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[codes]

Hey guys?

[ The look on Rin's face is that of the smirk that accompanies her usual mockery. Don't worry, she's not going to keep anyone in suspense for long. ]

Can you keep your crappy memories to yourself? Some of us really don't care.

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[codes]

Then I'll leave it all to you.

[ Who knows what 'it' is? ] Huh, but I do have a roommate. It seems I'm always getting one... what a pain, you know? I need my own place!

[velveteenmage]

...You know, I think there's specific apartments for people with crests. Do you have one yet? You could probably find your own room that way.

[codes]

Who has time to waste on something like that? [ Bitter laughter. ]

[velveteenmage]

I didn't really waste time on it. I think it just sort of happens.

[yes rin he's implying he has a thing and you don't]

[codes]

[ She doesn't care about his stupid thingy GEEZ. ]

Yeah, like your Digimon turning into a giant, ferocious thing and trying to kill people just happens right?

[velveteenmage]

...I've actually been meaning to ask you about that. Are you and your partner alright?

[He'd heard about the incident from Terra, but this was the first he'd chosen to risk discussing it. That didn't sound like a subject one just threw out there, but since Rin had mentioned it...]

[codes]

We're fighters, not lovers.

[ Which is to say: ] I don't care what people think about me after that. It was stupid, but it was the first time Lunamon's ever shown an interest in fighting.

So I'll stand by her side no matter what.

[velveteenmage]

[...Well, that sounded good enough for Waver. He was pretty sure that was 'we're fine' in Tousakaspeak.]

If you say so.

[codes]

It'll be alright to admit you're worried, but she's afraid to show herself to anyone right now. If there's anyone she'd likely speak to, it's that shy girl.

[ A shrug. ] As for working for a crest... I have no interest in that sort of thing. If she has any shortcomings as a result, I'll fight for her.

[velveteenmage]

I'll admit I was a little worried about both of you, honestly.

[Waver shrugged, dismissing the subject with that.] These are supposed to be able to make them stronger, right? I'd nearly forgotten that.

[codes]

That's what I've heard. [ She don't need no boy worried about her. ]

That they increase their strength, but honestly what good will it do when you need to rely on others to keep from being overwhelmed? I'll continue my work away from the battle.

After all, wouldn't it be better to have a defense here than having to fight all the time?

[ So she'll let it slip that's where she is when they all go out to fight and she's nowhere to be seen. ]

[velveteenmage]

...Actually, that's...a really good point.

[dammit rin what's he supposed to do if he can't argue with you.]

[codes]

[ Accept that she's a brilliant girl who actually is working for the greater good despite her personality???????? ]

Well, it doesn't matter so long as I'm unable to counter these temporary shifts of data. I'll just have to keep working at it.

[velveteenmage]

[NEVER]

I hope you'll be able to do something about this. Otherwise half the city's probably going to be miserable before this is over.

[codes]

... That's right, they're showing some pretty upsetting things, aren't they?

I guess we can't complain we're so different after this. Everyone has suffered at some point in their life, huh?

[velveteenmage]

...I guess we can't, you're right.

[codes]

Well, I'll leave the pick-me-ups to the people who are good at it. Maybe this time those losers who always sing will just host a party instead of giving us a song?

Seriously--who thinks music ever solves anything? We're mostly teenagers: we deserve to have a little party!

[velveteenmage]

I don't think there's anything wrong with a little music, myself.

[codes]

Velvet-san...

Most of the girl idols already left. You can be honest now.

[velveteenmage]

I'm serious. Really.

[codes]

Are you seriously trying to tell me their songs make you feel better?!

[velveteenmage]

I like music. I don't see anything wrong with that.

[codes]

I just think it's stupid they expect their songs to make everything better. What's encouraging about them?

Honestly, it's just a way for them to show off their talent.

[velveteenmage]

What's wrong with that, if it takes people's minds off things for a while?

[codes]

I don't know. Maybe there's something wrong with me because that's the most passive way anyone can go about making someone feel better. They're asking to be the center of attention instead of inquiring as to what they can do to help someone--that is, they assume singing a dumb song is all it takes to make someone feel better.

Its selfish.