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[Lopmon appears on the screen, a mix of concern and frustration on his face as he glances around quickly before turning his attention to the screen.]

S-so...I'm...only supposed to be monitoring the D-Terminal for if anything happens that we should know about. And I'm only supposed to make calls if it's an emergency, but... [He hesitates, glancing around again.] Well...I think it's important, anyway.

See...Fluttershy's been really upset lately. Ever since she and Beastboy... [He pauses, a look of anger passing over his face as he exhales shortly. Then he shakes himself out of it.] Anyway, ever since then, she's just been...sad. She won't leave our room except to go to work, and she'll only smile around the younger Digimon. And even they know something's wrong with her, 'cuz they ask her about it.

She keeps saying she's fine, but I know she's not...And...I-I don't know what to do. [He hates to admit that, because he was her partner. It was his goal - his purpose - to help her, and the fact that he couldn't was hard for him.

But this was about Fluttershy, not about him. And if this would help, than he'd gladly swallow his pride and do this.]

Uh...Twilight, Rarity...if you're seeing this...I-I know we haven't...really met yet, but...You guys are friends from Fluttershy's world, right? Maybe you two can help her?

Or just...anyone really...Please? Fluttershy...could really use some cheering up...

[He pauses for a moment, seeming to think over something.]

She's still working at the elementary school. She gets off at 2.

[With that parting statement, the feed cuts out.]

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Well...that's interesting.

What triggered this? I find it hard to imagine anyone being mean to her.

Right? She didn't even do anything wrong. He was the one saying mean things about his partner, and when she tried to get him to stop that's when he started yelling at her.

Well whatever's the case, she's a sweetie so I'm willing to help. Should I like...meet her after work or what do you need?

Yeah, that'd be good. Just come by when she gets off, and just get her to hang out. Don't let her go back to the apartments, whatever she says, cuz shes gonna lock herself in our room and never come out if she goes back home.

[Jinx shows up with Noir in tow, mostly happy she can speak again without fear of revealing too much about herself. She keeps an eye out for Fluttershy or her partner. It's only because she's an obsessive stalker that she even knows where Fluttershy works]

[Eventually, just a little after 2, Fluttershy comes out of the school, carrying Lopmon in her arms. At first her focus is on the ground, but when she does glance up she blinks in surprise.]

...Jynx...?

[a catlike smile]

Well look who it is~ how's everyone's favorite teacher?

[She manages a small smile...but anyone who's ever seen her smile before can tell it's not one of her usual bright ones.]

I'm...doing all right...How about you?

[In her arms, Lopmon shakes his head.]

Oh you know...to be honest I've been having a hard time adjusting.

[she almost laughs at the irony of that statement. Noir snickers]

well you know what they say Doll. The truth well set you free.

[Jinx gives him a sour look but she's back to smiling when she faces Fluttershy]

Oh...really? What have you been having trouble with? Is there anything I can do to help?

Walk with me?

[Jinx turns and leads the way down the street with a sigh still casually smiling looking like she's musing it over]

Why'd you choose to work with the baby Digimon?

[She hurries to catch up with Jynx and walks beside her, silent for a moment until the other girl speaks up again.]

Hmm? Oh, well...I wanted to learn more about Digimon, and...seeing how they are as babies is really interesting...Plus, they're so cute...And getting a chance to teach them is nice.

[nods thoughtfully]

Animal lover huh?

Hey come on, we're more then just animals. We're monsters.

[Fluttershy smiles, and this one is more like her normal smiles.] Oh yes...I love getting a chance to know and learn about all sorts of creatures. And getting to know more about Digimon has been wonderful...

[She pauses and falls silent for a moment, her smile fading just a bit.]

[If Jinx is paying close attention she's hiding it well]

I don't mind animals. I like them better then most kids. Especially horses.

[a smirk and a wink] And Pegasus and unicorns of course.

[She blushes a little, glancing away.] W-well...we're not really...all that special...

Oh I don't know. Where I come from there's a lot of romantic symbolism behind horses. We have legends and stories of mythical Pegasus and beautiful magical unicorns. As a little girl I used to love watching horses running. Muscles blending with speed and grace.

[a pause as she folds her hands behind her back and hops up onto a low stone fence walking along it like a balance beam]

And now I know one who's sweet and kind and great with kids and animals.

[Still blushing, she watches Jynx for a little, then walks along next to the fence.]

W-well...animals...and even kids...can be easier to get along with sometimes...

[not breaking stride she continues along the fence swatting idly at Noir when he passes too close]

Why is that?

[She hesitates for a moment, not sure how much to really tell Jynx.]

I-I...I've always had...a little trouble...around others...

I noticed. It's part of what makes you cute in a vulnerable way.

Why is that though? Rough childhood?

...I...guess you could say that...I-I was...made fun of a bit when I was younger...

[sigh]

Yeah, I know those feelings.

Really? You?

[she shrugs]

[She glances up at Jynx.]

So what did you do when...that happened...?

[spreading her arms out as if to help her balance though she obviously didn't need it]

I got mad. Decided I'd prove everyone wrong. Make them all sorry they ever treated me like a freak or a burden. And when the time came I cut all of them out of my life a struck out on my own. Because I deserve better then that.

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