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As Heaven Is Wide ([personal profile] asheaveniswide) wrote in [community profile] tamerlogs2022-05-10 08:15 pm

Open; Tonight Tonight Tonight

Who: Zenos viator Galvus, Gabumon, Mystery Guests
What: Catch-all/intro/etc
Where: Access City
When: Early May
Warnings: Some behavior may be deemed offensive, violent or inciting. Do not use as a projectile. Sudden acceleration to dangerous speeds may cause injury. This Garlean is not designed to sustain gross weight exceeding 12,000 lbs. May contain the following: gore, mayhem, swords, scythes, violence, obsession, Gabumon, speeches, ennui, Endwalker spoilers and a lack of morals. Do not eat. Mis-use may adversely affect your health. Store in a cool, dry place.



In The Dark Of The Night

It's late. Very late; dawn might only be a handful of hours away, and the shadows are deep and all-consuming, the halos of streetlights and the glow from windows comforting pools of light in an otherwise dark and gloomy night.

And in the dark is the sound of something heavy being dragged. And rather slowly at that. There's much that could be getting towed about in Access City, but this ... also has the metallic scent of blood with it, and sharp eyes might note a long path through the patches of darkness where lamp and street light don't touch, marked in drying red. The generalized path, if one were to follow it for any length of time, seems to be headed towards where the arrived Tamers have been offered homes, albeit in a route that seems maximized to try to stay hidden.

But not much can be hidden forever, and as the persistent efforts of dragging rasp through the space between two buildings, it stops for a time - just long enough for a lone black-pelted Gabumon to peek out, eyes bright and alert, to see if anyone might have noticed, then disappear back into the alley in a Completely Unsuspicious Way. Nothing at all is happening here, surely!

In the shadows between buildings, a blond man lay in the ground, blood-speckled fingers neatly folded across his belly, eyes closed. The blood's either his or on something he's wearing, the coat rather fancy to quick glance but awfully ragged about the shoulders, full of tears and punctures, and he himself not moving. Definitely breathing, and there's a twitch now and again as Gabumon once more seizes the shoulder of his jacket in sharp teeth and begins hauling him backwards along the ground bit by bit by bit. He must be rather heavy, by the way the small digimon has to dig in all four sets of claws to get enough purchase to move his considerable bulk.

That digimon has been at it for quite a long time now by the trail. Persistence pays off, surely, sooner or later!!

The Stale Cold Smell Of Morning

With sunrise and some Adventures at night, Gabumon has ventured out presumably on his own! What's one more Gabumon, really? Sure, he's got black fur instead of white, but that's not that uncommon!

What might be more uncommon is the way he's weighing the morning crowds, looking, listening, searching for -- Aha!

What he needs is humans. Or what looks enough like humans; any will do, and as soon as he spots one that doesn't look particularly dangerous, he approaches with all apparent boldness. A tap on an elbow, or tug on a hem - anything he needs to do to get some attention will do!

"Excuse me! You're a human, right?" It's never wise to assume! There's some awfully human looking digimon.
aetherweaver: (concerned)

In the Dark of the Nighth

[personal profile] aetherweaver 2022-05-11 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
Nara'a prefers the nighttime. Maybe it's because of being a Keeper of the Moon, maybe it's because he works with magicks that take practice and night is quieter, or maybe it's the crisp air that he prefers. Either way he does enjoy his nighttime walks when he can't sleep, and Kotemon is reluctantly trudging along at his side, carrying his weapon with him. Nara'a stops when he smells something, though. It's almost like... blood?

He picks up speed, following the scent to its source. The dragging sounds catch his ear and he pulls out his rapier and focus, prepared to offer healing to whomever it is, but - but he stops as the glow illuminates one of the last people he'd have expected to see here. Kotemon picks his shinai up as he senses a flood of emotion from his Tamer.

"Zenos?" He should be angry, he should be frustrated, but all he can muster is a sad tone. The man who'd caused so much pain and despair, and here he was... covered in blood and barely moving.
aetherweaver: (rising fury)

[personal profile] aetherweaver 2022-05-11 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
"I don't - I'm not a Digimon, I'm a Tamer." Kotemon nods as Nara'a's ears fold back in frustration. "And I know him. He's from my world."

