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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Jan 27, 2021 2:27:44 GMT
"I... huh. I never really thought about it like that. I mean, I never said there was anything wrong with Rush, just that he was a bit quirky." Data pondered. "Ah, this is hurting my brain. Kapurimon digivolve to... Hagurumon!"
Returning to his rookie form, Data stretched his gears a bit. "Ah, much better. as interesting has this conversation about my brother and I has been, I do believe we've gotten off topic a bit. As much as it pains me to say it, I just don't believe that immediately going after Ouryumon and her crew would be our best option. We should probably take some time to train and get stronger first. Hana, Rush and I could even try and track down a digimental in order to use armor digivolution as a potential stopgap measure. Hmm..."
Hana perked up a bit when Kshin mentioned the treasure his family had been looking for. "Well, that gives us something to start looking, at least."
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Jan 27, 2021 3:32:32 GMT
After Kapurimon digivolved back to Hagurumon, Kshin said "It's a shame that I'm not ready to digivolve to rookie yet. I digivolved into this form shortly before my family went to search for that treasure." Scrunching his face as if in deep thought, Kshin began to pace back and forth. Then his eyes lit up as he stopped pacing as it was clear something came to mind before he said "I just remembered something. The treasure can only be reached by sea so only a marine digimon or one with a boat can get there. I know that doesn't help much."
Mandrake looked at Hana and her partners and said "Getting digimentals can help but only so much with at least one mega." Mandrake then looked towards Kshin and said "Knowing the treasure can only be reached by sea actually helps more than you think, Kshin, since it means there are only so many places the treasure can be."
"Is there anything thing else you remember, Kshin? Was the treasure on land or underwater?" Lothar asked eager to figure out where the treasure might be.
"I remember the pirates attacked when Grandpa moved the ship inland along a river. The river was on a small island." Kshin said shuddering as memories of what happened to his family came to his mind again.
Rising to his feet, Mandrake moved slowly over to Kshin and lifted the now crying youngster with his telekinesis until Kshin was resting in the crook of his artificial arm. Mandrake then began rubbing Kshin's back gently. To someone who didn't know Mandrake or Lothar they would likely assume the blue eyed Wizardmon had previous experience with children.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Jan 27, 2021 5:05:53 GMT
"I know it's a long shot, but I don't know what else we could do to help. *Sigh* We're just grasping at straws at this point." Data bitterly stated. Hana placed her hand on Data's head in order to try and comfort her partner. Keramon quickly joined in as well, gently rubbing his brother's back. "Thanks, guys."
"Don't worry, buddy. I'm sure we'll figure something out." Hana reassured the Hagurumon. Their conversation was interrupted when they heard Kshin talking about the treasure only being reachable from the sea. "I guess we'll need to get a boat to get there, then. That shouldn't be too much trouble, at least."
Hana was mildly surprised when she saw Mandrake take the crying Dorimon into his arm and start soothing him. It brought forth memories of when her parents used do do the same for her when she was younger. "Do you have any kids of your own, Mr. Mandrake?
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Jan 27, 2021 8:39:12 GMT
"I can armor digivolve into Coelamon and Thunderbirdmon but I doubt I could carry everyone if the journey is a long one so gaining access to a boat somehow would probably be wise." Mandrake said as he began scratching the back of Kshin's ears causing the Dorimon to make a soft trilling sound.
When Hana asked if he had kids, Mandrake said "Yes. Lothar and I have one son who has recently digivolved into the rookie level and has began adventuring on his own." How would Hana react to hearing that Mandrake and Lothar had a child?
By that point Lothar had rose to his feet and was standing next to Mandrake looking at Kshin. It was as if Lothar was seeing something Mandrake had yet to notice. "Mandrake, look close at Kshin's neck. There seems to be something on it." Lothar said catching Mandrake's attention immediately.
