themainframe | 005 - Fifth Flight [Action]

[It took a bit of time, but after the physical and mental stress the Field put on Hiccup and his aquatic partner, things for them finally seem to be leveling out somewhat. The job the viking managed to get at the Ice Cream Shoppe has been...well as smooth as a job like that can go. (especially when he's spending part of his time keeping an eye on Arcee and the customers) Ever since Gomamon's last video, the two haven't really talked about their experiences as they went to rescue Taichi, but a difference can be clearly seen between them. Their bond definitely isn't a typical one, but it's strengthening.

Hiccup at least has recovered almost fully from the incident, save for a still healing burn that's still quite visible along the side of his face. It doesn't appear to be causing him much discomfort anymore. One thing is for certain: Hiccup has found himself restless in this city. Compared to Berk, the place is so unfamiliar that even the time he's spent here hasn't completely gotten him used to the advances in technology and the like. Either way, something feels....missing.

With a low grunt, Hiccup rolls his shoulders and tugs on the handle of what appears to be a wooden wagon, fairly crude in its make but artistically crafted, something he must have built himself sometime. The wheels squeak audibly as he pulls it along the sidewalk, and upon further inspection it can be seen that the wagon is lined with a rubber tarp of some sort. There's a soft splashing coming from the inside of the tarp...]

Ahahaa! Now this is what I call a chariot! Ya shoulda' built me this weeks ago Hic, this is great! The ONLY way to travel.

[Gomamon snickers, rolling over onto his back before dunking his head beneath surface of the water-filled wagon, obviously enjoying himself as he rolls around and around in the cool little pool the area forms. Hiccup just rolls his eyes a little, careful to walk slow so all of the water doesn't slosh out of the wagon.]

Well I'm glad you like it, but don't get used to it alright? It's just kindof hot today, and I wanted an excuse to finally build something.

[The seal Digimon pops back up and shakes his head, neatly spraying Hiccup with water before plopping his fins on the edge of the wagon.]

Aww, but ain't this nicer than me just ridin' on your head all the time?...
....Oh speakin' of which! Are ya ever gonna give me a nickname kid? I mean geeze everyone else is doin' it.

Gomamon that has nothing to do with what you were just talking about. ...And maybe? I'm getting used to just calling you Gomamon-

No no, that's lame! Ya gotta think'a somethin' better than that! Somethin' cool. Ya aren't really just gonna call me Gomamon forever, right?

....Weeeell-

Aw come OOON, Hiccup!!

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Well....me and Gomamon were gone a few weeks ago, because one of the Chosen got lost and needed to be rescued. Did you hear about that?

[BlackWargreymon shakes his head.]

I had not, until just now.

It was pretty bad...I think they're still repairing parts of the city that got damaged during all of that.

[He looks down at his gauntlet, then slowly back up.]

..Perhaps I could aid in those efforts.

Oh sure! They could use all the help they can get. ..I....I really wanted to help rebuild things, but I was hurt at the time....so now I'm stuck working at the Ice Cream Shoppe. Which isn't...so bad.

A chance to rebuild would ease some of my worries over the past.

[The viking nods slightly.]

Sounds like a plan. ...I take it you've uh....had an uh....interesting sort of past?

[How awkward, but he couldn't think of anything else to say.]

[BlackWargreymon nods, then his eyes fall.]

Long ago, in my search for answers, I nearly destroyed the Digital World. The damage I caused was immeasurable.

[Yikes.]

....I see. Working to help the others rebuild the city sounds like a great idea then, BlackWargreymon. I'm sure everyone will really appreciate you helping out.

Do you know whom I should speak with?

...Now that I don't know. I can ask around though if you want. Probably heading for the part of town that did get attacked will be your best bet, though. It's impossible to miss.

I would appreciate that.

[He stops for a moment, seeming to be in thought.]

Thank you. I will go there now, so that I can help as much as I am able without further delay.

Sounds good! I'll make sure to keep in touch then.

[Meanwhile, Gomamon....still appears to be hiding, and probably won't resurface until BlackWargreymon leaves.]

[BlackWargreymon takes notice of the Digimon's reluctance, and sighs.]

I hope that some day Gomamon will be less afraid of me. But I should take my leave, as the city's reconstruction is much more important. There will be plenty of time for your partner to acclimate to me in the future.

[Hiccup chuckles dismissively.]

Don't worry, he will. I'll see you later then!

[He nods solemnly.]

Farewell, Hiccup.

Bye BlackWargreymon.

[And with that Hiccup pulls the wagon on down the street, with Gomamon still cowering inside.]