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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 18, 2021 22:40:09 GMT
Not long after Mandrake, Lothar, and Kshin had arrived once again in Whitewater City they checked into the hotel Mandrake's car was still parked in the parking lot of. After debating that Lothar stay there to rest so his injured ribs could heal after their encounter with some pirates mere hours ago, Lothar eventually gave in and lay down in the bed in the room.
While Mandrake was looking at the shredded clothes that revealed his bionic left arm little Kshin had not only managed to open the door to the room but slip out of the hotel lobby. He hated to have to sneak off but there was something he was refusing to leave behind now that he was in Whitewater again. The young Dorimon wasn't afraid of wandering alone until he was passing Mandrake's car and he stopped and began to whimper.
Mandrake, however, had noticed something was amiss as he felt Kshin's mental signature slipping away and turned heading for the door that the youngster had managed to get open and stepped through closing it behind him before heading to the lobby his self consciousness regarding his bionic left arm momentarily forgotten in his efforts to locate the missing child in his and Lothar's care. Soon he found the whimpering Kshin in the parking lot near one of the front wheels of his car and knelt down. "Kshin, why did you leave the hotel room? You could have been hurt." Mandrake said in a stern but not angry voice as he was worried that the young one had left the hotel by himself.
Turning and looking up into Mandrake's sapphire eyes with tear filled amber eyes, Kshin sobbed "I'm s-sorry, Mandrake but I had to get something while still in Whitewater and I thought I could do it mys-self but when I got to your car I felt to scared." The rest of Kshin's words were lost as he snuggled into Mandrake's leg shaking and crying.
Mandrake, who had left his staff in the hotel room with Lothar, used his right hand to pet Kshin on his back while the child sobbed. It appeared the youngster had a nasty case of separation anxiety and that was why he couldn't get further than Mandrake's car.
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Post by Luna on Apr 19, 2021 4:30:48 GMT
Luna sat on her bike, head on the handles as the Lekismon held her eyes shut, almost not wanting to open them for a while, It had been about a day or so since she heard that bomb drop from Kaya and Luna was still trying to process the whole thing in her head. She had wanted to go find Nokk so should could introduce Dust to her, something like that would cheer the Lekismon up but alas Luna had no idea where to go on that front.
Dust meanwhile was sitting in the sidecar she had added to her bike for him, his hands on his head as he laid back with his eyes closed. "Still worried about that whole Grandmaster thing Luna?" Dust looked up at Luna for a moment wondering if she was ok, Luna quickly raised her hand waving it off.
"I'm fine, don't worry Dust just, just a bit tired is all." She didn't sleep well either after that, slapping her face lightly to jolt herself awake she sat upright on her bike. "Well if we can't find Nokk then we might as well hang out around Whitewater today, should be fun to take a break every now and then." Luna just wanted to enjoy her day for now.
"Agreed, so what first?" Dust asked going back to his position with his hands behind his head. After he asked though Luna heard a noise from Nearby, sounded like someone crying in the parking lot, Dust didn't hear because his hearing wasn't as good as hers but Luna slowly stood up and walked over towards the source of the noise.
"Hey, everything alright?" Luna questioned not being able to see who it was fully from where she was standing, Dust also had hopped up out of the seat and followed close behind Luna.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 19, 2021 7:28:10 GMT
Mandrake had sensed two other minds in the parking lot but hadn't given much thought to them even as they appeared to be getting closer since he was busy trying to calm Kshin's cries. Mandrake continued to pet Kshin's back as he scooped the young one into the crook of his bionic arm before he heard a voice call out to him.
Mandrake's self consciousness regarding his bionic arm surfaced once again seeing as his right sleeve was in atrocious shape with barely any of it remaining but somehow he managed to rise to his feet with Kshin still sobbing as if not aware of the stranger who called out. Mandrake cautiously came into plain sight seeing a Lekismon and a Impmon with a motorcycle. Looking at the Lekismon who asked him if everything was okay and, deciding to be nice, Mandrake said "We're okay miss. I just can't seem to get my son to calm down enough to speak to me."
