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[codes]

Sheesh, what a mess this place is turning out to be. I guess that's what happens when a bunch of middle schoolers end up as our seniors. That's a Japanese term for a mentor-like role in case you're not catching on, alright?

[ Sure, everyone else is concerned about the battle and dramatics going on, but Rin Tousaka? She's up for complaining about the circumstances much later than the rest. Wearing her golden hair up in childish twintails, she's certainly one to talk about middle schoolers. In fact, she doesn't look to be much older than most of the other teenagers here. ]

Haa, at least I have this apartment all to myself now. I guess that really sucks for their partners though. Who knows how long they've waited to reunite with them and now they're all gone. I wonder what happens to those guys whenever their human counterparts leave?

Speaking of, do you think there's a way we can trade? I've got this wussy partner and that's not really good for someone with a strong personality like myself. Well come on, I'm not the only person who's still around am I? I know this place is just full of cowards who can't hold their own so humor me with an answer won't you?

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[risette_truestory]

Eh! You're going to trade your partner!?

That is not right!

[codes]

Why not?

[ All while she's thinking about the moral police being on the way. ]

If we're not compatible, then it's only best she gets a new partner. Isn't that the right thing to do?

[risette_truestory]

But ... it still doesn't feel right at all ...

[ Won't the digimon's feelings get hurt? The digimon might think that the problem was him/her. ]

Won't the digimon feel ... lonely?

[codes]

Um, not if it's a trade off. That's the point of trading you know. If I can get some other loser to give up a Digimon more compatible, then maybe they can get along with Lunamon a lot better than me!

[ Come on, she has a super cute and shy Digimon. Who doesn't want that? ]

In fact, you should be thanking me for being so considerate to offer my partner this kind of opportunity. Don't tell me you're selfishly keeping your own without wondering if they like you or not?

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[genreawareness]

[Kyouko is breathing heavily when she responds, and it's clear from the sounds that she's outside, trying to fend off the Beemon. Behind her rage the sounds of a battle, and a feminine voice calling out La Pucelle! along with the sounds of a sword swishing through the air]

Don't you have something better to be doing than complaining about your partner right now?

[codes]

Hm, let me think on that...

[ A bit too quickly after: ] Nope. I have no plans other than enjoy this apartment all to myself. Kind of pointless when I still have to leave to eat though. I can't even enjoy a meal in the privacy of my own so-called home.

[genreawareness]

[in a complete and utter deadpan]

How horrible for you, that your basic biological needs make it impossible for you to hole yourself up in your room like a hermit.

[codes]

Sorry, but I'm already advanced beyond college dorm level. I kind of deserve to have a mansion in my honor, but there's none of those floating around either.

[ Propping her head up lazily. ] You're out there fighting, huh?

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[manticora]

I would consider my timing next time.

[codes]

Yeah, would you?

[ At least she seems willing to inquire about it. ] Are you going to reprimand me or is this for something else?

[manticora]

Why would I reprimand you?

[5he's not someone to meddle in other people's business.]

I'm sure I'm as important to you as you are to me.

[codes]

So then what's with the remark? You're not out there fighting too, are you?

It'd be a real pain if you were struck while distracted.

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[firewall]

Um.. I think the Digimon might be programmed to only listen to their designated masters, so if you were serious about trading— [ he's not sure if it was a joke or not. ] I don't think it would work.

I'm sure they'll grow stronger with time, though! We just have to train with them, right..?

[codes]

Huh, you really think that?

[ Programmed to only listen to their designated masters? The thought does sound likely, but: ]

If that's the case, then we can tell them to do whatever it is we want and they have no choice but to listen? I'll have to test that out.

[ Somewhere a poor Lunamon is curling up in fear. ]

Training though... ugh, it's like a video game. I don't have time to be playing games, I sort of outgrew those. [ But not her childish hairstyle, you see. ]

[firewall]

That's what it seems like, b—but don't do anything too drastic!

[ rin you are Worrying chihiro!! he's going to call digi-peta ] It's sort of like a video game.. I think they have to amass a certain amount of experience or energy before they can change forms. [ not that chihiro would know for sure, really. It's obvious, from the coronamon sitting in his lap, that his digimon had not yet changed forms like some others. ]

[codes]

[ Bring it on, Chihiro, she can use the challenge with some enforcement in this place. She's a FREE SPIRIT and can be put in her place anytime someone's strong enough to. ]

Experience points, huh? I'm not much of a gamer, but that sounds like a chore. I'll just have to find a, hm, what is it called? A cheat code?

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[dekochan]

Could you shut up? Everytime I hear you you're just more annoying than the last time.

[codes]

What does that say about the person who chooses to submit herself willingly to this?

[ A laugh, then: ] Besides, aren't you interested in trading your partner off or are you finally adjusting?

[dekochan]

No, I don't think I need to trade him away... I think he's too nice for you anyway. Aren't you looking for a digimon who's arrogant and egotistical like you are?

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[greatwork]

It's funny that you think this place will give you anything you want.

[codes]

Oh, I don't think it'll give me whatever it is I want.

[ Rin's arrogance shines through even in audio. ] I'll just take what I want. That's the only way to live, you know.

[greatwork]

That seems like too much work for something that isn't going to work.

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[ridingwild]

You're not supposed to trade, you're supposed to help it get stronger.

[codes]

Yeah, who really has time for all of that? If there's no cheat code to skip ahead, I'm not really interested.

[ridingwild]

Oy...

[Looks like someone doesn't know the value of hard work. He's not even sure it's worth attempting to get through to her, but...]

You just gotta stick with it! [And then the newly-digivolved Devidramon stomps by in the background with a roar.]

See? Mine turned into that.