[There's a couple seconds of silence, and then Shiki speaks hesitantly.]

Did something happen to Duo? I . . I wanted to see if he was okay, but his name isn't on the housing chart anymore and . . . [She breathes out.] If you have any information, I'd appreciate it.

Hi Hi Digital World!

It's your favorite head doctor Harley Quinn here checking in with all my favorite patients and patients to be! I've been hearing some curious rumors about a crazy girl in a red and white jesters outfit running around pranking people. Are they funny pranks? Funny ha ha or funny weird?

In other news...I'm not mechanic but I'm hoping one of you smarties out there can tell me what black gears do. I'm on a train now with some scrappy looking hero types and we're off to check in on what's looking to be a pretty big fight.

Honestly if you don't get the next train to come after us I'm going to start seriously questioning how many of you chosen are as brave and strong as I thought. Aren't some of you supposedly part of a military? And you're letting kids and me handle this?

What are ya? Chicken? Bwak bwak bwak!

...yeah that seems like the most mature way to handle things.

Since I've got about an hour left on this train I'm willing to use this time to set up some appointments if any of you need someone to talk to about this whole "Saving the world" thing or if you're lonely and miss home, or maybe you've got romance problems?

Come on this is free therapy here. Everyone could use a little.

[Notre Dame appears on the screen, upsidedown and in the middle of a clearing surrounded by trees. The picture rights itself, and someone behind the camera speaks.]

One of you wanted to know about things from other places, right? We asked and apparently this showed up about the same time you guys did. I don't know what it is, though.

[A Lalamon pops up in front of the camera, offering an extreme close-up of her face.] That's why I told you we should bring Shiki. But nooooooo, she's busy or whatever with trying to set the apartment on fire.

Lalamon. You're in the way. [The camera angles around Lalamon to offer a view of Notre Dame again.] Anyway, we were wondering if someone recognized this building and could tell us what it is.

[Cam's got his backpack on. He's carrying something, under his arm, a pack of some kind. The implications are clear -- he's going somewhere. Lucette carries Salamon behind him, along with a tiny bag of her own.]

There's no easy way to say this... Me and Maya, and Neku and Shiki, we're going with Sakuyamon. We just... It's the right thing to do right now. Harley, if we could uh...still talk through video...? I can get, stuff, sent, through...shipping, they've got this pirate system. LH, man, I'm sorry, uh... Keep up your workouts, okay? It's...uhm. [He looks like this is not exactly how he planned on saying this.]

...Sometimes you need a change of view, you know?

[He bites his lip and then smiles.] So...yeah. See you guys around, I guess.

[It's a Neku, sitting in his new room, looking.... grim. And thoughtful. Perhaps even seriously considering]

...so is anyone thinking of going with Sakuyamon?

[Hi, travellers and Hospitown refugees! There's static, and then a transmission. And pink. Lots of pink. the camera focuses in, and out a little - and the blurry pink turns into a face. A worried looking face. It's a Biyomon!]

H-hello. This is my first transmission. My name is Biyomon. I finally found my destined, so it's nice to meet you all. I hope to work with you. Please be kind to me.

[And there's a small amount of murmuring behind her. A teenage boy has his back to the camera and appears to be lying down, sleeping heavily. There might be quite a bit of seeming nonsense coming out of his mouth, with heavy snoring.]

This... is my destined. If he were awake, I'm sure he would introduce himself, but he's not too good at the sleeping... at night thing. Um, anyway... it's about him that I have a question. I was wondering if any... experienced with humans Digimon listening might be kind enough to answer. It's... complicated.

[There's a small pause, and Biyomon looks downward for a short time, then back to the lens.]

He... doesn't want to work with me.

Since he's arrived, all he's been interested in are affairs that have been going on in his own world. It's not his fault. He's worried for his friends - We're connected. That's how I know. I've heard everything that's happened to him - felt them - like I was there - since I was a Digi-egg, and... I understand he's scared right now.

[Another pause.]

Anyway... He's got amnesia. He's had it for a long time, and it drives him almost mad. I can feel how frustrated he gets, even if he hides it. I told him recently that if he helps me, us, the Digital World -- then I'd fill in the gaps for him. He... got angry that I'd hold something like that to ransom.

Eventually he agreed, of course -- but... this isn't how I thought it'd be at all. I've known him all of my life, and... I wanted, more than anything, to be his friend. That's why I left my island to come here, that's why -- I feel horrible about what I said. And I'm worried. I've heard that if someone's sleepwalking, you don't wake them up. That it's the worst thing! What if it's the same with memory loss? What if telling him things makes something awful happen to him?

