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[justicealwayswins]

[When the change hit, Ryudamon was relieved at first. For almost an hour, anyway. Ishimaru didn't say a word- and he was completely conscious, with other people around, without a book in his hands! It was peaceful, yes, but it didn't take long for the silence to become eerie, downright disturbing when he wouldn't answer when spoken to.

Time to take drastic measures. The screen switches on to show a distanced view of Ishimaru glaring directly into it, sitting on his bed. Ryudamon steps in from the side, gesturing at him.]

Everyone, this is my partner, Ishimaru. He's not like this. Something happened, I think. He's doing nothing. I mean, I thought he'd have to take a break from training and studying and everything sometime, but... look.

[He turns and waves.] Hey, good morning. [A pause.] Two plus two is five?  [Still nothing. He faces the screen again with a tired look. It takes him a while to admit defeat, so they've been through this numerous times.]

What do I do about him? I don't know what to do.

[Finally, Ishimaru opens his mouth and responds in a quiet, flat tone.]

No shit, Sherlock.

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[pegasusonearth]

[ Hmm... well when his best friend Ikki is feeling down there's usually a sure fire way of getting him pumped up again... maybe it'd work on this guy too? ]

Hey it's a beautiful day out. I bet there are tons of girls in bikinis down by the lake!

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[justicealwayswins]

Cool story, bro.

[What did he just say- what does that even mean? He turns around and throws a blanket over himself. Try as he might, he's not doing anything to make this distinguishable from normal teenage brooding.]

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[pegasusonearth]

...There's probably gonna be guys in speedos too?

[ Well if the bikini's don't impress you it's gotta be the other one right? ]

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[justicealwayswins]

[He just curls up and mumbles.]

Okay, go get 'em.

Ah, no, wait, you're on to something. Ishimaru... [No response.] Wouldn't you like that? [The blanketed form nods.]

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[pegasusonearth]

Yeah c'mon man. I bet that'll recharge ya. Little sun, little eye candy... it'll be great!

[ Kazu is honestly not sure HOW MUCH exactly something like that'd help... but hey, gotta be better then doing the blanket burrito thing. ]

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[justicealwayswins]

[At first he curls up tighter and mumbles something unintelligible, but then he trundles past the screen, blankets and all. At this point, the closest he can get to showing gratitude is to leave before he says something else. He hasn't been able to do much, but if he swims, he won't be able to talk- today isn't a total loss! ...It's just a shame he can't get himself to ask what "eye candy" means, he's curious.

Ryudamon acknowledges the situation with a confused look.]

Hm. That was a good thing... I think.