“I… actually have one more question.” Deep Purple chimes. “Just because it’s been bothering me, the more I think about it…”

“What is it?”

“I-It’s like you keep mentioning with the tournament… But, um, it’s s-something else about it.” Deep Purple tilts his head, as if trying to remember something. “… Akiho said that only one person goes to fight A-Analogman because the others will be trying to stop him from destroying different segments of the island…” He murmurs with a puzzled tone. “Doesn’t that bother you?”

“… Now that you mention it…” You mutter, thinking back to the time that conversation took place. “What the hell IS the deal with that?”

Is that fucker holding the entire island hostage? Maybe that’s why everyone was so desperate to get you to join the tournament… Of course, you still have no intention of playing into that stupid fuck’s hands, even if it means you’re not going to help the other seven directly. You weren’t stupid enough to join them in a trap. If you could help at all.

… Ha. Maybe DP was right about you.

>A. Put off the thought, focus on exploring.
>B. Talk more with DP about the subject as you explore.
>C. Write In.

>>34483729
Yessss...

>>34483828
Seems like I might have picked a bad day.

>>34483729
>B. Talk more with DP about the subject as you explore.
Gotta get a better idea of the situation to flip it over on Analogman

>>34483806
>>B. Talk more with DP about the subject as you explore.

>>34484088
Might just be the timing

>>34484106
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>>34483806

“Are the different segments of this island? What the fuck does that even mean?” You ask, exiting the ruined train with railing you salvaged. Thoughtfully, DP trails after you with a curious expression. After a moment of debate, you decide to continue exploring North, while keeping out of sight of any Digimon.

As you continue, there seems to be remnants of a station, along with a couple other scattered trains.

“Well… it’s like with Railroad Plains and Signpost Woods. File Island is divided into a lot of different places…” He answers. “But they’re really big. I don’t know how someone would blow up segments, much less the entire island...”

“He’s going to have to have a shitton of firepower if he wants to blow up an island.” You comment.

“Well, he does h-have Machinedramon…”

>A. “Machinedramon?”
>B. “Fuck Machinedramon.”
>C. Look around the area.
>D. Examine the Train Station.

>>34484381

>A. “Machinedramon?”
and
>D. Examine the Train Station

>>34484381
>B. “Fuck Machinedramon.”

>>34484381
>>A. “Machinedramon?”

>>34484381
>>A. “Machinedramon?”

>>34484381
>>A. “Machinedramon?”
>>C. Look around the area.

>>34484381
>D. Examine the Train Station.
>"So this Analogdude has either a shitton of firepower, a lot of minions to do his dirty work or some kind of superweapon... probably minions, or else I doubt anyone could stop what he is doing wihout a dirext assault to his base."

Good to see you again, RKD.

>>34484477
>>34484572
>>34484584

>>34484381

“Machinedramon?” You parrot. “That’s right, that mop from back then mentioned his name, didn’t he?”

DP nods in affirmation. “Jijimon. He says, that a long time ago, Machinedramon was thought to be the strongest Digimon ever… I-I don’t really know the story.”

“Do you think Machinedramon is hot shit?”

“I-I guess?”

“No ‘guesses’, buddy.” You look unimpressed, regardless. Still, if Analogman’s intention was to blow up the island, you wondered what kind of arsenal he had to be packing. Machinedramon couldn’t be the only thing now, could he?

Pushing that thought aside, you investigate the station. As you navigate through the cluster of trains, you squint to make out a figure.

>A. You see something big.
>B. You see someone.
>C. Write In

>>34484981
>>A. You see something big.
FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT. Unless it's passive, then ask it some stuff.

>>34484981
>B. You see someone.

>>34484981

>A. You see something big.

>>34484981
>B. You see someone.
Guess it's time to make amends for a bit

>>34484981
>>A. You see something big.

>>34485013
>>34485035
>>34485091

>>34484981

You see something big. As you edge closer and peer behind the train, you see something massive. Like DP, he seems to be purple… but that’s not all you see. You see what seems to be a monstrous, mechanical dinosaur laying on the ground. It skin is purple, as if decaying. That aside, it seems to be motionless too…

But what seems to be most eye-catching to you is that there’s a person kneeling right beside that monster. He is wearing a beanie; he looks older than you, but can’t be older than 25, you think. Curiously, you watch him pet the head of that beast.

“Is it almost time?” He asks quietly.

>A. “Time for what?”
>B. “What the fuck?”
>C. “Who are you?”
>D. Stay quiet.

>>34485459
>>D. Stay quiet.
This this guy might be out of our league.

>>34485459
>A. "Time for what?"

>>34485459

>D. Stay quiet.

>>34485459
>D. Stay quiet.

>>34485459
>>A. “Time for what?

>>34485459
>>A. “Time for what?”

>>34485459
>D. Stay quiet.
it's rude to interrupt.

>>34485482
>>34485496
>>34485527
>>34485547
>>34485601
>>34485652
This is an interesting tie.

>>34485724
D

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>>34485459

As you watch from behind the train, DP quietly follows your lead and peeks out the edge too. Unable to help yourself, you mutter quietly, “Time for what?”

Unfortunately, the beast seems to hear you.

Slowly, that Digimon rises to his feet, footfalls heavy and crushing the grass and flowers underfoot. It looks even fucking bigger than it already did while laying down. Slowly, but surely, that Digimon turns over to where you and DP are hiding, and stares.

“What? Is someone over there?” The guy goes, striding over to where you both are. Your first idea is to run because clearly this guy and whatever the fuck his Digimon is seem to be out of your league, but you end up staying in place unless that monster tries chasing after you. As the lays eyes on you, he glances over to your partner, and then to you with a friendly expression. Right behind him, his Digimon peers at you with yellow eyes.

“Huh.” He murmurs. “So, are you a tamer too?”

>A. “What’s it to you?”
>B. “Yeah I am. And is that guy yours?”
>C. “Are you a tamer?”

>>34485947

>>B. “Yeah I am. And is that guy yours?”

>>34485947
>>A. “What’s it to you?”

>>34485947
>B. “Yeah I am. And is that guy yours?”

>>34485987
this.

>>34485947
>B. “Yeah I am. And is that guy yours?”

>>34485947
>>B. “Yeah I am. And is that guy yours?”

>>34485947
>B. “Yeah I am. And is that guy yours?”

>>34485947
>B. "Yeah, I am. And is that guy yours?"

Personally, I think anyone who has that badass motherfucker MetalGreymon is someone we could stand to be friends with.

>>34485947
>>B. “Yeah I am. And is that guy yours?”
>yours
>implying ownership
Please.
>B. "Yeah, I am. The big guy with you?"

>>34485987
>>34486028
>>34486034
>>34486040
>>34486049
>>34486071
>>34486132

>>34485947

“Yeah, I am.” You respond, deciding to step out from behind your hiding spot. At this point, hiding would be pointless—besides, you gotta set an example for DEEP PURPLE. Who, unfortunately, is intimidated to the point where he’s hiding behind you again. “The big guy with you?”

