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Tulty ( @ask-apocrewlymons ) @ Shinji, following up on [this post]

"Pokemon..." Tulty repeats the word with a curious hum. "I would love to learn more about these creatures, but you have more pressing matters to get to, I'm sure. The Digivice model you seem to have is one I have experience with, though it's hard to say if it has the same abilities."

He begins to tell the extremely truncated events of eight kids' very strange Summer vacation.

"It tends to differ a bit from Digital World to Digital World, but in the one which I consider home, the Digital World has a form of immune system, you could call it. This body, Homeostasis, sends Digivices to the Human World in times of crisis. The power of human souls and their bonds with Digimon is capable of transcending the boundaries of evolution."

He points to Shinji's Digivice.

"Whether yours is of Homeostasis's make is not something I can tell, but some Digimon call those with such a device Chosen Children, or Digidestined."

Shinji smiles brightly, delighted in the apocalymon's interest in pokemon.

Of course, I'd be more than happy to share information on pokemon. Shinji stated, his happy expression turning into a fascinated and curious one as Tulty began their explanation.

Wow... Poni whistles. That sounds like quite the adventure for a group of kids to go on. The goburimon turns to Shinji, her eyes filled with excitement. But that only makes me more excited to be here! You heard what they said right?! Those digivice things are only given in times of crisis! And you get a cool title! Let's not forget I can evolve now! Oh! Oh! I wonder what cool new form I'll get!

As Poni continued rambling Shinji held up his digivice, thoughts racing after listening to the story.

Digidestined...chosen children...am I really worthy of those titles...?

Shinji's thoughts were soon disrupted by a new voice.

That's a good idea. I should get accustomed to my digivice's features, don't want to get ca-

H-Hey! Get off me! Poni's distressed plea came, cutting Shinji off

Poni, what's going on?! The human yelled, turning to see a pinned-down Poni underneath a large dog-like digimon with their fangs bared. The scene left Shinji stunned and scared about his next move...

Do you intervene...?

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Poni continues to check her body for anything out of place while approaching Arca, looking up just in time to stop herself from bumping into them.

Sooooo, you know anything about this "killer program" or the person who just warned me about it? They seemed nice, but something felt off about them...not to mention the whole area turned pinkish purple before I got here.

[Subject Archive.apocaly.mon has produced an X Antibody Protoform from its datamass.]

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@digital-connections Poni @ Ravage

The goburimon examines the apocalymon as much as she can before letting out a whistle.

Shin was right, you are tall. Anyway..

Poni points towards Horizon.

How'd you end up with dark and gloomy over there? Did they just...pop into existence or something?

"She has been by my side for nearly 30 years now."

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Shinji kneels down near Bones, holding out his hand in hopes to pet them.

Hey kitty hehe.

Shinji then turns towards the group.

Bones was it? How long have they been around for?

“Plus bones hunts down any rats that get in here, which helps cut down costs…”

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Tulty (@ask-apocrewlymons ) @ the duo

"Might I assume this is the partner you were looking for earlier?" he greets with a polite cadence. "I have heard that some individuals struggle with the transition from one dimension to the next. The Digital World is no exception."

"I admit we are less helpful than we would like to be, however. Perhaps you could give us some guidance on how to welcome you." Looking between both Shinji and Poni, he asks, "What kind of world do you come from? At once you express surprise that Digimon like myself can speak, yet you appear quite calm at all to be meeting with so many of my kin. Calm still as well at the idea that you might have to fight to make your way through this Digital World."

There is an element of concern, perhaps, in Tulty's eyes at the observation.

Shinji gave a surprised look to Tulty.

Ah it's you again. This is Poni, I was talking about her when we first met.

Hiya! Poni exclaims, waving excitedly.

As for the world we came from... Shinji paused, he rubbed his arm nervously as he contemplated answering or not.

Well...I suppose I can tell you, it would help plus you seem trustworthy enough... I ask that you keep an open mind. Shinji takes a deep breath before continuing.

