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[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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[ Conrad can't help but overhear the conversation between Hiccup and his Digimon pal. Veemon's ears also prick up and he rushes over before Conrad can grab a hold of him.

How did he get stuck with such an energetic and charismatic partner? ]

Woooaaaahhh! That's pretty neat! How come you never build me anything, Conrad? Huh? I know you can!

[ Conrad dismisses his partner with a roll of his eyes before addressing Hiccup himself. ]

You built that? Not bad.

[Hiccup looks over at Veemon when he runs up to the wagon, but turns his attention to Conrad instead when he addresses him with a curt nod.]

Took me a bit to find the supplies I needed, but yeah. I figured since I wasn't able to go help out in rebuilding, I'd find some other excuse to make something. And Gomamon here wouldn't quiet down about wanting some sort of... pool, so this is the best I could think of on short notice.

[Gomamon pops up from the water with a low brrr and a shake of his head, lightly spraying Veemon with water when he does.]

And it's the best thing EVER! Who ever woulda' thought a pool on wheels would be this much fun?

[ It wasn't xenotechnology, not even close, but... it was something. Besides, he's not sure xenotechnology was even possible here. Supplies were limited and this place was way behind the times. ]

So you're a, uh, tinkerer? [ Is that what they're called...

Veemon jumps a little at the water that hits him but then laughs it off quickly enough. ]

Not me, that's for sure! I want something cool too... [ A pointed look at his partner. Who rolls his eyes in return. ]

So, I'm Conrad. Conrad Verner. And you are?

..Guess you could call it that, more or less.

[Hiccup pauses when Gomamon dives back under the water, sending a splash of water over the side of the wagon.]

Uh...Hiccup. Hiccup Haddock.

[Classiest name in all of Berk.]

[ ... did that kid just say his name was Hiccup? He did, didn't he? ]

That's an, uh, interesting name you got there. [ He wants to ask if his parents were mad at him when he was born or something but holds his tongue. ]

[That's actually pretty close to the truth. Not really anger that brought about his name, rather than old viking superstition and tradition.]

Yeaahh....you wouldn't be the first to say so.

Well, hey, if it makes you feel any better I've heard a lot of unique names in my time. Even more so than Hiccup.

But, uhm. Nice to meet you, kid.

Nice to meet you too.

So uh....I'm assuming you haven't been here too long, huh? I haven't seen you around before.

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