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Journey to the Ruins(Hana)
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 8, 2021 2:45:23 GMT
The problem with carrying Ryuudamon was solved when Rush lifted her off the ground none to gently. While Ryuudamon made a face indicating how unhappy she was to be handled in such a manner, she knew she didn't want to risk her hide on the chance that Data may change his mind and finish her off so remained silent while glaring at Mandrake and Lothar.
Mandrake, meanwhile, helped Orcamon stand and said "As long as we're careful the traps shouldn't be a problem." Mandrake then glanced at Kshin and lifted the Dorimon onto his shoulder before he then said "I think it's time we get going. As for you, Orcamon, I suggest you don't try and run off for there may be more traps hidden."
Orcamon glared at everyone before he said "I have no intention of being destroyed so I'll obey, for now."
"Good to know." Mandrake said with a hint of amusement as he pushed Orcamon gently forward.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 9, 2021 17:10:54 GMT
The indignant look on Ryuudamon's face as Rush picked her up elicited a chuckle from Hana, who found the sight to be rather hilarious. Data remained quiet for a moment as his previous actions weighed on him. "I fail to see what's so humorous about this situation, Mandrake."
As the group prepared to head back into the tunnel, Rush kept a firm grip on Ryuudamon as he moved towards the middle of the group. Hana and Data remained at the rear of the group, lagging slightly behind the others. Data kept his gaze firmly on Orcamon and Ryuudamon, as he didn't trust the pirates to not try anything while they were heading through the tunnel. As they walked, Hana firmly kept her hand entwined with the Guardromon's larger hand, in order to remind him that she was there for him. Data was grateful for her show of support, even if he didn't feel that he deserved it at the moment.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 9, 2021 21:25:36 GMT
Mandrake glanced back at Data and said "It's quite simple, Data. Both Ryuudamon and Orcamon are acting rather indignant despite being in no position to cause us trouble. Sort of like a child after a temper tantrum."
Being compared to a child was the last straw for Ryuudamon as she was no longer able to remain silent. "You're lucky I'm in no position to deal with you trickster or you would be regretting those words."
Mandrake chuckled as he continued on leading Orcamon and the group through the tunnels. Though Orcamon could of tried to make a break for it with the traps that could be potentially hidden he figured it would be best not to. Honestly he hoped the traps dealt with those who defeated them first so he and Ryuudamon could escape.
Somehow the group made it out of the tunnels without triggering more traps which made Mandrake and Lothar sigh in relief. Soon the group spotted Orcamon's boat but no pirate ship. "It appears those cowards have left Ryuudamon for lost." Lothar said as he followed Mandrake as the Wizardmon guided Orcamon onto the ship.
"Lothar, do you know anything about sailing?" Mandrake asked and Lothar responded by shaking his head. "Then it looks like Orcamon will have to steer the ship after all unless either Hana, Data, or Rush know anything about boats."
"It's too bad I'm too short to steer because I know a little about boats." Kshin said with a hint of sadness in his tone.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 9, 2021 22:42:02 GMT
Mandrake's explanation caused Data to chuckle at the resulting mental image of a baby Ryuudamon throwing a tantrum. "Well, I can certainly see the humor when you put it that way."
When Ryuudamon complained about Mandrake comparing her to a child, Hana smugly looked at her and snarked, "Careful now, Ryuudamon. Otherwise, we might have to put a naughty child like you in time-out! Or even give you a spanking!"
The group kept their guard up as they went through the tunnel, but they luckily managed to make it through without setting off any traps. When they got out, Hana and the twins noticed that Ryuudamon's crew had left without their captain. "So much for 'honor among thieves', as the saying goes."
When Mandrake asked if any of them knew how to knew anything about boats, Data responded by saying, "I may not know how to steer a ship, but I have studied a bit about navigation. I've kept close track of our trip sailing here, and I'm fairly certain I know how to steer us back. If your willing to help talk me through it, Kshin, I can certainly act as your hands as we steer the ship back to the mainland."
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 9, 2021 23:15:01 GMT
Between Data chuckling at Mandrake's statement about Ryuudamon and Orcamon acting like toddlers and Hana laughing and threatening to give her a time-out or spanking, Ryuudamon began glaring daggers at the human girl before she said "How dare you speak to me like I'm a mere child girl! Your lucky I don't intend to anger the Guardromon with you." As she spoke she began to squirm in an effort to free herself from Rush's grip to no avail.
When the group found out that the pirate ship was gone, Ryuudamon snorted before she said "It doesn't matter anyway since I won't be in prison forever and I can always get another crew then."
"Yet how many will be willing to come near these ruins without risking the wrath of Yggdrasill? Surely your former minions will spread this story upon reaching Whitewater." Mandrake smirked knowing the cowardly nature pirates tended to have. With luck the next time the ruins were visited it would be by those who were lacking in greed.
