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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 21, 2022 23:36:16 GMT
Mandrake now had a concerned look on his face when Michael said what he did. Maybe it was paternal instinct that led him as he, without thinking, said "Michael. What do you mean back when you weren't so anxious?" Then realizing that he might of said something that could upset Michael he corrected himself as he said "Forgive me. Maybe it was just my paternal instincts but if you would rather not say you don't have to."
"D-Did someone mean hurt you too?" Circe asked with tears starting to appear in the young digimon's sapphire eyes. She then realized what she said and went very quiet looking at her drink.
Then when Michael asked he performed around here Mandrake wondered how he could explain it but it came to him quickly so he wouldn't have to blow his family's cover as disguised digimon. "No. I don't perform around here very much. My family and I are tourists." Mandrake said with a smile. Then he noticed Michael change in attitude becoming more informal than he normally was. Perhaps he was warming up to them.
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Post by Michael Rosenburg on Aug 23, 2022 15:28:18 GMT
Michael let out a lighthearted laugh, "It's no issue, I don't mind the questioning at all. When I was younger I wasn't as anxious as I am now and was able to do school plays, that is what I meant by when I wasn't anxious.". The open cheery demeanor quickly changed to concern and confusion when Circe spoke up. It takes a moment for him to process what she said and then he replies gently, "Oh no one hurt me I am just like this.". He crouches down and smiles at Circe before standing back up.
After hearing an answer Michael looks back to Mandrake and responds, "Oh so you aren't from around here. Are you coming from another part of Japan or foreign? Of course that is if you do not mind answering that is.". He waits patiently for a response from the magician before him, very curious of how he will respond.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 23, 2022 21:53:29 GMT
Lothar looked at Michael confused when he said he used to be less anxious his face mirroring Mandrake's. Was it normal for people to become more anxious with time? "I didn't know people became anxious over time. Maybe it has something to do with experiences people go through." As curious as Mandrake was about what happened to Michael he and Lothar both knew it wasn't their business. If Michael wanted to tell them he would tell them and it was as simple as that.
Circe looked up when Michael said no one hurt him looking relieved that he either didn't seem to notice what she said or didn't want to possibly bring up a sore subject. "All I can say is I'm suprised, Michael. This is the most Circe has spoken to most strangers. Usually she is mostly mute probably from her anxiety and timidness."
Foreign was definitely a good term to describe the small family given they were monsters from another world alongside the Human World disguised as humans. "Oh I don't mind answering at all. We aren't from Japan. We just make regular trips to this city because we like how nice this place is for the most part."
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Post by Michael Rosenburg on Aug 24, 2022 21:22:41 GMT
Michaels looks to Lothar with a smile though a bit nervous look, "Yeah anxiety can just seemingly pop out of nowhere for some people. It kinda sucks but it is me so I have to learn to deal with it. Seems I have been dealing with it so much I just never looked into it on a deeper level." He then looks away from Lothar to calm his nerves.
Michael then directed his attention back to Mandrake as he spoke and gave a short glance at Circe before looking back to Mandrake. He then spoke up with an unsure voice, "Well I have no clue as to why she opened up maybe she just could relate to me and that made her interested in how I feel and who I am. Though that could be way off base and she just has her own little reason in her head.". He then rubs the back of his head hoping he had not gone overboard with his idea forming.
Michael then heard yet another response from Mandrake that made a lot of stuff make more sense. He then responded to the answer, "That makes a whole lot of sense, I am not from around here either, only moved in a few months back or so. This is actually my first chance I have gotten to come out here and look at the sights.".
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 24, 2022 21:59:25 GMT
Lothar kept his posture neutral as to not look as imposing to the anxious teen but given his disguise as a six foot eight muscular titan that was a hard feet. Maybe it was for the best that Michael didn't know that he, Mandrake, and Circe weren't humans.
Mandrake nodded at Michael's observation and said "You seem to have a very good point, Michael. She may seem to relate to you somehow or it could be some other reason. She doesn't always communicate with even me. I get the feeling her thoughts are guarded most of the time." Sure he could easily read his young daughter's mind but he was trying to establish trust and entering Circe's mind without the spiderling's permission would shatter any potential trust. That was the last thing Mandrake wanted so he and Lothar typically gave their daughter her space in that regard.
