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[leaderkun]

[Hi Yu. The teen is on the screen, his apartment in the background. Raidou, usually an Elecmon, is currently a Tsunomon... and there is a new mon, a Gaomon]

I wanted to thank everyone for their hard work recently. Things looked bad for awhile, but we all managed to make it through- everyone should be proud, even with all the unfortunate lead up.

Also, I wanted to introduce my new partner, Tatsuya.

[Gaomon waves shyly, smiling]

Please be kind to her, and if she doesn't respond to you don't be insulted- she can't speak, but she can hear and understand you just fine.

[Tsunomon bounces in his lap]

Yu got his crest too! I digivolved into Caturamon!

[He seems to realize he's being bold, and blushes]

Don't be shy, you fought hard. I might had gained the crest, but you and Roze's partner saved the day. I heard that others got a crest too... is that so? I'd like to hear about it.

Comments

[leaderkun]

They'll have their chance, considering how things tend to go here.

[Tatsuya huffs softly, but seems to accept Rita's words. She is not a mini Caturamon, Yu. She is much cooler, tyvm!]

[changelingdude]

No kidding, I've got my fingers crossed we get a little break at least. It's almost December and the city is a wreck. What are we gonna do if it starts snowing?

...freeze?

Well we won't, the Hope district held up pretty nicely.

Anyway, nice to meet you by the way dude. I'm Beastboy.

[leaderkun]

Assuming it even snows based of the time of year here, of course.

Ah, Yu Narukami. It's nice to meet you too. Though I'm guessing our partners are pretty well ahead of us, right Tatsuya?

[Tatsuya hides her face behind her gloves]

[changelingdude]

Sure seems that way. I guess you guys are friends huh?

I'd like to think so. We had a lovely afternoon together.

[leaderkun]

[Tatsuya nods, tilting her head back in mimic of singing, soft hollow noises escaping her muzzle- like wind through a tube, nothing based off a working voicebox. Then clasps her paws over her heart, swaying slightly as she remembers Rita's music, tail going a mile a minute]

...I'm not sure I got all that, but she looks pretty happy, regardless.

[changelingdude]

She's the best audience I've ever had at the park. And I'll be happy to sing for her anytime.

Wow! That's pretty sweet!

[leaderkun]

Ah, you sing Rita? I'd be interested in hearing it too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlcFZSsaWko

[changelingdude]

O-oh well...I don't have anything prepared...

Aw sure you do Rita. You've always got a song in your heart.

Are you sure? Should I get my keyboard?

Just sing.

[Rita sings and when it's over Beastboy claps and whistles, Chili gives a respectful and restrained applause]

[leaderkun]

[Tatsuya looks entralled, and Yu outright charmed, both clapping as well once she's done]

That was lovely Rita. You have a real talent.

[changelingdude]

O-oh gosh...thank you! Really I appreciate it.

So modest.

[Beastboy laughs and pets her head affectionately. Even chili speaks up]

Modesty in one's talents is a virtue. But pride in one's skills is a reward that should be earned. And in your case it has. You train every day to sound like that.

W-well...I suppose that's true.

[She's blushing so hot she's practically glowing]

[leaderkun]

He's right. You should never be ashamed of your talents.

[changelingdude]

I-I guess I just still haven't learned how to accept praise.

Well you keep up that musical stuff and you'll be getting plenty of praise to practice with.