[Text] - Future Dated to 1/4

[fuhrinkaed]

[Suddenly, everyone's D-Terminal gets a text message.]

This is a mass text. Does anyone know where I am?

[It seems someone's gotten lost.]

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[fullofthorns]

[ She considered his words, nodding in understanding and maybe agreement. There was no way to know for sure, but it was just as likely as anything else. ]

Hm? I did for a while. I ended up back home. [ She replied with a faint smile, not the least put off by what he said or did so far. The Trailmon started moving again, drawing her attention briefly, but she turned her focus back to Ed with a broad smile. ]

Yes. After two of my favorite people in history. I dunno if you're where I'm from or not but its Miyamoto Musashi and Julie d'Aubigny. Pretty cool people, to me anyways.

[fuhrinkaed]

Oh... like Donnie did that one time. And then you came back here later, huh.

Well, at least you came back! That's what matters in the end! [He beams brightly.]

And I know who Musashi is... but...who's Julie d'Aubigny? Was she a hero too?

[fullofthorns]

Depends on who you ask! [ She laughed, prodding Julie with her foot lightly before looking back at the screen. ]

She was a singer and swordswoman, punched people in broad daylight that insulted her, fought duels in her own honor, dressed like a man, joined a convent to help her female lover escape, fought bunch of guys all at once, stabbed one in the shoulder and later became lovers with him. She was tried as a man in court once, though she never showed up of course. Even weaseled out of it with help and got a royal pardon.

[fuhrinkaed]

...Oh...

[Not sure if a hero or a villain.]

[Hmm. AHA. There's a simple way to determine if she's a role model or not!]

Did she do it for friendship, or because she was selfish?

[fullofthorns]

Nobody really knows why. It wasa different time where women were expected to behave a certain way. She never did what other people said she had to just because she was a girl. She didn't let men fight her fights for her and she proved she could do anything a man could do, and probably better. At the same time, still had men that loved her and would do anything for her, despite her being pretty much nothing like what men were supposed to look for in a girl.

Even if she did it for selfish reasons, she should be a pretty big inspiration to any girl that's ever been told she can't do something just because she's a girl.

[fuhrinkaed]

Oh...

I can see that, yeah. I-I mean, a girl who can hold her own in a fight is always a plus, right? It means they don't ever have to be the damsel in distress! And on top of that, you always have a sparring partner, right?

[fullofthorns]

[ She blinked several times, staring at the screen before breaking into a grin with a light laugh and nodding. ] Yeah, there's definitely that.

Women are tough, too. But hey, I mean, I can stomp most guys I know in a heartbeat, but that doesn't mean I don't wanna be saved once in a while. Sometimes its not about a fight. Sometimes its just stepping in to a social event and pulling me out of a conversation I didn't want to have.

Sparring partners are definitely important though. Especially when you lead a high octane life. If I don't stay sharp...I could be in bad shape.

Why, you fight? [ She perked, smiling with surprisingly sharp teeth. ] Want to fight, Ed?

[fuhrinkaed]

[UM.]

W-well, I mean... I used to fight. A lot. I don't really fight seriously ever, though, and I mean I-I-I-I kind of prefer using magic to anything else, so right now you'd probably completely kick my butt... but.. um... I mean... [No that's not right you are going to make her sad you should not be making people sad!]

I-I guess maybe a quick round or two won't hurt things t-too much?

[fullofthorns]

[ She wouldn't have been sad at all. She's grown out of that phase - even learned to pick her battles better! ]

It might! Haha, could hurt you. [ She points out with a shark smile. ] I'm not a small girl, sweetheart. If you're a magic user, I gotta respect that. You finger-wiggling types tend to be a little squishy. We just met. Its not very nice to break someone on the first date.

[fuhrinkaed]

Squishy... Haha... [Inside of Ed's mind, he is flashing back to every time he's been beaten to a bloody pulp and kept going because DETERMINATION!!!]

[...]

[It's a lot of times.] Well, if I ever get my powers back, I'll let you know so that we can waaaaaaaaaaaaait you said date.

I. A date? Wha? Weeh?! [You've got him flailing in front of the D-terminal, Roze. Congratulations.] Wh-wh-where did that come from?!

[fullofthorns]

What, isn't meeting a girl alone somewhere dark and secret a date? [ She asked, smiling cheerily and cocking a brow his way. ]

Sounds like a date to me. [ She's messing with you so hard, Ed. You're goin' at it like koi to catfood. She's tickled. You're trapped. ]

[fuhrinkaed]

Wha?! Buh--BUH...

[Ed status: Totally messed with.]

B-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-b-but this totally shoudln't be a date or anything, I mean! I just met you, and this is crazy! And, and, a-a-and I mean this isn't the sort of thing someone should just rush into I mean dating someone is a commitment and also we won't be alone somewhere dark and secret I mean our digimon will b-be here too so it's not--

If it's for a date, I don't mind distracting Guilmon for you, Master.

RYUDAMON. THAT IS NOT HELPING. BUT I APPRECIATE THE THOUGHT.

[fullofthorns]

Sweetheart, dating isn't a commitment. Dating is something you do for fun. A date is just going out, potentially with romantic interest. If you like each other, then you go on more dates.

What.

Am I not good enough for you to date? [ She asks, putting a little edge into her tone, bright green eyes glittering as she leans closer to the screen. ] My digimon don't tell me what I can and can't do and neither do yours. Don't use them as an excuse...

[fuhrinkaed]

But... I always thought... I mean... [Dating is totally a commitment that you make with a person you like to go out and see if you like each other more so that's a Big Deal right?]