"I'm sure you'll get used to this city in time." Lothar said in response to Michael talking about having just moved in and was seeing the sights.
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Post by Michael Rosenburg on Aug 26, 2022 14:58:50 GMT
Michael looks to the intimidating Lothar as he responds to him, trying to act as casual as possible as to not make Lothar uncomfortable. After he finishes talking Michael responds, "Yeah I am sure I will. Oh also if you don't mind I need to check if I have gotten any texts.".
Michael then pulls out his phone and a confused look appears on his face as he talks to himself, "Who just randomly sends a stranger an image like this.". Then he quietly puts his phone away and returns the smile to his face. He looks to the bunch of them, "Sorry about that hope I didn't upset any of you by doing that, I know some people dislike phones being pulled out mid conversation.".
He smiles at the three of them and asks them, "So do you recommend any specific shows to see around here or maybe a specific sight to see?".
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 26, 2022 15:24:37 GMT
Lothar noticed that Michael seemed to be calming down so maybe he believed Lothar meant no harm. Lothar was known to be a kindhearted protective digimon but sometimes his size intimidated others even when it was not the disguised Leomon's attention. Then when Michael asked if they didn't mind if he checked his texts. "Don't worry about it. I can understand if you are waiting for important messages." Mandrake said digging into his pockets with his free hand while bringing out the device connected to Tamernet. There were a few messages from his and Lothar's other children and he answered them quietly and efficiently before putting it away.
When Michael mentioned something about a random message Mandrake looked at the young man before he asked "What about an image?"
When Michael asked about shows to recommend. Mandrake said "I suppose it really depends on your personal tastes. There are multiple theaters here in the Entertainment District either being movie theaters or for plays. Lothar and I were planning to gradually introduce Circe to various forms of entertainment. Even those we like. She's usually mostly calm with me in sight."
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Post by Michael Rosenburg on Aug 27, 2022 19:02:23 GMT
Michael takes his phone back out as he pulls up the text. When he finds it he turns the screen to him, "This weird puff ball creature is this some sort of Japanese mascot.". The image on his phone is unmistakably the Digimon Pafumon, the semi-transparent brown and purple tail stripe fluff ball. A look at the number shows that it is a restricted number. He puts his phone back after Mandrake had a good look.
Michael smiles at the response he was given about the plays, "Then I guess it would help to know my tastes for you to give a more thorough answer. Hmmm well I do like most forms of entertainment and each performance is more or less a case to case basis for me, so I guess I could say I try to see whatever I can even if I originally think I may dislike it.".
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 27, 2022 22:05:10 GMT
As Michael showed Mandrake the text Lothar looked as surprised as Mandrake as Lothar was looking over the disguised Wizardmon's shoulder. Mandrake face was a mask of calmness as he said "That sure is an odd text to receive indeed." Now both Mandrake and Lothar wondered why Michael was getting a text with the picture of a digimon. Was he meant to be a tamer?
"Cute." Circe piped up as apparently she saw the image too. Though she knew it was a digimon she knew to play along her cover of being a human child fascinated with magicians and, like Mandrake, she was determined to play the part she chose as best as she could.
Mandrake smiled in return before he said "Trying many things to see what you like and don't like is often the best way to handle things not just in forms of entertainment but food as well. Definitely proof you can't judge a book by its cover."
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Post by Michael Rosenburg on Aug 28, 2022 19:53:41 GMT
Michael then shrugs and says, "Well it was probably some bot or something, though I must admit I am curious as to what it means.". He then hears what Circe said and smiles. He looks at her and happily responds, "Yeah it was pretty cute wasn't it?" a bright smile is on his face as he thinks about it.
Michael then looks back to Mandrake and responds to what he said about food and entertainment, "Yeah speaking of food I seem to have forgotten to eat, is there any food places around here you know about or will I have to go somewhere else?". He rubs the back of his head as his stomach growls at just the right time for this topic. He then realizes he will probably have to let him know of food preferences, "Oh also I do not mind spice very much so don't worry about taking that into concern."
