Digimon Story: Rainbow Traverse -- Chp 20

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Vivi adjusted her glasses. "There's enough of a chance that it's worth a shot," she said. "I can't let Kukui or Malie down."

Renee rested a hand on the girl's shoulder. "We can't," she said. Vivian paused, her eyes meeting the shapeshifter's gaze.

"Right," she said. "Sorry, that's what I meant."

An umbral tendril wrapped around Vivi's hand. "We know," said Eyesmon, her violet-colored namesake blinking into existence along along her tamer's shadow. "And we're gonna do it together!"

"Still leaves us with the question," said Vivi. "Which site should we go for? I thought about splitting the group into two teams, but I dunno, that might be risky. Especially if CODE is watching."

"Agreed," said Renee. "We still don't know what'll happen when we try accessing the INAS. Activating two at once will only escalate CODE's interest in the area."

Al wouldn’t be left out , gently giving her a hug “You’re definitely not letting anyone down.” He would then think about that before sighing slightly.

“Let’s try the zoo first. He may be a cute fishy as a baby.. but I think the jungle might be more fitting to what he is over all.”

Vivi allowed herself a small smile, returning her fellow tamer's hug. "Fair enough," she said. "The zoo's INAS is just over the fence from the parking lot, near the water garden. That'll give us plenty of room to work."

"Security'll be noooo problem," snickered Eyes. "I'll make sure the cameras are looping footage, and guards off site."

"That's good," said Renee. "Once the coast's clear, I can carry Al and Vivi over the fence. Assuming we're doing this after dark."

“After dark would be a good idea.. fewer people who might see us.”

He then mentally kicked himself “maybe we should’ve brought Malie..”

"There's still time before sundown," said Vivi. "We can call her and pick her up if you think it'll help."

“I think she should be here with us.. if Kukuimon really is in the INAS, his partner should be there for him..”

And he would quickly dial Malie

Booop... booop... booop...

Before even a voice could be heard, there came the clattering, shuffling, and scraping of activity. "++Aloha++" came Malie's voice, though the background noise failed to die away. "++Lord Bucketmon and Associates Incorporated, how can I help you?++"

“Hey I-“ he then paused as he heard the commotion in the background.

“You guys redecorating the clubhouse or something? Doesn’t matter- Malie I think we narrowed down where Kukuimon is!”

"++Really?! Where is he?!++" Again, the noise persisted, only this time there was audible shushing, maybe even some cussing if Al strained his ear hard enough. "++Just a sec++" said Malie, before Al heard her shout. "++SHUT UP!!++" and silence all else. "++Sorry about that. You were saying?++"

“Well we think he’s—“ he then winced as Malie yelled at.. whoever was in the background- probably Gaz and Ike- and he rubbed his ear for a moment

“First: ow. Second… we think he’s at the zoo! We were gonna swing by and get you…”

"++The ZOO?!++" echoed Malie. "++I'll get ready asap, and meet you outside!++" Just before she hung up, the shrill beeping of a fire alarm echoed, along with the banging of metal and rapid shouting.

("...I'm sure it's nothing,") thought Renee, the shapeshifter avoiding eye-contact with Vivi and Eyesmon.

“Uh right..” and he hung up

“Well.. let’s go gang-!”

Neither Vivi nor Eyes looked away from Al as the athlete started up the car. And though Renee kissed his cheek, the anxiety was felt between tamer and 'mon - of whether the clubhouse would still be standing when they made it back.

CHAPTER COMPLETED

Secrets Gone Awry! +2 EXP +2 DP
Thread of Inquiry! +1 EXP +2 Inspiration
Feral Hunger! +1 EXP +1 Inspiration
Two Worlds' Ohana +2 EXP +1 DP +3 Inspiration

Total: 6 EXP, +3 DP, + 6 Inspiration!