Ninth -- Thirty First Birthday Party

[herbrotherslove.livejournal.com]

[action]
[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.

Comments

[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.]