[It feels like forever since Arcee last stepped foot in Hospitown, in fact she's kind of surprised it looks exactly how she remembers it. Surely they could have expanded while she was gone. All...four or so days. To be fair, it didn't feel like four days to her. But what was she expecting after leaving the Digital World? Normalcy? Well that's just stupid.

After a short period of adjusting back to the wonderful world of breathing, Arcee finds herself at the cafe, enjoying whatever fancy coffee she could afford. If she's going to have to be human again, she might as well live it up and abuse her sense of taste.

As she sits at the cute little table, she opens her comm only to be greeted with messages. Lots of messages. There has never been a time where she has ever received so many messages. At once.

Time to make video.]


What is wrong with all of you?

[And by 'you' she mostly means Bee. He's the one who flooded her the most. Actually, now that she thinks about it, is her team still here? She can't even remember what they looked like as humans, it's been awhile.

Maybe she should look for her Digimon, while she's at it. Last she recalls, they're kind of important. ...After coffee.]

Okay, I know there are other Digimon with Chosen that have had this problem so please, please hear me out, okay? Or even some other Chosen can answer for me to, that's all right.

[ it's a Patamon on screen, only he's whispering to the device. as he moves the camera, some of the cafe can be seen in passing before its focus is on this guy, still staring at the menus. fortunately, Starscream isn't wearing anything that would give himself away as a Decepticon immediately just a precaution really, what with running into Prime right away - one heart attack at a time, all right?. but no, he's just staring intently at all of the options. ]

He's been like this for hours and I know it's because he doesn't know what sort of things he'd like or not, but c'mon!

[ and Starscream seems to notice, turning his head and blinking owlishly at his parnter. ]

Are you recording?

I'm asking for help since you can't make up your mind.

[ instead of rebuking the other, he rubs at his neck such a weird feeling! and offers a small smile. ] I suppose I would be open to suggestions...

[ you know, with some of the things that has happened over the last few days and whatever, Sora HAD thought that it'd be a good idea to spend some time with his partners. camping and stuff.

but the only thing that can be seen at the moment would be the trees. ]

Heeeeey! Is anyone out there? Heeeeeeeeeeeeeey!

[ yeah, that is Sora. can be heard, but not seen yet. Ryu picks up the D-T and it appears that Vixie has a Wormmon in her arms, looking up. ]

I'm not even going to ask, Sora.

[ while Ryu is actually LAUGHING, he turns so everyone can see. suspended in the air is ( 1 ) Sora, all tangled up in what looks to be webbing... wiggling around for the camera, it's obvious that he's pretty stuck. ]

Ha ha... You can get me down ANY time now.

And ruin the entertainment value? After you destroyed this poor Wormmon's home? I think not.

You can't leave me up here!!!! [ and looking right at the D-T: ] Someone? Pleeeease!?

[Hazel swears that the gods have a sick sense of humor, if this is even their doing. Her head is practically spinning with all this new stuff, and it's taken her a moment to let it all sink in. She sighs, and with some coaching from her Digimon, figures out how to use the device's video function.]

So...everything here is digital?

[She frowns. She's not so sure about how possible that is, but it's better than thinking she's finally gone insane.]

What's happening in our worlds while we're here? I mean, I'd kinda like to know if I help here and get home, I haven't missed out on 20 years.

[Or another century for that matter. It's one thing to go from 1940 to 20-something, and quite another to go from then to like 2573.

Hazel glances at her partner off-screen.]

Also...no offense meant to my, uh, partner, but...I don't know how comfortable I am with having a human child-looking Digimon. With. Angel wings.

None taken.

[She looks mildly exasperated at the breezy tone of Lucemon's voice. Hazel still hasn't decided on a name for him, but she's definitely choosing something that doesn't remind her of Lucifer.]

 Guys, Arcee's gone.

Yeah, before you asked--checked her apartment. Unlocked and missin'. 

[You can almost sense the tension his voice is giving off here. There's footsteps heard, as if he's walking away from the door right this moment.]

Went to go talk to her like you guys said and...needless to say we've got an Autobot MIA. Not pickin' up either.

[Five guesses who feels responsible. Not that he's going to sit and mope anymore.]

What's the plan, cause we better have one. If we don't, we're doin' things my way.

[the camera shows -- the road. a lazy voice pipes] No... Roxas, that's the wrong way.

I don't need your help. [somewhat sullenly. Roxas turns the D-terminal around so that it focuses on his face, but he's not looking at it, now focused on the Digimon offscreen] You won't go away?

Of course not. I'm your partner.

Fine. Then... you may as well remember something for me. A name. It's-- [Roxas pauses. it's a long pause, and then his eyes widen] What was it?

Well... what did it start with?

Give me a minute, I'm trying to think-- Sh... Something with... [blankly, and increasingly frustrated] I can't believe I forgot again. Sh... She...

[you should probably interrupt him because he is really distracted and has forgotten what he was doing and that this thing is still on. feel free to stumble across him in person, too; he's just hanging out, sleepy evil koala on a low wall next to him]

[For a few long moments the only sound that can be heard is an almost inhuman screeching. It peters out as the screamer runs out of breath… unfortunately it’s replaced by a voice that is definitely angry.]

What did the metal body do? Tell me or fix it. NOW! Will not tolerate this treatment, not from… from stupid meat. [He grunts and there’s a crashing noise immediately after.] Stupid limbs! Inefficient.
This other thing. This meat-thing. Someone take it away. Doesn’t listen when I tell it to go.

… Maybe if I ate it.

Knifehead don’t be like that. Gosh you’re rude.

[There’s that screeching again.]

THAT IS NOT MY NAME!

[Anyone in the hospital is in for quite the sight; a bald fellow is sitting on the floor in one of the hallways... chewing on the laces of one of his boots. The glowing yellow lines on his skin brighten and dim in time with the growls he lets out as he tries to gnaw through the nylon - with some limited success, since a few sections are partially frayed. A Gizamon is watching him with some concern, but every time the Rookie gets close the man snarls wildly.]

You are such a jerk!

[Knifehead's lips peel back as he bares his teeth.]

Stupid meat.

[The video opens with Jinx in her new apartment in the Holy Forest. She shares it with Maya and it looks like she's settled in nicely. There are some drawings on the wall of various mythical creatures and Digimon, she's painted her bed black and replaced the sheets with something silky looking as well as thick blankets. Aside from what's over her shoulder Jinx is looking curious and a little suspicious into the camera]

Hey, color me curious.

Have any of you kids out there gotten any anonymous messages begging for help?

If this were E-mail I might think it was a virus or something. Now I'm just wondering if it's a scam or a trap.

It mentioned someone named Myotismon.

[Guilmon does not know how to use filters. Even if he did, he might not consider using them, but there is a matter of utmost importance. A holiday he's only recently learned about, and so when he starts up a video feed, he has a very serious expression. A furrowed brow, a tiny frown on his lips and a swishing tail.]

Hey, Guilmon heard there's supposed to be a holiday coming soon called Val... Val... Valley Day! And Guilmon also heard that girls are supposed to give chocolate to boys they care about. Takato already talked about it before.

[He slides closer to the camera, lowering his voice.]

But Takato doesn't think anyone will give him chocolate because there aren't girls who really like him in that way that isn't just being friends. Guilmon still doesn't really understand that, but I think it'd be nice if Takato did get chocolates. It might make him happier!

So is there anyone who can do that? Thank you!