3: An Unexpected Return [video]

[needsteaplz]

You know, you have a real funny way of greeting someone who's been gone for several months.

[It's late afternoon on the day she arrived. After she rediscovered her partner, they found themselves on a random rooftop. She rubs her left side where she received a headbutt from her Elecmon. Said Digimon is sitting right next to her and huffed.]

 Well you did disappeared on me without warning. I think it's only fair I get one crack shot at you.

Okay, okay, you got a point there. I missed you too. Remind me we should work on your nickname later since we didn't have a chance last time.

[Saori rolls her eyes and then realizes the d-terminal's on.]

Oh, um, sorry about that! I'm not sure if people would remember me but I'm Saori Nakagawa and this is Elecmon. Apparently, I disappeared a while ago but I guess I was called back.  It's nice to meet all of you either again or the first time.

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[hellspawnedhero]

*Hello Saori, you are now being greeted by a shirtless man in very good shape with a large red amulet hanging down over his chest and a towel draped over his wet hair.*

I'm guessin' consistency isn't exactly this place's strong suit, huh?

[needsteaplz]

[Elecmon stares at Dante, then at Saori, shrugged and goes off screen.]

Ugh, I'm getting out of here before it gets too much.

Apparently not.

[With Elecmon out of the way, she leans in. She couldn't help but smile.]

Oh ho, I definitely don't remember seeing you here from last time. I didn't expect such a welcome.

[hellspawnedhero]

You've got good timing, caught me right after my shower.

*Yeah, he's not doubting what she meant about the welcome.*

And I just got here last month.

[needsteaplz]

Ah, that explains it. I just have good luck like that sometimes.

How's your stay been so far? So, do you have a name or would you prefer Mr. Fanservice?

[hellspawnedhero]

*Grinning widely.*

The name's Dante, but I ain't gonna argue if you call me somethin' that's true.

Been surprisingly good here, actually, aside from some...ah, transitioning issues.

[needsteaplz]

It's nice to meet you, Dante.

Yes, it's a quite a pain at first. It takes times but you'll get used to it. Though I honestly don't see why we can't keep our own abilities.

[hellspawnedhero]

Nor do I. Kinda makes one wonder just how smart who or whatever's draggin' us here really is, huh?

So, what about you? You got a name or am I just gonna have to keep callin' you Cute Babe?

[needsteaplz]

[She laughs.]

Okay, I walked into that one. My name's Saori.

I know, right? Last time I was here, it would've been really helpful if I had my powers. Well, at least this places still seems to be in one piece.

[hellspawnedhero]

Wonder why this place keeps draggin' in so many people that're used to having powers if it's just gonna take 'em away. Seems pretty damn pointless if you ask me.

[needsteaplz]

[At this point, Elecmon wiggles his way back in between the terminal and Saori.]

Didn't you two read the guide?! Without you guys we can't digivolve and get stronger to protect everyone's worlds from ending up like this one.

[Saori pinches her partner's cheek to drag him off screen.]

Okay, Mr. Exposition, thank for that. When you put it that way, we have no choice then. The fact you haven't even digivolved yet means we're a bit behind then.

[happiestberry]

[ Miwako waves to the feed with a smile. ]

I just got here recently myself so I never met you, but welcome back regardless!

[needsteaplz]

Thank you and it's nice to meet you too! I didn't stay too long but if there's anything I can help you with, I'd be happy to.

[happiestberry]

But wouldn't that be rude? You just got here after all.

[needsteaplz]

Oh don't worry about that at all. Helping people is just something I do a lot. After all, we're in this together.

[happiestberry]

You're right. I'm glad I can be in it with someone so kind.

[betrayalcutsdeep]

I would say it's nice to see you again, but I suppose that would be awkward under the current circumstances.

[needsteaplz]

Ah, Jin! It's been a while. While that's true, it's nice to see a familiar face here.

[betrayalcutsdeep]

And I'm not going to complain about the return of someone who can add a little bit of life to the food here.

*By which he means cook to his standards of mouth searingly spicy.*

[needsteaplz]

[She laughs.]

Of course. It'd be great to have someone else who tolerate my spicy cooking.

[betrayalcutsdeep]

The feeling is mutual. I think I may have been banned from cooking for the public.

[needsteaplz]

Some people just don't appreciate a little kick in their food, I guess. Ah, that's right...I wonder if I could get my old job back. I need some way to get some income to survive.

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[for_granite]

'Course I remember you, that curry was amazing.

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[needsteaplz]

Terra! It's great to see you again! And thank you!

Once I get resettled, I'll see if I can make some more curry for you.

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[for_granite]

I'd recommend giving some pointers to some of the locals. Don't tell 'em I said anything, but it doesn't have the same zip.

[But she still ate it.]

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[needsteaplz]

[She laughs.]

Don't worry. It'll be our little secret! Hopefully I can get my old job back.

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[for_granite]

With how many people've up and vanished? It's likely they'll be happy to see you.

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[needsteaplz]

So...there's many that were just like me. That's quite a troubling.

Oh by the way, what sort of things have happened since I've left? The last thing I mostly remember is from when those race tracks appeared and Sakuyamon...

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[for_granite]

...

Do you want me to start with the abundance of Dark Fields that've been popping up, or the fact that whenever Digimon attack us and take longer to die it's 'cause they're infected with this thing called a Scope Virus.

...A lot. A lot's happened.

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[needsteaplz]

[She blinks as she tries to take it in.]

Wow, things did escalate quickly here while I was gone. Makes me wonder why I was sent back.

This Scope Virus, does it have any effect on our partners?

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[for_granite]

So far? We haven't seen any. Doesn't mean we aren't keeping careful... One of those guys, the originals, Koushirou? He's tryin' to get info on the Dark Fields and the virus, thinks they're connected.