Mandrake took a closer look at the boy's neck and spotted something small that was barely visible due to the remains of the juice from the rotten tomato. Gently taking hold of the object between his pointer and thumb, Mandrake said "It seems your feline abilities have come in handy yet again, old friend. It seems to be some kind of chip but what information it contains is unknown." Just what was the purpose of this chip and why was it on Kshin?
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Jan 27, 2021 19:20:21 GMT
"Oh, really? Is he a good kid? I guess you have a lot of faith in him, if you're letting him travel on his own. I know my dad worries about me a lot, which is why it took a lot of convincing for him to even let us come to the Digital World in the first place." Hana rambled excitedly, before a sudden realization drained most of the excitement out of her face. "Oh, man. What am I going to say to my dad about this? If I tell him we want to help stop a group of pirates, there's no way he'd let me get involved in that. He'd probably ground me for life."
"That... does make things a bit trickier." Data admitted with a grimace. "I didn't even consider that."
Data and Hana were distracted from this line of thought when Lothar and Mandrake had revealed the chip hidden on Kshin's neck.
"Whoah. Maybe we can see if my digivice can read what's on it? Assuming it can read chips like that?" Hana asked, directing the last part towards Data.
"Don't look at me. I know about as much about digivices as you do." Data hastily answered.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Jan 27, 2021 22:37:56 GMT
Mandrake was a little surprised that Hana didn't ask how to males could produce a child but said "Yes, our son is a good kid. He'll even be spending some of his time disguised as a human and attending school."
"One thing that surprises me is that you didn't ask how two males could produce a child." Lothar said as if answering the question floating around Mandrake's mind for him.
When Hana mentioned her father, Mandrake said "In the Digital World time flows slower than the Human World so such a journey can theoretically be accomplished without your father knowing about it but we would have to know where to go to find the pirates."
"And since the pirates are looking for the treasure they may follow us if we figure out where the treasure is." Lothar added.
"I'm sorry I'm not much help. I don't remember the way." Kshin said sadly. Mandrake handed Kshin to Lothar who began rubbing Kshin's back in efforts to calm him.
"As for digivices, with me being a digimon, I'm afraid I don't know much about them myself. Yet maybe the digivice can scan this chip." Mandrake said holding the chip in the palm of his right hand.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Jan 27, 2021 23:34:11 GMT
"Well, one thing I've learned is that Digimon biology doesn't always make sense. For all I know two male Digimon having a kid is perfectly normal, so I'm just rolling with it in order to preserve my sanity." Hana bluntly explained, lightly pulling at her hair as she did so. "That is one rabbit hole I am happy to leave alone for the time being, thank you."
"Are you okay there, Hana?" Data asked, voice laced with a hint of concern.
"Yeah, I'm good." Hana replied. "Moving on, I didn't know time actually flowed differently between the two worlds. How come you never mentioned that, Data?"
"I honestly forgot about it." The Hagurumon replied sheepishly.
"Oh, well okay then." Hana, stated, accepting her partner's explanation. She then pulled out her digivice, and started searching through the device's various functions while Data watched over her shoulder. "Okay, let's see what this thing can do. Digiport, no. V-pet program, no. Aha! It does have a chip reader! May I please see the chip so we can see what this thing can find out about it?"
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Jan 27, 2021 23:59:52 GMT
At the mention of digimon biology Lothar chuckled before he said "For the time being rolling with it might be a good idea though I'm sure some humans would definitely be completely lost."
"As for time flowing differently, it is something that is easy to forget sometimes. Especially if one travels between the Human and Digital Worlds." Mandrake said. Then Hana began searching through the functions of her digivice and lo and behold there was a chip reader. When Hana asked if she could see the chip, Mandrake walked closer to her and held his hand with the chip in it under the digivice to allow it to scan the chip.
After making scanning the chip in Mandrake's hand and making some noises the screen of the digivice lit up before showing what appeared to be a holographic image of a DoruGreymon before their eyes. "Grandpa?" Kshin said in surprise but said nothing else.