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Post by Luna on Apr 29, 2021 2:07:52 GMT
Luna slowly walked over to the Wizardmon with her hands behind her back looking at the little kid that he had with him. "Oh that's your son? Oh hold on I think I can help with that." Luna looked back at Dust who realized what she wanted, reaching into one of the smaller compartments of the bike he was on and brought out a small bag, which he then tossed over at Luna who caught it pretty easily.
"I'm a doctor over around Rosewood, I usually give those I treat little goodie bags to help them relax, especially the younger ones." Luna mentioned as she held out the small bag of assorted candies to the Wizardmon. "This might help him calm down a little bit, candy makes everyone feel better after all." Luna said with a cheerful smile, it definitely wasn't anything fancy but Luna wanted to try to help even if they were a total stranger. Though she decided to hand it to the Wizardmon instead of just handing it to the kid, didn't want to be presumptuous after all.
Dust simply leaned back in his seat, though he noticeably kept an ear out just in case this stranger didn't want any of Luna's help, though he could practically feel her friendliness aura from here so hopefully nothing bad happened.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Apr 29, 2021 2:30:49 GMT
At the word candy Kshin's cries slowly ceased as the Dorimon looked in Luna's direction before gazing up at Mandrake. "Yes, he is my son. My boyfriend and I adopted him and his name is Kshin."
"I was heading into town alone to retrieve something I left behind when I was found but I got scared when I was alone." Kshin said before he asked "Can I have some of that candy, Mandrake?"
"It appears that Kshin has a case of separation anxiety likely brought on from his previous trauma of loosing his family to pirates. That's just an educated guess of course seeing as I'm not a doctor." Mandrake said. "As for wandering off Kshin, you should of said you were ready to head out for that item since it's dangerous for one as young as yourself to wonder the streets of a city alone."
"I know but Lothar is hurt and you were tired and what I left for is important and..." Kshin rambled before he began sobbing again.
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Post by Luna on May 25, 2021 8:28:55 GMT
Luna gave her normal war smile as she looked at Kshin. "Nice to meet you Kshin, I'm Luna." Luna introduced herself, the candy offer was still up for grabs though Mandrake didn't mention anything on it. "I know that feeling, I used to get scared a lot when I was alone too." Luna thought back a little bit to when she was a wee Lunamon. Separation anxiety did seem like the best bet. "I'd say so yeah, trauma like that doesn't go away easy. Especially for one so young. I can hardly imagine what it'd be like.: Luna had fought pirates also but that was when she was much older.
Still this did seem like quite the pickle to be in, Though Luna heard that last bit and she got an idea. "Someone's hurt? Sounds like the perfect job for me. Like I said I'm a doctor over in rosewood. I can't stand aside while someone's wounded." Even though they were strangers Luna's desire to heal was still as evident as ever.
Dust seemed to roll his eyes for a second, he was used to this by now having traveled alongside Luna for a while. "She's one of the best, though has a hard time taking no for an answer sometimes." Dust joked with a small laugh, Luna didn't seem to deny it though. Hopping out of his seat he made himself known. "Name's Dust, I'm with her. If you want I can go get the item for you, Luna helps this Lothar and I go get the item. We usually help wherever we can plus doesn't seem like her friend is coming by anytime soon." Since they were in whitewater Dust felt pretty lax about helping them out, plus they had a kid. If this was a con then boy was it a long one.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on May 25, 2021 8:51:33 GMT
Kshin's crying went on for a bit longer soon calming down before he said "Nice to meet you, Luna." As Mandrake and Luna discussed his trauma Kshin said "I was living on the streets only a short time ago but my family's murderer is in jail now." Kshin then bit and tugged gently at Mandrake's clothes and asked "Mandrake, what about that candy?"
Mandrake smiled and looked at Luna before he said "Ah yes I forgot about the candy that you asked about. If Luna is still willing to share then you can have some."
