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[woodenstarfish]

[Okay. So since Fuko won't put herself onto the network willingly, it's up to Penguinmon to get the job done and make the others aware of what Fuko's been up to. Consent for the recording is dubious, Fuko doesn't even seem to notice the camera's running. Instead she's busying herself with another starfish carving, slowly but surely adding to her small mountain. A few times she winces, her bandaged hand clearly seen. She's been using a bad blade for some time now.]

Your hand hurts.

It doesn't hurt. [Obviously lying, but she keeps at it. Without Tomoya harping on her, Fuko's fallen back into bad habits.]

You should take a day off.

I can't do that, I still don't have enough.

How do you not have enough? Our bedroom is crawling with them.

I have to make a lot more of them.

Just how many do you need?

One for everybody.

You're joking...right? [Twitch. Twitch.]

Why would I be joking? [Fuko is always serious.]

And what are you going to do once you've carved enough?

I'm gonna pass them out.

So you won't willingly talk to people...yet you're gonna give them each a carving? [And the no answer from Fuko sends Penguinmon past her breaking point. Vigorously rubbing at her temples, she quickly turns to the camera.] Do you people see what I'm forced to deal with here? Can someone else babysit her for an afternoon or a week? I need a break.

You talk a lot like Okazaki. [STILL CARVING]

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[strengthinkindness]

[Choco's grinning face appears on the screen.] You're gonna give one of those to everyone? That's really nice of you!

...Is that just every Chosen, or partners too?

[There's a chastising, "Choco!" in the background.]

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[woodenstarfish]

Of course. Fuko said Fuko is making one for everyone. [And Fuko does not lie. Only when she blatantly lies.]

She already gave me mine. [Penguinmon brings up her starfish to the camera.]

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[strengthinkindness]

Neat!

[The camera shifts so that the pink-haired girl is on the screen, looking on curiously.]

I-it is...very kind of you to make one of those for everyone. B-but are you...all right?

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[woodenstarfish]

[And the switch threw Fuko off for a moment. She's a lot better at talking to the Digimon than other people, that's for sure.]

I'm fine. My hand doesn't hurt in the slightest. [Fuko she never mentioned the hand.]

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[sonati]

At least your Chosen partner keeps quiet, unlike mine.

That's just because Sonata has to practice a lot to keep from falling behind! [But oooh gifts??] Fuko is making a carving for everybody? Really?

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[woodenstarfish]

I'm grateful for that at least. Mine doesn't make any sense when she does talk.

How rude. Fuko makes perfect sense. [No she doesn't.] And yes. Fuko is making one for all the people, not-people, and little monsters.

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[sonati]

Not-people and little monsters... Sonata wants to help! But... Sonata's never carved anything before.

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[woodenstarfish]

Never ever? That's so strange. [Obviously carving is a popular hobby don't you know.] Fuko has been carving for awhile now. Fuko can teach you.

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[repeatsfive]

... I'm not sure about babysitting, but I've looked after my younger brothers before if you really need some time off. [But this feels... weird. Fuko has to be older than Lillet, definitely, unless she's like Amoretta.]

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[woodenstarfish]

I'll take anything I can get honestly. Whatever time you can spare, I'll be more than grateful for. [No experience necessary really, Penguinmon just needs someone else for her to cling to for a little bit.]

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[repeatsfive]

It's fine. We -are- technically roommates, after all, so it's not too much trouble.

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[woodenstarfish]

Roommates...are supposed to get to know eachother and get along, right?

Yes Fuko, it's called socializing.

I'll have you know Fuko socialized perfectly well with the Furukawas.

Then why are you asking?!

Fuko was a guest, not a roommate. Though I suppose I am a guest here.

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[shinebrighter]

[Of course, the warrior doesn't see the point of carving wood into lots of tiny pointed things unless they're for throwing. But it doesn't stop him being somewhat curious.]

...
You are skilled. What are they for?

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[woodenstarfish]

[They do make rather useful projectiles, but I digress.]

They're invitations. [CLEARLY.]

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[trimmedback]

[Ah, look, it's Bonsai. She's looking a bit different now, her hair brushed carefully, pristine red lipstick on, and a fashionable dress on. Her facial expression and monotone, though, are unchanged.]

I have experience with Reptilian children. Requesting: What would be required of me to assist you.

[Her Wormmon has managed to get her to stop saying 'requesting information' in full, but he's clearly still working on it.]

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[woodenstarfish]

[Ooo Strange-talking lady looks so refined.]

Just keep her away from me for a few hours and make sure she doesn't do anything to get herself into trouble.

How rude. I've never gotten into trouble. Fuko is the most well-behaved girl there is.

Somehow I have a hard time believing it.

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[trimmedback]

Requesting: social acceptability of taking her to get... iced cream.

[From off-screen!]

Ice cream!

Ah. Correction: ice cream. My small friend has advised it is a favored 'babysitting' activity.

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[woodenstarfish]

Well, what do you say to that Fuko? [Very much like an adult asking their kid to go with the stranger. Fuko fidgets before answering.]

...Fuko likes ice cream.

[revvinguptheharley]

[A brightly grinning Harley appears]

Hiya kiddo! Neat looking starfish!

[woodenstarfish]

[Perks up immediately.]

You know it's a starfish without me having to make an announcement?! We are now starfish friends. [Such wonderful criteria, no?]

[revvinguptheharley]

Oh yay! Starfish friends! You love starfish alot huh kiddo?

[woodenstarfish]

I like starfish very much. They're my favorite.

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[happiestberry]

[ Raises hand! ]

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[woodenstarfish]

[She brightens up.]

Fuko's starfish friend!

Oh good, she likes you already. Saves us time on the convincing her to stay part.

[Video]

[happiestberry]

Fuko, Miwako is worried because your hand looks like it's in pain. Won't you take a little break?