Well... "Or one very similar to mine - just... hang on a moment." He sets the focus down on the hilt of the rapier, channeling aether into a Vercure and aiming the soft green energy into Zenos. It can only do so much - and he's not going to waste his entire aether pool on Zenos - but it feels wrong to leave him in this state.

That done he looks down at the Gabumon, sighing. His tail curls around his leg in an attempt to keep from twitching nervously. "There's a few of us here from worlds that are... extremely close. And if he hasn't already responded to the sound of my voice then he's not from the same version as me. I saw you open your eyes, Zenos."

What to do, what to do... "I can... help you carry him, if you want. If things played out in his version of events like they did in mine, I'm honestly surprised he's alive."
aetherweaver: (uh oh)

[personal profile] aetherweaver 2022-05-11 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
He puts the weapon away and crouches down a little bit. "Probably. Permanently, anyway." Is it a joke? It's half of one at least - he's well aware the tenacity that Zenos clung to life with, even without meaning to. Though he can't fathom how, exactly, the man looks at the world. All he really knows is that Zenos has an obsession with him - or the person in his place in this Zenos' world.

"Look. As long as you don't hurt any of the Digimon here without prior provocation, we won't have any problems. If I do catch you hunting them just for 'sport' we're going to have issues." He's well aware Zenos is unlikely to listen to him, especially since this one isn't the one he knows. He's also not going to let on that there's another Warrior of Light here - Taiki doesn't need this nonsense in his life right now. He'll have to go talk to the other Warrior later, though.

Nara'a stands up and shakes his head. "Look... if you're going to keep dragging him, just... mm. He shouldn't be bleeding anymore, at least. You were kind of leaving a trail." Not like the smell of blood is totally gone, but at least if there were any open wounds they should be closed. "I know you were being careful, but you might want to just take the straight route there and not worry about being seen."
aetherweaver: (upset)

[personal profile] aetherweaver 2022-05-11 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
He can't help but admit that Gabumon has a point, though he isn't about to apologize for threatening Zenos of all people. He nibbles on his lip a little in nervousness, trying to think of what to even say. "I guess you have a point." About the Devimon or about the threat? He's not about to say. "Of course he wouldn't say anything about it. He's too proud to."

He's doing his best to keep his temper under control - he's not a wrathful person. He doesn't hate the Garleans themselves, just the ones who have attacked without remorse or pity. And even then he has to keep in mind people like Julles - too young to know how to rebel or too pressed in a position to be able to do so. Not everyone can stand up, and from their perspective... if he couldn't manipulate aether at all he supposes he'd be terrified of people who could, too.

But Zenos has no such excuses, and he still remembers the sight of the flames and the sound of the screams at Rhalgr's Reach and in Yanxia. He'd like to think that the man has grown, but he's not so stupid - not when he teamed up with Fandaniel. He'd just wanted to watch the world burn - or at least didn't want to do anything to stop it. Getting angry at him isn't going to change things, though - and his adrenaline has started to drain, leaving him just... weary.

"I can go on ahead and make sure there's no one around, if it'll make you feel better." Not that the Gabumon is like to trust him - but he might as well make the offer.
aetherweaver: (heroic)

[personal profile] aetherweaver 2022-05-12 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
He walks a little ahead, but not out of conversation range. "We can, if you want. I've noticed my attacks aren't as strong as they usually are here... it's a little frustrating." His ears flick back in annoyance for a moment before returning to their normal state. "I don't know if that's how it works. I mean, I'm not a Digimon, but..."

Oh, he heard that. He chooses to ignore it. Zenos has decided not to be a part of this conversation, so he won't be. "Botamon digivolved when he and I had a sort of... connection. I think you have to do something like that. At least, from my experience." He's not all that experienced, though, so he could be wrong.
aetherweaver: (neutral)

[personal profile] aetherweaver 2022-05-12 10:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Kotemon looks over at Gabumon and tilts his head. "It feels like... a strong surge of emotion. It feels like you can feel what they're feeling and you respond to it. It's hard to describe, but you can feel it in your core. I'm sorry it's not that helpful..." "No, you did fine." Nara'a responds, using the glow of his focus to help cut through the gloom.

