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Clayton Herron
Champion
Even if you're weak struggle.
Posts: 146
OOC Name: Shi
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Post by Clayton Herron on Oct 9, 2021 22:54:11 GMT
Stacy tried to bring Clayton back down to earth, but he still seemed really excited but gave a small nod. "I get that don't worry, I'm just happy that now I have a chance instead of having to go up against a champion as a rookie, got my butt kicked five ways to sunday the past few times. Feels good to actually get something ya'know?" It wasn't everyday that Clayton got a spirit, heck best to just treat this like a victory.
Meanwhile the Ranamon looked at the trio she had offered the tickets too, they seemed to not want or accept them. "Alright, I'll make sure to do just that Zack." She said before putting the tickets in his hand anyway backing off with a smile. "Then don't consider this a reward, consider it a gift from me, hero. A random act of kindness from one to another." After that she pulled out a different ticket waving it slightly in the air. "I have plenty of these, I'll make sure to give them to someone who needs them don't worry." she didn't seem like she was going to take no for an answer here, might as well take the ticket. "Besides we let people ride free all the time if we can." She said pointing at Stacy, reminding them that she just let her on the boat for free cause someone didn't show.
"Well it is a pretty crazy world after all, pulling a sword out of a stone, making a ship rise from the ocean. Man if only Carol could've seen all this, heh she'd never believe me." Clayton said absentmindedly talking about his sister. "But thanks for the help you all, if you guys need an extra pair of hands just call and me n Zu will be there at a moments notice." Clayton said pounding his chest with a smile.
"Indeed, though I must ask if you see a Digimon named Kote could you please inform me? He's an old friend I'm looking for." It was a long shot but hey, might as well get the name out there with what they have.
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Post by ricochet-Stacy on Oct 9, 2021 23:19:43 GMT
"I wasn't saying you didn't understand caution. It has become an old habit for me to be somewhat cautious even before I got my digivice." Stacy said before she then said "Though I can't deny there is a certain excitement to finding a new spirit. Though sometimes that can get lost if also having to deal with some crisis at the same time."
It seemed Stacy wasn't the only one who didn't accept the tickets as a reward as Zack and Clayton also didn't as well. Heck Zack even suggested that Ranamon give them to those in need. Stacy smiled at that wondering why she didn't think of that first. Oh well it wasn't important she supposed.
"Don't worry, Ranamon, I do appreciate you letting me onboard for free and given things worked out in the end for everyone here, I don't think you really minded that much." Stacy said with a smile.
Then Clayton mentioned someone named Carol which caught Stacy's attention causing her to look at him before she said "Who is Carol, Clayton? She must be someone important to you judging by how you seem to have an absentminded look on your face."
"No problem, Zu, I can keep a look out for your friend and let you know if I hear anything. Kote? Is your friend a Kotemon?" Stacy asked finding it odd at the irony of her working with a spirit wielder that could also become Kotemon. Was it mere coincidence or not she didn't know.
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Post by supesman on Oct 10, 2021 3:39:32 GMT
Zack rolled his eyes, reaching out and snatching the ticket, turning it end over end in his hand to look at both sides before shrugging and stuffing it in the cash pocket of his wallet. he tried to keep anything digimon related out of plain sight even though he didn't really see the point of the whole masquerade in the first place, if it was important to other people and made them feel safe, he could at least try to not outright sabotage it on purpose.
"Try to do a good deed, right?" he said, giving Stacy a shrug. he didn't want to be rude by shoving the ticket back in Ranamon's face so he tucked his wallet back into his jacket pocket, zipping the pocket closed. "Marigold, sugar? Remember the name Kote for us would you? It would get knocked out of my braincase sometime in the next day or so if I committed it to memory."
"I'm surprised you still know your own name some mornings when you wake up." She said, playfully messing with his short blonde hair. "You can absoulutley empathize with Clayton here, though in this case it's me who is backing you up from getting your bones turned into chalk dust every time you pick a fight you can't win." She said, setting herself back on the deck, wobbling slightly as she let her normally hovering body get into the rock and sway of the ship at sea.
"Hey we did alright this time...I mean granted that was mostly everyone else but I wasn't gonna take a bathroom break while we were getting Captain Phillips'd."
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Clayton Herron
Champion
Even if you're weak struggle.
Posts: 146
OOC Name: Shi
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Post by Clayton Herron on Oct 10, 2021 4:19:25 GMT
Ranamon did notice Zack roll his eyes, she probably shouldn't mention they kinda had to reimburse him or they could get in a boat load of trouble, pun intended. "Of course I don't mind, after all you did help out. Just wish I could've been more help. But no sense in complaining about the past I suppose." She did seem down that she wasn't much help but hey, at least they got through alright.
