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[makoinfused]

[ Zack has been in the city for about an hour or so, getting his bearings and talking to this... Digimon of his. It's all really weird and he obviously wasn't expecting this when he died, but hey... if the world needs saving, they should call on a hero, right?

He seems to be fiddling with the D-Terminal when the video feed turns on, stopping only when Dorumon speaks up, ]

Zack?

Huh? What's up?

You were going to ask the network something, weren't you?

Oh, yeah, of course! [ he smiles at the screen, only slightly less enthusiastic than he normally would be. He should have asked earlier, but he had to catch up with all of this digital nonsense first. Kind of threw him off his game, ] Hey there, my name is Zack and I have a couple questions. [ He holds up his index finger, ] First off, I'm looking for a guy named Cloud. Blonde spiky hair, about this tall [ moves his hand just at his shoulder for emphasis, ] wearing a uniform like mine. [ minus the bullet holes. ] And Cloud? If you can see this, give me a call. [ it's a longshot, but he may as well try. ]

Second question, I'm in apartment F2 002 I guess? [ He looks to Dorumon for confirmation, and the digimon nods, ] Anyone else shacking up there? We're probably gonna head over later to check it out.

Is that all?

[ Zack is silent for a moment as he tries to think, ] Pretty sure that's it for now, yeah. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated, though.

I'm sure they'll be waiting with bated breath.

I-- Hey! [ and the feed turns off. ]

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[strengthinkindness]

[A small, angry little face suddenly appears onscreen.] That was our room first, so listen up - !

L-Lopmon, s-stop it...!

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[strengthinkindness]

[The D-Terminal is wrestled away from him, and Fluttershy has an embarrassed smile on her face as she looks at the screen.]

I...I-I'm sorry about him, uh...I-I'm staying in that...apartment as well...

[makoinfused]

[ Accosted by a cute little Digimon already and he's been here for an hour. Good job, Zack.

Zack looks rightfully confused, brows furrowed as he opens his mouth to reply, only to have Fluttershy answer instead. ]

Hello to you, too. [ that was for you Lopmon. ] Guess we're rooming together, then. That's not a problem, right?

[strengthinkindness]

Yes, it is!

[She gently pushes him away.] N-no, it...i-it's no problem...I-I mean, if that's...all right with you...

[makoinfused]

Of course it's all right with me, but it looks like your friend has a problem with it. Any reason why?

[strengthinkindness]

Because I'm her partner, and it's my job to protect her!

L-Lopmon, please...

[makoinfused]

[ There's another pause on his end, but then he ends up grinning. The attitude isn't really necessary, Lopmon, but he can get behind your reasoning, ] Alright then. What do I have to do to prove that I'm not a threat? Got a Q&A for me, maybe?

[brain_behind_purple]

Hey Donnie, I think I just saw your other roommate! Don't worry, this time it's a guy

Really? Phew. [Takes D-Terminal form Kamemon] Lets see if we can contact them again. [Types on the D-Terminal]

Maybe this guy is a humanized animal like you are

[Eye roll] I guess we'll find out if they call back.

[makoinfused]

[ Zack does indeed call back! ]

Hello? Anybody home?

[brain_behind_purple]

Oh, that was fast. My Digimon Kamemon and I heard that you were in F2 002, that's where we are.

Hello fellow roomie. Do you freak out as much as Donnie?

Thanks for that Kamemon...

[makoinfused]

You too-- [ Once again, thrown off by the digimon. 2 for 2, ]

Uh... no? Should I be freaking out?

Please don't. [ NO ONE ASKED YOU OK DORUMON ]

[brain_behind_purple]

Nah, just maing sure. The last thing I need is to deal with two guys who can;t keep themselves under control

And I think that you've said enough. [Shoves Kamemon out of the way] Sorry, he doesn't know how to keep his mouth shut.

[makoinfused]

[ Zack lifts his brows up, once again glancing to Dorumon to see if he knows what's up. Of course he doesn't answer. ]

Yeah, I don't think you have to worry about that. [ He's totally got things under control can't you tell? ] So your name's Donnie? Nice to meet you.

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[dressup]

Oh! You got a Dorumon too! [Her own Dorumon is just peeking over her shoulder, just staring.]

And um, I don't think I have seen this "Cloud" person, but I can keep an eye out for him.

[makoinfused]

[ oh hello adorable child, ] Well look at that. Maybe they're related!

[ there's a slight hitch in his smile, but he maintains it for the time being, ] Thanks, I appreciate it. Gotta look out for my friend, you know? [ he's pretty sure Cloud can handle himself at this point, but it never hurts to be a little worried. ] You here by yourself? Aside from your digimon, I mean.

[dressup]

[hi cool spiky-haired mister. the thought of sibling digimon makes her smile a little.] They could be!

Yes, I'm by myself for now. Along with Dorumon, I met a lot of nice people so far. I'm sure your friend will show up at some point.

[makoinfused]

[ He appreciates her optimism. ] Even if he doesn't, I'm sure he's fine. He's a strong kid. [ He'd like some closure, though, but he really shouldn't be a debbie downer around a little girl like this. She doesn't need to hear that Cloud was in really bad shape and Zack was dying last he saw him, ] So, how're you getting along with Dorumon? Mine doesn't seem to like to talk much.

[dressup]

He kind of reminds me of my older brother. Kind of grumpy and quick on his feet, but he's kind as well. He doesn't like it when I call him cute though.

Because I do not find myself as a cute type.

He's pretty serious, but we get along pretty well.

[makoinfused]

[ He laughs, looking over to his own Dorumon, ] Sounds about right. Maybe they really are related.

I highly doubt that.

[ SHH NO ONE ASKED YOU, ] That's good that you get along, at least. I guess it wouldn't be much of a partnership if you didn't.

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[renegadedriving]

[That looks like a soldier's uniform. And this guy's clearly older than 20. Thank god for that.]

This is Commander Shepard. Was your friend with you when you arrived?

[makoinfused]

[ Both brows raise. Commander? ]

Zack Fair, SOLDIER 1st class. [ The title rings hollow now. Probably shouldn't bother saying it at this point, ] We had just... parted ways, actually. But he wasn't doing very well. You seen him?

[renegadedriving]

[She isn't really familiar with that ranking, but she's going to make the assumption that it's some analogy for "Private, first class".]

No, I haven't. I met most of the building last night, but there might be a few people who didn't show up to the meeting. I'll let you know if I see him.

[makoinfused]

[ EXCUSE YOU HE IS A HIGH RANKING SUPER SOLDIER. that's not really super anymore because life sucks wah wah. ]

Thanks, I appreciate it. [ He shifts a bit, tilting his head, ] Most of the building? How many of us are there?

[renegadedriving]

[She feels your pain, super soldier bro. Her super is gone too.]

At least 20. Almost all of them are kids.

[makoinfused]

[ that's so lame. ]

I guess they're taking the term 'Chose Children' literally, huh? I wonder what that makes us.