When Luna asked about Lothar, Mandrake said "Yes, Lothar was hurt during the last fight we got in but my healing technique was not strong enough to take care of the injury but I know he'll get better with some rest. However, if you want to help him he is back in our room at the hotel we're near."
When Dust mentioned getting the item for them, Kshin said "But you don't know where to find what I'm looking for or even what it is."
"Kshin, just what are you looking for?"
Tears streaming down his cheeks again, Kshin then answered "I was heading back to where the group I was staying with was to retrieve my mother's locket. It has a family picture in it and it's all I have of them."
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Post by Luna on May 25, 2021 9:05:45 GMT
Well at least the murderer was behind bars now that was good. "Oh right yeah, here you go little one." Luna gave the small bag up to the kid. "I have plenty at home, I usually give them to visitors of my clinic. Sweets help out quite a lot." Never underestimate the power of candy! Though that part about Lothar did have Luna a bit worried, Mandrake had a healing technique but it wasn't strong enough. "It'd probably be safer if I at least check it out, wounds can be pretty tricky sometimes." Her healing field was pretty strong too, hopefully she could help.
Then came the question of what the kid was looking for, with tears in his eyes Kshin told them about his mothers locket, the only thing he had of his old family left. "Alright, should be no trouble. If you tell me where that is I'll get there and back before you know it, I have a pretty good sense of direction."
"Yeah, if I went I'd probably somehow end up around Terminus. Hehe, I uhh. Get lost pretty easy." Luna admitted with a small laugh, she definitely had problems when it came to stuff like that. "But what I lack in directional skills I make up for in healing spells." She seemed to have confidence about that at least.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on May 25, 2021 9:19:19 GMT
Kshin took some of the offered candy and began nibbling at it while sitting in Mandrake's right hand. "If I was able to heal more than minor wounds I would have already healed Lothar myself but at least I bandaged him up as best I could."
When Dust said he could go and get his mother's locket Kshin had finished the piece of candy he was eating before he said "I can tell you where it is but it is hidden in a secret spot I setup back at the hideout."
"Hideout? Kshin, does this have to do with those kids that you were with that abandoned you when their attempt to pickpocket Lothar failed?" Mandrake asked his sapphire eyes widening in surprise.
Kshin nodded and then said "Uh huh but that is why I have to go back there. Maybe you can take Luna to see Lothar and I can guide Dust."
"I'm not sure if you should but you can go if it's okay with Dust and you promise not to put yourself at unnecessary risk." Mandrake said as he used his telekinesis to lower Kshin to the ground.
Kshin looked at Dust and then asked "Is it okay, Mr. Dust? Is it?"
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Post by Luna on May 28, 2021 9:50:04 GMT
That made sense, though it did confirm that this Mandrake could heal wounds. "I can heal quite a lot, last person at my clinic was really banged up. Came out good as new once I was done with em." Though thinking back on that night that was a really harsh time, still though it wasn't too bad once Luna started to get things going. Though that part about a secret hideout was a bit adorable. "Super secret huh, be sure not to tell anyone Dust." Luna teased the Impmon with a smile.
"Don't worry, if the kids with me I'll keep them safe. You have my word on that." Despite his small stature Dust was pretty sure he could handle most digimon in a fight, though he doubted anything too bad could happen around Whitewater, it did seem pretty lax compared to the other places.
"Yeah, Dust is pretty dang strong, cute too. Bonus." Luna said without batting an eye, embarrassing the Impmon. "Just take me to this Lothar and I'll have him up again before you know it." Luna seemed pretty confidant about that.
Dust had his hand in his face, trying to cover up the fact his face was a bit red before giving a small breath and hearing what the kid had to say. "Just Dust is fine. Lead the way, it's fine by me." Dust assured with a small smile, he was ready to go.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on May 28, 2021 22:06:19 GMT
When Luna promised not to tell anyone of the super secret lair, Kshin said "I wouldn't worry about it since I used to live with some dragon type rookies who made their living by stealing from others. The leader is a Dorumon and when Mandrake and Lothar found me he had me pretend to be hurt and posed as my older brother."