While walking onboard the ship Data mentioned he knew about navigation and upon hearing this, Kshin said "Then I can help. Grandpa was teaching me when I reached this form." Mandrake used his telekinesis to lift Kshin off his shoulder and onto Data's.
"Come on, Rush, let's put Orcamon and Ryuudamon in this ship's small storage hold for safe keeping." Mandrake said as he began guiding Orcamon to the hold with less than gentle shoves with Lothar walking alongside him.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 10, 2021 1:23:37 GMT
"Now, now, Hana. You shouldn't go and rile Ryuudamon up. It's never a good idea to taunt a dragon, even if they're restrained." Data chastised the teen as Kshin was placed on his shoulder. Turning his head to look at the Dorimon, Data said, "I'm truly sorry for scaring you earlier, Kshin. I shouldn't have let my anger take control of me like that."
"Alright, I'll stop. I had my fun." Hana relented, as she climbed aboard the ship. "I'm not apologizing, though."
"Well, I suppose I can live with that." The Guardromon replied with a chuckle. "Shall we climb aboard, then?"
"Fussy baby!" Rush grunted as he tried to keep his grip on the squirming Ryuudamon. He followed Mandrake towards the ship's hold and was about to dump Ryuudamon in when Data called out, "Make sure Orcamon's securely tied up before you put him in the hold! We don't want him freeing Ryuudamon along the way."
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 10, 2021 2:45:56 GMT
"It's okay, Data, everyone gets mad but if anyone should have wanted revenge it would be me seeing as she murdered my family." Kshin said as he snuggled Data.
Seeing as as Ouryumon, Ryuudamon had demonstrated an aptitude for light and dark abilities teasing her was probably not wise and that was no more obvious when Ryuudamon spewed a stream of green flames at Rush but due to her struggling it missed by a fair bit. "Maybe before we lock Ryuudamon and Orcamon up we should find a way to muzzle the pirate captain. We can't risk her burning down the whole ship." Lothar said to Rush and Mandrake.
Taking Data's advice Mandrake began checking on the restraints that bound Orcamon and was glad to find them secure before unceremoniously shoving Orcamon into the hold. As for the Ryuudamon problem, Mandrake ripped off what was left of his shredded left sleeve seeing as his bionic arm was now obvious for all to see he saw no point in trying to hide it no matter how sensitive he was about others noticing it. Handing the cloth to Lothar Mandrake walked out of the hold and sat down on deck. Lothar quickly used the cloth to bind Ryuudamon's mouth shut before heading over to where Mandrake was sitting and slowly sat down still grunting in pain.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 10, 2021 3:09:13 GMT
After lothar finished tying Ryuudamon's mouth shut, Rush unceremoniously tossed Ryuudamon into the hold with Orcamon and shut the door on his way out after reverting to his Keramon form (since Chrysalimon didn't have hands).
"She... does realize she'd probably drown if she burned down the ship right? She's not gonna be able to swim while chained up, and Orcamon can't untie her if he's tied up as well." Hana wondered. It did remind her to be careful around the bound pirates though.
"With how angry she is? There's a decent chance she'd be too angry to think things through. And I don't think she'd care very much about Orcamon since she vaporized Mailbirdramon so easily." Data replied as he gripped the steering for the boat while rubbing a finger against Kshin's head. "Hold on tight, Kshin. I don't want you to fall off now."
Once both prisoners were secured and everyone was on deck, Data prepared to set sail back to the port the group originally sailed from.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 10, 2021 3:38:28 GMT
"Sometimes anger can bring even the most logical thinkers to do things that don't seem to make sense, Hana. It doesn't help that both her arrogance and her temper seem to be her worst enemies." Mandrake said leaning back and, after resting his staff next to him, closed his eyes. It seemed he was still tired. Lothar, meanwhile, took hold of the artificial hand on Mandrake's bionic left arm since he was sitting on the Wizardmon's left side. As both of their fingers intertwined Lothar began to relax as well. At least for a little while they would have some relative peace.
When Data told Kshin to hold on so he wouldn't fall off, the little Dorimon said "Don't worry, Data, I'm used to riding on the shoulders of my family before they died so I'll be careful." Soon the ship began sailing back the way they came with Kshin instructing Data to make adjustments as necessary.
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 10, 2021 16:03:22 GMT
"Ah. Yeah, that does make sense." Hana said. She noticed Mandrake's bionic arm, but didn't say anything in order to avoid being rude. The fact he usually covered it up meant that he was probably self-conscious about it. As the teen sat down on the deck, Rush went over to her and promptly laid down with his head on Hana's lap. Hana smiled and petted Rush's head, eliciting a purr from the Keramon as he drifted off to sleep.