Then the DoruGreymon began to speak as he said "Kshin if you are seeing this message then something has gone wrong and neither I or your parents are here to take care of you and for that I am sorry. Before the pirates caught up to me I not only put this short message into this chip but I also copied the map to the treasure we were seeking on to this chip as well before destroying the original map. Then when the pirates caught up to us I hid the chip in your fur before your mother and father hid you in some bushes. This treasure is not just about monetary value, Kshin, it is a city constructed by some ancient digimon and the location must be kept secret from the pirates or they would wreck the city for sure in their greedy pursuit of treasure which is why when you eventually do visit this city you must be careful not to draw their attention. Just remember your parents and I loved you very much, Kshin. Goodbye."
When the message finished a map appeared before everyone's eyes and Mandrake said "It seems the city is located somewhere in the Macro Ocean."
Meanwhile, in Lothar's arm, Kshin was crying as he snuggled into Lothar's bicep as if to hide his tears.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Jan 28, 2021 2:35:06 GMT
Hana was left speechless when the message from Kshin's grandfather started playing from the digivice. As it played out, she barely even registered Rush intertwining her free hand with his own in a show of support. When the video finished, Hana continued to stare at the digivice in her hand, tears in her eyes from the emotional message.
"If this is the only copy of the map to the ruins, then that means the pirates probably haven't found them yet. That's good." Data concluded. "That gives us time to figure out what our next course of action should be. What do you think we should do, Mandrake?"
While Data was talking, Hana move closer to Lothar in order to check up on Kshin. "How're you holding up there, Kshin? I know that this is quite a lot to just drop on you. If there's anything I can do, just let me know."
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Jan 28, 2021 3:55:03 GMT
After the message ended Mandrake pulled his arm out from under the digivice and looked at the chip in thought as he took in the words left behind by Kshin's grandfather. When Hana asked what they should do, Mandrake looked her in the eye and said "Since we have the map we can go searching for these ruins to see them for ourselves but, like Kshin's grandfather said in the message we'd have to be careful not just in the journey itself but in the preparation. After all we don't want any pirates to potentially overhear our plans for the journey. That and we need access to a boat but that might be the easiest thing to obtain."
When Hana approached Lothar, Kshin opened one tear filled amber eye and peeked out from around Lothar's large bicep. Kshin was so small Lothar's bicep almost swallowed the youngster by comparison making peeking out from around Lothar's bicep difficult for Kshin. Then Kshin looked at Hana and said "I'm not doing so good but in time I'll be okay."
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Jan 28, 2021 5:04:51 GMT
"That's perfectly understandable, given what you've been through. Just know that we're here for you if you need it." Hana reassured the young Digimon, with a small smile on her face. "Not to insult you family's work, Kshin, but your well-being is more important to me right now than finding the ruins."
"As things stand right now, I don't think this alleyway is the best location to continue talking about this." Data pointed out. "Perhaps we should look for a more secure location to meet up at in the future, and set up a way for us to communicate with each other and reconvene at a later date in order for us to continue discussing our plans in private. Preferably once young Kshin is feeling better. I think he's probably been put through enough for today."
"That is actually a good point, Data." Hana commented, before turning to Mandrake and Lothar. "What do you guys think? Should we find somewhere more private to work on this? And don't eat that, Rush! Trash is not food!"
Rush, who had been about to eat what was left of the rotten tomato, innocently moved his arms behind his back while tossing the tomato aside, letting out an off-key whistle as he did so.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Jan 28, 2021 5:28:05 GMT
Kshin was beginning to get tired and let out a yawn before snuggling back into Lothar's bicep before closing his eyes. The events of the day had worn the in training digimon out and he understandably needed a nap. Lothar, meanwhile, rubbed Kshin's back as the little one began falling asleep surprisingly fast on Lothar's arm. Maybe Lothar's arm was just really comfortable for Kshin.
"Kshin seems worn out from today's events and I agree with you, Data. This alley is hardly the place to continue such a talk. We could continue our talk at the hotel Lothar and I are staying at. That is if you're group is comfortable with that, Hana." Mandrake said as he turned and began walking out of the alley stopping just as he got out of it and turning towards Hana and her partners before he said "If you want to continue the talk you three can follow Lothar and I."