Me and Poni come from a world where creatures called pocket monsters or pokemon roam the world alongside human, I'm hoping to learn as much as I can while I'm here and document the differences between the different species. So far once of the most notable differences is speech. Typically humans can only understand pokemon under very specific circumstances, but digimon can talk freely like humans can, that's why I was surprised to hear you speak.

That's a good thing, means we can still communicate with each other. Poni chimes in with a smile.

Agreed. Shinji adds.

There's still a lot Poni and I have to learn about digimon. How they act, what they eat, how they fight... Shinji then pulls out his digivice. I also want to know how this device relates to digimon and what being bonded together entails.

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(Previous, featuring Poni from @digital-connections)

{Ah. We can't allow that to work as they would expect. It would be too resource-intensive to simulate anything beyond the render distance of this file's perception.}

The integrity of the file flickers for a moment, but [FILE X] doesn't notice.

Regardless, the gate itself seems stable, safe enough for Poni to leave through.

[Distortion confirmed! Further investigation authorized.] [Subject Requiem.apocaly.mon motivation unconfirmed.] [Behavior notes updating...]

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That could be true Shinji states, nodding in agreement.

Ya know thinking about it, before you came through the portal I was feeling a bit sluggish and weaker than usual. It was only when you showed up that I felt a bit stronger Poni adds, her arms crossed.

Maybe that was the bond at work....huh that would explain a lot. Shinji said while looking in Poni's direction.

Hehe guess that means even the digital world knows that me and you are an unstoppable pair! The tales of The Ogre Of Kitakami and The Master Champ are known in any realm! The ogre exclaims

Ehhh let's not go that far... The boy adds nervously.

Ravage ( @ravage-on-the-horizon) @ Poni and Shinji "Curious about the two of you. What are your goals? Anything in particular or are you trying to find your way in this scattered plain of existence? I've always had my questions about digimon and humans bonded by a digivice." Ravage paused, considering how to word its question. "Is there a physical sensation that comes with being bonded? Or is the digivice the only reminder you have?"

Poni smiles.

We're here to explore and seek out adventure! It's not everyday you find out there's a whole new world completely different from your own. Right Shin?

Shinji nods, rolling his eyes at the adventure half of her sentence

Digimon are also new to us. I'd like to learn as much as I can about them and the digital world as a whole. If possible I'd like to show my friends as well.

Poni chuckles a bit before asking a question.

You brought up humans and digimon being bonded by a digivice...what's that?

Shinji takes his digivice out of his pocket and shows it off to Poni.

They mean this Poni. And to answer your question, it's a bit of a long story but me and Poni aren't exactly your standard partner pair...

Yup! I'm not actually a di- Poni starts to respond before Shinji covers her mouth.

Let's not bring that up. If this place is as dangerous as we keep hearing then it's best we don't let anyone else know who we are or how we go here. Who knows who could be lurking around....

Poni moves Shinji's hand away from her mouth.

Alright alright. That aside we don't really know what being bonded by a digivice entails. I don't exactly feel any special tingly feeling or whatever. Even then me and Shinji are thick as thieves anyway so maybe this bonding thing is like that!

I am curious about how this device can bond a human and a digimon together...maybe if I form a strong enough connection to an actual digimon it could happen... Shinji chimes in.

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Ravage ( @ravage-on-the-horizon) @ Poni and Shinji "Curious about the two of you. What are your goals? Anything in particular or are you trying to find your way in this scattered plain of existence? I've always had my questions about digimon and humans bonded by a digivice." Ravage paused, considering how to word its question. "Is there a physical sensation that comes with being bonded? Or is the digivice the only reminder you have?"

Poni smiles.

We're here to explore and seek out adventure! It's not everyday you find out there's a whole new world completely different from your own. Right Shin?

Shinji nods, rolling his eyes at the adventure half of her sentence

Digimon are also new to us. I'd like to learn as much as I can about them and the digital world as a whole. If possible I'd like to show my friends as well.

Poni chuckles a bit before asking a question.

