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Who: Kiyotaka Ishimaru (

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What: To Oz We Go!
Where: The Northern shore of Cavern Lake
When: Mid-day, 20 May

[If a Digimon falls into a lake from a great height, and nobody else is around to hear, does it make a sound? The answer to that may be debatable in some circles, but there is no denying the uproar when said Digimon's partner crashes into the water a quick moment later, shirtless and screaming, having been swept up in the middle of changing.]

What just happened? What did you do?!
Nothing!

[When Ishimaru agreed to take a break from studying and train with Ryudamon, he didn't say anything about swimming... While he may be learning new things about the mechanics of this world every day and teleportation doesn't seem as far-fetched as it used to, it's clear from the way Ryudamon flounders around to stay afloat that dropping into the middle of a lake wasn't either of their idea.]

Well, we must get to land!
I can't swim...
Very well, I will teach you later! Please, hold on to me- and my clothing!

[Suddenly, Ishimaru lifts a hand out of the water, presenting his slacks and boots to Ryudamon, who takes them with a resigned sigh that causes him to choke on a mouthful of water.]

Ffffft! Why do you need-

[As soon as Ryudamon's claws are on him, Ishimaru sets off at the fastest crawl he can manage, heedless of anything else until they reach the shore. As Ryudamon clambers onto land, shivering and shaking water from himself, Ishimaru catches his breath in the shallows until he can manage to shout off into the forest.]

Hello! Is anybody here?! Good afternoon, we're lost!
Shh! Are you trying to get us attacked?

[He frowns and takes his sodden clothing back, going to hang it up on the closest tree as Ryudamon speaks.]

Not everyone here's going to help you! I don't know how to get back to town, but... maybe we should wait. You know, quietly.
Why? Do people pass by often?
Well, probably not...

[A contemplative look passes over Ishimaru's face, and he starts to clamber up the tree before he yells into the woods, again.]

Would somebody help us? Hey- Please, excuse my state of undress! It was beyond my control! Hello? We are located next to the lake!

[If not found immediately, he'll be here for a while, alternately shouting or debating at a more moderate volume with his Digimon.]

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[Looks like someone else has been caught in a data stream! A rustling of bushes, leaves, underbrush, and...lo and behold, Terra trudges up to the tree, sticks and leaves in her hair and Gotsumon trailing behind her.

And she hasn't had a chance to meet her roommate's manly brother yet, doesn't even know this is him. What a nice first meeting.]

...Hello up there? [She's had a rough day.]

[He knew it would work! He crouches on his branch to look below, but he responds before he catches sight of Terra. Ryudamon remains on the ground and keeps watch with a cautious eye.]

Good afternoon! Do you know where this place is?

I have no idea. [Utterly deadpan.] I was just cleaning Trailmon and then I'm falling into a tree. [Or two. Or three. It dropped her rather high up, there's a few scrapes and scratches across her arms and face too.] ...Uhhh, where are your clothes...?

[Gotsumon approaches Ryudamon, a bit curious and well, always in the mood for making new friends.]

I'm sorry! I... I should have apologized already! How unseemly!

[That's right, he's still not wearing much- in front of a woman! He grimaces at his own oversight and climbs onto a lower branch, obscuring himself behind the tree's trunk.]

Somehow, I fell into the lake- my clothing is drying in this tree. I'll dress myself as soon as I can, I promise!

[Ryudamon gives a silent wave. Alright, he's also curious, but he hasn't yet formed an opinion.]

[Oh gosh, he's one of those types. Terra shakes her head.] It's fine, let it dry, don't...worry. [She's seen half-naked guys before.

She runs a hand through her hair, taking a twig or two with her.] Guess this is one way to go exploring...

Hi, I'm Gotsumon, you're Ryudamon, right, new friend? [How fast.]

Thank you, I won't forget your understanding.

[It's a relief that he hasn't offended anyone but himself! Regardless, he's just going to sit on this branch for now. At this rate, he's going to need another dip in the lake before he decides to get dressed.]

...Are you an explorer? My name is Kiyotaka Ishimaru, and I have yet to take on a job in this world!

Right. Hm, nice to meet you... friend?

[She snorts and rolls her eyes.] Explorer? No, I was... [She gestures to the sky.] ...yanked from the city.

[As an afterthought, she pulls a twig from her hair.] Terra. That's my name.

Friend! [Cue enthusiastic handshaking.]