“Yeah. This guy’s been with me since forever—in a way, anyway. But enough about me.” He says mildly, kneeling down a little and peering over to DP. “Haha, whoa! I’ve never seen this kind of Digimon before. What are you?”

“I’m a D-Dorumon…” He says shyly. “But, um. They call me DEEP PURPLE.”

“Fuck yeah they do.” You grin.

“DEEP PURPLE? Nice. I’ve never seen a Digimon like him before, honestly.” The guy grins, before looking back up at you. “Then again, I haven’t seen much since I just got back.”

You stay quiet for a moment, but DP nudges you to initiate a conversation.

>A. “Got back?”
>B. “What’s your name?”
>C. Nudge DP back.
>D. "What did you mean by 'almost time'?"

>>34486494
>>B. “What’s your name?”

>>34486494
>C. Nudge DP back.
>B. “What’s your name?”
>A. “Got back?”
>D. "What did you mean by 'almost time'?"
In that order.

>>34486494
"Got back? Wait, where are my manners. Name's [Whatever Our Name Is]."

>>34486494
>B. “What’s your name?”
and
>A. “Got back?”
gotta figure out if he got in

>>34486494
All of them.

>>34486545
Seconding.

>>34486545
seconding

>>34486545
Yep. this

>>34486545
>>34486593
>>34486635
>>34486646
>>34486681

>>34486752
I just read the previous threads. Those feels.

>>34486494

Briefly, you shoot a glance to your partner. In response, you nudge him back, causing him to smile at you a little.

“So.” You start, looking back at the guy. “What’s your name?”

“Hiro. This guy’s name is Bauki.” He grins. “Any other questions while we’re at it?”

Part of you wants to question his taste in names, but whatever. “’Got back’? What? To this place?” You ask. Much to your surprise, the guy nods.

“You must be new here if you’re asking that.” He shoots you a thoughtful expression. “But then again, I might as well be new too. I haven’t been to the Digital World in years, and all of a sudden Jijimon decides to call me back. The Digital World’s in a another crisis. Go figure, right?” The guy sighs and shrugs after giving DP another pat on the head. After, he stands back up and pats his Digimon on the head.

“So what did you mean by “almost time”?” You ask. Hiro smiles at you for a moment, before patting his partner’s snout.

“Time for him to go.” He responds.

“He’s going to die?” DP asks, looking sad.

>A. “He’s dying?”
>B. “You know Jijimon?”
>C. “You seem awfully acquainted with how things are right now.”
>D. “Do you know about the tournament?”

>>34487206
>>C. “You seem awfully acquainted with how things are right now.”

>>34487206
>A. “He’s dying?”

>>34487206
>C. “You seem awfully acquainted with how things are right now.”

>>34487206
>A. “He’s dying?”
then
>D. “Do you know about the tournament?”
>C. “You seem awfully acquainted with how things are right now.”

>>34487206
>C. “You seem awfully acquainted with how things are right now.”

>>34487206
>>C. “You seem awfully acquainted with how things are right now.”

>>34487225
>>34487272
>>34487294
>>34487313

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>>34487206


“You seem awfully acquainted with how things are right now.” You comment. DP glances at you and nudges you again. What? Was he not pleased by your attempts at making a conversation?

“He’s dying?” DP asks, looking sadly at Hiro.

“Bauki’s about that age.” Hiro nods. In turn, the Bauki blinks slowly at him, watching. “Not that it’s a bad thing… Digimon are special that way.”

“Just a moment,” You interrupt. “I have no fucking idea what you’re talking about. Would you mind telling me what’s happening?”

“… You’re definitely a new tamer, huh? I’ll tell you in a moment.” He muses. “For now, Digimon grow up and get stronger like we do. But, the stronger Digimon grow, that also means they also get closer to dying. In this guy’s case, it’s… time now.”

Quietly, the MetalGreymon lays back down on the ground and closes its eyes. As he curls into a ball, Hiro pets his head with a saddened smile. “It’s okay. I’ll see you again soon.”

DP bows his head in remorse. You don’t know where to look, so you watch the spectacle unfold. Slowly, strings of data and code peel away from Bauki’s body. Rather than fading outright or completely, he degenerates into nothing but data. Eventually, his form becomes smaller and smaller, condensing into a ball.

Quietly, Hiro approaches the ball and holds it in both of his hands. As the light settles, you’re rather startled to see that such a big Digimon became an… egg?

Before you can say anything else, just moments after Bauki’s death, the egg he turned to hatches in Hiro’s hands. With a grin, he greets the little ghost thing that hatched from the egg.

“Welcome back.”

>A. “What the hell did I just watch?”
>B. “THAT’S Bauki?”
>C. “DP, what the just happened?”

>>34488129
>>B. “THAT’S Bauki?”

>>34488129
>A. “What the hell did I just watch?”

>>34488129
>>B. “THAT’S Bauki?”

>>34488129
>B. “THAT’S Bauki?”

>>34488173
>>34488234

>>34487206

>Hiro

IT'S THE ORIGINAL PROTAG!

>C.

>>34488129

>>D. Woah woah woah woah. Reincarnation is a thing here?

>>34488622
Wait, the dude from digimon world 1?maybe he's got some tips for us?

>>34488129

“THAT’S Bauki? What the fuck just happened? He was a giant goddamn mecha dinosaur just a second ago?” You voice your surprise, and seemingly, no one other than you seems to share your shock. “What the fuck happened?”

“Digimon are reborn when they die.” Dorumon

“Well, if you train your Digimon and treat them well, they reincarnate after they pass away.” Hiro grins, before glancing at his phone with a satisfied expression. “That aside, how do I know how things are? Like I said, I’ve been to the Digital World already. Jijimon called me back since he said Analogman was around, and I decided to help. The guy just doesn’t know how to quit.”

Hiro shrugs.

“They said there was this tournament going on, but they said they’re not going to do anything yet because they’re trying to figure out the game plan. I’m just letting them do what they want because it seems nicer to work with other people.” He scratches his cheek. “13 years ago, it was just me and my Digimon, after all. That aside, File City was terribly small.”

“Wait, wait, wait.” You say. “You beat Analogman before?” You ask with a bewildered expression.

“Well, there’s that.” Hiro nods. Poyomon chirps and floats onto his shoulder. “I’m the guy who helped build File City from the ground up.”

>A. Write in.
>B. “You’re gonna participate in that tournament?”
>C. “Are you going to fight Analogman with a baby?”
>D. "So you agreed to work with those guys from the city?"

>>34488827
>>C. “Are you going to fight Analogman with a baby?”
then
>D. "So you agreed to work with those guys from the city?"
with disgust.

>>34488827
>B. “You’re gonna participate in that tournament?”

>>34488827
>D. "So you agreed to work with those guys from the city?"
A. So you know every secret and hidden area in File City?

>>34488827
>A. Writein
"So just who the hell is this Analogman guy, anyway?"

>>34488827

>A. "...So essentially you are a living legend. Welp."