You brought up humans and digimon being bonded by a digivice...what's that?

Shinji takes his digivice out of his pocket and shows it off to Poni.

They mean this Poni. And to answer your question, it's a bit of a long story but me and Poni aren't exactly your standard partner pair...

Yup! I'm not actually a di- Poni starts to respond before Shinji covers her mouth.

Let's not bring that up. If this place is as dangerous as we keep hearing then it's best we don't let anyone else know who we are or how we go here. Who knows who could be lurking around....

Poni moves Shinji's hand away from her mouth.

Alright alright. That aside we don't really know what being bonded by a digivice entails. I don't exactly feel any special tingly feeling or whatever. Even then me and Shinji are thick as thieves anyway so maybe this bonding thing is like that!

I am curious about how this device can bond a human and a digimon together...maybe if I form a strong enough connection to an actual digimon it could happen... Shinji chimes in.

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Poni rubbed the back of her head slowly.

Yeahhh I'm not one of these goblimon you mentioned, I got turned into one after I went through a portal. Long story, I won't confuse you with details. I don't know why I'm like this myself, maybe the portal made it so that I could fit in. That's a question for a later time though...

Poni looked in the direction the other was pointing in, her eyes widening once her eyes fell upon the massive digimon.

HOLY MOTHER OF ARCEUS, THAT GUY'S MASSIVE!

She quickly looked back in shock.

And you said this mystery program knocked HIM out?! Mayybe I should make like a tree and leave...I'd rather not run the risk of getting what he has, Shinji would be devastated if anything happened to me... Soooo how do I get out of here? To be honest I'm not even sure how I got IN.

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Poni looks at the mystery person with a hint of confusion and concern.

You alright there? Seems like you've seen a ghost..are ghosts even a thing in the digital world?

She said the last part to herself, placing a hand on her chin.

{[FILE X] no longer appears hostile, but still remains agitated. Interesting.}

"Though, shit... maybe that's a bad idea, too. What if it's contagious? What if it ends up affecting another Digital World?"

{They shake their head, squeezing their eyes shut with a tired groan.}

"Come on, pull yourself together."

{A mutter, half-audible. Louder, they continue.}

"Look. Listen very closely to me: there's a high level program being run all across this server, and it's trying to delete Digimon indiscriminately. I don't know if I can protect you from it, but I can send you to a friend, and he can monitor your condition until we know you're safe to move out of a sandbox quarantine."

{Their voice is pleading. Pitiful. All this concern for a stranger, when a moment earlier they were ready to spring to murder on a hair trigger. This information is extraneous. We are looking for something else.}

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Poni quickly snapped out of her tangent once she realized what was being said.

Wait what?! High-level program deleting digimon?! What does that even mean?

Poni pats herself down quickly.

I mean I feel fine...maybe it's because I'm not actually a digimon...?

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Poni looks at the mystery person with a hint of confusion and concern.

You alright there? Seems like you've seen a ghost..are ghosts even a thing in the digital world?

She said the last part to herself, placing a hand on her chin.

{[FILE X] no longer appears hostile, but still remains agitated. Interesting.}

"Though, shit... maybe that's a bad idea, too. What if it's contagious? What if it ends up affecting another Digital World?"

{They shake their head, squeezing their eyes shut with a tired groan.}

"Come on, pull yourself together."

{A mutter, half-audible. Louder, they continue.}

"Look. Listen very closely to me: there's a high level program being run all across this server, and it's trying to delete Digimon indiscriminately. I don't know if I can protect you from it, but I can send you to a friend, and he can monitor your condition until we know you're safe to move out of a sandbox quarantine."

{Their voice is pleading. Pitiful. All this concern for a stranger, when a moment earlier they were ready to spring to murder on a hair trigger. This information is extraneous. We are looking for something else.}

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Julius ( @asklordofpridejr ) @ Shinji

"Well, I hope you don't get too lost here. It can be a smidge dangerous for those who aren't familiar with the digital world. Especially those who didn't know what the digital world was beforehand."