Well, then! You and I are in the same predicament, Terra. [With that, he actually sounds calm for once.]
Do you have any clues to our whereabouts?

[Ryudamon smiles and returns the handshake strongly. Gotsumon seems trustworthy- he just had to check.]
If you say so.

[She shrugs and slowly shakes her head.] Been on a Trailmon west of the city, to File Island, but that was mostly through desert, or...hills, nowhere near this dense.

Don't recognize the lake either. I...don't know if we're on File, Terminal, or...somewhere else.

Wow, you're strong! Terra, I made a new friend!

Wonderful. [Her deadpan flies over his head.]

We may be anywhere... Our only choice is to explore onward, then, isn't it?

[He's already thinking of keeping a map and a compass with him at all times, if getting tossed somewhere at random turns out to be a regular occurrence...]

Hah. [Ryudamon playfully punches Gotsumon on the shoulder- clunk. That sure is a rock.] You're strong, too!

Looks like. Uh. Once your clothes dry. [Don't really wanna be going around wearing nothing but your underwear after all.]

[Gotsumon's a kid, so he takes the punch with excitement and punches back.] Yeah?! Yeah!

Yes- we will leave soon! [And, he's climbing down to check on the state of his slacks.]

[Ryudamon deliberately falls back, to spring forward back to his feet.] Great!

[While he's doing that, Terra glances at Gotsumon and Ryudamon.] Hey, boys, don't hurt each other.

Aw, I can't, Terra, I'm strong and so's he!

[She sighs.] Gots, you sure you don't know where we are?

Huh-uh. Just that we're not in File Island's cliff area.

That's helpful, Gots.

We'll be fine, ma'am.

[Ishimaru peeks out from behind the tree and, seeing Terra turned, sprints back to the lake with his slacks and boots draped over his shoulder to splash the mud and moss off of himself and get dressed. He may not be completely dry, but it's close enough.]

Please, not ma'am. Just call me Terra. [She hates anything to do with her being placed in authority, ugh.

She can hear some splashes and running, so she keeps her back turned.] So, you have any idea which way we should go first...?

I'm not sure... [Ryudamon tilts his head.] All I know is that the lake seemed big.

[With his slacks on again, and thus, one small part of the world back in order, Ishimaru calls out to the group as he walks back over.]

I am ready to leave!

[And so Terra turns back around, to face Ishimaru.] Okay! Well, couldn't see much before [because you're often trying to focus on oh god oh god oh god I'm falling rather than get a look around] but I do know that Terminal City's got a lot of train tracks running to it.

So maybe if we can find a track, we can follow it back...or at least to a terminal.

[A plan? Ishimaru likes plans, and he can't think of any better- he hasn't had the chance to venture outside of the city yet. He nods emphatically.]

That is excellent to know! I will stay vigilant for any sign of tracks, let's start our search!

[She can't help it, she laughs a little as they start their walk, to the east toward one of the rivers running off the lake. He's like a less broody, more enthusiastic version of Robin, sort of.]

You're energetic for a...what kinda uniform is that?

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[He cheerily takes the lead. His new acquaintance is in high spirits, that's a sure step to success!]

Thank you! This is... was my school uniform. I'm not enrolled in a school anymore, but I have not stopped studying!

[Wow, this guy is really really energetic! And happy! And cheerful! It's almost overwhelming.]

How come you were still wearing it if you're not enrolled in school? [She knows she showed up in hers, but she ditched it as soon as she could.]

[What isn't there to be happy about? They have a veritable team on the lookout for tracks now, and there's no conceivable way that this situation could be his fault. Though, he's growing increasingly agitated as he speaks, now.]

I haven't found a suitable replacement. Since I arrived here, my priorities have been studying and training with Ryudamon. Furthermore, there is no standard of appearance in this world... to be frank, I don't understand how to decide on clothing in this chaos!

[Okay, so now she raises an eyebrow and tries not to slow down. Rather she scuttles a few steps to the side to give him space.]

Uhh, yeah, dude. Because you just...pick it out. [She pulls at her gray and black t-shirt and jean-shorts.] No standard, just what you like.

...What I like?!

[For a moment, his resolute scan of the woods wavers to glance at her. He's clearly shocked by this revelation.]

It's so simple! Is there really nothing else to it?

[He's a nervous bird. He's a frightened nervous, twitchy bird.

She nods slowly, letting out a nervous laugh.] Preeeetty much. I guess there's what looks good together, but that's all...up to you, anyway.