play, play, play! (april 2013-- game start!)

[terminalmods]

Characters: EVERYONE!
When: 4 March 2013
Where: Terminal Room or all over town!
What: An open mingle log for everyone to play in!

The Digital World had been having a great deal of earthquakes the last six months. The first was the largest of them and had ended in the shifting of the planes. Since then earthquakes happened periodically, often sending new Chosen Children with it. At first it was Chosen that the Digital World knew and rejoiced, but now and then it would send new Chosen.

Today was different, however. The earthquake that rattled the Digital World felt almost as bad as the first, but there was a difference this time. Suddenly dozens of children were making their way to the Digital World. Destiny was calling and so were their partners...

Every chute in the Terminal Room activated while the small Digimon known as Culumon trembled with excitement. There were so many lonely Digimon that had appeared recently and--finally-- their partners had arrived!


OOC: Feel free to mark your characters in different locations! They can be just arriving in the Terminal Room you read about in the arrival post or anywhere on the map! Also feel free to mark the day for each thread. You can also request to play with Culumon, too! Have fun, guys!

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Terminal Room || Brackets or prose, both are fine~

[strengthinkindness]

She sat on the ground with her knees drawn up, her head buried in her arms and overall trying to look as small as possible. So far she's managed to remain unnoticed by others, but she worried someone would see her eventually. With how much she changed...

No...she had to keep reminding herself that her new appearance wasn't really that strange. Around here - wherever she was - she looked fairly normal. These...humans...all pretty much looked the way she did now.

It was her wings - her feathered wings, the one thing from her former self she had kept, the one thing from home that at first had brought a small comfort when she realized she still had them - were what would really draw people's attention to her.

And with everything going on right now, she didn't need anything else to terrify her.

Whatever Twilight's new spell was supposed to do, Fluttershy doubted it was supposed to be this. The letter hadn't helped all that much, there was still so much she didn't understand. And everything here was so strange and unfamiliar; this world, these people, the...Digimon...even herself.

It was all so overwhelming. She didn't know what to do...

"Fluttershy...please don't cry..."

She lifted her head, a little startled by the sudden voice. She had almost forgotten about the little rabbit creature beside her.

Lopmon...he said that they were partners, and that he'd been waiting for her all this time. He wouldn't say how long he'd been waiting...and through the most frantic of her panic earlier, he had been so patient and answered her questions as best he could. Even now, he was looking up at her in concern, lightly resting his paw on her leg.

Sniffling a little, she wiped away the remaining tears from her eyes. If he had been waiting for her for so long...she didn't want to make him wait any more.

Slowly, she unsteadily rose to her feet, not used to standing on just two legs. Sure she had stood on her hind legs, but not for long periods of time. Her wing unfurled automatically to help keep her balance, and though she worried about other people seeing, she still took a little comfort in having them.

Lopmon stood at her feet, watching her carefully. "Are you okay now?" he asked softly,

She sighed. "N-no...but..I-I don't think it'll help much to just...sit here forever."

"It'll be all right..." Lopmon smiled, his chest puffing out a little. "Don't worry, Fluttershy. I'm gonna protect you from now on."

Despite her lingering fear and confusion, his words managed to bring a small smile on her face. "Th-thanks, Lopmon..."

[trainsurdragons]

[So far, Fluttershy wasn't the only one taking some comfort in not being noticed. Well...noticed by anyone else other than their partner Digimon, at least. And for Hiccup, Gomamon was taking the place of ten people just on his own. Even Toothless wasn't this hyper, and he couldn't talk at least.

As they pass by, Gomamon riding on Hiccup's back with his front flippers resting on his shoulders, the young viking can't help but notice Fluttershy standing there looking very unsure and out of place. Then again, she was in the same boat as everyone else.

Unfortunately, Gomamon got a better look at her before Hiccup could even have the chance to say anything, and spoke up quite loudly.]

Heeey, I didn't know humans had wings!

[strengthinkindness]

[She visibly stiffens, her wings shooting back at the exclamation. This further skews her balance, causing her to nearly topple over.

Lopmon, meanwhile, has turned towards Hiccup and Gomamon, shooting a glare at the other Digimon.]

Why don't you just mind your own business!

N-no, Lopmon, i-it's okay...

[She speaks very quietly, just enough that only her Digimon manages to hear her.]

[trainsurdragons]

[Hiccup can feel his face burning with embarrassment, and still he can't get a chance to apologize before Gomamon barks back at Lopmon.]

Hey, s'not like I was tryin' to insult the girl or anything! I was just making a statement! Have you ever seen a human with wings? Huh?

[Desperately Hiccup grabs at Gomamon's claws, which are tightening around his neck subconsciously and nearly choking him.]

Gomamon, please!

[Then he looks back up at Fluttershy, gesturing frantically.]

Look I- I...I'm so sorry.

[strengthinkindness]

[She glances down, her hair partially covering her face.]

I-it's...it's okay...

[Even as she says this, though, she still appears uncomfortable, and her wings fold in a little as though she's trying to hide them.

