[Hi Yu. The teen is on the screen, his apartment in the background. Raidou, usually an Elecmon, is currently a Tsunomon... and there is a new mon, a Gaomon]

I wanted to thank everyone for their hard work recently. Things looked bad for awhile, but we all managed to make it through- everyone should be proud, even with all the unfortunate lead up.

Also, I wanted to introduce my new partner, Tatsuya.

[Gaomon waves shyly, smiling]

Please be kind to her, and if she doesn't respond to you don't be insulted- she can't speak, but she can hear and understand you just fine.

[Tsunomon bounces in his lap]

Yu got his crest too! I digivolved into Caturamon!

[He seems to realize he's being bold, and blushes]

Don't be shy, you fought hard. I might had gained the crest, but you and Roze's partner saved the day. I heard that others got a crest too... is that so? I'd like to hear about it.

 [Oh look it's Yu! The camera is close in on his face, and after a moment backs up. He's in a hallway, and Elecmon is probably holding the DT.]

Is it running?

I-i think so?

Okay, good I was wanting to ask if anyone has figured out this sudden language barri-!?

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[Marley isn't the one addressing the network today. No. It's Hawkmon...wearing Marley's crest. Holding Marley's D-Terminal. Marley, it seems, is no where in sight.

Hawkmon is...and he's worried.]

I hope I am not troubling you all, but has anyone seen Marley? She said she was taking some stuff to some of the people who've moved out of the free housing. That was before this...very strange sandstorm started.

[He moves over to the window and holds the D-Terminal to record the view of wind-whipped sand outside.]

She said she was going to stop by the cafe she worked at to get food for people. Maybe she's there? I'd...go, but I don't think it's a good idea. Marley gets this look on her face whenever I mention leaving...like she's scared. She's been like this since the city went black.

[Since Fearless was killed.]

I'm sorry if this is too much to ask. Maybe she stayed in the restaurant.

[And with that Hawkmon hangs up.]

Well, that was a good way to break a newcomer in to how this place runs, hm?

[Yu is sitting on the couch of his apartment, Elecmon curled up sleeping next to him]

Raidou has been telling me a bit about how power levels work here. How this Lotusmon was a 'Mega' level, and so far only a few people can reach the level below it, 'Ultimate'.

I know I haven't been here long, I can't make assumptions about how things are done. But I'm worried. This city has no defense against her or any other powerful Digimon showing up again. I'm not sure the city can take that again. It's amazing that no one died.

I think... maybe we should talk about contingency plans.

*The first thing people might notice about Dante's voice, aside from the fact that he never just uses voice, is that he sounds tired. He's trying not to sound too bad so people won't worry, but he can't keep the exhaustion out of his voice.*

Well, that sucked.

*Understatement there, Dante.*

In case ya missed it, I'm back. Sorry I worried ya, never thought I'd be gone that long. But I see the sun's back! The city's kind of a wreck, but it doesn't look like anything we can't rebuild.

So. I think survivin' that calls for a celebration. Or at least an excuse to kick back, stuff our faces and pretend we didn't just go through one form of hell or another. How about we have us a get together this Wednesday, in the cafeteria? I'll bring music, booze and some snacks, but otherwise bring whatever the hell you want.

( Filtered to Yu )

( Filtered to Vergil )

[The screen comes on to Yu looking... rather upset and worried. In the background one can easily hear heart breaking sobs. Not childish crying or whining for attention- more like someone young grieving]

Ah.... excuse me but... is it normal for a digimon's evolution to be... really different in personality then originally?

[He looks back at where his partner is crying off screen]

Raidou... it's not your fault...

I-i never wanna digivolve again!!

...alright, if that's what you want. I won't force you.

*Look who it is! Dante looks like he's just had a long day and there is blood on his shirt, but otherwise he looks remarkably good for a guy who's supposedly dead. A large, red amulet is hanging in front of his chest instead of being tucked under his shirt where it usually is (when he's wearing one) and he's running a hand through his hair with a sigh when the feed connects.*

Alright guys, you can ignore everything Coronamon said a while ago. Well, aside from all of it bein' one big accident. I ain't dead. In fact, I'm doin' pretty good for right after a fight with Verge. Just a little sore instead of hurting in places I wasn't sure could hurt.

And like I said, the whole thing was an accident. It was supposed to be nothin' but good fun and a chance for both of us to work out some irritations with the situation at large. We just both got a little carried away and forgot that a little stabbing between brothers would actually be a problem. That's right, both of us. So if you're plannin' on hurting the guy responsible, you're gonna have to take it out on me, too. And if you pick a fight with Verge, you got no sympathy from me when he kicks your ass.

*He lets his hand drop from his head with another sigh.*

Already said this to some of you, but thanks to everyone who helped calm Coronamon down. He's takin' a nap now.

Oh, and Maya? You owe me a new tub of ice cream!

[At first, there would be nothing but a thin veil of static on the screen accompanied by the sounds of someone muttering and pressing buttons; though eventually a very tired, confused face would appear as it gave the screen an appraising once over before the man decided to actually try speaking]

Uhh...hey, is this thing on? Helloooooo? Anyone out there that can hear me?

Umm...Mister?

One sec Raine...just tryin to figure this thing out real quick.

[The man gave the screen a few taps with his finger as if he were inspecting a microphone, even going so far as to clear his throat as one might do before making an important speech before smiling kindheartedly and beginning to speak in earnest]

If I might have your attention for a few minutes, I'd like to send a message out. My name is Laguna Loire and my vice assistant Raine here has informed me that I can talk to other people in this..."Terminal" through this doodlevice here!

Uh...its...called a Digivice sir...

Right, Digivice...Anywho, I'd like to say I have everything under control here but...I might need just a tiny bit of help navigating this place, honestly I don't have a clue! So...any assistance would be appreciated!

[With that, Laguna leaned forward and began to whisper into the Digivice as if he were delivering a secret message to someone]

Also...Kiros? Ward? If you're there, I need backup! I repeat, backup is definitely needed!