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[The feed turns on, revealing a young girl who looks positively incredulous and maybe a little bit hysterical, hands up in disbelief. She's holding the bow for a cello in her right hand.]
No, I told you. I have to go home, I have a National Young Musicians Orchestra audition tonight. I need to practice, where's my cello . . .
[Another voice, this one clearly a digimon.] Maya, please. Just ask and see if anyone else from your world is here.
Why would any of them be here? [The girl gets more and more hysterical, and she looks like she's crying.] This is clearly a dream. I'm delusional because Cam is dead. He's dead and he's not coming back. [The bow in her hand clatters to the floor, and she falls to her knees, wrapping her arms around herself.]
Maya, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to -
[The feed cuts out.]
[Offline --> Video/Offline]
No, he remembers that phrase, because she said it the last time he saw her, she was practicing for that audition, that day.
And he stares, wide-eyed, because there she is. Maya. There. With her cello bow, it's her. Maya.
Maya.
He drops the D-Terminal. There are a lot of things he could be thinking right now. Like for example, that everyone knows he was dead before. Or how terrified he could be. But all he does is leap from his bed and run from his apartment, not even stopping to put on his shoes.
Lucette's in the room with him; she hears, she understands, and she grabs the D-Terminal, quick.]
L-listen, please-- if you can hear me, don't let Maya go anywhere, let her stay there, please--
[She is flying after Cam, fast as she can.]
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I don't think Maya is going anywhere right now.
[Maya sniffles off screen.] I want to go home.
[Looking off screen, Hyokomon's expression softens.] Oh, Maya. I wish you could.
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Maya!
[And closer.]
Maya!
[Outside the Main Terminal, where he spots her, from her bow and hair more than anything, Cam's breathing hard, in dirty socks, standing and staring at her crying form.]
M-Maya, it-- I-I'm here.
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He can't be standing in front of her, because that's not possible. It's not. Shakily, Maya stands and takes a step forward.]
Cam?
[It's quiet, almost a whisper. Hyokomon stands too, eyeing Cam warily.] Do you know her?
That's Cam. But he. [She takes a step back, shaking her head.] No. This isn't real.
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[Of course she's from then. As Lucette flies up behind him, Cam tries to think of the next thing he can do. His words all almost leave him, but he grabs on to some of them.]
No, I-- it's me. M-Maya, I'm, I-I'm so sorry, I did something-- I-I shouldn't have, and, I am so sorry. For what I did to me, a-and...what it'd do to you. [He swallows.] I can't imagine what you... [He will not cry.]
And I understand if you h-hate me, but I am so...sorry.
[A step forward, and he's reaching out a trembling hand.]
I swear. I'm here.
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Prove it. [It's defiant, but her voice shakes.] Prove you're real.
Maya, is that really necessary?
Yes. [She's only looking at Cam. That's the only thing that matters right now.] I don't want him to disappear again. You're not allowed to disappear again.
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[She's so close. He can see her cello ring, and his heart's in his throat. It hurts, because he's realizing what he's put her through.]
I-I've got Hoot. Back in my room, I c-can give him back to you.
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[Like they didn't do.]
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F-follow me. It's not far. Okay?
[Lucette's remained quiet; she appears cautious, behind Cam.]
...I can carry your cello?
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Don't drop it, okay? [She turns to Hyokomon.] Um. Are you coming?
Of course! I'm your partner, Maya. [Hyokomon is way huffy about this. Like she would leave her partner alone with this dude that makes her partner cry.]
Right. Lead the way, Cam.
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...It probably looks a bit pained.] Of course.
[He keeps looking back to make sure she's following. The actual walk is literally only a minute or so, but he can't help being a little paranoid.
And he's pretty sure her partner doesn't like her, he's getting a strange sense of déjà vu, great.When they reach the Meeting Hall, Lucette gets the door. And considering Cam's room two on floor one, it's not like there's far to go. The door's still open; Cam didn't have time to close it before.
