01 | VIDEO

[amygdalae]

[Yeah, were you expecting a new arrival? Yes? No? Maybe? Well, whatever the case, here is now a video feed playing on your screens. It is incredibly shaky and three quarters of the screen is covered with something purple, but it is a video feed nevertheless. Clearly, the recorder making this is not adept at handling the D-Terminal, or maybe its something else entirely.

From the first line, its clear that it is indeed something else entirely.] C'mon, you should at least say hello!

--I'm not sure if that's a good idea.

[The second voice is very male-sounding, although quiet and trying his best to be as polite as possible even though there is no real need to be.

From near the mic there is a huff, presumably from the first speaker.] How are you gonna talk to anybody if you won't even say hello?

I--well. [Its clear that the second speaker doesn't seem very comfortable with all of this, and there is a certain amount of discomfort in his voice, especially when he talks again.] It's just been a while, so I'm not really used to--this.

[A brief pause, and when the first speaker talks again this time the voice is not as forceful.] Well, no time like the present to start again, right?

[Another pause here too.] I suppose so.

Good! [And here the D-Terminal is being fumbled now, brought around so that now people are see one Floramon close to the camera. The Digimon smiles before waving with its free hand.] Hello! I'm Floramon! I don't have a nickname like the most of you, so Floramon is just fine until I do have one.

But this isn't about me -- I've gotten a partner, and he wants to say hi to all of you! [And here Floramon moves, shifting the camera so that now Bruce is on the screen, and he gives a tenative smile to the camera before he waves weakly.

Floramon, apparently, is not pleased by this.] C'mon, Bruce! Say hi!

...hello. [He tries the smile again, but its weaker this time, and Bruce is still looking distinctly uncomfortable about all of this.

Some pity is taken, at least, and Floramon comes back into the screen, looking somewhat apologetic.] Sorry, my partner's kind of shy - but he's really nice, I can assure you! And I'm looking forward to working with you all in the future! Feel free to say hi back too! I'll make sure my partner answers to you next time.

[With that said, Floramon gives one more wave before the feed shuts off.]

Comments

[video]

[strengthinkindness]

Hey, another Floramon...That's awesome. Although I guess now a nickname would be a good thing...

But what's up? Don't worry about having a shy partner...mine's like that too.

[video]

[amygdalae]

[Oh, hey, another Floramon! Awesome.]

Well, you can be Floramon #1, since you're the first. I can be Floramon #2! [Still waiting for a nickname though, this Floramon wants a nickname.

But anyway, yes. Shy partners.] Yours too? Do partners that end up with us tend to just be shy naturally or something? [It's like a curse or something, seesh. So uncool.]

[Video]

[wheeljackofalltrades]

Huh, been awhile since we had any newbies.

[And adults, too. That was a rarity in this world.]

Hi Floramon!

[Merely seconds after Wheeljack can get his statement out, a Gazimon appears on his shoulder, like some kind of Digi ninja. She seems excited though, clamping her claws over her muzzle.

New people? NEW PEOPLE.]

It's nice to meet you too! I'm You. Well...not...you but-[Wheeljack she really needs a better name.]My name is 'You'.

[She turns to Wheeljack, as if silently asking if he wants to add anything, but the man seems to have occupied his mouth with a burger. Looks like they were in the middle of eating. There's a slight 'ahem' in her voice, to which he swallows.]

...Right. Hey.

[Video]

[amygdalae]

[You. Well, there could be worse names, really.]

Hello, You! [At least Floramon is being very nice about it and just waves back.] It's nice to meet you too! As well as your partner.

[Now give Floramon a moment as it (he? she? Bruce has no idea) shifts the camera over to Bruce.] Look, Bruce! People! Say hi!

[Bruce glances at the camera, still looking very out of place (and feeling the same as well), but manages a smile once more and nods slightly.] Hello.

Video

[bigsoftie]

[More newbies, huh? Cue Monodramon climbing up on the big teenager's back, excited waving to the D-Terminal.]

Hi Floramon! Sorry that Bruce is shy, but that's ok! My chosen's pretty shy too!

[Leatherhead immediately feels the need to sink off camera and possibly off the ground.]

...yes, I am sorry. My digimon like to talk...a lot.

Video

[amygdalae]

A lot of them seem to be, aren't they? It's really weird.

[But them's the breaks, Floramon guesses - or something like that, anyway. Bruce is close enough to see and hear what's going on from behind Floramon, and as he sees the human on the other hand looking like he wants to disappear, which isn't that all good.