Data found the sight adorable from where he was steering the ship with Kshin's help, but he didn't say anything about it. Glancing at Kshin, Data said, "You're a good kid, Kshin. I'll admit, if Mandrake and Lothar hadn't taken you in, we definitely would have. Hana won't admit it, but she fell in love with you from the moment she first saw you."
"THAT'S A LIE! I'LL HAPPILY ADMIT THAT I WOULD'VE ADOPTED HIM!" Hana called back from the deck, causing Data to break out into laughter.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 10, 2021 21:27:23 GMT
As Mandrake and Lothar relaxed the sound of purring caught their attention as Mandrake opened his eyes and the both of them turned seeing Rush in Hana's lap purring while Hana was petting him. "Our son LJ purrs as well. So I suppose a Keramon doing so isn't so strange."
"I think LJ picked up his purring from me or possibly my mother." Lothar chuckled remembering his IceLeomon mother purring like a kitten while sleeping but when he asked his GrapLeomon father if he purred instead of denying it, he blushed and said nothing. Yeah so his father likely purred as well if the conclusion he drew was right.
Kshin also burst out laughing at Hana's words and when he calmed down he said "I guess my mom was right about me being real cute. I thought that was just a mom thing or something." Then a thought came to the young Dorimon's mind and he said "After we get back to land I wanna head back to Whitewater. I forgot something of mine there before you guys found me."
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 10, 2021 23:03:11 GMT
"Well, luckily we'll probably have to head to Whitewater soon. That's probably the best place to drop off our criminal "friends" in the hold." Data said. "Shouldn't be too difficult to swing by and pick up what you're looking for."
IT wasn't much longer before Data could make out the sight of land on the horizon. indicating that they were approaching their destination. "Looks like we're almost at our destination, guys. How's everyone holding up?"
Data's announcement woke Hana and Rush, who had both fallen asleep during the trip. "Eh? We're almost there?"
"Yep. I can see the port we originally sailed from over yonder." Data said, pointing at the section of the coastline in the distance. Hana sarted to the front end of the boat to get a better look. "Could someone go and check on Ryuudamon and Orcamon in the hold? They've been a little too quiet for a while now."
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 10, 2021 23:24:25 GMT
"Good because I need to get an item important to me by heading to the hideout I used to live in with those rookies who abandoned me. I'm glad I don't have to make the journey alone since I don't think I'll be able to." Kshin said tears welling up in his amber eyes.
When Data asked how everyone was holding up, Mandrake said "Other than being a little tired still, I'm alright."
"Same here though I wouldn't mind resting at a hotel for a little while." Lothar said as he was not just sore but tired as well but tried to look better off than he was so as not to cause potential worry.
When asked if someone could check on Ryuudamon and Orcamon, Mandrake said "Don't worry I can handle that." Though he rarely entered others minds without permission he figured using his telepathy would be easier than getting up. Raising his right hand he rested in against his temple and closed his eyes with Lothar watching but remaining quiet so as not to disrupt Mandrake's concentration. After a few moments Mandrake removed his hand from his temple and rested it in his lap before opening his eyes and saying "It seems other than planning revenge in the future, Ryuudamon and Orcamon aren't causing too much trouble. Well other than the thoughts of killing through slow excruciating torture that is."
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Post by Hanako Hoshidate on Apr 19, 2021 3:43:36 GMT
"Well, they won't be our problem much longer," Data said, as the ship approached the port. He pulled the ship into position by the dock, then dropped the ship's anchor. After that, he went to the others and gently handed Kshin to Hana. "We've got a little way to walk before we reach Whitewater. Would one of you be able to carry Ryuudamon, or should we have Rush carry her again? I can keep an eye on Orcamon since I'm the last person who should be carrying Ryuudamon, recent events considered."
At that last part, Data stared at his hands for a moment before looking back at the others. Hana had to resist the urge to nuzzle Kshin with her cheek, as she figured that the Dorimon would probably find that weird. Ah, she wished she had someone cute and fuzzy of her own to cuddle with! If Mandrake was listening to her thoughts at that moment, he'd probably find it rather amusing.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 19, 2021 4:00:50 GMT
Soon Data had steered Orcamon's ship to the port the group started from an dropped anchor before handing Kshin to Hana. "Since Lothar is still in rough shape I think either Rush or myself should carry her. Though I'm still tired I can handle the care of a cranky rookie level pirate captain." Mandrake said as he aided Lothar in getting to his feet before retrieving his staff with his telekinesis catching it with his right hand. "As for you avoiding Ryuudamon, Data, I agree with you and I'm sure at some level she'll appreciate not being at your mercy as well."
Mandrake glanced back at Hana as she looked conflicted somehow regarding Kshin but it didn't take a telepath to see she found Kshin adorable and who could blame her seeing how the little Dorimon was cute and fluffy. He said nothing to Hana, however, as he waited to see if Rush wanted to carry Ryuudamon before he did anything more.
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