When Dust said he would keep Kshin safe, Mandrake looked down at Kshin and stated "I'll try to catch up as soon as I can after I let Lothar know what is going on. Don't get into more trouble than you can handle you two."
Then Mandrake looked at Luna and said "Luna, I'll lead you to our hotel room but don't be offended if Lothar isn't that chatty around you at first. He isn't super talkative around strangers despite not being shy." With that Mandrake made his way back towards the hotel he, Lothar, and Kshin were staying at.
As Mandrake led Luna back into the hotel, Kshin looked at Dust while he was blushing. "Dust do you like Luna or something? I've never seen Mandrake or Lothar do that." Looking in the direction he was heading before he began crying, he said "Anyway the lair is a few blocks away from here. Follow me." Kshin then began walking in the direction of the place he never thought he would need to return to. Hopefully he and Dust could get in and out of there with no trouble.
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Post by Luna on Jun 5, 2021 12:11:07 GMT
Luna still had her smile but noticeable was a bit taken aback by what she just heard from the kid, she expected it just to be some kids playing. Not something that intense. "Oh huh, well nevermind then." Luna rubbed the back of her head, a bit embarrassed but quickly shook it off when Mandrake mentioned not getting into trouble. "Yeah, don't get into too much trouble Dust." Luna joked knowing the Impmon had a pretty bad rep with getting into trouble, Dust simply ignored the joke and just nodded.
"No worries I'm used to digimon like that, plus I'm sure he'll be more talkative once I heal em up good." Considering Dust was pretty standoffish when she met him yeah, she had a tendency to find digimon like that. So Luna just started following Mandrake giving a little wave to Dust as she walked... Then quickly switched to blowing a kiss before turning and going a normal pace next to Mandrake.
After that just made Dust blush a bit harder as he took a small breath to calm himself, which the kid seemed to notice he was embarrassed. "Uhh yeah, I like her quite a lot." Dust crossed his arms though and let out a small sigh. "She just likes teasing me about it a lot, still she's having fun though so I can't complain." With that though Dust gave a nod and started following the kid to the hiding place, in and out. Should be pretty easy.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Jun 5, 2021 21:52:38 GMT
As Mandrake led Luna back to their room he knocked softly so as not to startle Lothar before he entered waving to Luna to follow him. Lothar was laying in the bed where Mandrake last saw him and glanced towards the door when he heard the knock followed by Mandrake entering the room with a Lekismon. Mandrake then said "Lothar, this is Luna. She wants to help heal you."
Lothar noticed that he couldn't pick up Kshin's scent and began to slowly sit up with a pained look on his face as he asked "Mandrake, where is Kshin?"
Mandrake knew it would be near impossible to lie to Lothar since the two had known each other since childhood. Mandrake walked over to Lothar placing the hand of his bionic right arm gently on Lothar's shoulder before he said "Lothar, you should rest. Kshin is safe. He is with Luna's friend Dust. Kshin said he wanted to head back a claim an item of importance to him and Dust volunteered to look after him when retrieving the item."
Lothar layed back down while looking at Mandrake with an angry look on his face and Mandrake knew he deserved it. As he also deserved Lothar's next words "Mandrake, I am shocked you would let Kshin go with someone we don't know." Lothar's tone was harsh and Mandrake said nothing only grasping Lothar's hand in response.
After awhile Mandrake managed to say "I'm sorry, old friend, if you don't mind Luna healing you we can then go after Kshin and Dust."
Lothar looked at Luna as he grasped Mandrake's hand in turn and said "You can try to heal me, Luna."
Meanwhile Kshin was trotting just ahead of Dust leading him to some old buildings that were heavily overdue to be demolished as the were barely functional to keep dry and warm in. Looking back at Dust, Kshin nodded in the direction of one of the buildings and entered.