>>34488894
>>34488908
These two

>>34488827
>>A. Write in.
Hey man. We should team up. With your smarts and DP's resolve, we can take down AnagramMan without those other assholes.

>>34488827
>>34488856
This.

>>34488856
>>34488982
>>34488948

>>34488856
>>D. "So you agreed to work with those guys from the city?"
>with disgust.

>going full asshole
...why?

>>34489152
They might have forgotten what we said to DP

>>34489152
Because they were assholes first. And we're not "full asshole" nimrod. Maybe you should actually READ the quest.

>>34489171
He means to say that there is no need to say that with a tone of disgust. The question works well with a normal inquisitive tone, and it would be better to be polite to the guy who has ten times more experience and knowledge than we do.

tl; dr, there is no need for the disgusted tone part of the write in.

>>34489171
Only Yuuya was an asshole tho.

Than again, MC seems to have trust issues.

>>34489499
One rotten apple ruins the bunch, Anon.

>>34488827

“Are you going to fight Analogman with a baby?” You ask, unimpressed with the floating blob on his shoulder. While Hiro seems amused, he doesn’t seem to be offended by your words.

“Well, don’t let appearances fool you. I can guarantee you Richard is stronger than he looks.” He responds. In turn, Poyomon chirps happily. “That aside, I’m sure there’ll be time for me to retrain him. But mostly, I just want to see what’s changed on File Island. It might have been 13 years in the real world, but it… what, I think it was 780-something years here?”

“Well, shit.” Analogman might as well be a fucking fossil, you think.

“But you agreed to work with those guys from the city.” You say with thinly masked disgust. Catching onto your words, DP nudges your leg with a frown. “Did they try roping you into doing stupid shi—“

More firmly, DP butts his head against your leg, his frown more evident. As this happens, Hiro looks on with a curious expression.

“Not fond of working with others, I take it?” Hiro asks. “Well, they’re not all that bad. Taiga seems like he’s been Jijimon’s new favorite since I’ve been gone from what I heard. Those guys have been through their fair share of trouble… and besides, even if I helped all those years ago, it’s been so long that I might as be new here too.” Hiro sighs, looking up at the sky with a contented expression. “They know this place better than I do now, so I figured I’d lend a hand.” On the off side, Hiro gives you a glance.

“Do you think that’s bad?”

>A. “I think it’s stupid.”
>B. “I think we should team up without them.”
>C. “I don’t trust them.”

>>34489518
So people should treat Deep Purple like shit right? That's what your saying anon.

>>34489554
>C. “I don’t trust them.”
except Akiho

>>34489554
B.
DP is already butt his head at us, so we should lay off the cuntness of our issues a bit.

>>34489554
>>C. “I don’t trust them.”
>>34489577
That problem with what you're saying is that we initially were hostile with the other group because the leader was hostile with us first. So we responded in kind.

If we just went up to them before they noticed us and started spouting off obscenities like" hey fucking faggot ass scrubs eat my dick and fuck off" Then you might have had a point.

>>34489554
>C. “I don’t trust them.”

>>34489554

>>C. “I don’t trust them.”

>>34489554
>C. “I don’t trust them.”

>>34489518
And yet, the conversation could easily have ended in a better note, had we more patience and restraint.
As it is, we almost alienated a number of potential allies for no gain, and played right into yuuya's (or whatever his name is, I just can't remember) ploy.

Thank the Heavens RKD is a nice GM and did not let the consequences of our decision bite us in the ass immediately, as well as giving us plenty of opportunities to clear the air between us and the other tamers.

>>34489647
>Implying that cunt kid was the leader

We got trolled by a scrub

>>34489554
"I think we should team up with them."

"But that tournament? It's an awful idea. If it's on his terms, he'll know anything and everything we have up our sleeves already, unless we all throw the tournament."

>>34489647
It wasn't the leader, dude. It was just this one shady looking guy who kept riling us up and doing his best to make sure we wouldn't join the group.

>>34489554
> "I don't trust them, but I can see what you mean."

Simple and to the point

>>34489647
>>34489619
>>34489661
>>34489662
>>34489679

>>34489554
>C

>>34489554

“I can tell.” Hiro responds. “But you didn’t answer my question. Do you think it’s bad that I want to help out those guys?”

You look at Hiro with a frown. “I think it’s stupid that they’re choosing to throw themselves into a deliberate trap set up by Analogman.”

“Huh. You have a point there.” Hiro pauses, and then shrugs his shoulders while taking care to move Richard into his arms. “So what if it’s a trap?”

“… What?”

“So what if it’s a trap?” Hiro asks, unbothered by the principle of running headfirst into a trap. “I have to ask, honestly. You seem really bothered.”

“Why the fuck aren’t you? It’s stupid—You all would have to be idiots to play right into the bad guy’s hands!” You argue. “He’ll know everything our Digimon can do and everything we’ll have up our sleeves if we go with what that shit piece wants! Honestly, the only real option would be for all of us to throw the tournament!”

“If we don’t go along with what he wants, you do realize File Island will pay the price, don’t you?” Hiro asked pointedly.

“H-He and I will find a way to save the island on our own—“ DP speaks up in your defense.

“Do you have a plan?” Hiro asks. “No offense to you, DEEP PURPLE, but the way I see it is that your partner cares more about himself than the fact countless lives are at stake. Just pointing that out.” He pauses, and adds. “Honestly, I don’t see anything wrong with entering that tournament because I’m confident my partner and I will be fine, regardless of what role we’re given in the end. Not wanting to trust the others... Hey, are you afraid?”

>A. Write In (Must have a consensus of 3 votes to be viable)
>B. “Afraid? Why the fuck would I be afraid?”
>C. “How the fuck can you be so confident?”

>>34490482
>Hey, are you afraid?”
Nope. Don't think so. Now I ain't helping you. Fuck anyone who says this hit.

>>34490482
You forgot your trip.

>B. “Afraid? Why the fuck would I be afraid?”

>>34490482
>>B. “Afraid? Why the fuck would I be afraid?”

>>34490482
>B. “Afraid? Why the fuck would I be afraid?”

>>34490482
>A. "I dislike how they just throw themselves into the tournament without thinking of different options, I mean if he can destroy the island why do the tournament. What is the power that Analogman has?

>>34490482
No I am not afraid, if people want to be stupid and join the tournament that's fine by me. But as for me I play by my own rules, there is no way I am sending DP to his death from an obvious trap.

>>34490482
To deny our fear of letting other people into our lives, or accept it and begin the character development?

>A. I'm not afraid! I'm just... cautious. Even if they were upfront about it, they had motive and anyone would've done. People have turned on others for less than that.

>>34490482
>>34490613
this one rkg

>>34490669
Voting for this

>>34490613
Voting

>>34490482
"Myself? Who the fuck gives you the right to judge me. One does not follow a plan just because it seems to be the only option there is if we do we're no better then cattle to a slaughterhouse. We must dig out a new way to find our own path."