Mandrake continued walking and Lothar easily kept up still carry the now sleeping Kshin. The two of them didn't notice Rush trying to eat the rotten tomato. "Maybe when we get back to the hotel we can get Kshin cleaned up. I doubt he wants to stay covered in dried rotten tomato. That and he doesn't smell that well either." Lothar said crinkling his nose but not dropping Kshin. Soon the group approached a hotel with a white vintage convertible parked in the parking lot in front of said hotel.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Jan 28, 2021 22:47:46 GMT
"That sounds like a plan! My lips are sealed until we get there." Hana agreed, then pantomimed zipping her lips shut like a zipper. This action caused Data to let out a small chuckle. His partner can be a bit silly at times, but he wouldn't have it any other way.
As they traveled, Data floated a bit closer to Mandrake in order to speak with him. "If I may ask, Mandrake, how exactly does armor digivolution compare? I'm afraid I don't know very much on the topic, other than the obvious fact it requires a digimental to utilize. If Hana, Rush, and I are going to use armor digivolution in the future, it would definitely help if we had a better understanding of how it works."
When the group got to the hotel, Hana let out a whistle upon seeing the white convertible parked out front. "Whoever bought that must really have a thing for old cars. That car could not have been cheap."
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Jan 28, 2021 23:23:26 GMT
As the group headed for the hotel, with Hana saying her lips are sealed which was obviously regarding the matter of the ruins of the city, Data asked how armor digivolution compared to the original. Knowing how best to explain the process, Mandrake said "Accessing the power is simple enough. After finding and lifting the digimental, Hana must say Digi Armor Energize to activate the power." Mandrake glowed briefly but since he didn't choose the digimental for Thunderbirdmon, the only one he had access to as Wizardmon, he didn't digivolve. He then continued "Bear in mind that armor forms are a little weaker than other digimon at the level of your digimental but at least it gives you a fighting chance against said champion and ultimate forms respectively."
When they reached the hotel, Hana took notice of Mandrake's car and Mandrake then said "That car was gotten for me by Lothar as a gift. From what I heard from Lothar, the car and additional add on parts were quiet pricey. Shame we don't have enough seats to safely carry everyone or we could have used it to get where we are planning to go."
The group walked into the lobby and after Mandrake explained that the others with him and Lothar were his guests there was no trouble so the group continued to the room Mandrake and Lothar were paying for. It was a bit bigger than the rooms they typically rented seeing as it seemed to have not just a bed and bathroom but a living room set up as well. Mandrake sat down on the couch while Lothar carried a sleeping Kshin to the bathroom. As tired as the Dorimon was Mandrake doubted the boy would be woken by Lothar's efforts to clean him.
"To make our journey we'll at the very least need a ship to ferry us across the Macro Ocean to the island on the map." Mandrake said as if he was trying to figure things out in his head.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Jan 29, 2021 0:49:08 GMT
"I see. That is a lot simpler than I thought it would be. Thank you for enlightening me on the subject." Data said once they reached Mandrake and Lothar's hotel room. Behind him, Rush also nodded in agreement "Even if it less powerful, armor digivolution would still be a good option for us to have. If the armor form happened to be amphibious that would potentially give us an extra option for reaching the island, but I suppose we have no way of knowing what our armor form would be until we actually try using it."
"Yeah, that would be a bit of a gamble." Hana agreed. "Getting an actual boat would definitely be our best bet. If seating is an obstacle, I can temporarily store Data and Rush in my digivice with the V-Pet program? Not the most comfortable option, but it IS an option if they're okay with it."
"It would be a bit cramped with both of us in there, but I suppose I can put up with it if necessary." Data answered. "What about you, brother?"
Rush simply gave them a thumbs up and a wide grin, signifying that he was okay with the plan.
"Okay, then. Would that help at all, Mr. Mandrake?" Hana inquired.
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