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The Forest Village

[ Now that the group is free, they can explore the forest village to gather info and supplies before heading out. Eric is going to be training in smithing with some local digimon.

The entire village is nestled beneath the trees, hidden in its boughs. A giant tree-turned-castle is in the center, with the smithing near the eastern river. An open-air market exists beneath the tree, around its base, where things both familiar and foreign are sold and traded. Clothes are scarce, although there's an Archnemon who works as a seamstress if they can find her.

Most shops are in the literal tree houses, though, especially the more specialized ones. There's cafes and an inn and the library that NeoDevimon works at. If it exists in a town, it's here somewhere, you just have to find it. Everyone largely seems to be chill, but there's definitely the sense that things are tense beneath the surface. ]

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...I'm unsure. We don't create them. They simply come into existence. It's how we knew you would have to be summoned. ...I fought with her about it. That delaying would only cause problems. But she's right. Bringing children into a battle not theirs...

[ She'll draw her claws through the blonde angel's hair affectionately. ]

...Their eggs were found. Each in a different area. Dorumon in the mountains, Hackmon in the desert, BlackAgumon in the Lavaplains, Gabumon in the Snowfields and Lucemon here, in the Forest. They appeared as eggs, with the Cret emblazoned upon them. And when they hatched... They all arrived with the Digivices. Their primary use is in Digivolving--our aging process. Partnered Digimon can skip the aging part and grow in power through personal growth and dire circumstances alongside their partnered humans. As for other functions... I don't know. Each Digivice has been historically different.

... In other words, it would be best not to rely on that as our only option.

[ Right, then. ]

Is there a means of transportation here to the other regions? ... I imagine we're going to stick out no matter what we do. If we must, I would like to get the other leaders on our side. This threat is a problem for all of them and if they do not act upon it, then they're either aiding and abetting it, or too foolish to find worth caring for.

...Normally, there would be Trailmon between the regions, but the tracks have been turned to glass in many areas to cut us off. However...

[ ...Hm... She'll snap her fingers. A hole will open and out of it will rise a platform with a hovercycle on it. It's uh. ...If he paid attention to BelleStarmon, it looks a lot like hers. ]

My sister gave this to me. It was designed for the desert, but has little trouble with any solid terrain because it hovers. Water and lava will hold you back, but otherwise it should be able to hold a few of you.

[ Given she's like. Way taller than you. ]

... I know how to drive. It's not an issue. But my partner. She doesn't seem to know how to control her power yet. Is there somewhere safe we could train her? I don't want to risk getting into conflict and her getting hurt for it... or for there to be civilian casualties.

[ ... He talks more like one of your area leaders TBH, I'm sorry. ]

... I doubt that simply throwing ourselves at the threat with little regard for the situation would end how we want.

...The Desert or Mountains will have most what you need. Wide, open spaces she can learn.

[ She gets it, though. ]

...She mostly lacks confidence in her own ability. She is afraid of what she might do. ...She is... Aware of past Lucemon, and the many mistakes they have made.

[ He snorts. ]

If that sort of thing defined the future so heavily, then there'd be no point in trying to change it.

[ yeah he clearly thinks it's BS. ]

You'll be a good partner for her.

[ Ah, when did Angewomon awaken? Not like you can see her eyes so. ]

I think she could use your views on that kind of thing. Many questioned if we should allow a partner to be summoned for her, or if we should have simply locked her away. ...I refused to let her be defined by what she is.

... The circumstances of your lineage shouldn't be held against you.

[ This seems like a sensitive subject to him!!!!

Because it is. ]

I'm glad we agree on that.

[ there's a warm smile on her face. ]

...We thank you. We truly do. If there's anything else we can do to help...

There is. I want all the information you have available on the other Lords.

[ He has reasons for this. ]

[ They look at each other... And then fuse again. It's easier like this. ]

...Where would you like to start?

... Any of them. If we're going to attempt to win them over, I would know every single detail you could possibly tell me.

[ He wants to seek their help. But also? ]

Is there a region with more warriors? Or at least, somewhere more suited to training Lucemon? I think what she needs is the space and someone more experienced. I'm... not a conventional fighter.

I can pilot Knightmare Frames and machines, but that's not really the same as being physically fit.

Our siblings will be easily won over. BelleStarmon will know we sent you simply by the hovercycle. She will get you what you might need that she can provide. She may look rough on the outside, but she's very soft. Our other sibling is the leader of the Oceans, MarineAngemon. He is small and soft, but very powerful despite his size. ...We might suggest him as a mentor for Lucemon, actually.

[ Here's a hologram of him. He sure is tiny. ]

Rafflesimon will be the hardest won over. She puts her people first, and will not trust easily. If you've any obvious outsiders in your group, they would be the best options for talking to her. She is like us, as well--although formed of the bond between a Lotusmon and a Rosemon. They were already Megas.

The Lavaplains were likely hit first because they're warriors. So it's unfortunate that they have been driven to where they are. ...We're not even sure if VolcanicDramon is all right. If they are, they may seem volatile, but they are surprisingly gentle for something so full of flame. Perhaps it is their age--they are the second eldest of us Nine Lords.

In the Grasslands, you will find our eldest. DinoTigermon is quite laid back most of the time, until children are hurt. She should also be easy to win over. She will put the sake of her lands and people above all else.

Dianamon and FrosVelgrmon are who will cause problems. FrosVelgrmon is vain and likes to handle thing himself, while Dianamon is only barely older than we are. She still feels like she has much to prove, and is likely to deny aid at first.

[ He's considering. ]

Is it possible we could get any of their aid in helping you keep this place protected while we secure some way to reverse this?

If your siblings care, I cannot see why they would not help if we were able to provide a convincing enough reason. It does us more harm than good to be divided entirely too much in this situation.

They would have sent aid if they could have. We know them well enough to say this with confidence.

[ Which does have her worried! ]

We do try to protect each other, as much as we can.

...

[ That... concerns him. ]

Would it be possible for us to seek out MarineAngemon first?

He would be in the oceans. The fastest way there is through the forests. We're in the center now, so you would merely have to keep going to the east.

... Is there a way down that doesn't involve swimming?

[ He's just... covering his bases. ]

I don't know. It's not a problem for our kind, really...

[ They don't really have to prepare for that kinda thing??? ]

... I don't exactly have gills.

[ Mmm... this is a problem. ]

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