>>34490613
This

>>34490729
this

MC is so fucking tsundere.

It seems like when it's just one person, that's fine. But when a huge group comes to single him out he gets all locked up and defensive. I feel like he got really burnt and jaded in the past, and has issues with other humans because of it. Meanwhile DP comes along with no ultier motives and is honestly trying to protect us and fight for us, while at the same time he's depending on us. DP probably reminds MC of the way he used to be before events made him into an asshole.

>>34490729
>>34490613
Voting for both. I'm all for character development, but not when it sends us into an obvious trap. Fuck that.

>>34490541
>>34490553
>>34490604
>>34490613

>>34490832
Admitting we have issues doesn't lock us into joining those guys.

>>34490482

“Afraid? Why the fuck would I be afraid?”

“Well, you were asked to join a tournament to save the island. It’s a lot of pressure, isn’t it?” Hiro responds. “It’s understandable if that’s the reason why. You think the tournament’s a trap. That’s a pretty good assumption, and I wouldn’t put it past Analogman to cheat by knowing your partner’s fighting style. Still, Digimon are always evolving, so it’s not that big of a deal to me.” Hiro laughs, as if remembering something funny. “Which reminds me… you can’t even play a card game with him without him resorting to cheating.”

“I don’t want to know what kind of history you have with the guy if you can find the time to play cards with him.” You deadpan.

“It’s a long story.” He shrugs helplessly with a sheepish smile.

(Cont.)

>>34491245


"Either way, I’m not afraid of this fucker. I just dislike how they just throw themselves into the tournament without thinking of different options.” You fold your arms. “I mean if he can destroy the island why do the tournament. What is the power that Analogman has?”

“I think, all of us have found our own reasons for fighting. Still… not even I know what he is anymore.” Hiro responds, somewhat ashamed. “The first time around, he nearly succeeded in blowing up File Island, but something happened which caused his end to blow up. But why is it now, he’s still here?”

“He’s not some kind of Digital Ghost, is he?”

“If he was, it wouldn’t surprise me either way. When I first fought that guy, he was convinced that Digimon were just data; things that were no better than slaves. He might still be out to prove that.” Hiro pets Richard’s head fondly. “Of course I don’t believe that. That’s why, I’m here now. I want to protect this place because it let me meet my partner all those years ago.” Hiro pauses, before looking at you with a questioning expression. “You keep saying that there are different options, but what do you have in mind?”

>A. "I have no plan."
>B. "Save the island. Go home."
>C. "Do things my own way."
>D. Write in.

>>34491292
>B. "Save the island. Go home."

Man, I love how much material our MC can build on.

>>34491292
>C. "Do things my own way."
"Find out as much as I can about this place with DP while also thinking of a counter plan to stop Analogman for good"

>>34491292
>>B. "Save the island. Go home."
>>C. "Do things my own way."

>"Then we're very well proving him right if we follow his plan you know."

>>34491292

>D. All of the above.

>>34491292
>B. "Save the island. Go home."
>C. "Do things my own way."

>>34491292
Train DP firstly. Then we can scout the zones for anything suspicious. If we can figure out any indication of how he might destroy the zones, then we can perhaps preemptively counter what he has planed.

>>34491292
> B.
> C.

>>34491462
yeah this

>>34491462
>>34491514
>>34491543

>>34491245
Hahah, why is Hiro the protagonist of World 1 AND Card Battle?

>>34491292
>Explore the Island. At the end of the day, if I don't know what I'm fighting for, I can't sincerely say I'm protecting it.
>Hide. Try to find out what the trap is, or be ready someplace Analogman doesn't expect.

>>34491292

“Do things my own way.” You answer. “I didn’t get chose to be taken here.”

“Well, neither did I the first time around.” Hiro asks with a puzzled expression. “Do you want to go home so badly?”

“I’m going to save the island, and THEN I’m going to go home.”

“I would point out that joining the tournament would be the fastest way to do that, but you don’t want to hear any of that.”

“Glad you understand.” You nod, refusing to budge out of your position. However, at your side, you notice DP looking down and away from you again.

“… You’re going to leave me behind?” DP asks quietly.

Well, shit.

>A. Deny it.
>B. Accept it.
>C. Tell him you’ll take him with you.

>>34492155
I'll figure something out.

>>34492155
damn, too late. Still:
>Explore the Island. At the end of the day, if I don't know what I'm fighting for, I can't sincerely say I'm protecting it.
If we like it here, maybe not going home wouldn't be so bad...

Otherwise, C

>>34492155
>>C. Tell him you’ll take him with you.
and what this anon said >>34492188

>>34492155
>C. Tell him you’ll take him with you.
To add to it if we can't bring DP with us we wont go back

>>34492238
Merge the two worlds together at the end

>>34492336
That is a very bad idea.

>>34492238
>>34492285
>>34492188
>>34492237

>>34492155

“No. I’m going to take you with me.” You respond adamantly.

"I-Is that possible?"

“Dude.” Hiro looks worried. “The Digital World is the only place where we can meet our Digimon… Otherwise, the only way you can interact with them is through electronic media. I’ve never heard of a Digimon appearing in the real world.”

“So? I’ll figure something out.” You say. In return, Hiro shrugs.

“Well, since we’re both in this area, would you like to team up?” Hiro asks. “Your choice.”

>A. Accept his offer.
>B. “Are you seriously going to send your baby Digimon off to fight?”
>C. Write in.

>>34492836
>A. Accept his offer.

>Exactly HOW long have you been doing this? I'm starting to suspect your baby Digimon there could give DP a run for his money.

>>34492836
>>A. Accept his offer.
Show me your ways oh sensei.

>>34492909
This

>>34492836
A, followed by B.

>>34492909
Obvious choice is obvious

>>34492836
>A

IT'S NOT LIKE I LIKE YOU OR ANYTHING, S-SENPAI!

>>34492836
>A. Accept his offer.
Senpai has noticed us

>>34492906
>>34492909
>>34492955
>>34492994

>>34493132
I just want you to know that you are a wonderful person. Thank you for running this quest.

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>>34492836

“Wait, seriously?”

“Is… that a no?”

“No, no! I mean, that’d be great!” You say. Even DP seems surprised by your sudden demeanor. “I have to ask, you something, though. Exactly HOW long have you been doing this? I’m starting to suspect your baby Digimon could give DP a run for his money.”

Hiro laughs at your sudden enthusiasm, but he doesn’t seem to mind your question. In fact, he picks up his phone out of his pocket, and toggles through the screens to show your Poyomon’s stats.

HP|MP: 6902/6902 | 5034/5034

Atk: 648
Def: 580
Spd: 425
Brn: 404

You stare at the stats of that little fucking ghost, and then look to the thing itself to see its goofy little grin. His stats are WAY higher than you gave that little shit credit for. Before you can say anything, Hiro grins.

“Bauki… Well, MetalGreymon had much higher stats as you can guess. Since Richard’s a newborn, he only has a fraction of that. I’ve been taking care of Digimon for a long time, as you can guess.”

