[Audio]

[sakedrinking]

... its on.

Wh-huh? Oh! U-um... I-I have no idea what to say...

I already told you. Introduce yourself.

... are you sure this isn't just some odd dream? Maybe I hit my head back there.

Positive! *inaudible grumbling*

U... um... I'm... Haku... Yowane. Haku Yowane. H-hello. I'm... new... here I guess? Uh. I was kind of hoping maybe... some one's seen my siblings? I was with Neru, my sister... a-and my little brother and sister wandered off to explore the coast-

You're not near a coast anymore, in case you failed to notice.

*silence*

... Haku?

... I need a drink...

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Re: [Locked to Haku because Osamu trusts no one]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

Oh. *long pause, then she randomly recites* "a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a mental disorder characterized by abnormalities in the perception or expression of reality"

H-hey! My data banks... they're... I don't know, its like there's more there now or something...

Well, you're a cyborg, right? You've got wireless?

Erm. Y-yes, we're all equipped with it, but we usually just accessed new songs with it...

It probably updated automatically when you got here.

P-probably... Erm. S-sorry, that just surprised me is all. How long have you been here, anyway?

Re: [Locked to Haku because Osamu trusts no one]

[dr-ichijouji.livejournal.com]

I'm not surprised; it would stand to reason that a partially digital entity would be able to access the Digital World's public databases.

I've been here since November. Entirely too long. There are others who have been here more than a year.

Re: [Locked to Haku because Osamu trusts no one]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

Th-that's a long time... I don't even know if I'd be able to be functional that long without proper updates and maintenance from the company...

Then I suggest you make the most of it while you can, kid.

... *voice is now dripping with sarcasm* Thank you so much. Your advice and encouragement is invaluable to my current mental state.

[Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[dr-ichijouji.livejournal.com]

Seeing as the other mechanical beings have been fairing pretty well here, I don't think you have to worry too much. If you're in need of repairs, just send out a call to Junk City. Surely one of the many mechanics there would be thrilled to work with you.

At least your digimon is nothing like mine. I suspect sooner or later, mine will take over the world.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

Th... that doesn't sound good. Why do you think that, if you don't mind me asking.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[dr-ichijouji.livejournal.com]

He keeps hovering around when I'm working, disappearing when I'm not, keeps watch when I'm socializing with someone, doesn't seem to like me, and is unusually obsessed with trying to evolve as fast as possible.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

Oh. I'd be worried too. Any idea why he doesn't like you?

He's a jerk, obviously. Its surprising that you seem to like him.

... do you have any duct tape by any chance?

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[dr-ichijouji.livejournal.com]

[Attached: 1 roll of medical tape.]

Not as strong as duct tape, but it will do.

He doesn't like that I insist on being a non-combatant, that I'm not catering to his whims, and that I have emotions and can and do love people.

The way he goes on about it, you'd think all he wants is a puppet for a partner.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

A puppet? Ehh... Sounds like he'd do better with MikuMiku than you...

You really shouldn't mutter.

...just a moment.

W-wait, I was just joking. Haku, come on- *nervous laugh* S-seriously! Don- MMMF!

*sound of tape being unrolled, struggling. Almost two full minutes pass before Haku comes back to the comm*

That's better.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[dr-ichijouji.livejournal.com]

I'm hoping whenever I do get to leave, he doesn't come with me.

Tape working for you, then?

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

Yes. Though taking it off of him might be a little painful.

Do the Digimon go back with their partners if they ever do leave? Or is it just something you're worrying about?

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[dr-ichijouji.livejournal.com]

I'm not sure, but knowing Hagurumon, he'll probably try to figure something out.

It's really rather tiring having so many people trying to make me their puppet.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

... I wish I could help you some how. Even though... I barely know you... I know there's probably nothing I can do, though.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[dr-ichijouji.livejournal.com]

Heh, don't worry about it. Just focus on yourself for the time being.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

I-I'm not used to worrying about myself. I'm usually trying to take care of the twins... or keep Neru from doing something silly... Kind of leaves me at a loss for what to do.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[dr-ichijouji.livejournal.com]

Maybe you can consider preparing the way for when they come?

I've seen that occasionally: first comes one person from a universe, then their friends and relatives. It's an odd phenomenon.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

That would be good if they did show up. I'm really worried. Not.. just about them but about me as well. I'm already down to 96% functionality. Its dropping about a point a day...

*pauses*

How would I prepare for them, if they do come?

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[dr-ichijouji.livejournal.com]

See if you can get the attention of anyone in Junk City, they'd help more than I can. I'm just an epidemiologist and microbiologist/medical doctor.

Find out what you can about the world, set up a place, do whatever you would normally do to take care of them?

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

We're back to 'I had all of that stuff taken care of by the company', but... I'll do what I can.

Maybe if I'm lucky its just a fluke. I-I don't.. want to jump to conclusions, you know. I'm probably just over-worrying things.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[dr-ichijouji.livejournal.com]

You'll learn to be independent in time. It's hard, but it's worth it in the end.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

I... I really hope so.

Thank you for all your help... um... O-oh! I didn't get your name...

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[dr-ichijouji.livejournal.com]

Er, welcome.

Dr. Osamu Ichijouji-Akiyama, MD, Ph.D, MPH. Just Ichijouji on pretty much everything except legal papers, though.

Not that I think any of my titles apply here anymore.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

I-its nice to meet you, officially... I guess... *sheepish laugh* I think its important that you have them. 'cause... it takes a long time to even just get a Ph.D, so that means you put a lot of work in to it, right?

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[dr-ichijouji.livejournal.com]

Perhaps. They're still not any real use here.

But, I'm sure you have better things to do than listen to me whine.

Re: [Locked to Haku, now completely locked from Hagurumon]

[drunkkareoke.livejournal.com]

*chuckles* I think we switched places. I was the one saying that earlier. Maybe, but you still went to the effort of doing it, and learning all that stuff. Its difficult. Not many people would have the patience for it. That's something to admire.