Meanwhile, Lopmon crosses his arms, still looking not pleased.]

[trainsurdragons]

Um....my name's Hiccup. ...What's yours?

[This was usually an acceptable ice breaker, right? ...Even if your Digimon is rude.]

[strengthinkindness]

Fl...Fluttershy...

[crampinmyback]

It had been Kudamon that had spotted them first, perhaps noticing the Lopmon, or maybe even the wings on the girl. With a paw touch and a gesture of her head she brought Once-ler's attention to the duo, and he stepped up to her, lacing his hands together behind his back.

"Sooo, let me guess. Guardian? Spirit of nature or Daisy-masies or some such thing? Or one big splurge for Sweet 16?"

[strengthinkindness]

Fluttershy looks up at him, a little startled and already drawing back away from him.

"I-I'm...sorry...?"

Lopmon, already quite protective of his partner, steps forward...just in case.

[crampinmyback]

He stands upright, shrugging slightly and gesturing with one hand. "The wings. They had to come from somewhere, I'm assuming."

Kudamon cocked her head, curling around Once-ler's shoulders. "Though it's entirely possible that they are natural where she comes from. The missive did mention other planes..."

[strengthinkindness]

Seeing the small fox-like creature, Fluttershy relaxes just a bit. "Y-yes they're...th-they're my wings."

"A lot of others have wings back in Fluttershy's home world," Lopmon supplied helpfully.

[crampinmyback]

Kudamon canted her head slightly, and Once-ler rolled his eyes at the "Told you" that just rolled off her face.

"I see. So you can fly and... stuff?"

[strengthinkindness]

"U-um..." She looked away, a little unsure. "B-back home I...can. B-but I haven't...tried flying here..."

[dekochan]

Iori notices Fluttershy and keeps her distance for awhile before approaching her slowly. She reminds her a lot of one of her friends and fellow idols, Yukiho, so she's going to try her best to be gentle. Even though Iori is just as upset as Fluttershy is, everyone needs a friend. She stays a comfortable distance away before addressing her and uses a sweet, soft voice.

"Hey, there. I like your outfit."

Simple and to the point. She obviously isn't okay, so why bother asking? Sincere complements work better anyway.

[strengthinkindness]

Fluttershy looks towards her; though she still appears a little nervous, the kind words at least manage a small smile from her.

"Th-thank you..."

Though honestly, with everything going on, she hasn't really had a chance to look at her outfit. So she would have to take her word for it.

[dekochan]

Iori gives a small nod.

"I'm Iori, so if you need anything, just give me a call."

She holds up her D-Terminal with a wink.

[strengthinkindness]

"Th-thank you..." There's some relief to know that there was someone who wouldn't mind helping her out. "I-I'm...Fluttershy..."

[dekochan]

"It's nice to meet you, Fluttershy." Iori gives another smile "Do you want to be left alone, or should I stay here with you?"

[strengthinkindness]

"I-I...I think I'm all right at the moment," she replied with a small smile.

To be honest, she wouldn't mind the company. But she also didn't want to take up too much of Iori's time.

[for_granite]

Despite her time touring the city, wandering around, Terra still hasn't quite gotten to the meeting hall.

"It has to be here somewhere..." The reason being a notebook fell out of her backpack when she landed. Even if she was far from home, she didn't want to lose her school notes. She was failing geometry as it is.

"T- ah, Amy. Is this it?" Gotsumon holds up the missing notebook and Terra sighs with relief.

"Yeah, that's it, let's--" She notices the sound of someone crying. A sad girl, with-- wings? Huh. Terra knows what it's like to want people to leave them alone, but...still...

She approaches with a small smile, while Gotsumon hangs back a bit confused. "Hi. Your... You have nice wings."

She can't believe she just said that, but there it is.

[strengthinkindness]

Fluttershy tensed a little, turning towards the other girl in surprise. She had to take a moment, processing the other's words before she relaxed - though just slightly.

"Th...th-thank you..."

A little self-consciously, her wings fold in slightly.

[for_granite]

"Don't worry, I've seen a lot of things outside what's 'normal'." She smiles wider. "A person with wings isn't weird. You know, they're actually kinda cool."

"You're like a Lucemon!" Gotsumon put in helpfully, running over.

A thin smile to Gotsumon. "Thanks, you're helping so much." His earnest smile tells her he's not used to sarcasm.

[strengthinkindness]

Fluttershy rubs her arm a little nervously, though manages a small smile. "I-I...I'm just worried they'll draw a...lot of attention..."

[for_granite]

As someone who's not big on attention, she understands. "I saw a cybernetic dragon earlier. This kinda stuff seems the norm. I bet everyone'll just kinda...roll with it."

Mentally, because she still does this, she makes a joke. Rock-n-roll with it. Despite everything, she still loves rock puns.

[strengthinkindness]

She stiffens, and a slight tremor passes through her wings. "D...D-dragon...?"

A look of terror passes over her face.