Richard chirps happily as he hops off Hiro’s shoulder, and lands on top of DP’s head. Hiro extends a hand to you.

“Let’s work together, shall we?”

>A. Look for Digimon to fight.
>B. Go exploring Railroad Plains with Hiro.

>>34493820
>>B. Go exploring Railroad Plains with Hiro.

>>34493820

>>B. Go exploring Railroad Plains with Hiro.

>>34493820
As much as I like to work with Hiro what is the excuse for him working with us?

We denied the whole team thing before, what is the difference now?

>>34493910
One on one is much different then an entire group
>>34493820
>B. Go exploring Railroad Plains with Hiro.

>>34493820
>B

>>34493910
We're cool with the team on a "Let's all power up" kind of deal. Flipping out on them because of the tournament just made it kind of hard/awkward to do that.

>>34493820
>B. Go exploring Railroad Plains with Hiro.
>Stare bug-eyed into the distance
>DP, we gotta get STRONK

>>34493879
>>34493890
>>34493940
>>34494035

>>34493820
>>B. Go exploring Railroad Plains with Hiro.
But most importantly
> Shake this magnificent motherfucker's hand.

>>34494166
But poyomon has no hands

>>34494227

Then I guess we gotta pinch his cheeks.

>>34493820

“Fuck yeah.” You shake that magnificent fucker’s hand. In return, he grins.

With Richard hitching a ride on DP, the both of you walk out of the ruined train station. Curiously enough, the Digimon that seemed to be ignoring you and DP moments ago are now very alarmed and edge away from you. Is that because of Richard?

Goddamn.

Either way, with Hiro tagging along, it seems like you don’t have to worry about being jumped. Regardless, as the four of you walk leisurely through the Railroad Plains, Hiro speaks up.

“This place used to be known as… Unvwavering Forest. Or was it Native Forest? Either way, I have no idea where all these trains come from.” Hiro comments, glancing around. “Pretty crazy how things change, but then again, it’s been 780 years, apparently.”

>A. “Are you going to explore?”
>B. “What do you plan on doing, Hiro?”
>C. Write In.

>>34494543
>>B. “What do you plan on doing, Hiro?”

>>34494543
>C. Write In.
What's the Digital World like? Did you enjoy your time here?

>>34494543
>>C. Keep your eyes peeled for interesting shit. Gotta find us a proper weapon some time.

>>34494543
>B. “What do you plan on doing, Hiro?”

>>34494603
This

>>34494571
and
>>34494604
Gotta get that gear.

>>34494571
>>34494603
>>34494612
>>34494632
>>34494643

>>34494543
“Keep your eyes peeled for interesting shit. Gotta find us a proper weapon.”

“Huh?” Hiro blinks. “Why would you need a weapon?”

“To protect myself.”

“Don’t you trust your partner with that?” He tilts his head at you as he strides over to the side of a dilapidated train. Quickly, you change the subject as DP glances over to you.

“So, what do you plan on doing, Hiro?” You ask, peering over to him as he’s knee-deep in a cluster of mushrooms.

“Haha, whoa! I found some Digi-Mushrooms.” Hiro grins, easily pocketing the mushrooms in his phone. “Oh, you can have some too, if you want. They’re pretty handy to have in the event you run out of food to feed your Digimon. That aside, your question… I’ll be participating in the tournament. Before you voice your concern, as things stand, it’s kind of a second priority for me at the moment.”

“Really?”

“Yeah.” Hiro says, with a matter-of-fact voice. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m going to help them, but at the same time, I want to explore the Digital World.”

“Speaking about that… What’s the Digital World like? Did you enjoy your time here?”

He looks over to you, and nods.

“Of course I did. The first time around, I was ten, just with my Agumon.” He smiles nostalgically. “It was a little frustrating back then, because Jijimon roped me into helping File City grow by recruiting Digimon to join. Really, nothing was as convenient as things are now.” He chuckles, before scratching the back of his head. “Does that make me seem old?”

“Well, it seems like you enjoyed it… somehow. Was it annoying, getting dragged into that kind of mess?”

“Initially. But, I’m thankful I got the chance to go to the Digital World because I met my partner.” Hiro smiles, before patting Richard’s head. “What about you?”

>A. "I'm glad I met DP."
>B. "You're the second guy who's asked me that."
>C. Put away the Digi-Mushrooms.

>>34495084
>A. "I'm glad I met DP."

>>34495084
A. I'm glad I met DP.

>>34495084
>A. "I'm glad I met DP."
"And he's why I need a weapon. If he's watching my back, it's only fair I watch his. Men always repay their debts."

>>34495084
A, "I'm glad I met DP."

>>34495084
>>34495238
this rkd

>>34495084
>>34495238
I knocked down a guardroman with my bear hands with his help.

>>34495192
>>34495216
>>34495238
>>34495241
>>34495266

>>34495084

“I’m glad I met DP.” You respond, reaching down to pat his head. “But, he’s why I need a weapon. If he’s watching my back, it’s only fair I watch his. Men always repay their debts.”

“Well… don’t you trust him to be able to protect you?” Hiro asks curiously, as he continues glancing around the area—presumably for anything he can gather. Probably food. You’re not sure if you should do that too, considering you’re still concerned over finding a weapon you can use. “No offense though. I get what you’re saying about being a man, but there’s more to being a partner than just that.”

“What do you mean?”

“You should learn to rely on him a little more.” He muses, as he picks up another mushroom. Shortly after he does, Richard squeaks at him. This prompts Hiro to immediately hand the mushroom over to the baby Digimon, who in turn begins to gnaw and suck on the mushroom as if it’s a pacifier. “I mean… they’re our partners, after all. Trust is an important part of any relationship.”

“… Yeah…” DP pipes up, peeking at you as he hands you a Digi-Mushroom he harvested on his own. “I’m glad I met you too… That’s why… I want to prove I can be reliable.”

“See?” Hiro chimes.

>A. “I don’t feel comfortable with letting him do all the work.”
>B. “DP is reliable.”
>C. “What do you think being a partner means?”
>D. Write In

>>34495656
>>B. “DP is reliable.”
>"That is why I have to defend myself as well, I trust him to watch my back but I have to watch is."

>>34495656
>>C. “What do you think being a partner means?”
Seriously. These people never seem to understand the concept of quid pro quo.

>>34495656
>“What does it mean for you to be a partner?”
>"I don't want to be his master."

>>34495656
"I know he's reliable, but sometimes it's the gesture that's important, y'know? He may not need me to watch his back, but I'll always be there if he does."
>C. “What do you think being a partner means?”

>>34495656
>B. “DP is reliable.”
>>34495715
this

>>34495656
C. What do you think being a partner means?
+ I want to prove I can be reliable too, besides it's not like I'm trying to 1 vs 1 Digimon barehanded.

>>34495715
Voting

>>34495656
>>34495765
rkdddddddddd

>>34495656
>>C. “What do you think being a partner means?”
Being in a partnership means we BOTH have to give and take. It isn't onesided.

