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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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[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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[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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[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?

[video]

[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.]

[revvinguptheharley]

[A brightly grinning Harley appears]

Hiya kiddo! Neat looking starfish!

[Video]

[happiestberry]

[ Raises hand! ]