If there's one thing Bruce can do, its to make other feel better, at least.]

Hey, it's fine. [Have a small smile.] Don't worry about it.

[fullofthorns]

Bruce, huh? [ Asks a young woman with bright pink hair and unearthly green eyes. She smiles, and her teeth are a bit too sharp for normal, her expression shark-like in its broadness. ]

And so farouche! Well, that's just effin' cute. [ She drawls, elbowing an Impmon sitting to one side of her who snickers and nods. A Kotemon sitting on the other side just issues a long-suffering sigh. ]

Well, Bruce and Floramon - you're lovely, by the way - greetings and salutations from this marvelously ridiculous place. I'm Roze and these are my dear friends Musashi and Julie.

[ She grins wider still before the expression falters, then drops completely into sudden seriousness. ]

Don't freak out or anything. Its easier if you just kinda pretend its a VR game or something. Granted some people don't even know what the hell that shit is so...if you need to think of it as a magic spell I suppose that would fly...

[amygdalae]

[Well, that is a nice introduction. Floramon looks pretty amused too with Roze's words, while Bruce just shifts a little and rubs the back of his head. It's all kind of new to him, this whole thing - not to mention actually talking to people again. This is such a weird way to get back into civilization after years of self-imposed exile.]

Not quite sure if thinking this as a VR game would help, but thanks. [Utterly wry here, but hey, Bruce is talking.] But its nice to meet you all, regardless. [Even if things could be better.]

[headup_stickontheice]

My Campbell is also shy, it's common with the Chosen, I think. Campbell, say hello!

[The Digimon's a Lucemon, Lucette, and she's eagerly pointing the D-Terminal at a boy who...actually looks busy lifting weights, in one of the training areas. He turns absentminded and stares blankly at his partner.] Lucette.

[The view shifts back to the Digimon. She sighs.] Well, I had to try, now, didn't I?

[amygdalae]

[It was a nice try there, Lucette. Floramon can't help but laugh a bit.]

It was a nice try! [Yup, turning the D-Terminal to Bruce now.] Your turn, Bruce! Say hi!

[How many times have you asked him that already, Floramon--but Bruce lets out a small huff and does a small smile, doing his best to look welcoming.] Hello, anyway. It's nice to meet you.

[arrogantalloy]

[Tony watches the feed, and boy is he incredibly amused at it all, after the initial surprise of actually seeing Bruce.]

You ended up with a flower? That's... Cute. No really it suits you.

[He really tries to not be so amused that no matter where Bruce is he's so. Him.]

Where are you two? I've found a place that has burgers, hurry up.

[amygdalae]

[Floramon doesn't need to try and encourage Bruce to answer this one. As soon as he register's Tony's voice Bruce's face is on the feed, right behind a vaguely surprised Floramon.]

Do you know him, Bruce?

Yeah, I do. [He turns and nods at Tony.] Since when were you here?

[This is important okay Bruce needs to know. He was with you just earlier in the car!!]

[heartdive]

Hi Floramon! Hi Bruce!

[ never let it be said that Sora won't greet people happily. BREAKING DOWN SHY WALLS OOOHHH YEAH. ]

[amygdalae]

[Oh, a very excitable young boy.]

Hello! [Floramon is here now, waving happily. Meanwhile Bruce is just smiling awkwardly once more.] What's your name?

[Video]

[perrytheperson]

[Perry can relate. He wasn't a big fan of this at first either. Still not really, but he has a partner that likes to talk for him and so he lets him do that.

Perry CAN'T really talk, so he's quiet for a different reason. He waves at Bruce and Floramon though. Might as well be nice and greet people. He gives Bruce a sympathetic look of 'Don't worry, you get used to this...sort of...eventually.]

[Video]

[amygdalae]

[Oh, nice, quiet people are good in Bruce's book. Bruce goes well with nice and quiet people.

Bruce smiles back and waves as well, giving a sympathetic look of his own. Well, at least you're not alone in this now, Perry. So there's something to feel good about.]

[video]

[marinebiting]

[There's a Gotsumon on the screen]

Shy? Then you gotta push him! No pain, no gain! If you have a weak Chosen, you'll be weak too!

[Oh, if only she knew.]

I'm Gotsumon. Ryoga has personality defects too, but that's what I'm here for.

[video]

[amygdalae]

[Floramon puffs up here, totally defensive of its partner.]