Inside their were various blankets and pillows as well as various kinds of stolen goods in boxes in the form of money and food. Kshin toddled over to the smallest blanket which was once his and began nudging the pillow aside with his nose revealing what looked like a trap door. Using his mouth he wedged it open and revealed a small box before picking it up in his mouth and setting it down next to the blanket. He then opened the box and pulled out a gold heart shaped locket with a matching gold chain. Setting it down he opened it seeing the picture inside of him as a Dodomon being held in his mother's arms, a Dorugamon, next to her a Arresterdramon, his father, and behind them a DoruGreymon that was his grandfather. With tears in his amber eyes he closed the locket and said "Here it is, Dust."
Before he could pick it up a familiar voice was heard. "I never thought you would come back here, Kshin." the voice said revealing himself to being a Dorumon who had just climbed in through one of the back windows.
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Post by Luna on Jun 16, 2021 8:07:12 GMT
Luna had her hands behind her back as she walked with Mandrake, she was wondering what healing spell she should use to get the best result. Well there was Lunar dreams but that uhh, required the person be dead for her to use and she was pretty sure they'd prefer a stranger not to kill and revive them! As she got into the room she gave a smile and a wave. "Yup, I'm Luna. I run a clinic down in Rosewood." He was definitely angry, and Luna figured that would be the case.
She didn't lose her smile though and decided to keep talking. "Don't worry, Dust is the toughest kindest digimon I know. He likes to act big but he's a real softy. He'll keep them safe I promise." Though with an awkward little laugh Luna just added. "Though a promise of a stranger doesn't mean much you got it."
Still now it was time to get to work, he eyes seemed to focus on Lothar as she walked over. Luna held her hand up to the sky and closed her eyes for a moment taking in a deep breath. "Combat healing." As Luna said that a large green ring around 15 feet wide surrounded the three of them, while inside the field any and all wounds would slowly begin to heal back to full. "It takes a bit but this is one of my stronger healing abilities." It worked slow but it worked.
Meanwhile Dust had quickly calmed down and was back to being his usually focused self, walking around with Kishin there was a building that seemed to be the place. Dust slowly walked in alongside the kid and stood back a bit while they got what they came for. Dust looked around the place for a little bit, there seemed to be quite a lot of stuff here. "Hmm, should maybe tell the guards bout this place, if that stuff's Stolen I'm sure the people want it back." Dust mused mostly to himself.
Though after that though a voice he didn't recognize could be heard, it seemed to be a Dorumon that knew Kishin. Dust quickly walked in between Kishin and this digimon. "And you are?" Dust arms crossed.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Jun 16, 2021 8:37:45 GMT
Lothar sighed softly and closed his eyes as Luna began using her healing ability. As the healing ring formed around them Mandrake was in awe of it as he said "Sure more potent than my somewhat weak healing magic. You must be one of those primarily support types when it comes to abilities aren't you, Luna?" Slowly Lothar was beginning to feel better and was more than eager to head out and find Kshin even though Luna had vouched for her companion, Dust. Yet his instincts had begun screaming at him that things were not quite right as his grip on Mandrake's hand slightly tightened alerting Mandrake to his sense of unease but Mandrake said nothing only tightening his grip on Lothar in turn in an effort to calm the Leomon.
Meanwhile with Dust and Kshin, when Dust mentioned speaking with the guards, Kshin said "Can you tell the guards to take it easy on the group? They are kids just a bit older than I am and maybe if they get help then they could possibly have good lives. Most of the gang aren't that bad." Kshin hoped his pleading words would reach Dust.
However when Dorumon arrived Kshin narrowed his amber eyes but made sure not to loose his mother's locket as Dust asked who the Dorumon was. Dorumon looked at Dust and said "I'm just the humble leader of a street gang of dragons that until a short time ago Kshin was part of."
Tears were flowing from Kshin's amber eyes before the young Dorimon growled "I might of been still with the gang if you didn't abandon me when you all fled. You promised you would look after me."
Dorumon then looked at Kshin with a bored expression on his face before he said "Kshin, I thought you knew the rules of the gang. It's every mon for himself. It wasn't my fault you couldn't keep up so take the stranger and leave. Neither of you are welcome here."
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