"In my world we'd say that your aether connects, but in this world it would be... data? I believe, at least. Emotions are powerful and can influence a lot of things. Determination, friendship, love, protectiveness... these are all feelings that you can share with someone else and that can be used to connect with them." There doesn't seem to be anything coming, so he drops back and keeps his ears up. As much as he's not fond of the act of hunting, he still has a hunter's instincts and senses.

"I think it's a similar feeling, just with different emotions."
aetherweaver: (rising fury)

[personal profile] aetherweaver 2022-05-13 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
"We can try. And -" Oh. He speaks. Nara'a takes a deep breath and pushes his feelings aside. It's like when he's controlling aether - one wrong emotion can get him in trouble. If he thinks of it that way, it's easier. Easier to look at him as a person and not... whatever he'd thrown away everything to become.

"It is. And as I recall, this wasn't the only world you volunteered to help - even if you only did so for a chance to fight."

He isn't above pushing a few buttons if he has to. "We all agreed to help. Even if you didn't mean to, you've agreed to it."
aetherweaver: (uh oh)

[personal profile] aetherweaver 2022-05-15 06:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'll help. If you want." He reaches down towards Gabumon, but then stops. Maybe the other Digimon doesn't want to be comforted, not by another Tamer. "I'm going to do what I can to help this place, and the people in it." Digimon are definitely people, by his standards. They're a Spoken race that's organized and complex. They have to be!

Kotemon toddles forward, handing his weapon to Nara'a and reaching out towards Zenos. He doesn't approach too close, not yet, but looks over at Gabumon. "I can help carry him, if you want. I'm a lot stronger now than I used to be." The miqo'te winces slightly, tail twitching and ears flicking back. He's pretty sure Gabumon doesn't want help with that, but he'll let the other Digimon speak for himself.

"... We're all going to have to help each other. Whether you participate or not, you're one of us Tamers now."
aetherweaver: (upset)

[personal profile] aetherweaver 2022-05-16 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Kotemon goes to help pick up Zenos, but stops when the man sits up. Nara'a opens his mouth, but he's not sure what he'd even say. He stops and takes another breath, watching Zenos cautiously. A moment passes, and then another.

"... Good to see you up." Is it? He's not sure. He'd like to think that even Zenos can change, but he's not sure of that, either. "Are you going to be okay?" His tone is carefully neutral, trying to keep his emotions out of it. It won't do to get mad right now. Zenos doesn't care about him, but that doesn't mean that he doesn't have a lot of emotions connected to Zenos.

"... Your partner was worried about you." Not that Zenos probably can't tell. Whether he cares or not is another matter.
aetherweaver: (rising fury)

[personal profile] aetherweaver 2022-05-30 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Kotemon nods and moves over, trying to help Gabumon lift and shove. He's going to do his very best to help Gabumon - they're friends now!

... Maybe. At least he hopes they are. But then again, Kotemon wants to make friends with most people. It's a little silly of him, and he knows it... but friends can't be a bad thing, right? Right.

The goad - even if it was unintentional - has Nara'a clenching his fists hard enough for his claws to leave indents on his palms. He can't say that he 'owes' Zenos - despite his world's Zenos definitely helping to save the world it still doesn't add up. There's nothing that can excuse the slaughter he's seen. It's past a 'score' of any measure, and he can't truly say that he believes Zenos can change. He's not sure the former prince is capable of change.

His feelings are complex and hard to name at the moment. A sense of curiosity mixed with anger mixed with shame mixed with... a score and more of feelings. He takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly, ignoring the Look of concern Kotemon is giving his partner. "It's not for lack of courage that I'm refusing to fight you. It's because you chose to come here, whim or not. There's things you can do here - and besides, I prefer to fight fair."