W-w-w-w-w-well I mean it's not like you're not good enough or anything, it just seems like a r-r-really big deal to... uhh... me?

[fullofthorns]

So then let it be a big deal? I don't mind. [ She shrugs, leaning back in her seat and looking at her nails, picking nonexistent grime from beneath them. ]

Ed, Ed, Ed. Sweetie. Baby. Buttercup. calm down. Take a deep breath. Its just a man and a woman, having a nice time together. I'm not asking you to marry me. I'm not the marrying type.

[fuhrinkaed]

But I am the marrying type!

And I'm terrible at having a nice time! Something always blows up or gets really stupidly embarrassing!

And I am so totally perfectly calm right now!

[fullofthorns]

I like when things blow up. I like awkward boys. If you're proposing the answer is yes.

You're not calm, but its cute. Good to know you've got a little fire.

[ Oh Ed. Ed, you're so perfect. She's going to squeeze you, and love you, and name you George. ]

[fuhrinkaed]

Whaba... fweh... weeh...Buh... Hwuh...

Y-Y-YOU JUST SAID YOU WEREN'T THE MARRYING TYPE!

[We have reached maximum fluster here, he's all red.]

[fullofthorns]

[ She is the picture of reserved calm. the proper lady, aside from the messy hair and dirty face. A city went boom. Come on. ]

Yes, but you said you were. Clearly it would only be a sensible choice to marry above my station, hm? I'd like a winter wedding, so it will either have to be very soon, or we'll have a long engagement.

[fuhrinkaed]

Master, you're getting married?!

I DIDN'T SAY THAT! I haven't even met you face to face yet!

A-a-and who's to say I'm above your station?! I'm a penniless mage who ends up wandering around training to get stronger so that I can beat up someone really bad!

[fullofthorns]

I'm a penniless demon and glorified babysitter that patrols the borders of human and demon lands, and I'll probably die young and alone if I don't get married.

Honestly you'd be doing me a favor. And who says we need to meet face to face? In most arranged marriages, the bride and groom didn't used to meet until the day of the wedding, you know? You're gettin' a good deal. You've got proof that I'm hot.

I've got child-bearing hips and good teeth. That's better than some.

[ Her Digimon, even her usually so dour Kotemon, are both holding back laughter in the background, all while she maintains that pleased, serene expression. ]

Our children will be adorable, and its been a long time since there were mages married into the Ichishi line. You will take my name, of course. Ichishi is well regarded and you shouldn't pass up the perks of lineage, few as they are.

[fuhrinkaed]

P-perks of lineage?! [SSssso. Funny thing, this. Somehow, Ed has been pushed beyond the point of utter absurdity into the area where he's actually considering this As A Thing That Might Conceivably Occur. While also not being able to think properly because, of course, of how completely insane it all is.]

Look, I'm sure you have very nice hips and an amazing set of teeth I can attest to the teeth they are very nice even if they are kind of sharp but that is completely and definitely not the point. For starters, I'm basically one badly timed choking accident away from being the heir to a small fortune in weapons and technological development, and on top of that I'm supposed to be the heir to magic itself or something!

This is a lot of responsibility, and I am keeping my last name at the very least!

Does that mean you're accepting..? [Ryudamon is glowing.]

Wha--NO! THAT IS NOT HOW I MEANT IT!

[fullofthorns]

Hm. I guess we can hyphenate. Its a little long, but then the Japanese do love their titling. It'll be a hell of a mouthful, but it'll be fun to see them try at formals.

[ Ed. Ed she's considering because its legal where she's from Ed. She looks serious now Ed. No one is stopping this from careening wildly out of control Ed. ]

And yes, perks of lineage. As the first Ichishi guardian on the side of the demons in...well...over a century for sure? There's a pretty big dowry that comes along with it. Since the Human guardians aren't allowed any of the wealth of the demons. So once its assured I'm continuing the line on the demon side, perks.

And I'm not entitled to any of your inheritance, so I don't know why you're worried about that. Inherit whatever you like? Makes no difference to me.

Also, you only kind of sweeten the deal saying you're the heir to "magic itself", or whatever. Marrying you would only make me that much more highly regarded. Plus, if you're mostly human, that's a really big deal where I'm from. There are very few active, living mages.

[fuhrinkaed]

[HE DOESNT KNOW ANY OF THAT.]

...So you're saying that if I marry you I'll be like doublefilthy rich and also basically married to a lady with a lot of sway over demons and meanwhile I will kind of probably have a lot of say with the human world, which would mean we could use that power to like, make world peace a thing?

[TEMPTING...]

[VERY TEMPTING...]

[...OH GOD WHY AM I EVEN CONSIDERING THIS.]

W-WAIT A SEC I DON'T EVEN KNOW IF I LIKE YOU LIKE THAT!

[fullofthorns]

Hm. Yeah. I guess that is what I'm saying...[ She replies, almost as surprised as himself. Powerful marriages between humans and demons were fairly precious things. He'd elevate her as much as she'd elevate him. There were other suitors in her life, but he'd rank fairly high up there. Hm hm hmmm...tempting indeed.

Oop. He's having another spasm. Fond of shouting. Good, he'd need a bit of spunk to keep up with her. ]

Well then, stop complaining about the date! You're the one that was shouting about marriage. I accepted, end of story. Its alright though! You have plenty of time to get to know me, and if you change your mind...well. I'll be sad, but I'll understand. I know a girl that looks like me can be...less than appealing. [ She's pouting for you, Ed. Those fluffy ears are hangin' low. Naturally the big awesome mage wouldn't want to marry a lowly demon. ]