He's not weak! Bruce just needs time, that's all. He'll be great, you'll see!

[Floramon please don't make this awkward for Bruce. He's making a face and trying not to make himself totally invisible, ducking his head down just a tad.]

And him being shy isn't a personality defect. That's just rude, y'know.

voice forever;

[interspace]

Don't you just love having a social butterfly for a partner?

Social flytrap.

Oh God. [ She can't help the slight giggle here. ]

voice forever;

[amygdalae]

[Oh voice is much easier to communicate with. The lack of face to face lets Bruce feel more at ease.]

I'm pretty sure I can manage. [Well... somehow. Especially if Floramon is going to be with him from here on.]

[video]

[velveteenmage]

...Hello.

[If nothing else, Waver could understand the apparent allergy to social interaction. So Bruce would be greeted by a kid with a British accent and a Biyomon draped on his head like a large pink hat.]

I should probably warn you, there's a good handful of people that are...outgoing. It can be a little hard to deal with.

For wusses.

Biyomon. [Frowning, he lightly scolded the bird who had spoken in a rough masculine voice that fit about as well as the Digimon himself did on Waver's head.]

[video]

[amygdalae]

[Your warning is a bit too late, Waver, but it is appreciated nevertheless. Bruce manages a smile here, more for Waver than himself.]

It's not too bad, really. I'll be fine. But thanks for the heads up.

[Floramon, in the meantime, takes the chance to wave again, pleased to meet new people.]

Hello! It's nice to meet you!

[hot_nunchaku_fury]

Hi Floramon, Hi Bruce. I'm Michelangeo, but most people call me Mikey. Nice to meet you.

[Oh the video is a teenage boy with bright blue eyes, some freckles for cuteness and orange hair. He seems to have some affinity for the color as he also has on an orange scarf, though that is broken up by some baby turtles on it. Otherwise he's dressed in some browns and greens, though he's clearly inside so either the scarf is a fashion statement, or he's pretty cold.]

Oh, and Floramon, if you want my suggestion? Give him time. Pushing him to be less shy, or more outgoing won't help. He'll find people he's comfortable talking to and do just that. I'm sure the world couldn't handle everyone being outgoing and loud like me.

[He laughs at himself, clearly aware that he is a very vibrant personality.]

[amygdalae]

Nice to meet you, Mikey! You don't need to worry - I'm giving him time, but he can't just sit at the side forever, too!

[Floramon, of course, because Bruce can really say anything, and after the Digimon speaks Bruce is having that awkward sheepish look on his face once more. This is all kind of new to him, if it isn't obvious enough.]

[revvinguptheharley]

Aw! You two are just adorable!

I'm Dr. Harleen Quinzell~ But you can call me Harley. Nice to meetcha!

Especially nice to get another grown up around here. Too many kids here trying to save the world.

[amygdalae]

[There are a lot of kids indeed, and Bruce can't help but worry a little. Why did they even think this was a good idea...

While Bruce worries, Floramon answers in his stead, beaming brightly.]

Nice to meet you too, Dr. Harley! [Bruce is also a doctor, after all, so Floramon is doing its best to be polite.]

[beingthecreature]

Oh hey, a Floramon! A friend of mine has one of those.

[Hi, you have earned one (1) brightly smiling Kratt, plus a Lopmon hanging off his shoulder and a Dracomon trying to shove his way in from the side.]

My name's Chris, and this is Sylvia- [A gesture to the Lopmon, who bows her head and smiles.] -and Nes. [The Dracomon grins brightly with all his fangs.]

Hello!

[Chris places a hand on his snout and lightly pushes, which does nothing to get him out from being wedged under his partner's arm, as usual.]

[amygdalae]

Hello, Chris, Sylvia, Nes! It's very nice to meet you.

[Bruce inclines his head now, a bit more used at this point and he can at least return the greeting.]

It's a pleasure.

[video]

[needsteaplz]

[Saori smiles and waves. There's an Elecmon and Gaomon with her.]

Hello! I'm Saori and these two are Guren and Kiyomi. Please don't ever hesitate to call us if you ever need help with anything. I know it's a bit jarring to be dragged into a different world, but we'll pull through this together.

[video]

[amygdalae]

['Jarring' is putting it lightly. Bruce is pretty sure if he hadn't had control, he might have turned into the other guy he has no idea he can't yet.]

A pleasure to meet you, Miss Saori. [Inclines his head.] Many people have offered their help already, but I'll keep yours in mind as well.