video ✯ in terminal tokyo, demon summons YOU!

[telemysticist]

[The feed opens up on the scene of a new Chosen, a chubby young albino boy looking quite dressed up with his blue suit and big white pompadour...
Being chased by his partner, PetitMamon. Gideon was already disoriented enough suddenly arriving here, followed by being excitedly blathered at by what seemed like some kind of talking stuffed animal, not really paying attention to said blathering. So when soon after he's approached by a flying demon, even a somewhat tiny and adorable one? Yeah, cue freaking out and running away in panic.
Problem is she's pretty persistent, but he promised himself no more working with demons. HE DOESN'T WANT ANY OF YOUR DEER TEETH.]

Monsieur Gideon, wait! You don't need to be afraid!

S-Stay back, demon!

[Gideon makes a cross with his fingers and holds it up in front of him as he edges away from the creature... who apparently speaks French, for some reason.]

But I am not a demon, I am a Digimon! Ees true I resemble one, but I promise, you have no reason to be scared of me! I am your partner, so s'il vous plaît Monsieur, if you would just listen--

YA WON'T TEMPT ME AGAIN!

[Clearly, they're off to an excellent start. So much for bonding over silly accents.]

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[fullofthorns]

[ Roze yawns audibly, scratching her eyebrow and squinting at the screen with an amused expression. Tilting the D-T gives a brief view of herself propped up against someone else's bare back on her elbows, laying perpendicular to the other person. Ignoring her pink hair sticking up everywhere ina bad case of bed-head, she addresses the boy currently serving as her morning cartoon. ]

Hey kid. Hey, kid? Your D-T is running faster than you are, you need to calm your ass down before you end up having some kinda juvvie heart-attack and bust a valve. Even if it were a demon, you honestly think somethin' you were so scared of was gonna speak French and be so polite? Slow your roll, squirt. You're bein' kinda rude when she's half your size and just wants to talk.

[hellspawnedhero]

*The owner of said back shifts to glare at the D-T as if offended by its existence.*

And you're bein' loud enough to wake the dead. Now unless you're bein' attacked, put a damn sock in it.

[telemysticist]

[Suddenly wondering why he's hearing more voices, Gideon turns around to spot Roze and Dante on the D-Terminal, which is sitting on the table behind him.]

... S'cuse me?

She's right, Monsieur! I swear I will not hurt you!

[Gideon doesn't turn back to PetitMamon, instead looks closer at the D-Terminal screen. While they don't sound like the most... mannerly, he'd prefer to talk to some other humans first.]

Ya sure it ain't lyin'?

[fullofthorns]

[ Roze frowns, turning and glaring at Dante before slapping his backside rough enough for the sound to echo in the room. ]

Stop being rude, jerk-ass. Its a new kid. He's freakin' out.

[ She grunts, elbowing him in the back for good measure before arching a brow at Gideon. ]

I swear on my sword, kid, that little gal is just tryin' to help. Everyone around here has one. They're like the puppy that followed you home as a kid. Or cat, or clam, or whatever. She's totally your best friend. Of all the people and things in this place, the one you can absolutely trust to have your best interests at heart is that little dollface.

*yawn*

The name is Roze, by the way. Welcome to the party.

[hellspawnedhero]

*He jumps a little out of reflex and raises an eyebrow. If there wasn't a kid on that screen or he was anything approaching dressed, he'd be getting you back for that right about now.*

Doesn't mean he's gotta go shoutin' at the top of his lungs over the D-Terminal.

*He yawns and stretches, then rolls over onto his side, still only visible above the waist.*

Look, kid. Doubtin' your partner ain't gonna get ya anywhere. 'Specially since she probably knows a heck of a lot more about this place than you do.

[revvinguptheharley]

Pfft, nice hair kid! What are you an albino?

[telemysticist]

[Gideon instantly scowls at Harley through the D-Terminal, with a caustic tone.]

What's it ta'YOU?

[The answer to her question is yes, but he still takes it as rude.]

[revvinguptheharley]

Well speaking as a fan of pale skinned sharp featured men, if you're gonna try and pull off a pompadour you really ought a add a splash of color. Maybe green. Girls only like white hair on older guys you know? Silver foxes!