Shinji sighs.

Every time I hear the word "dangerous" it fills me with more and more unease.

Aw, you make it seem like we're sitting ducks out here! Poni chimes in as she walks with her hands behind her head.

I might not have my masks or cudgel anymore, but that doesn't mean I can't fight. I just have to get used to my new body and powers!

Shinji crosses his arms, giving Poni a stern look.

But that's just it. We have no idea what abilities you have or if you still have the strength you did back home. We are sitting ducks out here! We need to lie as low as possible and find someone to help you train..

Well, first we'd have to find some sort of town or something. So far, it's been nothing but trees out here. Poni replies with a shrug.

As the pair continues to walk, something watches from a distance, as if planning something...

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It's alright. Shinji reassures, rubbing the back of his head.

I've met my fair share of downers back home ehehe... Shinji stole a glance at Horizon before continuing.

I'm Shinji by the way. Shinji Hanamura.

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Shinji approched the pair, ready to greet and introduce himself. That all stopped once he noticed Ravage and how tall he was.

A-Ah, umm..hello tallIMEANTHERE...How tall are you-I MEAN HOW ARE YOU?

"Don't listen to Horizon. Always a downer."

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Shinji approched the pair, ready to greet and introduce himself. That all stopped once he noticed Ravage and how tall he was.

A-Ah, umm..hello tallIMEANTHERE...How tall are you-I MEAN HOW ARE YOU?

"Don't listen to Horizon. Always a downer."

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Ridley "Gallantmon" @ Shinjinand Poni

"What are you two little ones doing here? It's quite odd to see others in an area such as this..."

The knight Digimon straightened up from where she had been resting.

"Do you know how you got here?"

Poni smiles at the Gallantmon while Shinji looks on dumbfounded.

Just how tall are some of these digimon...? The trainer thought to himself as Poni conversed.

My partner, Shinji, and I are here looking for adventure! She exclaimed.

You see, where we come from, we have a bit of a reputation as heroes, and since things are peaceful, we wanted to try something new so here we are! Poni raises a fist in the air triumphantly.

Riggght...as for how we got here, we used an item that opens portals to the digital world. It was gifted to us so we thought we'd use it. Shinji added.

Now we're just looking for someone to help us navigate this place. This is a new experience for us and we want to have as smooth a time here as possible.

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Ridley "Gallantmon" @ Shinjinand Poni

"What are you two little ones doing here? It's quite odd to see others in an area such as this..."

The knight Digimon straightened up from where she had been resting.

"Do you know how you got here?"

Poni smiles at the Gallantmon while Shinji looks on dumbfounded.

Just how tall are some of these digimon...? The trainer thought to himself as Poni conversed.

My partner, Shinji, and I are here looking for adventure! She exclaimed.

You see, where we come from, we have a bit of a reputation as heroes, and since things are peaceful, we wanted to try something new so here we are! Poni raises a fist in the air triumphantly.

Riggght...as for how we got here, we used an item that opens portals to the digital world. It was gifted to us so we thought we'd use it. Shinji added.

Now we're just looking for someone to help us navigate this place. This is a new experience for us and we want to have as smooth a time here as possible.

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@digital-connections Poni @ Tulty

So, do you know anything about partner bonds? They sound pretty interesting, and I know someone who can benefit from the info if you can share.

"Our? OUR?!? You say that like all of us can just traipse around as we like!"

"Well, the good visitor asked a question. We merely answered it. I will not speculate as to why you have yet to reach that state, but..."

[Tulty pauses.]

"Ah, but that does not speak to the fullest lengths of a partner bond. Arca has the most strong bond to Skyler, being that they are stored in Archive's database. So it would make sense enough that Arca is able to feel when Skyler is in danger.

"I am still getting used to the feeling myself, but it is most noticeable to me when something brings them joy. Even if they are not at my podium, I am able to feel it. Though...

"I must admit, I am not so skilled detecting other emotions through the bond."