>>34495794
But we already have...

>>34495835
Twice you've responded to my shit with rkd, and twice I still have no idea what that shit means. But thanks?

>>34495859
I am voting for it, like a "Choose this one, RKD."

>>34495741
>>34495765
>>34495794
>>34495835
>>34495841

>>34495888
Oh, cool. Thanks man.

>>34495856
I KNOW BUT I DON'T WANT OUR COOL NEW FRIEND KNOWING

>>34495928
You dont want Sempai to know we pulled a wrestling move on a digimon?

>>34495951
Yes, because I want him to be shocked if we ever do it again.

I want us to have something to impress Sempai with.

>>34495656
Sitting and watching while you fight just ain't my style. Get used to it

I just realized that having a plan on how to stick it to Analogman beyond 'get swole' might help convince people to lay off.

>>34496136
Look, we're getting to that stage, but we don't have all the details worked out yet.

But he probably won't be expecting US to fight instead of our Digimon.

Just puttin that out there.

>>34496136
see >>34492064

The best bet we have is to be a wrench in his plan. If he attacks somewhere the others don't expect, we'll be there. If he wants to 1v1, we could also come in with cheap shots or create environmental advantages.

Know your enemy. To make no effort to do that is arrogance.

>>34495656

“I know he’s reliable, but sometimes it’s the gesture that’s important, y’know? He may not need me to watch his back, but I’ll always be there if he does.” You say, taking the offered Mushroom out of DP’s paws before patting his head. “I want to prove I can be reliable too, besides it’s not like I’m trying to 1 vs 1 Digimon barehanded.”

At the latter comment, DP’s head tilts with a confused expression. “But didn’t you already—“

“Shhh.” You interrupt. You didn’t want Hiro to know about that, just yet.

Hiro, although nonplussed, decided not to comment. This prompts you to ask him a question.

“Hiro, what do you think being a partner means?”

“Well, it’s being there for your partner, of course.” Hiro responds. However, he doesn’t stop there. “Think of it this way: for however long you’re here, your partner will be by your side. He’ll be there for you thick and thin, right?”

“Right.”

“He’ll protect you for certain, but you have to have the faith to rely on your partner. After all, during a battle… he’s trusting you to make the right decision. Even now, since you’ve arrived, you’ve been taking care of him, haven’t you?”

“Well, yeah.”

“Training him, allowing him to rest when tired, making sure he’s well-fed, watching him grow stronger… Really, he’s counting you to watch him. I understand you want to be reliable, but don’t you already see that you’re taking care of him?” Hiro asks pointedly. “The way I see it, partners help each other grow stronger. He’s counting on you to help him grow, and in return, he’ll protect you with that newfound strength. I get what you’re saying about being a man, though.” He pauses, and adds. “But sometimes, a man has to let his friends fight their own battles.”

>A. “Let him fight his own battles?”
>B. “So you’re saying I should give him more chances?”
>C. “I don’t buy that.”
>D. Write In.

>>34496455
"I can't just sit still. I can do more than just think of strategies and be a big juicy target."

>>34496455
D. I don't want to just be a trainer or a cheerleader. We're partners, if he's getting his ass kicked I'll come to help and if I'm getting my ass kicked he'll come help me.

>>34496455
If there's ever a problem, WE'LL solve it.
Now check out the hook while the DJ revolves it.

>>34496455
>B. “So you’re saying I should give him more chances?”

>>34496455
>D
"I know that he'll grow stronger in time, but neither of us is that strong yet. If we're watching each other's backs all the time, odds are we'll survive to that point. How'd you manage when you were here without any other humans as a kid?"

>>34496549
>>34496559
>>34496665

>>34496455

“I can’t just sit still. I can do more than just think of strategies and be a big juicy target.”

“So is it fine to rush out and be a target in the middle of the battle? The reason why your partner rushes out first during a fight is to draw attention AWAY from you.”

“Look—I know he’ll grow strong in time, but neitherof us are that strong yet. If we’re watching each other’s backs all the time, odds are we’ll survive to that point.” You reason. “… I don’t want to just be a trainer or a cheerleader. We’re partners—if he’s getting his ass kicked, I’ll come to help, and if I’m getting my ass kicked, he’ll come to help me.”

“But what if you die as a result of that recklessness while you’re in the middle of the fray?” Hiro questions, looking at you rather intently. DP is rubbing his head against your leg. “I know—it’s a terrible feeling to be a cheerleader, as you put it, but it’s more accurate to say that you’re his strategist. You’re the one who’s going to teach him how to fight. Anything you do now will reflect on him later.”

“… How’d you manage when you were here without any other humans as a kid?”

“I relied on my partner, of course.” He laughs. “Granted, I used to make a lot of care mistakes before. It’s kind of mortifying to think back to that time, but then again… everything that I learned how to do back then has helped me become the person I am today. It was rough, I’m not going to lie— fighting all those berserk Digimon to convince them to come to the city… chasing after Ogremon and his goons, and not to mention all the errands I had to run. But even then, I wasn’t alone.”

>A. “Your partner was with you the entire time?”
>B. “When you were challenged by Analogman, what was your reaction?”
>C. “Was there ever a situation where you had to protect him?”
>D. Write In.

I think is Hiro's point is we are taking some of DP's exp by fighting ourselves and he can grow stronger by fighting by himself. We can't really fight any Ultimate levels with just our fists, We need DP to gain more stats and Digivolve.

>>34497107
"Was there ever a situation where you had to protect him?"

>>34497195
Or we could just evolve to MasaruDaimon and beat all the digimon ourselves.

>>34497107
>C. “Was there ever a situation where you had to protect him?”

>>34497195
>cant really fight any Ultimate levels
Well duh, that's why were training. This is as much DP's training as ours.

>>34497195
True, but I feel that the moral implications of not doing anything might lead to DP being overprotective of us or we might be used as leverage against him in a battle.

If I was to prioritize how we should factor into fighting, we should utilize humanity's ingenuity, guile, and resources to provide support and distractions rather than damage

Also we train alongside DP I feel we should prioritize our quick logical thinking, mobility and ability to dodge over physical strength.

We should build ourselves up in the style of Human Partner you'd usually get in Gash Bell.

>>34497107
C

>>34497306
>We should build ourselves up in the style of Human Partner you'd usually get in Gash Bell.
I think we'd make a pretty good Folgore. We shall become the Hippo.

>>34497107
C

>>34497306
I am all for that. More protagonists should try and be like Kiyomaro.

>>34497306
Sounds like we've got a plan. Except, on occasion, we punch things. Can't be helped.

C

>>34497107
>C. “Was there ever a situation where you had to protect him?”

>>34497203
>>34497273
>>34497306
>>34497357

Will do this. I'm going to go somewhere for a bit and will write up the next post when I return.

>>34497107
>The reason why your partner rushes out first during a fight is to draw attention AWAY from you.
But there are smarter enemies than that. Enemies who will immediately identify me as a weakness if I don't get stronger myself. I want to be able to work together with DP. If I'm more useful in the back, I'll stay. If I'm being attacked, I'll turn that around and make myself an asset rather than a liability.

