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[whitefeather]

[Perhaps a week and a half after Joshua's absence, finally a call. Only the face on the screen isn't exactly Joshua's. Instead, it's that of a Renamon. Joshua stands a short distance away, his eyes elsewhere. And it's apparent, by the sky, that they're not exactly on the ground - rather on the top of a skyscraper. Snow falls behind them, and both Digimon and Chosen appear to be adequately protected against the cold with pilfered recycled attire. Joshua's in A pretty nice shirt paired with a thick blazer and this Renamon appears to be wearing a long, white scarf - kept securely about her by a certain feather used as a brooch. The clothes are things taken from abandoned apartments and abandoned stores alike so many other things. But being used for something is better than going to waste rotting in someone's closet, right?

The Renamon glances toward the terminal for a small moment, and then she glances to Joshua. He doesn't look at her. He appears quite busy watching for something else in the distance.]

Hello. I and my Chosen got to talking, and we both agree on all manner of talents, abilities, and skills which could further a lot of our collective aims and objectives being waysided and overlooked in the digital world. One of which is human combat skill. While your weapons are ineffectual upon Digimon, your training, and your lessons, should not be classed as useless alongside them.

...It is for this reason I require a master swordsman. I wish to hire a human - someone which will teach me, for a fee, the art of swordplay - as it is something I wish to add to my talents...

...Especially considering-

[Her partner finally speaks.]

Hm? Careful, now.

[And the Renamon nods.]

...I apologize.

We will return to Terminal City for the duration of my training if anyone suitable will offer their service. We thank you for your time and your consideration.

[The Renamon ends the feed with a very graceful bow.]

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[scratchitti]

Where the hell did YOU go?

Viximon! You evolved!

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[whitefeather]

...Hm? I'm surprised you noticed. How sharp of you, Neku.

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[whitefeather]

[And to Renamon!]

Hello, Terriermon. How are you?
Yes, I did. We both worked very hard. Your encouragement helped us tremendously. We'll be ready to spar soon, if you still wish to.

[scratchitti]

I assumed you were snooping around somewhere, but even you would have had to show up at your apartment eventually. It wasn't that hard to figure out.

Trust me, I'm always up for that. Oh, and I loooove your new scarf~

[whitefeather]

[A small laugh. Neku, really. He might think you were worried.]
Oh, so you know where I've been allocated? How sneaky of you. It's not like you'd have managed to get that information easily.

The abandoned buildings here still have power, water, gas... practically everything, actually. It's not like going back is even mandatory.

Anyway, I assume you saw the transmission from that Digimon?

Thank you! We'll work very hard to get at your level and give you some sort of challenge.

Ah, the scarf...
It's very cold recently. Unexpectedly cold...

[scratchitti]

[Terriermon cups her face with her paws, looking charmed. Renamon is still so cute, all polite...]

Yeah, I saw it... I took a bunch of people out a few miles from the city a few days ago, but we missed any villages.

[whitefeather]

[That discussion makes Renamon perk up. Sakuyamon hasn't gone unnoticed by her. It makes her worry for her village - pretty desperately. ]

We need to go and see. If something's amassing forces strong enough to attack villages, and with the intent to hurt innocent Digimon that have done nothing to deserve it, we have to stop it. We have to!

[And Joshua shrugs, and allows himself a small exhale.]

As you can see, my hands look pretty tied. I don't suppose you're up for a little more quality time?

[calibrates_big_guns]

Master swordsman, huh?

[Garrus scratches at the back of his head.]

I'm not sure where you're going to find one around here.

[whitefeather]

...It appears not. I expected, with there being all manner of humans from different worlds here, to find someone.

[Renamon closes her eyes a little dejectedly and then opens them. She'll just have to think of something else.]

It is a shame. I thought that taking combat styles from other worlds would be a good way to cover my own shortcomings, as well as a way of surprising my enemies.

...I haven't seen you around before. Are you new?

[calibrates_big_guns]

Just arrived a little while ago. My name's Garrus Vakarian.

It's a good idea, though, mixing and matching different fighting styles. I've done a little of that myself.

[whitefeather]

That explains the earthquake a few days ago...

