King Kazma

[Kazma's eyes widen a bit at the girl knowing his name. Player must had told her about him? It mattered now. She was not going to hurt Player it seemed. He could allow them to sleep as they were. He leaves the room.]

Oh. I love you too sis.

[Kazma's Lopmon just smiles, this new attitude from her sibling was perfect. She had finally gotten some courage.]

So, what have you been up to since I last saw you?

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[Doumeki follows him out, heading to the kitchen to start some tea. Moro is still watching Kazma, weirdly quiet, apparently just fascinated by the fact that it's a giant rabbit.]

Taking care of Kazuma, obviously.

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[Kazma returns to his spot on the sofa and sits quietly. Lopmon just smirks at her sibling.]

I see. Nothing else then? Have you gotten into any fights with your Tamer yet?

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[Doumeki occupies himself in the kitchen for the time being.

Lopmon huffs in annoyance.]

Kazuma isn't like that.

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Oh? You mean he's a pacifist or something?

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Like hell he is! He's a trained Shaolin Kenpo fighter! He has more control than to get in to petty fights!

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[Lopmon smirks even more. This was interesting.]

I said nothing about petty fights. We are trying to save the world after all. Have you gotten into any fights or not?

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[Lopmon looks over at Kazma, suddenly nervous.]

... y-yeah. One.

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[The rabbit's left ear twitches slightly and one red eyes falls upon the white Lopmon. His partner doesn't stop speaking though.]

And how did the fight go? You kick some butt for one, sib?

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[Lopmon twitches, inching away from Kazma]

Th-th-that's none of your damn business!

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[Kazma doesn't move, but his eye doesn't leave the digimon. He does want to hear how it went. He pulls out his D-Comm and texts her.]

Please continue your story. I wish to know.

[Lopmon watches, her siblings reaction enough for her to piece the story together. Something bad happened.]

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[Poor White Lopmon looks like she's going to have a heart attack and suddenly loses the ability to speak. So much for that new spine - Kazma fucking terrifies her just by being there, so she sure as hell doesn't want to tell him she failed to protect her tamer.

Doumeki, obviously, doesn't know what the message is, but he can wager a guess. He comes in to the living room with his tea, sitting down in an arm chair.]

He was holding his own against a couple of Hanumon, but more ganged up on him and they were both overpowered. Its to be expected - he's new here, there's no way his partner could have evolved that soon. Nadeko-chan and I happened to be in the area and evened the numbers.

[okay, not totally truthful, but really if anything the only thing Doumeki is guilty of here is omission rather than out and out lying.]

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[Kazma listens and nods. From the digimon's reaction, he knows something is left out. But that does not matter. Past failures are in the past, they cannot be undone. He knows that well enough. He stands up and moves over to Kazuma's Lopmon. He places a hand on her head and nods to her. He understands how she feels.

Her sister, however, simply shakes her head to herself. It seems her sister's bravery is only partially there. No matter. She'll toughen up her sister, in due time.]

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[Lopmon lets out a squeak when he approaches, but smiles nervously at the hand on her head.]

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[Kazma gives the Lopmon a small smile, reassuring her he won't do anything. He turns to Doumeki and points to his tea and then back to himself. He hopes there is enough for two.]

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I wouldn't have pegged you for a tea drinker.

[Doumeki gets up and goes to get the pot, bringing that and another cup over, pouring it for Kazma.]

You're really an avatar Kazuma-kun created?

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[King Kazma sits down next to Doumeki and nods, taking his cup of tea and taking a drink. He thinks for a moment before deciding speaking would be easier. And with Kazuma not in the room, it makes it easier for him to speak.]

Correct. I am King Kazma, Player's avatar.

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[That was a bit unexpected, hearing the little boy's voice coming from the much larger rabbit, but he supposes in some way it is to be expected.]

Can I ask you something then? It might be a bit personal.

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You are allowing me to dwell with Player. I will answer your question to the best of my ability.

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Kazuma-kun has been having nightmares. Bad ones. He screams like some one physically hurting him, but whenever we ask... he can't bring himself to talk about it.

He controlled you in a virtual world, so if you don't know anything about it, its entirely reasonable. But if you have some idea...

[Doumeki looks up at him, face as stoic as ever, but obviously concern in his eyes. He wants to help Kazuma, but they just haven't found a way.]

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[Kazma is quiet for a moment...his gaze falling to his tea. It takes him a moment before he can speak.]

Love Machine...Love Machine happened...

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Love Machine... ?

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Love Machine...and AI. He took over another Player's avatar, a small mouse boy. He was ruining OZ. Player commanded me to stop him...but...I failed. I was defeated. He then began to play with Player's world through OZ.

And...it only worsened.

Love Machine caused Player a deep pain. He...he caused the failure of Player's Grandmother's monitoring system. She...she died.

And I failed Player for a second time. I failed to get Player his revenge.

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