[telemysticist]

Green?
[He wretches at the thought.]
More like tacky as all heck, no thank you.

Oui, and Monsieur Gideon ees perfect ze way he ees!

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[hot_dawg]

[Now that he's finally gotten over his own freak-out, it's really entertaining to watch the other newbies struggle, too. Milo and Kamemon Franklin are watching in amusement.]

Two questions! One, how'd you get your hair like that? And two, do you need some help?

[Priorities.]

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[telemysticist]

'Fraid the secrets ta'my flawless follicles must remain undisclosed, friend. And while the offer's appreciated, think I got it all under control now.

I'm so sorry to have frightened you again, mon maître... I will do everyzing I can to make it up to you, oui?

Oui!

[Looking like a demon or not, it's difficult for Gideon not to like something that calls him its master.]

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[hot_dawg]

Darn! Because that is one impressive 'do, dude!

Awww, I'm glad to see you two are getting along! [It gives him hope for his own partner..]

Yeah, it'd be kinda hard t' save the world if you were scared of her!

[telemysticist]

[Gideon smirks proudly, of course he knows it's impressive, but he doesn't mind being told.]

Why thank ya, friend. Perfection takes time but s'always worth it.

[Oh, he can also see Milo's partner on the screen now. A turtle? So these "Digimon" can look like animals too? But wait, hold on a second here...]

--Save the what-now?

Oui monsieur, I was getting zhere!

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[headup_stickontheice]

[Oh dear, it looks like another poor kid thinking Digimon are demons! Time for a little helper. Little Angel Lucette, she lives to serve. ...Yeah right.]

Dear, dear. Monsieur Gideon, did he say? The cute little Digimon isn't a demon, he's your partner, bound to you by fate and destiny! I'm sure he'll explain it all when given the chance.

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[telemysticist]

[Gideon stares perplexed, and sort of disbelieving, at the image on the D-Terminal.]

... That an angel?

Non, not exactly! Ze same way I am not really a demon, Lucemon ees not really an angel. We look like zhem, but we are Digimon!

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[headup_stickontheice]

I couldn't have said it better myself! Though my appearance, I've found, does seem to calm things, sometimes.

I'm glad it look like you've reached an understanding. Better sooner than later to get out all the little...disagreements! [She giggles. Weirdo.]

[Video]

[telemysticist]

Uh, what's he talkin' about?

I'm not sure, Monsieur! Mon cœur ees filled only with love for you~!♥

[video]

[perrytheperson]

[Perry just...stares. Is this guy serious?

Also, why is the tiny ball of fire French? Then again, his own partner had a British accent.]

[video]

[telemysticist]

[Gideon narrows his eyes back at Perry.
If you're going to respond, you could at least say something.]

Can I help you?

[video]

[perrytheperson]

[Perry rubs at his chin and then reaches for a small white board. He had apparently upgraded from the notebook he had been using. Besides, it was easier to recycle and he didn't have to worry about wasting paper.

Perry writes in big, loopy letters.]

The digimon isn't going to hurt you. He's not trying to tempt you into anything...except maybe being a friend.

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[telemysticist]

[Gideon raises a brow at the fact Perry wrote his message rather than, you know, just speaking. Is he mute or deaf or something? In case of the former Gideon responds normally, but in case of the latter, well... maybe Perry can read lips.]

Yeah, think I've start t'figure that out.

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[trimmedback]

[You know what isn't comforting? A woman who makes no facial expressions and talks in a complete monotone who is clearly holding her d-terminal with a long, green lizard tail.]

I assure you that the creature means you no harm.

[video]

[telemysticist]

I would never even think of hurting a single shiny, perfect hair on Monsieur Gideon's head!

... Yeah, I... think I'm startin'ta believe her.

[video]

[trimmedback]

They also have a great deal of information about the local area.

[From off screen, her Wormmon speaks up.]

We're not tour guides, you know.

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[telemysticist]

N-Non, but it will be my pleasure to show you around, Monsieur!

[At this point she's mostly just trying to make him feel comfortable. It's working better now than it did before.]

How big is this place?

Well it used to be Tokyo, from what I understand was one of ze largest cities in your world. So very big, I suppose! But do not worry, I will help you find your way around safely!