08 - Video;

[guilmon]

[You thought one bad sweater was enough? THINK AGAIN. Yes, it seems that Guilmon has discovered the joys how hideous attire, and he faces the video with a grin far too huge considering the circumstances.]

Everyone, you should go talk to Wheeljack right now and get one of these! He's got the best sweaters ever. Guilmon's looks cool, doesn't it? It's got diamonds and three different colors and it's fuzzy. Guilmon's never worn something fuzzy like this before. Do you think Guilmon could hide dark powers under a sweater, or is that just for scarves?

[...Yes, Kyubimon's speech still resonates with him. But, after a bit of laughter, his expression sobers a bit.]

Oh, and does anybody know ways to cheer people up? Takato's really sad right now, and he's been acting funny ever since the training party. When Guilmon asked why, he said something about Juri and Ruki, but I don't really know why. Juri and Ruki are our friends! And isn't it normal for friends to spend time together? Or is there some other way people are together that Guilmon doesn't know?

[ooc: Though the threads aren't finished yet, Takato found out about certain things at the training party. This is Guilmon's response... and also sweaters.]

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[guilmon]

Ummm...

[There's a pause, and he stares at the camera, grunting and sniffing a few times.]

Is that when you really, really, really care about someone and they're your best friend?

[fuhrinkaed]

It's... a little deeper than that.

A-anyways, I think he might have felt that way about one of them, and them being 'together' like that means that he can't be 'together' with them in the same way.

[guilmon]

Oh.

[He pauses for a few more seconds before raising yet another question:]

But why can't they? If it's such a good feeling, then why not share it with everybody?

[fuhrinkaed]

Usually you only be 'together' like that with one other person. I-I mean it's possible to have larger relationships, I guess, but that's really complicated and I've never seen it happen and end well.

S-So, basically, he can't. And I think that's why he's sad, I guess?

[guilmon]

Aww...

[That's just so sad to think about! And yet, another thought enters his mind.]

Does that mean they can't be friends with him, too?

[fuhrinkaed]

No way!

[Ed gives a forceful, certain nod.]

They can definitely be friends! They just can't be anything more than friends, and that's why he's bummed right now I'll bet!

[guilmon]

[Guilmon hangs his head, silent at first save for the sound of his breathing.]

What's the best way to make him not sad? Does Takato have to be together with someone else to fix it?

[fuhrinkaed]

...Nah.

[Ed gives Guilmon a small smile, trying his best to be comforting and compassionate.]

All that anyone really needs is time. He'll get through it, and when he does he'll come out just fine.

Oh... and having a friend he can count on helps too.

[guilmon]

Well, that's why it's good Guilmon's here! I'm never leaving Takato's side, even if he does get sad.

[In fact, it's because he's so sad that he needs to stay close!]

[fuhrinkaed]

That's the way.

He needs you, especially right now.

[guilmon]

Then Guilmon will be a super friend and give him bread and play with him and maybe get him another cool sweater so he can have two.

You can't have too many of those, right?

[He hopes not because he's going to end up giving everyone them sweaters.]