His room -- the closest to the door -- has a Japanese dictionary, hastily discarded, an Aurumon plush on the nightstand, Cam's backpack, but it's still a little bare. Sitting on the bed, however, is Hoot. Cam sets down Maya's cello against the wall, as if he's handling a freaking motion-sensitive bomb.
He gently takes Hoot off the bed. And...presents him to Maya.] He...h-here. I've taken good care of him. I don't...think you really need to do much for...negotiations. Sorta... had him for long enough anyway.
[Trying to keep up the banter doesn't work very well. His hands shake and his voice breaks, and all that's keeping him from thinking it's been months since he died for her is that she mentioned her audition.
But maybe it'll make her smile, and her smile can light up the entire world, so he'll do anything.]
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[Maya takes Hoot, looking down at him and smiling before tucking him in close to her body. This place has her cello, it has Hoot, and it has Cam. That's basically everything Maya ever wanted all at once, minus the New York Philharmonic. If it's a dream, it's a really awesome dream that she suddenly doesn't want to wake up from.]
You've had him for, like. Two days, Cheesy. [In Maya time, anyway. There's a pause, Maya looking down and fiddling with her bow, which she really needs to fix up. Being on the ground didn't do it any good.] I don't hate you. Not really.
[I hate what you did, I hate that you left, I hate that you didn't say goodbye. Maya doesn't say any of this.] You're not allowed to do it again, though.
[From where she's seated, guarding Maya's cello, Hyokomon can be heard grumbling.] Of course he's not. No one should make Maya cry.
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Two... [He almost whispers it, it's really sinking in, he was gone for such a short time for her, and so maybe he can fix things.
She's there, holding Hoot, in his room here, she doesn't hate him, and she's there. He nearly reaches out to just...touch her.] Of course, n-never. I promise.
[I will try to get better. I will never do that to myself again. I will never leave you again. Cam doesn't say that either.] I... um. You probably haven't...played any shows, since... or had time to, but, I...
[A literal moment later, Cam's pulling open the drawer to his nightstand, and he's got one, two, three charms in his hand. One's a tiny pink lucky cat, one's a silver Birdramon, and one's a music note.] Pick one. I mean... bound to be shows I've missed, o-or ones I will miss, so... I could only get what I found here, sorry they're so...random.
[Lucette frowns at Hyokomon. Cam's going through a rough time too! She crosses her arms near the door...but she does find the two of them rather sweet. In a very sad way.]
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[You've been gone for less than a day is what she wants to say. Maybe I haven't even gone to my audition. It hits her, though: this is not something she's imagining. There's no reason for him to have charms, because her audition doesn't even really count as a show and she hasn't even played that yet so. Taking a deep breath, Maya covers the charms with her free hand and squeezes Cam's hand.]
You can't give me charms when I haven't earned them. [She smiles at him.] Keep them for when I do, okay?
[And maybe it's too soon, maybe's it's not appropriate, but Maya leans forward to kiss Cam on the cheek. It's possibly Hyokomon makes a somewhat strangled noise.]
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[And when one of the first direct touches he receives is this, it's just about enough to break him down. He can't reply, because he then wraps her up in his arms in a tight, desperate hug, holding like she's the one who might disappear instead of him.
The tears he's been trying to hold back finally slip through, and though he tries to keep them soft, a few sobs choke out.] 'm sorry. M-Maya, I-- I'm so sorry.
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[She drops her bow to wrap her arms around Cam too. Honestly, she can get a new bow. This is more important.]
It'll be okay, Cheesy. Just . . . don't scare me again, okay?
Maya, I think the people on the D-Terminal want to know you're okay. I think you should come talk to them.
[Burying her face in Cam's shoulder, Maya groans.] Can't you just tell them?
[Hyokomon can be heard grumbling about it and responding to people.]
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He takes a deep breath and tries to stop crying.
He's getting snot on her shirt.Another deep breath and dips his face into the crook of her neck.When he can finally speak again:] I-I'm trying to fix it. Me.