I'm getting tired of these write-ins

>>34497420
have fun getting your dick blown

>>34497432
It's a shame we have to fight tooth and nail to continue being ridiculously awesome.

>>34497508
To be fair, I'm making write-ins in 3 different quests. Shit's tiring.

>>34497542
That's why I lurk in most my threads unless they're doin some real stupid shit.

I wanna go Frontier while having a partner.

>>34497707
I hated Frontier, I rather fight with our partner not become a digimon unless we hijack a machine type digimon.

>>34497856
Yeah no Frontier.

>>34497953
Of course.
We're obviously on the Savers route.

Rolled 99 (1d100)

>>34497953
The best option is obviously to biomerge with DP, anyway.

> Captcha: 777
How's my luck?

>>34498084
Godlike, apparently.

Rolled 15 (1d20)

>>34498110
Well, if its like that, then I'm rolling to find an awesome sword for us to give to DP.

How do I make spoiler text when I'm on the phone again?

>>34498084
I've ALWAYS been sketchy about Biomerging.

Because what happens if your personality/identity ends up being broken down/assimilated by your partner unintentionally

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>>34497432
On the bright side, if you do succeed in getting him to Grademon, he'll gladly let you borrow one of his swords.

>>34498237
You grow with your companion and take the best of each of your personalities

>>34498322
Ah man, but I wanna fly around on DoruGreymon.

So how the hell is a world thats supposed to take after the human world so low on available weapons?

>>34498359
Nothing's set in stone at this point. Your partner will become what you influence him to be.

>>34498379
Because all the Digimon who have weapons and/or scavenged those weapons don't want to share.

>>34498379
We can always make our own stuff?

Learn blacksmithing or something.

He can make fire and we can fight eachother

>>34498322
Welcome back RKD!

Rolled 6 (1d20)

>>34498237
It doesn't really work like that.
Like many things in Tamers, Biomerging is a reference to Evangelion, specifically to synchronization, and I just defeated my own argument, didn't I?

Well, Biomerging is the ultimate expression of the bond between a Tamer and his partner. I'm pretty sure they wouldn't really care about literally becoming one for a while.

In fact, in the japanese dub, the voices of the Mega forms were different from the voices of either partner in the fusion. That might indicate that they've really become a single entity, and what little separation they still have is represented by those naked floating conversations they have sometimes.

>>34498410
>Your partner will become what you influence him to be

That's vague.

But I'm sure it'll work out as long we carry ourselves with like a God of Judgement that loves righteous and abhors and destroys all evil gods.

>>34498517
>carry ourselves with like a God of Judgement that loves righteous and abhors and destroys all evil gods.
How boring

>>34498468
On an aside, before I post the next segment, the way I've always seen biomerging is that the digimon partner houses the human partner inside of their digicore, aka their very being. While the human is there, the Digimon has access to the known highest matrix-- that's to say, the human brain. Matrix Evolution implies that they have become one. They're, like you said, in sync.

>>34498550
Fuck you, Demonbane is great.

>>34498517
We are going to get Dorugoramon the destroyer of the Digital World

>>34498596
Demonbane fucking sucks.

>>34498618
YOU FUCKING SUCK

>>34498606
only he'll be DEEP PURPLE and therefore totally fucking amazing and cool as fuck

more than a match for analogy man, at least

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Rolled 14 (1d20)

>>34498550
We have to be the God of Destruction whose Fist can Destroy anything.

We must face our challenges and overcome them, we must discover the power of friendship and show the world there is nothing we cannot do.

We'll show them... THE POWER OF COURAGE

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>>34498618
I believe this shoud prove you wrong

>>34498680
If we aren't pulling off team attacks and shit, I'll be mighty disappointed.

>>34497107

“Was there ever a situation where you had to protect him?”

“Hmm… Does pushing him out of the way of attacks count? Hiro has a thoughtful expression. “He would get angry at me back then for interfering in fights. “It’s the Digimon’s job to fight, not the humans!”” Hiro laughs sheepishly. “Eventually, I just learned to go about things the way I always did when I had a V-Pet. Just let them do their thing.”

“Doesn’t that bother you? Letting him do all the fighting?”

“Hey, it’s not like I’m leaving him out in the open. I’m a tamer. I’m supposed to support my partner no matter what to make sure he doesn’t get hurt. But, in the case he does? If he needs recovery, I’m on that. If he needs a power boost, I’ll give that to him rather than get in his way.” Hiro smiles jokingly, to ease the tension. “Hey, if he wants a band-aid after a hard battle, I’ll give him that too.”

>A. “Why hasn’t Richard spoken a single time since we met?”
>B. “Did you ever fuck up badly?”
>C. “What do you suggest I do?”
>D. “Do you like the Digital World?”

>>34498791
>Explore
We're starting to get bogged down with questions. Interview time is over.

>>34498791
>>A. “Why hasn’t Richard spoken a single time since we met?”

>>34498791
>C. “What do you suggest I do?”

>>34498791
>>34498836
It's about time we get to asskicking.

>>34498791
>A. “Why hasn’t Richard spoken a single time since we met?”

>>34498791
D.

>>34498791
"What do you suggest I do?"

>>34498791
>B. “Did you ever fuck up badly?”
>C. “What do you suggest I do?”

I thought we already discussed D?

>>34498836
>>34498848
>>34498888
>>34498897

>>34498791
>C. “What do you suggest I do?”
We really need advice here.
The way I see it, we are _this_ close to fucking up badly, in a way we can't recover easily, be it by alienating potential allies or by hurting DP's feelings or betraying his trust, and Anon's attitude towards anything that involves cooperation or taking non-direct combat roles is only making the situation worse.

Hiro is a treasure trove of information, and I doubt there is anyone with more experience on the Taming an Caring for digimons around.

>>34499022
I think C got more votes OP

>>34498791

“What do you suggest I do?” You ask. Hiro looks at you for a moment, but looks back to the sky.

“That depends, doesn’t it? You haven’t told me what you really want.” Hiro pauses, standing back up and looking at a trio of Gabumon that seem to be running towards you both. “Seems like we’ve got a fight on our hands. We’ll take the one on the left. Whoever finishes up first gets the guy in the middle, if you have no objections. Anymore questions?”

“Why hasn’t Richard spoken a single time since we met?”

“Ah, well. Call it a holdover from all the times he was reborn. He doesn’t need to say anything to me to get his point across.” Hiro grins. “I can just tell what he wants by looking at him.”

As you glance over to Richard, you now see that it’s spitting bubbles and trying to look as menacing as possible. DP seems also riled up. Hiro, with his phone in hand, points towards his target and in turn, Richard faces that direction.

“Attack!”

>A. Direct DP to [Attack] your target Gabumon. (Roll 1d20)
>B. Direct DP to [Moderate] your target Gabumon. (Roll 1d12)
>C. Direct DP to make his own calls.
>D. Join in by fighting the one in the middle.

