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I know this might sound a little strange, but does anyone know if there's a flower field around here somewhere? It's kind of important.

[The figure on screen shifts slightly, one hand reaching for the rings that hang from a necklace she's wearing. It's a habit she's had for a long while and being in a new world's not going to make it any better. It just might make it worse, but that remains to be seen.

Before she can say anything else, the feed blurs as it's suddenly moved to face the cameramon. The angle is way awkward, because honestly the d-terminal isn't exactly designed for her paws. To make up for it, the DORUmon its filming has a huge toothy grin as she teases her partner.]

Come on! It's your first message and already you've forgotten to introduce us!

[This startles Rinoa from her slightly moody thoughts and she giggles instead.]

I was getting there, you're just too impatient!

Then you're just gonna have to be faster than me next time. ANYWAYS, before I was so rudely interrupted! I'm Dorothy, a DORUmon, and this- [The feed shifts again as the cameramon turns the feed to focus on her partner.] Is my partner Rinoa. Say hi Rinoa!

[Completely railroaded by her own digimon, Rinoa simply smiles and waves cheerfully.]

Hi!

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There was this field of flowers back home and someone promised to be there if I ever went looking for him. When I asked I was hoping it'd work here too.

[As far as she's concerned it's a good reason to ask, even if other people think it silly.]

The worlds aren't that connected yet...

You'll never know unless you try. It could have worked.

[She blinks.] You remind me...of a friend. You're very optimistic.

It's easier than being grumpy and negative all the time. [Cough, cough Squall cough, cough.]

No, I understand! ...One of my brothers is incredibly grumpy, like he's always falling asleep on a burr.

That's a really good way to describe it, I might use that sometime.

[She laughs.] Morning or night, he lumbers about like a badger, growling and snapping.

I forgot, my name is Hollyleaf. [She dips her head.]

I don't know what a badger is, but I think I get the idea.

Hollyleaf? That's really pretty! Nice to meet you, Hollyleaf.

It's a normal name where I'm from. Your name is nice too, Rinoa.

Just because it's normal doesn't mean it can't be nice. Thanks!

[A moment...] If you didn't need the flower field, does that mean you found your friend here?

Well, it's more like he found me, but yeah he's here.

That's good. This has become a place for reunions, then.

I know it's not the same for everyone. [Poor Waver.] I'm lucky to have several people from home here.

[Granted she doesn't feel so lucky right now.]

Yes... But sometimes a fresh start is nice too. [She speaks slowly and deliberately.]

[She hadn't considered that.]

You're right. Everyone's in a different situation, so it only makes sense.

[With a flick of both of her ears, Hollyleaf smiles.] I'm glad this world's done good for someone though. It'll be easier for you to adjust with those you know around.

Maybe, with the weird way he's acting I'm not so sure about that. [She's trying (and failing) not to stare at Hollyleaf's ears, but it's not long before she just can't help herself.]

Are those real? Your ears I mean. I thought I saw them move!

[Hollyleaf frowns slightly.] Of course they are. Why wouldn't they be?

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