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 28, 2022 21:07:58 GMT
"Maybe if you are curious you should at least exercise some measure of caution before opening the text. With these messages you can never be too safe, right." Mandrake said with a smile as he had a feeling what it might mean. Either Michael would soon be a tamer or this was a digimon who was trying to make friends with humans but not knowing how to go about it. When Michael agreed with Circe regarding how cute the digimon was she smiled.
When Michael asked about places to eat Mandrake glanced around spotting a few cafes before looking back at the young man and said "There are various cafes within eyesight near here that have pretty good food. I get that you are still growing so needing food often makes sense."
At the mention of food Circe's eyes had lit up. Sure she had an appetite similar to Mandrake's now that she wasn't in a malnourished state even if it was slightly bigger than his. Mandrake figured at least one of his children would take on an appetite more akin to his sooner or later.
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Post by Michael Rosenburg on Aug 28, 2022 21:30:38 GMT
Michael smiles at the concerned reply he got from Mandrake, "Yeah these things sure can be sensitive in how you deal with them. I will definitely see if there anything I can find out about that image." When he hears Mandrake says he is still growing he rubs the back of his head, "I guess you could say that since I am young though I have not heard someone say that to anyone that is not a child, though you probably could see me as a kid experience wise." Michael then stretches and looks around for a moment to spot said cafes for one that catches his eye, "Hmmm what place should I choose then.".
Suddenly Michael's phone goes off and he jumps a bit at the sound exclaiming in a startled voice, "What in the world I thought do not disturb mode was on!". He pulls his phone out and sees a restricted number calling. He then looks to the three, "Excuse me I am going to pick this up, so sorry for the disturbance.". He then steps back a few steps and answers the phone only to hear a weird loud puff sound and the number hangs up, he looks at his phone for a few seconds and scratches his head in confusion quietly saying, "Another image from the same restricted number and it is some sort of strange device, weird...". After those events he quickly looks at his settings and then puts his phone back in his pocket walking back towards the three with a smile.
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 28, 2022 22:03:03 GMT
"Well based on what I've observed, teenagers can have relentless metabolisms much like a small child." Mandrake said hoping his awkward words from before would be clarified.
While Michael was deciding on a place to eat his phone suddenly went off causing the teen to jump and Circe squeaked at the sudden noise grabbing Mandrake's hand suddenly and diving behind the diguised Wizardmon in fright. Michael seemed baffled as his phone was apparently on do not disturb mode. Then he asked to be excused so he could answer the call and Mandrake said "It's no problem. Go ahead." Lothar overheard the confused words of Michael and briefly whispered what he heard to Mandrake. After Michael hung up he seemed to be checking his settings before returning to the small family smiling and Mandrake said "Judging by that smile I assume things went well." Circe by this point was calming down and came out from behind Mandrake but was still clutching his hand.
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Post by Michael Rosenburg on Aug 28, 2022 22:20:06 GMT
Michael looks at Mandrake with a more understanding look and speaks up to his response, "Oh yeah that makes sense now that you put it that way."
Michael had then responded to the remark on his smile, "Well it was not bad aside from something blowing into the phone when I picked up and then hung up. Oh also I was sent another image of a strange device but aside from that it was fine. A lot better than those calls about my expired warranty on so and so item.". He pulls out his phone and pulls up the texted image, showing what a Digimon may know as a Digivice especially if they have come across a tamer. He then speaks back up, "So is this like an image of a weird toy? It kinda looks like those Tamagotchi things that seem to be a popular thing here but in a weird shape."
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Post by ricochet6-Mandrake on Aug 28, 2022 23:01:34 GMT
When Michael mentioned an image of a strange device both Mandrake and Lothar had a feeling of what it may be but kept their expressions neutral as the image of what was definitely a digivice was shown to them. The image of a digimon as well as the image of a digivice was making Mandrake and Lothar suspect that Michael was soon about to become a tamer though when was not clear at this time since it could be minutes to even hours from now.
When asked about the image Mandrake played up the image of the clueless human as he made a confused face before he said "It is hard to say. Sure is a curious device isn't it? Maybe it is from the same person that showed you the image of the monster from earlier."
Circe was finishing her hot chocolate but still had not let go of Mandrake's hand. The images also had her curiosity peaked as well as she at some level wondered how things would play out despite her being a timid and anxious young digimon.
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