Rolled 5 (1d20)

>>34499344
ATTACK GABUMON

>>34499344
>A. Direct DP to [Attack] your target Gabumon. (Roll 1d20)

The Wheel of Fate is Turning...

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>34499344
>A. Direct DP to [Attack] your target Gabumon. (Roll 1d20)

>>34499413
This.

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>34499344
>>A. Direct DP to [Attack] your target Gabumon. (Roll 1d20)

Wait for an opening

Rolled 12 (1d20)

>>34499344
>A. Direct DP to [Attack] your target Gabumon. (Roll 1d20)

Rolled 1 (1d20)

>>34499421
Fuck

>>34499470
>>34499421
Double Fuck.
We told you guys not to have any discouraging words in your roll posts!

>>34499421
>>34499470
I hope you're around next time Cosgrove shows up.

>>34499514
>>34499501
Shit forgot to remove the roll im so sorry guys please be safe DP

>>34499378
>>34499421
>>34499428
>>34499451
>>34499470

>>34499344

“DP, Attack!”

“O-Okay!”

In that moment of time, DP charges forward. In a single movement, he headbutts the Gabumon’s chest with little effect. Seconds later, it recovers from the impact and summons a tower of fire at DP’s feet, thus scorching him and causing his fur to singe as he breaks away, snarling as he rears back to fight.

By contrast to over where Hiro and Richard are, Richard spews sticky, acidic bubbles at the Gabumon to the point where his target Gabumon has to back off. The third Gabumon, sees weakness in DP and spews a small fireball at him, but DP is only grazed. Fumbling, you pull out your phone to check on him.

HP/MP: 1147/1332 | 920/964

He’s still in a good condition at this time.

>A. Tell him to Moderate (Hit and Run Tactics) (Roll 1d12)
>B. Tell him to continue fighting. (Roll 1d20)
>C. Jump in the fray.
>D. Use a HP Floppy Disk (Heals 500 Health)

Rolled 8 (1d12)

>>34499912
>A. Tell him to Moderate (Hit and Run Tactics)

Rolled 5 (1d12)

>>34499912
Moderate!

Rolled 9 (1d12)

>>34499912
>>A. Tell him to Moderate (Hit and Run Tactics) (Roll 1d12)

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>34499912
>B. Tell him to continue fighting. (Roll 1d20)

We will not lose to you!

Rolled 5 (1d12)

>>34499912
>>A. Tell him to Moderate (Hit and Run Tactics) (Roll 1d12)

>>34499912
>A

>>34499954
>>34499964
>>34499966
>>34500035

Rolled 7 (1d12)

>>34500138
Fuck, my roll didn't go through. Try that again.

>>34499912
“Moderate! Back away and gain distance, and hit them when you see an opening!”

“O-Okay!” DP seems determined to make you proud. As such, he follows your directions and puts a decent distance between him and the Gabumon. As one stops to use that fire tower attack, DP takes the chance and runs forward. Successfully, he rams the Gabumon that’s chasing him into the second, but runs back to maintain his distance. While those Gabumon are damaged, they continue to chase after your partner.

Richard, having knocked out his Gabumon target by burying and suffocating him with bubbles, shifts away at Hiro’s direction to aid you and DP. As such, by spewing bubbles, he distracts the second Gabumon from chasing after DP. Like you directed like before, DP rams Gabumon, this time pushing him back considerably. DP seems riled up now.

>A. Continue to Moderate. (Roll 1d12)
>B. Order him to Attack! (Roll 1d20)

Rolled 17 (1d20)

>>34500399
Alright lets try this again
>B. Order him to Attack! (Roll 1d20)

Rolled 18 (1d20)

>>34500399
>B. Order him to Attack!

Rolled 8 (1d12)

>>34500399
>B. Attack!
And also shout some encouraging words to let him know he's making us proud.

Rolled 13 (1d20)

>>34500399
Attack!

Rolled 4 (1d20)

>>34500399
>>B. Order him to Attack! (Roll 1d20)
Wreck his shit!

>>34500426
>>34500443
>>34500482
>>34500563

>>34500563
>rolling after good rolls

why

>>34500399
“Attack!”

Without responding this time, DP relentlessly goes forward and engages in a physical fight with the Gabumon. As much as you’d like to jump in, you take Hiro’s advice from the time before and decide to let him fight his own battles. All the while during this time period, you keep a close eye on his health.

“Don’t let him get you! Kick the shit out of him!”

DEEP PURPLE scratches, claws, bites and kicks while bashing the Gabumon over and over with his head. You hear him yelp briefly as the Gabumon manages to distract him by setting his tail on fire. As you see DP’s health decline, much to your surprise, you see a health floppy fly through the air and intergrate itself into DP. Glancing back, you see Hiro and Richard cheering you both on. So he’s leaving this battle to you, huh?

Finally, the brawl breaks apart as Gabumon pushes DP pff. As you look at your phone, you realize that there’s a prompt called “Finisher” lighting up.

>A. Use it. (Roll 1d10)
>B. Tell him to keep fighting. (Roll 1d10)

Rolled 1 (1d10)

>>34500744

>>A. Use it. (Roll 1d10)

Hell yeah. Time to bust a move.

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>34500744
>A. Use it. (Roll 1d10)

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>34500744
>>A. Use it. (Roll 1d10)

Rolled 9 (1d10)

>>34500744
>A. Use it. (Roll 1d10)
Go for it.

>>34500783
>>34500785
>>34500786
Oh crap! 999 nice guys!

Rolled 2 (1d10)

>>34500744
>A. Use it. (Roll 1d10)

>>34500810
And right after three nines? Ya blew it, son.

>>34500841
Well, its not as bad as the roll before the three nines.

>>34500782
>>34500783
>>34500785
>>34500786
>>34500810

>>34500744

“FINISH HIM!” You yell, throwing your hand out dramatically as you strike another pose. As you glance down to the screen, you grin as you yell the attack name. “METAL CANON!”

Immediately, DP shoots three consecutive shots of what appear to be cannonballs. As all three hit and explode upon contact with the Gabumon, for the finishing touch, he charges forward and headbutts it for a final time, causing the horn to break. Instantly, the Gabumon falls to the ground motionless, as the other two wake from their state of incapacitation and drag off the unconscious one.

Hiro and Richard look pretty pleased with the events of the battle. Proudly, DP looks to you with a grin as he bounds up to you. Is he that pleased from fighting on his own? Regardless…

“I did it!” He chimes happily, looking up at you for praise.

“Fuck yeah you did!” You laugh.

HP/MP: 1332/1332 → 1385/1385 | 964/964

ATK: 90 → 98
DEF: 66 → 72
SPD: 73
BRN: 104

>Learned [Fire Tower]!

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Until Next time, folks. More adventuring with Hiro.

>>34501128
Thanks for the great quest time RKD.

>>34501128
Aww, its over?
Thanks for the thread!

>>34501128
It was fun! See you next time.