I also feel horrible about telling him if he travels with me, I'll fill in the gaps. I've known him all my life. I like him. I wanted, more than anything, to be his friend, but... friends don't have conditions. I'm scared he'll never see me as a friend now.

...This has been more longwinded than I would like. I'm sorry. But if anyone can help... I'd really appreciate it.

 [The video starts up to Yu holding the D-T, smiling tiredly. The view rocks softly back as forth, and with the bits of blue and black framing him, it's obvious Yu is riding Raidramon]

Just letting everyone know that we made it alright. Thankfully we found a Whamon that was willing to assist as well... Did everyone else make it alright? Has anything else happened?

Oh, and just in case anyone was worried about him-

[He turns the D-T slightly, showing a Leppamon. In fact it's Tatsuya's Champion form. And on her back is a very asleep Neku. The kid is still half in his festival clothing, though he seemed to have at least grabbed some more casual pants- that look too big on him and quite possibly might be Yu's. His hair is a tangled mess, Terri is passed out on his head, and Syakomon's shell is closed as he's being used as a pillow]

Sakuraba-kun is fine too. I found him trying to walk here... someone missed the last Trailmon, from the sounds of it.

Video:
[The view that shows on the D-Terminal is nothing more than the giant crater left behind after the attack. There's some lingering dust floating around, but otherwise, it's just a vast...nothing. Duo's breathing can be heard in the background, heavy as though catching his breath. That was a pretty steep slope to climb, but he did it...

And now there's nothing to go back to. He's lucky to even be alive, he knows, but of course, he made a deal with Death before. That's all this is, right? This is part of the deal? He can live while others die.

Like Solarmon.

The screen moves to focus on a Digiegg that seems to be resting next to Duo. His hands are shaking ever so slightly now, either from strain or from nerves it's hard to say at first. That is...until he actually speaks.]

I-I found it...Solarmon's gone and I found this when I woke up. I dunno what it's for and I dunno where I am and...and...

[There's a quiet sniffle before his voice drops.]

Why does this keep happening?

[The feed cuts out just as the view of Mount Fuji shows up.]

Action:
[Duo is sitting on the edge of the crater with a Digiegg sitting next to him. His D-Stream and D-Terminal are also on the ground with the Digiegg. He's covered in dirt, his cassock is torn, and the only thing he has left from the party was the mask Roze gave him to wear for the masquerade. It's hanging around his neck, the actual mask turned around backwards to face behind him.

He's shaking, and in an attempt to try and stay warm, he's curled up some with his knees pulled to his chest. His eyes are focused solely on the crater, though really, he's not focused on anything at all. He's simply staring, lost in his own little world.]

[You thought one bad sweater was enough? THINK AGAIN. Yes, it seems that Guilmon has discovered the joys how hideous attire, and he faces the video with a grin far too huge considering the circumstances.]

Everyone, you should go talk to Wheeljack right now and get one of these! He's got the best sweaters ever. Guilmon's looks cool, doesn't it? It's got diamonds and three different colors and it's fuzzy. Guilmon's never worn something fuzzy like this before. Do you think Guilmon could hide dark powers under a sweater, or is that just for scarves?

[...Yes, Kyubimon's speech still resonates with him. But, after a bit of laughter, his expression sobers a bit.]

Oh, and does anybody know ways to cheer people up? Takato's really sad right now, and he's been acting funny ever since the training party. When Guilmon asked why, he said something about Juri and Ruki, but I don't really know why. Juri and Ruki are our friends! And isn't it normal for friends to spend time together? Or is there some other way people are together that Guilmon doesn't know?

[ooc: Though the threads aren't finished yet, Takato found out about certain things at the training party. This is Guilmon's response... and also sweaters.]

[Trixie casually strolls out of her room with her PawnChessmon hot on her heels looking flustered. This is because she's only wearing her hat and her cape. She informs him to turn on the communicator and he fumbles with it as she passes through the living room heading for the door.

The first image to appear on the network is of her bubbly blue butt complete with matching moon and stars markings on the sides like a tattoo. The camera pans up and she turns to face the camera with a flourish of her cape and flashing her modest sized bare chest in the process]

Greetings adoring fans! It is I, the Great and Powerful Trixie!

And Trixie is curious. With the city all smashed up are there ANY businesses open? Preferably where Tricie can procure more of those lovely peanut butter crackers they had in the vending machine near the main Terminal?

[not even mentioning the nudity... Because why would she?]