing. "It seems you aren't the only master of illusions on this beach, Mandrake." Lothar said.
"There are many digimon that make use of illusions, Lothar, as I'm sure you know well." Mandrake said as Yuko began getting up. When Yuko brought out her digivice and asked if they needed a lift, Mandrake shook his head before he said "Thanks anyway but Lothar and I can manage on our own. We can leave the island the same way we arrived here and then head out from there."
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Post by Yuko Himura on Aug 31, 2020 10:52:45 GMT
“Suit yourself. I just thought I’d make the offer.” The young Tamer shrugged indifferently. The use of Digi-Ports really trivialized the process of traveling in the Digital World. It had its cons, of course, such as allowing instantaneous travel at the cost of losing out on all the sightseeing.
The screen of her D-Ark flashed brightly, as a large portal made of colorful binary code materialized in the air. The swarm of Vilemon flew in first, cackling wildly, followed by IceDevimon leisurely walking into it. “Farewell, my friends. And remember. If you’re dealing with crippling depression. All you need. Is more cowbell!” MarineDevimon also got out of the water and lumbered towards the portal, having to lower his big, squid-shaped head in order to fit through. “Adios, dudes! If you ever come across a sunny beach with big waves and hot babes, give your brother a call! COWABUNGA!”
Finally, Yuko and Jokermon got ready to depart. The girl waved at the new acquaintances they had made. “Thanks again, guys. I seriously couldn’t have found Jokah without your help.” “Farewell, Monsieur Mandrake.” Jokah tipped his jester’s cap. “May you become a great magician one day, second only to yours truly!”
With that, the portal closed behind them, and they were gone.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 31, 2020 22:05:00 GMT
One by one Yuko and the digimon disappeared into the Digi Port with a parting word from all of them. When they were gone, Lothar said "At least you are more humble concerning your talents than Jokah is. Something about the guy seemed off though the others don't seem so bad. Though I can't fathom what IceDevimon finds so appealing about cowbells."
"I hear what your saying, old friend, though arrogance may be one of my worst traits I suppose I could have been worse. At least Jokah seems to care about his tamer even though he doesn't seem to readily admit it." Mandrake said as he leaned his head on Lothar's side. It seemed the most demonstrative they tended to be was when they were alone.
"True enough. Though they are an odd bunch aren't they?" Lothar asked with a chuckle as he took ahold of Mandrake's hand. "So should we head back to the mainland or just stay here tonight."
"Staying here tonight sounds fine to me. Since there are plenty of trees nearby we can make a raft in the morning so we don't necessarily have to resort to utilizing my armor form of Coelamon."
"I guess you don't always feel like returning to your rookie form to become Coelamon. It makes sense considering we spend most our time in our champion forms." Lothar said with a smile.
The two of them watched the sunset and stargazed for a few hours before falling asleep under the stars. In the morning the two created a raft and headed for the mainland.
[Exit]
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Spire
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An In-Spire-ation to Us All
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Post by Spire on Dec 27, 2020 8:54:35 GMT
Thread graded!
Yuko gets 1500 bits for 22 posts! Mandrake gets 1500 bits for 22 posts!
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