It's tempting to switch to Warrior, to let his inner beast shine through and channel it in the way that he knows how, but he resists. He resists despite his hand moving to his pocket, resting just above the opening. He wants to take advantage of the situation, but he... can't. Not in this place. If he's pushed, he will... but right now Zenos isn't doing anything. There'd be no way to justify it to any of the Tamers or Digimon besides Taiki. "If I'm going to fight you, I want it to be when you're not half-dead. There's no challenge against a weakened opponent."

As much as he tries to deny it, Zenos was right about a few things. He does seek to push himself harder and harder, dancing on the edge and hoping one will finally prove worthy. He's a hero, but his curiosity still has the better of him - and he can't help but wonder where his limit is. And he does seek out thrills for their own sake - going after a wounded opponent isn't a thrill - it's just a slaughter.
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[personal profile] aetherweaver 2022-06-06 02:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"Exactly! It'd be fun, wouldn't it?" Kotemon looks at his tamer, but looks away when he senses the emotion coming from Nara'a. His tamer is really upset about this even if he's not showing it - he really needs to ask about it later and figure out exactly what the issue is. Maybe he can ask Taiki and Gazimon? Nara'a seems to trust them, at least.

'Fun'. Right. "... Right. I don't mind waiting." He'll take Zenos on at any time if he feels the need to - but right now he owes the Garlean at least one shot at proving he's not going to cause mass chaos. There's plenty here to help stop him if need be, and at least their abilities seem to be weakened so there's less of a worry.

Of course a sword or a scythe can still cut, no matter how strong the force behind it... but he can't think about that now. Think of the positives... maybe this place will be good for othe ex-prince. There's a possibility, at least - and he has to hold on to hope wherever he can. He watches as Kotemon helps push Gabumon's partner upright, stepping back to give Zenos some measure of space.

"... There's housing not too far from here. If you get up you can rest there - there's places of all different sizes so I'm sure there's one that will fit you." No sense in giving him a tiny bed, as funny as it would be to watch him try to squeeze into one.
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The Stale Cold Smell Of Morning

[personal profile] fallenstarmagnet 2022-05-11 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Given his height, Themis has probably gotten used to discerning tugs at the hem of his robe as a way of getting his attention. On feeling this occur, he looks down. What had he been doing? People watching; it's something he commonly does and the locals of the area have probably gotten used to it.

"Human?" Well it's not like he hasn't heard the word before and it's usually attributed to many Tamers or toward a type of digimon- humanoid if you will. Themis then smiles and offers.

"If you're looking for a Tamer, I would say I'm one. And I'm certainly a member of mankind." By his peoples' standards anyway. "May I inquire why you are searching for a human?"

It's best to find out what's the actual issue; then Themis can determine whether he's able to help or might direct Gabumon to another.

Elecmon? This early in the morning, she's probably nested down for a bit more sleep in his hood. For now anyway.
Edited 2022-05-11 23:25 (UTC)
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[personal profile] fallenstarmagnet 2022-05-12 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
This... certainly wasn't the phrasing, much less the answer, Themis had expected. He looks a bit surprised before settling back to a pleasant and attentive expression. But he keeps in mind the... interesting dynamic implied here, taking it into account with a moment's thought before speaking again.

"Even among mankind, judging what needs your Tamer may have without meeting him would be irresponsible. In even the same species, those needs can change because of age or condition."

Themis speaks honestly. But there's probably some curiosity hidden under this polite explanation. And either way it'd be no surprise that he then makes a request.

"Would you be willing to take me to meet your Tamer?"
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[personal profile] fallenstarmagnet 2022-05-12 08:07 pm (UTC)(link)
"Ah, yes. I can wait outside of course." Of course it's not offensive to point out the obvious size constraints in this case. But there's a few solutions. One of which will be to turn his head as if glancing over his shoulder. But it's actually to let his voice carry better to the digimon nesting in his hood. "Elecmon?"