I hope you weren't in the middle of something important when you were taken here. I can only apologize on behalf of this world that you were placed here. I hope that when this world is safe, you will get opportunity to go where you wish, be it returning home or staying here.

[Yeeeaaaaah. As a Digimon, tied to the digital world, she feels guilty. Completely unnecessary guilt, but nonetheless, guilt. Onoes.]

...So your world is not peaceful? Forgive my assumption, but it is my belief that one that should wish to merge techniques also has a mind to fight.

[calibrates_big_guns]

No, the galaxy-saving mission was wrapped up a few days ago ... I'd hate to think of what'd happen if I got pulled in the middle of all that.

Most people think it is. As far as everyone knows, it's just border skirmishes, the occasional gun-runner or slaver, thing's that don't exactly shake up the galaxy as we know it. But there's something a lot bigger out there ...

Even if there wasn't, my people are a military society, we'd be looking for the best fighting style anyway.

[whitefeather]

[She doesn't quite understand what a galaxy or military societies are, but...]

I am glad that your ...galaxy was in a good position when you were taken, then. Some of the Chosen haven't managed to fulfill their tasks before they were taken here.

And with your experience, it also sounds that we are fortunate to have you. Who is your partner?

[for_granite]

[A very surprised Gotsumon, behold.] Huh? Huh? V-Viximon, is that you?

[And then a smile.] Viximon! You digivolved! You did it!

[whitefeather]

[A very happy Renamon, behold!]

You recognized me?

It's good to see you again, Gotsumon. We worked very hard. Being on the edges of the city is difficult, but there's lots of aggressive Digimon here to train on.

[for_granite]

Yeah, of course! [He doesn't say how amazed he is that she sounds so much different, since he didn't change from Rookie to Champion, because that'd embarrass him in front of his friend.] Wow, you're a Renamon now! ...Uh, Renamon!

I was worried when you weren't around.

[whitefeather]

Wow... I was a little afraid you wouldn't. But thank you. It means a lot that you remembered...

You were worried?

[A quick glance to make sure Joshua's not around. Thankfully, he's not.]

He wouldn't let anything happen to me. Even if he's not... you know... I think he knows that he needs me. Even if he only wants a way out.

Um. How have you been? It's been quite a long time.

[for_granite]

[He frowns a little, grumbles.] Your partner should like you...

[But he continues with the conversation anyway, rocking on his heels, it seems.]

Oh, okay. Me and Terra have been training, a little, and she doesn't want to race a lot. She's been watching, though! A lot of competition! ...And she's got a boyfriend now. [He takes a moment to chuckle, please hold.] So she's all embarrassed sometimes, it's funny.

[whitefeather]

He's a strange-
I think one day things will be different. Maybe.

[She smiles slightly at the boyfriend thing.]

And you're happy that she's happy. Even if she's funny while she's happy.

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[tsunder]

Ooooh, training?! That's awesome! My partner totally knows how to kick butt. She might be able to teach ya!

[Lopmon, it might be best to ask Lightning first...]

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[whitefeather]

Really? May I ask what field of combat she specializes in?

[And of course...]

Or if she could spare time to teach me.

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[tsunder]

Hmm. You know, I'm not sure. She's got this complex weapon with a blade, but its held like a gun. She's also got a knife too, and knows how to use them really well! She even fought off the Beemon with it!

[Unsuccessfully fought them off, but she's not about to say something bad about her partner.]

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[hibunny]

[--!! Josh!]

Where are you? Is it snowing where you are?

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[whitefeather]

You really don't get out much, hm? It's been snowing all day. Since it's the middle of June, I figured you'd have noticed.

[His words, of course, are jovial. And there's a faint smile on his lips.]

Anyway... I'm on the outskirts of the city in what's left of Odaiba. It's like the city ends here.

[And a small pause. Since the thought of anyone worrying about him is still preposterous in his head.]

Did you want something?

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[hibunny]

[Hibiki turns bright red, which wouldn't really be a logical response except that all he's done in days is makeout with Daichi.]

O-oh. Um. Y-yeah. I've... been inside.

[Hibiki. Hibiki, he lives with you. He'll find out eventually. For now, though, he shakes off the embarrassment.]

I was just worried. You're okay, right? You've been gone for a while.