Though then Clayton realized he had said a name and sheepishly rubbed the back of his head looking down. "Oh, well Carol's the name of my sister. Caroline. I call her Carol and she calls me Clay." Recalling he did tell them his sister went missing a while back, he looked a bit down about it but then quickly seemed to pick himself up with a slightly forced smile. "Ey it's no fret, I'm sure she'll come back and I'll be able to tell her all these crazy things I've done. Guess I better get adventuring so I have a lot of stories to tell her!"
Zu noted Marigold talking about Zack and Clayton being similar, which from the sounds of it was correct. "Mhm, Clayton here has the same problem. He can't back down from a fight no matter the odds. Thankfully I'm usually there to give him a boost." Well two humans who didn't know when to quit, quite the pair.
"When there's something you need to protect or fight you just gotta do it, can't give in. You get that right Zack?" Clayton asked with a smile punching his hand into his open palm.
Meanwhile with Kote Zu just shook her head no. "Not anymore, he used to take that form but he's usually in his champion form Yaksamon. I assume the similar forms is why Clayton was able to unseal me. I was only supposed to awaken when he found me but Clayton found me instead, They are quite similar in personality." Seemed like she has a lot on her plate, but she still seemed calm about it. "Besides, I must keep this one from meeting his maker to the best of my currently limited abilities."
"C'mon, I'm not THAT bad!"
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Post by ricochet-Stacy on Oct 10, 2021 4:38:12 GMT
"So she's the sister that you told us went missing." Stacy said as she watched Clayton scratch his head for a moment before she then said "If she is okay then maybe you'll run into each other one day. I know if my brothers went missing I'd be a mess and they're grown adults that can take care of themselves not to mention they are also spirit wielders like you and I."
"I guess when it comes to protecting others I can be reckless like you guys despite trying to be careful if possible. I guess even I can be a bit of an idiot at times. Ah well, no one is perfect after all." Stacy said as she listened to the conversation regarding both Zack and Clayton's somewhat reckless behavior. "Looks like we all understand the importance of needing to protect those they love even if we find trouble along the way. Makes life more interesting that's for sure."
When hearing of Kote, Stacy smiled and said "Maybe one day you and Clayton will find your friend Kote as well, Zu. At least if Kote and Clayton are alike they might have a chance of getting along."
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Post by supesman on Oct 10, 2021 14:01:01 GMT
"Carol and Kote. You two got descriptions for them? We can hang up a poster in the shelter and see who wanders in that might know something?" He said, rummaging in the backpack he had tossed to one side of the deck when the fighting started, pulling out little pages that he handed out, describing directions to a little shelter he and Marigold had set up just outside of Rosewood. Stacy would recognize the idea, she had heard the pair talking about it more than once. "Family is important, we'll do whatever we can to help them get back to the people that care about them."
Marigold simply nodded, she had her own personal reasons to be invested in making sure that the lost became the found. Living all alone for any length of time like she did, especially at the AGE she did was more than enough to make one appreciate things like family and friends.
"For the record, I agree with you one hundred and ten percent, Clayton. And Marigold probably agrees with you too, Zu. Sometimes you have to stand up or else no one will. and sometimes that leads us into situations our smarter companions wish we could have avoided. Eh, so it goes."
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Clayton Herron
Champion
Even if you're weak struggle.
Posts: 146
OOC Name: Shi
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Post by Clayton Herron on Oct 10, 2021 18:39:10 GMT
Clayton simply nodded, he had to admit he was a bit happy to hear them worry a bit but when Zack mentioned hanging up posters for the two of them Clayton just shook his head. "Nah, she didn't go missing in the digital world or anything she wasn't a tamer or anything, if anything she's probably out of the area most digimon tend to go around, from what I've gathered pretty much all stick to Shibuya." It probably wouldn't hurt though so Clayton decided to just reach into his pocket and pull out his phone while taking the note Zack was handing out, while the service didn't work at all he could still bring the home menu with the background being a picture of him and his sister. It was a pretty simple picture of him and his sister, her arm around his neck pulling him into a one armed hug with the camera in her free hand pointed at the two of them, she had the same hair color and eyes as Clayton but with a noticeable purple highlighted streak in her hair.
"As for Kote like I said he's usually in his Yaksamon form, tall digimon with a horned mask can't miss them. I'm sure the two of them will get along, just have to find him first." That was a pretty basic description but it worked for the question asked.
When Zack agreed though Clayton smiled and nodded. "Yup, I can't back down. Though I do prefer to talk things out then fight sometimes you can't avoid it. If someone I know is in danger and I didn't help I'd feel like trash afterwards."