After a moment or two the cloth bunched around the back of his head stirs and out pops a sleepy looking face, rubbing one eye with a forepaw. "What is it, Themis?" At least this time it's no surprise they're outside of the house.

"We're going to help a Gabumon with his Tamer. Would you be willing to help if needed? It seems their home is to small for one of my size."

While his partner is waking up, Themis looks down to Gabumon again and explains. "Elecmon has been learning many things about the smaller Tamers with me. If yours can't be convinced to leave the house, she might be able to offer insight."

Elecmon has gotten to the point where she seems to be perking up with interest. And she definitely raises a paw to wave down at Gabumon from the shoulder perch she's clambered to by now.
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[personal profile] fallenstarmagnet 2022-05-12 09:39 pm (UTC)(link)
There's a pause before Themis follows. This is because Elecmon indicated she was going to make her way to ground level and while in no way would the digimon let something like 'giant perch moving' stop her from reaching her goal, there's still a matter of courtesy here.

Once she's scampered down to the road using foot-and-hand-holds in his robes, the two follow Gabumon, letting him set the pace.

"You should see his friend, he's even taller!" Elecmon seems pleased Gabumon has recognized the scale on which Themis exists. But of course she's awfully prideful about this. "But you'd be shocked to find out how much Themis eats," is added. And obviously- at least to herself and Themis if not Gabumon- with a bit of mischief.

That sort of mischief is nothing to chide her about and besides, Themis is looking thoughtful by what the digimon seemed to imply. "I'd wondered when you first mentioned it. But is your Tamer unwell in some way? Perhaps injured?"

Admittedly he had been thinking of whether the earlier description suggested that Gabumon had somehow kidnapped and imprisoned his Tamer in some misguided effort but it really is sounding more like there is some type of incapacitation the digimon is trying to cope with.

"Would you be willing to share what happened since you found him?"
fallenstarmagnet: (Themis-Think)

[personal profile] fallenstarmagnet 2022-05-12 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
There is definitely a twinkle in Elecmon's eye when Gabumon answers. "That's what you'd think, right?" She scurries ahead a few paces so she can pose and do her best Themis impression. Which... really doesn't come across except in the sense of words repeated by rote.

"My kind has a dense amount of aether and we do not need to replenish it as often as the other Tamers I've seen might."

It's clear she doesn't really get aether. Other than by following it in a normal voice while falling into line with Gabumon again. "He also says aether is like data. So I guess if he has a lot of it, this does make sense." There's an approximation of a shrug. "Every so often he eats a regular, Themis-size meal or a snack." But hey, no need for outrageous shopping right?

Hungry may well be a problem. But so is mental state. Elecmon seems a bit more empathic at first than Themis on this count. "Wait, so you don't have any food at your home? Themis, I'm coming up!" Without waiting for a response, Elecmon darts back to the obligingly paused Amaurotine and squirrels her way shoulder and nest-ward. Soon she reappears (and descends) with pack buckled into place on her back.

"Okay! I've got a lunch I have seen other Tamers also eating so it's probably okay for your Tamer!" Elecmon logic. Also food makes everything better and more worthwhile!

More mysteries are presented. A 'Tailmon looking human'? And what might this Tamer be wondering when he asks if it's 'worthwhile'. Themis's first thought isn't on ennui or apathy; it's simply not a default assumption, if he was the type to even assume much at all.

"I would be glad to see if he's willing to talk to me about his concerns. I hope I can offer him some perspective he's familiar with." And thus the group continues on their way.
fallenstarmagnet: (Elecmon-Bemused)

[personal profile] fallenstarmagnet 2022-05-15 07:51 am (UTC)(link)
Elecmon also doesn't understand how it works. Or how Themis doesn't use up all this 'aether' stuff while using his abilities and regressing into a previous evolutionary stage. Tamers are like that. But she is grinning when Gabumon looks skeptical.

Now the backpack... yes. That's something Themis created for her when she expressed interest in having an item to carry stuff around in while possessing good range of movement. She's quite proud of having it, so there's a good chance she's showing off a little.

