[ when the feed kicks on, it's from on top of one of the town's buildings.  though only his back can be seen by the screen, Vergil's still clad in blue, though shape different. his wings stretch, as if attempting to reach their full wingspan. Tsukaimon is at his side, leaving Labra in charge of the recording... ]

Here, we witness the rare, but not so elusive half demon spreading his majestic wings for the first time in -

Labramon.

[ the voice, though hollow and distorted, leaves no room for question and the digimon shrinks back. ]

It doesn't bother you, though, not being able to change back?

[ There's a glance back. a pause... and then he glances forward again before taking off.  Tsuakimon tsks and shakes her head. ]

That would obviously be a no. [ then she, too, takes off after the their partner. Labramon sighs, turning to look at the screen. ]

What am I doing wrong here? How can I get him to like me... Or, you know, convince him that being human isn't all THAT bad?

*The video is somewhere low to the ground, showing Dante standing at the edge of town, holding a nodachi that should be familiar to those who knew Roze. In place of Rebellion, there's a red long sword on his back, and he's staring at the sky with an unusually subdued expression. He almost looks emotionless, except for a notably melancholy air about him.

He doesn't seem to be aware he's being recorded, though, and the voice that speaks is that of Kid.*

He's been like this ever since he found out about Squall and Roze. I don't know what to do...he's never gotten like this before. Even when the city got destroyed...he still managed to enjoy the trip and stay upbeat. Now he's barely saying a word...I'm worried.

*Dante looks over at the sound of his partner's voice and realizes he's being recorded. With a subtle frown, he walks forward and reaches for the D-Terminal.*

Kid, turn that off. Jeeze, everywhere I go, I get partners that think they're my babysitters...

*And that's the end of the recording, as Dante grabs his D-T from Kid and shuts it off.*

*Dante is greeting the network today from the edge of town...with a Salamon on his head. Yep.*

Welp, took me long enough, but I'm finally in Hospitown.

It only took you so long because you spent time goofing off instead of travelling, you lazy idiot.

Lighten up, little lady. It was the beach!

*Salamon rolls her eyes but doesn't reply.*

Anyway, anyone wanna point me to the nearest place to buy booze in this dump?

Oh, and Nero, we oughta meet up in person sometime soon. Maybe Kid and the little lady can help find out what your squidbug's made of.

( Filtered to Roze )

[A Strabimon comes into focus on the screen. He looks vaguely concerned, and a Hyokomon can be seen yelling MAYA over and over again in the background.]

Are there any Chosen on the island of San Francisco that would be willing to help Hyokomon and I locate our partner, Maya? She was supposed to be back by now, but it's probable that she got distracted by something.

[Hyokomon has switched from just yelling Maya's name to yelling various threats of never-ending house arrest. Strabimon glances over his shoulder and sighs.]

Maya is a little over five feet tall, has blond hair, and was last seen wearing an owl hat and a sweater with an owl on it. She also had a cello strapped to her back, and we would be very grateful if you had any information about her whereabouts.

[ There is a Keramon on the network who looks vaguely concerned. ]

Do humans come with a factory warranty? I think I broke mine because I squeezed him too hard! Should I return him for a new human? Or bring him somewhere for repairs? Because he's been poking his arm for a while now and mumbling about something not working.

[ Keramon moves the camera a little to show Nero who is clearly sitting at a table in Hospitown's cafe. He also is in fact prodding his arm. Of course hi arm is also blue and covered with this red ridges and scales. He also might look somewhat similar to a certain pair of half demon twins to those familiar with them. ]

See? SEE?

[ The wild flailing of his spindly comically long arm attracts Nero's attention and he looks up with a scowl. ]

Hey! Don't play with that. It's not a toy.

[ He reaches out with the demony looking hand as if he's about to grab it even though he's clearly too far to reach.  That seems to occur to him, and with a frown, he gets up to take it from him instead. ]

This squidbug's gonna be the death of me...

[Here we have Harley, lounging in one of the train cars with what looks to be all the junk from her apartment...and some of the junk from other peoples apartments. Apparently while everyone else was evacuating Harley was looting. Feel free to call her out on it if you see something of yours]

Hi Hi chosen! It's your favorite and only Doctor, Harley here!

Just checking in with you all, my patients especially. Seeing as my office has been reduced to a smoking hole in the ground...I thought I should offer to take any appointments and chit chats over the comms in private. If that doesn't work for you, either try to find me here on the train, or we can set up a meeting in one of these pit stops we're looking forward to.

As for the rest of you...your homes just blew up! You're already in a strange new world and everything you knew and felt safe with is GONE! JUST GONE! Possibly forever!

Don't cha feel the urge to talk it out with someone? Maybe get a hug?

Call me now! My rates are incredibly affordable...that is to say make me an offer. If you're interesting enough I might even work my therapeutic magic for free.

As for any of my pals...did we lose anyone? Anyone noticeable anyway?

Begging everyone's pardon, I dislike interrupting your doings for personal matters but has anyone seen Lady Roze?

Julie and I went out for more wrapping paper while she stayed here and sorted through the work she was doing for the festival and when we came back, her D-Terminal was left behind.

It is not like Lady Roze to leave her terminal.

Are you kidding? She'd remember that before she'd remember her damned underwear. [ Julie grunts, looking over Musashi's shoulder before going back to rummaging through Roze's papers. ]

Did she have an...uh...arranged...meeting...with anyone? [ He might be blushing under that mask, but its hard to say. ]

[Tetsushi is waving at the camera. The down town streets can be seen in the background.]

Hello everyone I'm Tetsushi Ichishi and I'm new here. I just wanted to say hello to everyone, I really didn't think this through, but Hello again? I hope that we all can be friends and if anyone got any advice on this place just let me know, I'm all ears. I also like to help out as well, so if you need any help let me know. Oh by the way.

[Tetsushi points the camera over to Patamon who is just sitting there smiling.]

This is Patamon, he is my partner. Say hello Patamon.

Hello everyone, let's be friends.

As you can see he is friendly and he says that I'm supposed to name him, but I don't know if I believe him, either way that all for now. Thanks for listening.