"I can agree to that, just remember to be more alert. You've the makings of a fine swordsmen Clayton but if it wasn't for Stacy or that spirit you'd be at the bottom of the ocean right now."
"Yeah they really caught me off guard there, I'll watch my back a bit more carefully. Maybe get something to hold my digivice in place, I kept trying to grab it and spirit evolve but I couldn't get a good grip and didn't want to drop it into the ocean." That would also be a major problem if he couldn't get to his digivice.
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Post by ricochet-Stacy on Oct 10, 2021 21:32:11 GMT
So Carol went missing in the Human World and had no connection to digimon that Clayton knew of but it didn't hurt her to keep an eye out in both worlds. She just needed a picture to go off of. She barely noticed Zack rooting in his bag while Clayton brought out his phone and brought up the background of Clayton with a girl that turned out to be Carol. "At least the fact that she resembles you makes things possibly easier. When I'm in the Human World I can keep an eye out for her." Stacy said with a gentle smile.
Then when Zu mentioned Kote was a Yaksamon she stared at her D-Tector having never seen that species before and when it came up on the screen, she said "So Kote is a dragon of some kind. This form looks pretty intimidating so he has good odds of scaring off foes by looking at them so he might be alright."
"As for the digivice problem I use an item called a Digivice Cradle to carry my digivice most of the time. Makes it easy to keep track of it and when needed it is easier to get a proper grip." she said as she put it in said Digivice cradle strapped to her right arm.
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Post by supesman on Oct 10, 2021 21:43:21 GMT
"It raises the question of how one can drown in the digital world when that is not technically water." Zack said, looking down over the edge of the boat and watching his reflection ripple and shuffle in the waves. "I mean like, right? This is all data. The air, our bodies, the water. it's all made out of the same bits and bytes so there's no reason that that water should be any more harmful than the air, it's literally just a texture and physics engine like a much, much more complicated video game aaannnddd I've already given myself a headache." He said, holding up his gloved hand to his forehead and groaning. Considering the actual nature of the Digital World for too long was generally not great for him.
Marigold leaned in to get a good mental picture of the woman in her mind, nodding and making sure to get the mental image of Kote down too, etching it down in the front of her mind before she spoke, she didn't want to lose it by switching mental tracks too fast.
"Dad and I go on patrols in the human world all the time, so if we see her somewhere we'll tell her you're looking for her. Or, if she's in trouble, we'll deliver her to you ourselves."
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Clayton Herron
Champion
Even if you're weak struggle.
Posts: 146
OOC Name: Shi
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Post by Clayton Herron on Oct 10, 2021 22:27:13 GMT
Clayton put his phone away letting out a small laugh. "Well yeah, she is my sister after all. She tried to get me to put highlights in my hair to match her but I decided against it, back then I didn't like standing out too much." Now he stood out thanks to the voices in his head and digimon he could turn into, what a strange turn of events for the teenager.
Meanwhile Stacy talked about how intimidating Kote looked, which made her let out a very genuine laugh for once. "Ha, that man is nothing of the sort. Give him the time of day and he'd rattle off any nonsense that came to mind." Intimidating was definitely not the word she'd use to describe him unless it was a fight. "Though I suppose I took that nonsense for granted, now that he's not by my side I find myself missing it more and more." Hopefully she could find him soon, she had to!
Zack also brought up a very interesting point, which made Clayton cross his arms thinking about it for a moment. "Yeah that is a bit odd to think about, it's all a buncha ones and zeros but some are coded differently then others to do certain things. Digimon keep getting more and more complex the more I find out." Maybe it was best to just not try and understand it.
"Patrols in the human world? Huh maybe I could join ya sometime. If you need an extra hand for that or that shelter you mentioned give me a call if I'm not busy I'd be glad to help." With that Clayton offered the email to his D-terminal, a quick way to get in touch with him if they wanted it, if not eh at least they had it now.
"I'd offer to join as well but I don't much enjoy the human world, they seem against weaponry over there." Yeah if Clayton was just carrying Zu around like he did in the digital world he'd get into quite a lot of trouble!
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Post by ricochet-Stacy on Oct 10, 2021 23:17:45 GMT
"I get highlights in hair is a style that's not for everyone. At least it's a color that would look good with your hair if you ever change your mind." Stacy said before she continued "I can also get not wanting to stand out what with trying to keep digimon issues lowkey. That and not all of us digivolve into forms that can blend in out in the streets of the Human World."
Zack did bring up some good points though but, to be honest, until Zack mentioned something she had never thought about the oddities of the Digital World. "Yes this world is made of data and so are it's inhabitants. Yet it seems other than the odd anomaly the Digital World and digimon are just as solid and real as humans are. Why else would things from the Digital World still be able to appear in the Human World?"