"I've seen them eat plenty of things even with those teeth. Sometimes they have to cut it up into smaller bites though." Elecmon speaks with authority. There is a short pause before she corrects herself. "I don't think I've seen any of them eat rocks though." Yet.

Themis has been listening to the conversation but not interrupting. Still when Gabumon speaks about opening a second story window it's then the Amaurotine speaks up. "Even if it's higher, I know a levitation spell. Whatever your partner prefers, I'm willing to accommodate him to some extent."

And if that means hovering a foot or so off the ground to speak with someone through a second story window, so be it.

Tamer buildings... definitely sized for much shorter partners. And with the increased traffic, Themis is mindful of where he's going and what the digimon on the streets are doing. No one's particularly surprised of course, what with the different sizes of digimon alone. Though it wouldn't do to startle someone who'd been focused on a task.

What is left of his attention goes into searching for signs of the place Gabumon's taking them both to.

"Would you like me to stay back until you tell your Tamer about my arrival?"

It has of course come to Themis's attention that many a Tamer on the other hand, do get quite startled to see one of his stature approach.
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[personal profile] fallenstarmagnet 2022-05-16 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
It's a little like flying! At least the beginning of it. Themis does grin a little at this but doesn't try to over-explain it since it's clear Gabumon is in a rush to enter the building they've finally arrived at. Elecmon follows and Themis waits patiently. This is important because not only is it polite not to try and peek in before he's announced, it'll prevent any accidents concerning the outflung windows and some part of Themis's head in the immediate future.

Woah, this guy is pretty tall among the other Tamers (besides Themis and Erichthonios). But not nearly as tall. Thoughts of this nature bring Elecmon to smugly nod her head before being interrupted by the sound of Zenos's voice. Something about it briefly made her ears draw back but she firmly flicks them forward once more and puts on a bright expression.

"Hi!" If things go pear-shaped, surely Themis will have her back! Besides this guy's a Tamer so he can't be all bad. Right? Thus she's already taking her pack off and bringing it around to rummage through. Lo, a box with sandwiches and a piece of fruit and a box of juice emerge.

"Gabumon told me you might be hungry, so I wanted to give you this meal. And Themis is outside, if you want to talk to him! What's your name?" That's enough information about what's going on here right? So she steps forward to offer the items. Of course this is going while Gabumon is trying to direct his attention outside so who knows how it'll pan out.

Outside, the Amaurotine has watched as the window was opened. There may well be a foot or so left to make it easy to see in. He certainly could stand on his tiptoes but for the moment chooses to continue looking up. Opening a window and seeing the blonde man blinking down at his presence isn't exactly an invitation however.

So Themis smiles. "Are you the one Gabumon spoke about? He asked Elecmon and I to come over and see if you've any needs. I hope we aren't disturbing you?" Themis looks like a hyur at least. And from his perspective would be a perfectly normal man.
fallenstarmagnet: (Themis-Cowl)

[personal profile] fallenstarmagnet 2022-05-16 08:36 am (UTC)(link)
Elecmon might be overly curious and at times sticks her nose in too far, but she's not entirely foolish. Her instincts suggest she stay on high alert, even if she's putting her faith in Themis's protection, her own skills and a positive attitude.

Privately she suspects it's going to take more than a positive attitude to help Gabumon's partner though. Also she knows when she's been snubbed.

"I'll just put it over here." It might be a tiny bit forced but determinedly the digimon brings the items to the room's table and places them on it. She won't give up that easy on helping this fellow. Even if Zenos is dangerous it was Gabumon that asked for help.

When Zenos turns his attention to Themis, Elecmon seems content to settle in and watch carefully... while whispering to Gabumon. "Most Tamers seem to be friendlier," she slowly and reluctantly agrees. "But... digimon can be friendly and not. And I know Tamers have different personalities. So maybe yours is one of the extremes? Or maybe something terrible happened before he was brought here."

It's clear she doesn't really know. And she's never been in a situation that's quite like Zenos.

Meanwhile Themis seems to weather the first words that come from Zenos rather well. His expression doesn't change, nor the pleasant smile.

