[Video | Forward-dated to the evening of the 11th]

[beingthecreature]

[The feed cuts on, showing one scruffy, somewhat scraggly, and slightly worn out Kratt. He's been working on the city every day and tonight, decided to sit around on the network afterwards.]

Hey Hiccup if you're around, maybe after all this is over with we can finally sit down and look at that notebook you've got? So far I've noticed a lot of Digimon are similar to all the creatures I studied back home, and I'd really like to see if that trend continues.

[He rubs his chin in thought- looks like a couple fingers have bandaids around them -and then looks back at the camera with a little gesture.]

And anyone who's had a partner digivolve, I'd like to know what their normal stage is and what they digivolved to? I'm just trying to figure out a couple things for myself regarding the process. [Let's face it, for a biologist like him the whole thing was a little nonsensical, but cool, and he wanted to see if he could figure it out.]

Thanks ahead of time, to anyone who replies! [And he reaches forward to cut the initial feed- wait it looks like that wrist is wrapped up in some kinda brace-?

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[beingthecreature]

[Not a bit.]

Fluttershy... [A pause, a sigh, then a light smile.] I will, alright? When I'm done.

If it helps you feel any better I'm gonna lay off my hand, but...-

[strengthinkindness]

But you still might not be able to help using it. And you might get hurt even more...

Remember when the battle was going on, and you told me not to push myself because of my wing?

[beingthecreature]

[...]

This is different, though...

[Even as he speaks he knows the argument doesn't hold water, but he tries anyway.]

[strengthinkindness]

...You're right, it is a bit different.

My wings are behind me, and I don't use them much except to fly...

But you have to work with your wrist. And if you push yourself, it could get worse...

[beingthecreature]

[He's silent for a long moment, then he sighed lightly.]

I don't want to injure my wrist further. There's still plenty I can do without using it at all.

[strengthinkindness]

But accidents do happen, which is something you can't help. And they happen more often when you're tired...

[She knows how hard he's been working the past few days. And she understands - she really understands - she didn't want him to push himself too much.]

There's nothing wrong with taking it easy for a while, and rest up so you'll be able to help out more afterwards.

[beingthecreature]

[Chris is silent, but it's obvious he's thinking.]

[strengthinkindness]

Chris, please...I just... [She hesitates for a moment, glancing away.] I just...don't want you getting hurt like I did...

[beingthecreature]

I won't, Fluttershy.

I'll take it easy, alright? [Choosing to direct cleanup instead of taking active part counts, right?]

[strengthinkindness]

[She hesitates, silent for a moment.]

Have you been getting enough sleep?

[beingthecreature]

I've been sleeping the same number of hours I always have, if that's what you mean.

[strengthinkindness]

[She makes a soft sound.]

I'm asking if you're getting enough...

[beingthecreature]

Yes.

[No.]

[strengthinkindness]

Chris...

[beingthecreature]

[There was a prickle of pride in him, a rebuke that he didn't need to be babysat that wound up dying before he could ever say it.

Not to Fluttershy.]

....I know, I know what you're going to say. Especially since I'm not exactly taking my own advice at the moment.

I'll go easier on myself, but I want to keep helping, even if it's only in some small way.

I can't not do it.

[strengthinkindness]

I know...believe me, I know. And there's nothing wrong with wanting to help somehow.

But we can't help others...if we don't help ourselves.

[beingthecreature]

[He's silent, locking eyes with her through the video feed.

With the light level in his room, low so his Digimon could sleep, it was difficult to tell what he was thinking.]

[strengthinkindness]

[She holds his gaze for a moment, then sighs and looks away.]

I-I can't...tell you what to do. I-I just...worry, that's all...

S-Sorry...

[beingthecreature]

...Don't worry, Fluttershy. You've got nothing to apologize about, you were just being a good friend.

['And I was kinda being a bad one.' He felt bad for making her worry.]

I'll take it easy. I will.

I promise.

[strengthinkindness]

...M-Mm...

J-Just...get some rest...okay?

[beingthecreature]

[He nodded and gave her a tired half-smile.]

Alright.