themainframe | V-01 [video] | Preparing for Battle

[Kaldur is wearing a new blue jacket he bought during all the parade festivities. His friendly demeanor that you may have grown accustomed to is replaced by a more serious one. This is Kaldur's game face. He has faced difficult odds before, though the circumstances were different, but he knows that now -- before the Beemon arrive -- is the best time to rally together and set about planning.]

As some of us anticipated, the reality of being here is more than just the parades and games we have experienced the past few days. While the welcoming from the Damemon and the Chosen before us was appreciated, it is now time to focus on the matter at hand. I will not repeat what Koushirou has already informed us of but I would like for us to spend these next two days devising a plan and perhaps forming groups that can work together and ensure everyone's safety during the imminent attack.

I know there are others here with experience in combat situations. We are limited in our resources and abilities, but that does not mean we can sit idly by and do nothing. We have been asked to help and I plan to give it as I have said I would. We were told when we arrived that we might have to face challenges like this as proposed Chosen. Why we were chosen and what it means is still left to be seen. However, I believe we can handle this first challenge, but only if we prepare and work together now as opposed to waiting for the attack to happen.

[Kaldur lets that sink in before continuing on.]

We must also consider our missing friends. Taichi may have wandered off, but I have noticed that others are gone as well. Are the two connected or is there something else at work here? We can only find out if we investigate what happened to Taichi. Koushirou and the chosen before us cannot handle this problem alone. I am not sure about the rest of you, but I would like to be with the group to go out and find Taichi. We should establish who is going and who is staying to protect the city. I ask those who are up to it to please step forward. If you do not feel that you can, there are other ways in which you can help and ensure that this attack does not end badly. That can be discussed as well. Either way, our best bet is to work together now and discuss strategy.

[That's probably the most Kaldur has ever said in one sitting. He bows his head as a sort of farewell. And then gestures behind him, it appears he is standing in front of the main Meeting Hall ]

I believe it would be prudent to put the meeting hall to use. We can set it up as a headquarters and since it is at the center of the city we can make it an easily defensible position for those unable to fight or who wish to stay safe. I do not expect everyone to fight, but if you are willing then we can find something for you to do. I am also open to thoughts from others. After all, I am new to this situation as well.

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Well we have a vast swarm of Digimon heading this way. It sounds as though you might be helpful in that regard. Taichi's rescue might also harbor some danger as well, although the danger is less clear. I am sure either way your help would be appreciated.

Yeah, I'm staying here. No way I'm traveling like this. No way I'm not doing anything, either.

So this rescue team... I know it's not settled yet, but just to keep me at ease, it's not going to be all kids... right?

[You get a "look", a rather disgrunted 'where have I heard this before' sort of expression.]

When last I checked the majority of those present here were under the age of 18. That means that no matter what the majority of volunteers will be, as you put it, kids. I cannot speak for everyone, but some of us have faced dire situations such as this before and on a regular basis too. I do not plan on turning away help just because they may be under age. If they feel they can contribute in some way and I feel they are up for the task, I do not see why they should be given the chance.

And, without powers, we all seem to be on equal footing with digimon partners to aid us in this battle. The Chosen before us also seem to be mainly comprised of children as well who were more than fit enough to save a world such as this before...if we are to believe what they have told us anyway.

[She gives a look back, one that mostly includes raising an eyebrow. Someone's defensive.]

Hi, thanks for jumping on me. For the record? I know teenagers can do some great things. My partner's one, I wasn't about to stop you.

What I was going to do was ask if you guys could keep in contact while you're out there. Or at least try. Thanks.

[He can be. He is also polite enough to look like he regrets the way he phrased that. He bows his head in apology.]

I am sorry. I took your words as someone who would underestimate the abilities of others based merely on age. I have dealt with that a great deal over the past year and it does get...old after awhile.

[He raises his head again.]

I do not see why we wouldn't. This is not a mission that requires radio silence that I am aware of. Staying in contact would be beneficial to all involved, especially since we do not know what might be encountered.

[...Oh. To be quite honest, Arcee wasn't expecting an apology, at least not one right away. It's kind of impressive and she finds herself quiet from the sheer surprise of it at first.

Her demeanor visibly relaxes before she finally continues.]

Yeah, I can understand that. Probably should've worded my question better, anyway. Didn't mean to snap, either. I think we're all a little jumpy lately, immediate attacks tend to do that to people.

[She sighs, rubbing the back of her head.]

Anyway, thanks for the reassurance. At least someone knows what they're doing here.

You are welcome...

[He waves it off. No hard feelings from either party it would seem.]

It is all right. You are correct though, perhaps we are all just on edge.

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