[Meanwhile Lucette has been eyeing Hyokomon. DON'T THINK SHE DOESN'T NOTICE YOU TALKING IN THAT TONE ABOUT HER PARTNER.]
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Some girl on the D-Terminal says she wants to talk to you guys once you're done canoodling.
[Sorry, Lucette. Hyokomon isn't here for this nonsense. As far as she's concerned, no one is good enough for her Maya.]
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...Now, Lucette on the other hand.] They are having a moment! We shouldn't interrupt them, this is the time when we stay quiet! [HARUMPH they're gonna have a problem here.]
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[Maya groans, burying her face in Cam's shoulder. She's starting to figure out that her partner is basically her older sister. That's not even how making babies works and Cam isn't!]
I'm not going to have any babies, okay?
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N-no babies! No babies, not happening, n-not any time soon at all!
I guess he's remembering that video Miss Shepard did--
Don't mention that.
[Well, at the very least, it seems like it's gotten him to stop crying.]
[voice]
Um, hello! I'm Clarice, and my partner here is Will.
[There's a bit of rustling before Will talks.]
Hi.
So, um. I know that nice girl is really upset, but Will knows lots about-- What'd you say you were doing before?
[Will sighs audibly.]
Look. Just tell her to take deep, slow breaths and if you can, get her a glass of water.
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Hey, Maya? Can you take deep breaths for me? Slowly.
[Maya's breathing evens out a little, even if she's not completely done crying.] There we go! Keep doing that.
[The shot twists again, and there's a Hyokomon who looks eternally grateful.] Thank you, Will and Clarice. I'd get her a glass of water, but I can't leave her and she won't leave her . . . hello-thing. [It's the cello. Hyokomon's talking about the cello.]
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[. . .]
Yeah, alright.
[On screen, there is a view of a scruffy man in his late 30s and a tuft of orange fur in the corner, where Clarice is shuffling out of view.]
Do you think you can get her to take the phone?
D-Terminal.
[Will ignores his partner's correction and keeps talking to Hyokomon.]
Grounding exercises work best with a human face talking you through them.
[You know, it's probably fortunate that Hannibal's exercises are probably the most legitimate thing he does with Will.]
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Um . . . I'd ask her, but someone she knows showed up and they're talking. It seems important.
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I-it's okay, don't cry! You're not crazy or anything!
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[Turning, obviously to talk to someone out of frame, Hyokomon's expression gets less stern.] He's right, though. It'll be okay.
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[ Okay. Maybe that wasn't the best advice she ever gave but what can she say after something like that? Someone important to her seems to be dead. What do you say to a person like that? ]
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Maya says I should let you know she's okay. She's busy with Cam. [Hyokomon's distaste for Cam is pretty evident.]
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Just a minute ... ]
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What did she mean he was dead? He was very much alive last time she
teasedtalked to him.She wanted to ask more about it --- but this person was who she thinks it is, it might not be the best time. ]
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It's alright. I have a boyfriend too so I understand what it is like. I'll expect to talk to both of them later though.
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I'll let them know. [Looking away from the screen, Hyokomon raises her voice a little.] Some girl on the D-Terminal says she wants to talk to you guys once you're done canoodling.
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Rise blushed and tried to hush him. This was like Lucemon all over again. He used to do similar things to get in between her and Wally. ]
Ssshhh ... shhhh ...
I didn't mean you tell them now.
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[Cam... dead? Someone that she believes to be a good friend at her stay here is dead? She really shouldn't go on video since those words just ended up a bit upset, but she tries to push back the future tears.]
Oh dear, um... It will be alright...
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Maya's okay. Cam came and got her and now they're talking. [The way Hyokomon says talking makes it sound like a dirty word.]
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If Maya and Cam need anything, just let me know!
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Will you just talk to her and try to calm her down?!
R-right-! Uh, listen...Maya, right? Are you still there?
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Maya's talking to Cam right now. I can take a message, though.
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I'm pretty sure she'll be fine.
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