[Garrus appears on screen, running a hand through his hair. He didn't seem sad, or shaken, or depressed, or at least he was trying not to. He was just looking for the right way to say this. Not for his sake, but for the kids. Sugar coating things was something he was never good at, so eventually, he just settled on saying it.]

Shepard's gone, and ... I don't think it's another data-stream. Don't ask me how I know, but something in my gut tells me she's back home.

[He sighs, again fishing for words. He'd been doing that a lot recently, thinking about it.]

I can't exactly speak for her, but, ah ... I'm sure she'd say she's sorry for just up and disappearing. And that if she could have, she would have said goodbye.

[There's a little loneliness in his eyes for a moment, as he offers a reassuring smile aimed at the kids.]

I'm not much of a substitute, but if anyone needs to talk, or, ... or anything, I'll be around.

 [The feed opens on a very distraught looking young man, running a hand through his awful, wrong hair. His new partner, a Kamemon, can be seen sitting behind him, arms crossed over its chest. They're already off to a bad start.]

So... mm, ok, I read the thing-

You skimmed it. [The two stare at each other between an awkward silence.]

-I read the thing, and I couldn't find anything about how to get back! I really, really, need to get back home, ok? 

[His Kamemon sighs and pushes his way into frame.] I've been trying to explain it to him! You're supposed to be here Milo, you were Chosen-

But I don't wanna be! I don't wanna be here, and I sure don't wanna be THIS again! And you seem really cool n' all, but I've already got a partner! Two of 'em! There's gotta be something I can do...

Milo, there isn't..

[He whimpers and tugs at his hair again.]

[The feed opens up on the scene of a new Chosen, a chubby young albino boy looking quite dressed up with his blue suit and big white pompadour...
Being chased by his partner, PetitMamon. Gideon was already disoriented enough suddenly arriving here, followed by being excitedly blathered at by what seemed like some kind of talking stuffed animal, not really paying attention to said blathering. So when soon after he's approached by a flying demon, even a somewhat tiny and adorable one? Yeah, cue freaking out and running away in panic.
Problem is she's pretty persistent, but he promised himself no more working with demons. HE DOESN'T WANT ANY OF YOUR DEER TEETH.]

Monsieur Gideon, wait! You don't need to be afraid!

S-Stay back, demon!

[Gideon makes a cross with his fingers and holds it up in front of him as he edges away from the creature... who apparently speaks French, for some reason.]

But I am not a demon, I am a Digimon! Ees true I resemble one, but I promise, you have no reason to be scared of me! I am your partner, so s'il vous plaît Monsieur, if you would just listen--

YA WON'T TEMPT ME AGAIN!

[Clearly, they're off to an excellent start. So much for bonding over silly accents.]

[A video suddenly blips into life on the feed, and for a moment or two the only thing that can be seen is a weird, blurry grey mass. A muffled scratching can be heard over the microphone, like something being brushed across it before an even more muffled voice can be heard.]

You're holding it too close!

[The screen moves up sharply and gives everyone a nice, dizzying view of the sky (upside down, by the way) before righting itself, revealing a little girl sitting on a bench with a Digimon in her lap. He huffs and looks up at her, dropping his front legs over the one arm she has wrapped around him.]

I can hold it, I got it this time!

[The girl just shakes her head a little and adjusts her grip on the D-Terminal in her hand before flashing the screen a bright, braces filled grin. She seems to be wearing a bright pink sweater and looks perfectly comfortable in said sweater no matter what the temperature might currently be, with a pink headband, purple skirt, and black shoes to match.]

Dipper! Dipper are you out there? LOOK at what I've got!

[She squeezes Tapirmon a little, who lets out a faint squeak at her added affection. He was hoping his partner would be nice, but he NEVER expected she'd be this enthusiastic about the whole situation. Then again, was she really listening to what he said...?
In a world filled with talking animals, it's a wonder Mabel doesn't think this isn't just all a dream.]

He says his name's Tapirmon, but I was thinking I could give him a nickname, like...Aoshima~ Doesn't that sound adorable?

[Mabel looks down at Tapirmon who flicks his ears in response with a giggle.]

I 'unno, sounds pretty cool to me! Does that mean I get to give you a nickname too, Mabel?

[She ponders that for a moment, swinging her legs over the edge of the bench.]

We'll see! I gotta think of something first. I don't think ANYTHING'S gonna beat out Aoshima though.

You know, you have a real funny way of greeting someone who's been gone for several months.

[It's late afternoon on the day she arrived. After she rediscovered her partner, they found themselves on a random rooftop. She rubs her left side where she received a headbutt from her Elecmon. Said Digimon is sitting right next to her and huffed.]

 Well you did disappeared on me without warning. I think it's only fair I get one crack shot at you.

Okay, okay, you got a point there. I missed you too. Remind me we should work on your nickname later since we didn't have a chance last time.

[Saori rolls her eyes and then realizes the d-terminal's on.]

Oh, um, sorry about that! I'm not sure if people would remember me but I'm Saori Nakagawa and this is Elecmon. Apparently, I disappeared a while ago but I guess I was called back.  It's nice to meet all of you either again or the first time.