"It's fine, Gabumon. I'm not offended by his request." ...Yes, request. And Themis truly seems to consider it no more or less despite the tone Zenos made his command with. It also comes as no surprise; given he's already met two individuals who seem used to his people.

The second-nature ease and dignity of drawing his cowl up is only marred slightly by a brief rustle in the depths of the fabric to make sure Elecmon hadn't left anything behind. Themis turns his face down and lifts the mask into place before looking back to the figure in the window. He remains silent, though his head does tilt a bit as if questioning what Zenos might have to say about him now.

Elecmon whispers to Gabumon, "You should totally go look. Themis doesn't wear his hood up much any more and he looks a bit cool and spooky." Absolutely helpful.

fallenstarmagnet: (Themis-Think)

[personal profile] fallenstarmagnet 2022-05-16 07:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Elecmon's going to be helpful here! Even though a part of her doesn't really want to get in grabbing range of Zenos, Gabumon does need help looking over the window ledge. And she did want him to see! So she comes up and will bunch under him to boost him to proper lookout height if he's willing!

"Here, let me help!"

Themis isn't surprised at all. A small creature that has 'met his kind before'. It's almost the norm in the Digital World among Tamers.... relatively speaking. Three, now? Though he does entertain that perhaps Erichthonios had met him at an earlier time this is soon dismissed.

Colorful, pastels and glittery does not describe the Warder's attire.

But one possibility (among others) does present itself for consideration.

"That is certainly unusual. Is it possible you mistook someone's familiar for one of us?" If that's the case, Zenos has seen a familiar of a more common stature. "Their attire is often more fanciful. Though without having met such a person myself, it's possible you met someone in a moment of whimsy." Both are intriguing thoughts and seem equally possible. Themis also grins faintly. Rainbow robes glittering in the light of the star? What a wonderful image, however it may be a touch inappropriate for an Amaurotine.

Breaking out of his musings, Themis focuses once more on Zenos. "Ah, forgive me. The possibilities continue to be very interesting to think about and I've yet to introduce myself. My name is Themis. Could I have your name?"
Edited 2022-05-16 19:25 (UTC)
fallenstarmagnet: (Elecmon-Bemused)

[personal profile] fallenstarmagnet 2022-05-31 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm sure." Really, Elecmon is and should be in a position of authority on the matter, given she rides around on his shoulders and in his hood all the time. But her next words, presented as if they're unassailable logic, are what cinch the deal for her.

"There's no way he wouldn't need to eat more to keep up that level of evolution!" Prove Elecmon wrong!

Does Themis hear the conversation going on between the two digimon? Maybe. But Zenos is the focus of his own interest right now, both per Gabumon's request and with this realization of yet another who has at the very least encountered a familiar if not one of Themis's own people engaged a somewhat indiscreet indulgence. Of course the Amaurotine won't be phased that the Garlean prince is a bit insulted but it will be noticed.

"Forgive me. Though in answer to your question it's not uncommon. The size of the familiars I've encountered here is far more unusual in my experience. Attire would be made that's suited for their purpose or environment." The cowl dips down briefly as Themis muses. Honestly there's a myriad of possibilities, from Zenos catching an Amaurotine with their proverbial pants down to a familiar whose master had thought they would look nice in shimmery robes.

"But I can't say you didn't encounter one of my kind either." Maybe Themis could review the aether and find out. But it doesn't seem to be necessary to do so. Not for something as trifling as mere curiosity about the matter. He looks up again. The cowl and mask haven't been removed but this probably because it doesn't occur to him to switch back to what others might consider the 'norm'. He'll remember eventually.

"Zenos. A pleasure to meet you. As you've been told, I am Themis." While his name has been dropped before, it seemed appropriate to bring it up during the reintroductions so to speak. The masked Amaurotine seems to be studying the tall blond man.

"When Gabumon spoke of finding you, he implied you might have been suffering from some type of ailment, if not injury. May I inquire whether you need some aid? I'm not unfamiliar with restorative magicks. Should any discomfort linger, I would be willing to see what I can do to help."