Ninth -- Thirty First Birthday Party

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[For the last few days, Lachesis has been scarce within the compound.  Despite the excitement over the integration of Aethr, something perhaps equally important has been on her mind.  Every now and then, she can be seen running down the hall carrying a bundle of something or another; more often, she can be found entering and exiting the Gate Compound repeatedly, looking worn out, yet pleased.

Nearer to 5:00 in the afternoon, she has changed out of her armor for once and sits in the lounge in an attractive red and gold dress, nervously flipping through the television channels and looking at the clock every five seconds or so.

And at 5:30. . . ]

[voice, to Lockon]
Oh, Lyle . . . I am sorry the day's fallen simultaneously with such an important event.  If you'd prefer to join the party in Aethr, I understand.  We can do something nice just as well tomorrow.  It's your birthday, after all.

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[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

[Lachesis is carrying what appears to be a tray covered by a sheet of something or another.]

Oh, Chika! It's been some time. How have you been?

[scatterflower]

I've been good! Ended up having to take care of this little guy here when the one who took his egg out of the Digital World left, but other than that things have been kinda normal.

How's Metal Koromon doing?

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

[She tries to lean forward over her tray to look at the Digimon, then smiles.]

Does he have a name?

MetalKoromon is doing very well, actually. I feel so silly saying this, but I almost think he's grown up a bit . . .

[scatterflower]

Well, other than his species name of Zurumon, no. Since he'll evolve soon enough and start speaking, giving him one right now didn't seem smart. I'm not going to be keeping him forever after all, just until he's old enough to take care of himself.

[She giggles a bit.]

Aww, he probably has, actually.

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

He almost seemed to understand me when I told him what I'd be doing tonight.

[scatterflower]

[Chika positively beams at that.]

Wow. That is a bit weird. He might evolve soon...

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

. . . I'm not too certain about that, actually. What's entailed in that process, again?

[scatterflower]

Well... he's going to get a lot bigger and his form will completely change. And he should start being able to talk too...

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

Is it terrible to want to keep him the way he is?

[scatterflower]

No, it isn't... even if it's probably not possible. He needs to grow up sometime, after all.

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

I suppose all creatures must. Ah, I'm growing fond of a . . . pet his size, though.

[scatterflower]

He's not exactly going to be a pet when he's older though...

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

. . . I've read a little more about your world and the other worlds naturally connected to it. Is there a reason why Digimon choose to partner with human beings?

[scatterflower]

To fight against other digimon that end up on Earth. At least, those with a partner aren't affected by the emotions of everyone around them that causes them to go crazy.

It seems to be easier for them here in CO though...

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

Digimon without partners on Earth 'go crazy', you mean? But . . . not here. Have you looked into that?

[scatterflower]

A bit. I mean, I didn't have until Zurumon here to know for sure, since Metal Koromon could've just been considered your partner.

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

Ah, what I mean is . . . if that's an effect unique to your world, perhaps there's a way to prevent it from happening.

[scatterflower]

Yeah. We do have something that actually can help with that, but it's a big machine with a limited range...

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

And I suppose borrowing CO technology is against the rules.

[scatterflower]

Yeah, pretty much. But well it's not going to take that long to figure something out, I don't think.

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

I wish you every luck, then.

[pause]

Do you happen to have the time, Chika?

[scatterflower]

Thanks.

[Zurumon seems to giggle a bit at that. Good thing he isn't trying to blow bubbles yet. Chika moves to look down at her watch to see what time it is.]

Oh, umm, it's 4:40.

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

[Lachesis performs the classic cartoon expression of throwing her things up in the air only for them to land perfectly back in her arms.]

I must apologize, but I must go! A-Ah, it's almost time . . . !

[scatterflower]

Alright Lachesis. See you later!

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

Yes, enjoy the rest of your day!

[And off she goes.]