"I wouldn't mind joining a patrol every once in a while myself. Ever since I became a spirit wielder I have felt more hyper active. So maybe it would be easier to wear myself out so I can sleep easier." Stacy said showing interest in the fact that Zack did patrols around Shibuya. Though given his super hero motif it made sense.
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Post by supesman on Oct 11, 2021 1:25:30 GMT
Zack ran his fingers through his hair. His locks were a very particular and distinctive color, a pale, wheat-y shade that was soft and fragile looking and let light shine through it almost totally uninterrupted if he lifted or turned his head at the right angle. he laughed at the mention of highlights.
"My mom always wanted me to do something cool with my hair when I was younger. But eventually I realized that if I dyed my hair I'd never get this color and softness back and I like it too much to give it up forever, yknow?" He said, even if he bleached his hair after dying it it wouldn't capture the same spectrum of golden and light yellow colors his normal head of hair did. "As for patrols, I mean, everyone's welcome. I'm generally not hard to find when I'm out at night, just find the nearest yakuza thug or other muscle brained idiot running for his life and work your way backwards. In all seriousness, what do I always say, Marigold." He said, looking down at his glittering golden shelled daughter who popped up like a star pupil as she barked out the correct response almost without thinking.
"There's always room for more heroes until we all help build a world that doesn't need them!" She said, the saying even more evidence that Zack wasn't in this for any kind of accolade or thrill. His goal was to work toward a world that wouldn't need him anymore. "Plus we always need help at the shelter. Dad can only cook so much ramen and hotdogs and once and I can only make, wash and fold so many blankets or clothes."
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Clayton Herron
Champion
Even if you're weak struggle.
Posts: 146
OOC Name: Shi
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Post by Clayton Herron on Oct 11, 2021 1:38:27 GMT
Clayton shrugged at the suggestion, he did suppose it would look fine with his hair color. "Who knows, when I see her again maybe I'll get them so we can match. It'll be a great time to sit her down and question the heck?" At least he was optimistic about it. With the oddities of the digital world Clayton just shrugged, he doubted he could figure it out right now with what limited knowledge he had.
With the whole patrols being set and talking about the shelter Clayton just gave a thumbs up. "You can count on me for meals and chores, I'm usually home alone so I have to do stuff like that all the time. Though I wouldn't say I'm the best at it I'm definitely far from the worst."
After that though from above was the Hookmon staring off into the way before them. "Ay, We'll be landing quite soon. Best get your supplies and be ready to disembark." He shouted to let everyone on board know, turns out when there isn't a pirate ship attacking it went a lot faster, who knew!
'Clayton, that Ranamon...' the Captain mentioned causing Clay to look over his shoulder for a moment at him, before long though the spirit simply let out a sigh and just said. 'Nevermind, it can wait. You must be raring to get ye spirit? We can talk terms after that.' With that Clayton gave a shrug deciding it best not to press the subject.
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Post by ricochet-Stacy on Oct 11, 2021 2:05:58 GMT
Stacy chuckled when Zack mentioned looking for the nearest Yakuza thug or muscle brained idiot running and work your way backwards. "I'll keep that in mind, Zack, just remember to be careful while pissing off the Yakuza. They have a nasty reputation you know? Then again who am I to judge when I seem good at finding trouble. Problem is though I'm normally not trying to find trouble when it happens." Certain previous escapes of hers came to mind from fighting a were wolf to dealing with slave traders and various other bullies of many threat levels alike. Maybe she was just meant as a magnet for trouble but she usually took it in stride.
Hookmon then alerted them to the fact that they would reach land soon. Stacy was more than ready to reach land and since her belongings were secure in her backpack she had little to worry about. When Clayton looked over his shoulder toward Ranamon Stacy did as well. Was there something about that digimon that she wasn't aware of. Possibly but without proof of potential wrongdoing she would say nothing but would not relax her guard till they disembarked.
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Post by supesman on Oct 11, 2021 2:31:11 GMT
"See Stacy it's the fact that they HAVE that kind of reputation that it's both my obligation and my pleasure to piss them off as much as I do, if not more. People like that need to know that they can't just skate by on might makes right just because the cops or the feds or whatever don't care enough or are already so far up on the take that if they look down they'd see the tops of clouds." He said, revealing one of the few truly cynical parts of his personality, a deep and baked in distrust of institutionalized authority, especially low enforcement. While it probably wasn't a SURPRISE considering how openly he copped to being an outright vigilante, the edge in his voice when he talked about it was a bit out of character for him.
"Sure, Clayton! We'd be happy to have you. There's only so much I can do without hands and my dad is well...my dad so there's only so much he can do to make a place look better than he found it. Usually there's more dirt and debris when he leaves than when he came in."
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