themainframe | 06 Butterflies

[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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[She's silent for a moment, looking up at Jinx. Then she nods slightly.]

Y-yeah...I-I...guess you're right...

Now, I know he's your friend, but that doesn't mean you have solve all his problems.

I-I...I know...

You know it, but you still feel pretty bad don't you?

...A little...

Well, if it bugs you that much you can relax about why he did what he did. Apparently it was a glitch. Like magic.

[Rolls her eyes]

Seems it's been going around.

O-oh...really?

[That does seem to ease her a little bit.]

Yep. So you can relax.

[They stop in front of a little shop with shiny crystals and books in the windows. "Deja Vu."]

Why were you so upset though even if you knew you shouldn't be?

W...W-well...s-some...some of the things he was saying...I...started thinking th-they...they were...kind of true...

[Jinx raises an eyebrow curiously]

Like what?

H-he...he said it was...useless to...to cry...A-and...he wasn't...really wrong...

Actually? He was.

[Takes a breath and smooths out her skirt, time to get her nerd on]

Scientifically speaking it's biologically, emotionally and mentally helpful to cry when you feel the need. Bottling your emotions is unhealthy you see and crying releases chemicals in your body to relieve tension and anxiety. You're human now you see. Rules of the game.

[She listens on silently, a thoughtful expression on her face.]

O-oh...I-I...didn't know that...

Yep, ever notice how you feel better after a good hard cry?

W-well...yes actually...

The important thing is to know when to let it all out.

After all, if you show weakness in front of the wrong people? They'll crush you.

[She nods.] R-right...

But the fact that you're so in touch with your emotions puts you ahead of the game of so many others.

[She smiles a little, glancing away.] I-I...I guess so...

So, what are you going to do with all we've learned today?

[She smiles a little.] Try to...not feel so bad about what happened...

It's a good start.

As for me...

[Opens the door to the shop]

I haven't got my answers. Those might take longer.

[Noir catching up with the sodas and Choco in tow]

Hey she's smiling. Much prettier then the frown.

W-well...I hope you find your answers soon...

Yeah...hey, they're both smiling...

[The shop has some nice scents coming out of it, Fluttershy might be reminded of Zecora's home actually. Jinx accepts the soda and cracks the tab]

Questions, answers. And I missed it? Come on how's that fair?

You got plenty out of me when I was stuck only telling the truth you jerk. And Fluttershy knows how to keep a secret.

[Fluttershy accepts the soda from Noir gratefully, granting the other girl a smile.]

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