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[colonyblackbird]

[Hey divers. Have a familiar scene of sand everywhere. It's like it's only been a few months and Sam's right back where he started from. Cold. On a beach. Sand everywhere. Everywhere. He's not getting up, but Gabumon has the D-comm in his claws.]

Sam?

[Gabumon, or Max as he'd been dubbed, looks into the camera, his nose closing in at the wide angle lens then pointing it at Sam.]

I'm okay. [Sam's staring up a the sky, his arms around him and shivering cold. He sounds terrible, conjested. Pale.]

Issat thing on?

Yep. I turned it on, you see? It's recording like you said.

Okay... Uh. I need some help here. [He coughs into his hands pretty heavily.]

Think I'm at the beach on Axoryi. Is there GPS on this thing?

[He coughs again, grimacing. The phone is clicked off but catches the footage of the phone falling and Max moving over to his side.]

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[organloaner]

You don't sound very good sir. I can't leave the hospital right now but if you'd like I can send someone to bring you here.

I can also send you some things to help if you can describe your situation?

[colonyblackbird]

At Axoryi general?

[Pause.]

Yeah. Sounds good--hn.

I almost drowned, and we went to the hospital...somehow woke up here, is all.

I think I came down' with somethin'

[organloaner]

Ah, no I'm afraid we work out of Tetha but the person we send can get you to Axoryi General no problem. If you can send us a location marker she'll be on her way.

Are you having any trouble breathing? Pains?

[colonyblackbird]

...Yeah. Can't stop coughing.

Startin' to get it in my nose. Hurts all over-you a doctor?

How do I do the location marker thing?

[organloaner]

Oh dear, any other symptoms?

I am a doctor, my name is Butterflymon. The friend I'll be sending is named Veronica. She's very strong for her size and dedicated.

[Explains how to send the marker, some kind of function on the map feature.]

[colonyblackbird]

...I dunno. Shivering count?

[He slowly manages to get the marker activated on the map, but he also marks Duo's location as well.]

My son's here too. Same condition as me different location.
And... Butterflymon? Thanks.

[organloaner]

Just doing my job sir. But you're welcome of course!

Here's a picture of my associate. Please keep your eyes open so you can call if you see her.

[colonyblackbird]

I hear you.

I'll do that. [Or have Gabumon do it. Either way.]

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[duomaxwell]

[coughing]

Dad... ?

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[colonyblackbird]

>small>[Clearing his throat.]
Yeah. S'me.

Hey Codyboy. Mmg. You still at the hospital, kid?

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[duomaxwell]

No... [more coughing]

Fuckin'... reset dropped me back near the teashop... 'mlooking for you now...

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[colonyblackbird]

Reset. Shoulda figured. [coughing here too. Same boat.]

Someone said somethin' about sending someone to get me and take me to the hospital.

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[duomaxwell]

Yeah. Goddamn Yggdrasil and his stupid computer... crap... stuff...

[they both sound horrible]

... wanna just... meet me at the hospital then? Dunno how much longer I can keep walkin'... Rei's gonna throw a fit if she sees us missin'...

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[colonyblackbird]

Aptly put, boyo. Aptly put.

[There's a small pause.]

Max 'ere says he should digivolve. Carry us there himself.

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[duomaxwell]

You got the strength t' give him that kinda power, old man?

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[colonyblackbird]

I still don't know how it all works.

An' I aint' even middle aged yet so don't start with that yet.

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[duomaxwell]

[weak chuckling]

Gotta give you shit somewhere, don't I?

Look, if some one said help is comin' then just let 'em. Don't waste energy, okay?

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[colonyblackbird]

Sounds good, but you stay put too. I'll have em swing around and get you too.

Is Flynn with you?

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[duomaxwell]

'kay...

[doesn't want to wait around but he feels like hell]

Yeah, he's here.

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[colonyblackbird]

Good. Good.

Lissen, I'll stay on the line for a while. Keep you company. Hopefully my ride won't take so long. [He coughs again. Urg. Oof. Max is laying against him now for warmth.]

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[duomaxwell]

Don't gotta, yehknow... you sound just as bad as I do.

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[colonyblackbird]

[Joyless chuckle, followed by a cough.]
I know. Neither of us should be up and out right now.

But I wanna make sure you're okay.

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[duomaxwell]

... Dad, I'm fine. I've... survived worse...

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[colonyblackbird]

Yeah. And it's my job to worry about you so put up with it, kiddo.

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[duomaxwell]

Aw geez...

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[colonyblackbird]

Could have been worse. I think your mom'd be doting on us both if she were here.

[Sniff]...Mn. Wouldn't actually mind that myself.

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[duomaxwell]

Heh... we're gonna get Rei doting all over us, though.

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[colonyblackbird]

Can't complain. We'll be well taken care of.

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[duomaxwell]

Figures that it would be the pregnant woman that winds up lookin' after us sickies.

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[colonyblackbird]

Unless we get quarantined...

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[duomaxwell]

Urg... that would suck. I just wanna huddle with Allen under blankets until this is over with...

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[colonyblackbird]

I think I'm stuck huddling with Max here.

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[duomaxwell]

... sorry.

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[colonyblackbird]

S'ok.

C'mon. I said it was my job to worry.

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[duomaxwell]

... it's not fair... you bein' here, without Mom...

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[colonyblackbird]

Losta things aren't fair.

Miss'er though.

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[duomaxwell]

I know...

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[colonyblackbird]

We'll talk about her later. When you're better.

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[duomaxwell]

Okay...