005 - Fifth Flight [Action]

[trainsurdragons]

[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!!

Comments

[bigsoftie]

[Blame the freckle child, Hiccup, what's your excuse?]

I thank you for your kindness. I am not used to this much kindness.

[As an afterthought.]

Hiccup is a nice name. I like it.

[trainsurdragons]

[Vikings. They'll name their kids just about anything with absolutely NO shame.]

You're welcome. Everybody deserves the benefit of the doubt, even...some.

[He sighs, eyeing Impmon for a moment. He looks back up at Leatherhead though, mildly surprised.]

You like my name..?

[bigsoftie]

[He nods, giving a genuine smile.]

Yes. I like the way it sounds.

[trainsurdragons]

Thank you. ...You know, yours sounds like a viking name.

Sounds BETTER than most viking names, really.

[bigsoftie]

What is a viking?

[trainsurdragons]

Oh? ...Well uh....it's a type of people. I'm a viking. It's uh...kinda hard to explain-

They're big, angry people with funny names that ride in big ships and stuff.

[bigsoftie]

They sound like warriors with rage. I understand what being a viking is like.

[trainsurdragons]

Yeah that....that's exactly it, really. But most of them are good people, once you get to know them. They're just....really tough on the outside, and pretty hard to actually....get to know.

[bigsoftie]

[He nods, looking down. Impmon gives the big guy a confused look.]

Yes...I think I understand.

My friend Michelangelo said some are monsters because...people treat them like one.

[trainsurdragons]

[Hiccup nods slightly, rubbing his arm.]

Yeah that....that's true. I've had a lot of...bad experiences, assuming people and things were monsters right off the bat.

[bigsoftie]

It is understandable...some of us--them, they should be avoided. Even if they mean good.

[trainsurdragons]

[Hiccup caught that, but still he doesn't comment.]

Right. ...But I do like to give everyone at least one chance, if I can.

[bigsoftie]

Some should not be given a chance...no matter how much they want it.

...I can never freakin get you.

[trainsurdragons]

[Hiccup ignores Impmon for now, his brows furrowing with concern.]

What makes you say that? ....Like maybe there are some out there like that, but...those people have to prove that they're really bent on doing no good for me to believe that.

[bigsoftie]

As much as they want to change...there are just some things that are beyond their control.

[trainsurdragons]

..... That I can understand. ...While some things can't change, as long as they try? ...well, that pins them as good for me.

[bigsoftie]

They can try...that is what hurts most of all.