themainframe | MEMORY SEQUENCE 002

[The camera cuts abruptly to a view from the roof of a building, giving a panorama over one of the bridges and the river of the city. How the D-Terminal's owner got up to such a height is unknown, but who it belong to becomes obvious when Armadillomon shuffles into view. He pokes his nose over the edge of the roof, looking a little green.]

I don't know why you had to carry me up here... Couldn't I have just waited on the ground where it's safe?

[Then there's a brief glimpse of Connor's hooded face as he sets the D-Terminal down, perching himself on the edge of the rooftop. Apparently the multi-story drop doesn't make him flinch in the least.]

There. [The camera is angled toward, in the distance, Tokyo's Statue of Liberty.] Look at the tablet she is holding. It has a date on it -- "4th July, 1776".

[This means nothing to Armadillomon, who is only looking more anxious.] All right, now you've seen it, can we get down?

Wait. [He places a hand on Armadillomon's shell, as if to soothe his nerves.] I wish to know the meaning of the other date. "14th July, 1789". [Now his attention is on the D-Terminal, which he glances down to.] Is anyone able to tell me? And why is such a statue in a place such as this? It should not belong in this world.

Threaded | Top-Level Comments Only

Dunno, I've never seen a statue like that before. What is it?

The Statue of Liberty is here because the Digital World has merged with the Real Worlds. Since this city has several landmarks from modern day Tokyo, Japan, I would assume that statue is from Japan.

Does that answer one of your questions sufficiently?

Edited 2013-04-20 18:54 (UTC)

I believe it depicts a symbolic representation of liberty. One of the dates inscribed is the date of the Declaration of Independence for the United States.

Why it is here in this world and this city, however, I could not begin to guess. This city is a strange place indeed.

Somewhat. But why have a statue in Japan commemorating a date in American history? Or is it significant to Japanese history, as well?

The United what now?

I can agree with the last part, though I'd phrase it differently.

The United States of America. It is a country in the world I am from, Earth.

I'm from Earth, too, but I don't know that country. Does America have a country like that? Though if that statue is what they think looks good, I'm glad I don't know.

No, it isn't. A replica was built in Tokyo as a simple tourist attraction. There are several of them worldwide.

[Huh. That's odd.]

Yes, it does. What year are you from? The States were formerly British colonies -- are you familiar with those?

"Tourist"?

[From beside him, Armadillomon can be seen passing a paw over his face. Seriously Connor, you ask too many questions. All the time.]

Tourist. One who travels and visits cities for entertainment.

1990.

"Formerly"? I know about those, but they aren't really their own country.

Edited 2013-04-20 19:29 (UTC)

[Connor looks utterly perplexed. He can't begin to imagine how wealthy someone must be to travel as far as Japan, least of all just to see a replica of a statue.]

Such visitors are common in Tokyo?

Very common, actually.

[a beat]

What year is it where you come from?

[wow excuse you]

As I have said, the date on that statue is the date they declared independence. They have been their own country for more than two centuries, in your time. Others have confirmed this to me.

Has it ever occurred to you that others might just be fucking with you? I'm no historian, but I'd have learned that much in school if it were true.

1781.

... You are from a distant future as well, I presume.

That explains your questions, then. And yes, I live several hundred years in the future from you.

It seems to me as though your schooling has been negligent in its purpose. How can you know of the colonies but not of the States?

'Cause they're still English territories? They're not independent, whatever they declared.

He's been asking so many questions, it makes my head spin!

[Connor frowns, annoyed, at that.] I did not ask you to choose me as a partner, Armadillomon. If it bothers you--

N-no! It's just that you should take a break from the questions every once in a while! Relax and enjoy being in a new place, you know?

[Connor's irritable expression deepens. Might want to stop them before this becomes a full-blown argument, Kyouko. ...Or just watch, either one.]

[Interrupting sounds like a good idea, watching an argument from the D-Terminal is just awkward]

Doesn't learning about your surroundings take precedent over relaxation and enjoyment? You've lived here your whole life, but we're still learning how this world works.

What? But how is that possible? The war was turning against the favour of the British, before I was taken from it.

[She'd better not be the one messing with him, because seriously.]

[Alas, no, she's just from a weird world. Also not exactly a good student.]

War? Wait, just when are you from?

1781.

[He feels like he's going to be having this conversation a lot with people...]

Page 1 of 3

MEMORY SEQUENCE 002 - VIDEO

Audio

[video]

Audio

[video]

Re: Audio

Audio

Audio

[video]

Audio

[video]

[video]

no subject

[video]

[video]

Audio

Audio

[video]

[video]

Audio

Audio

[video]

[video]

Audio

Audio

Audio