for you, a gift | rei

[CLAIRE LYON]

► oh it eats us alive Yes there's a scream inside That we all try to hide We hold on so tight But I don't wanna die

Reikiko Tsukino Claire had a personal present for the big winner. Conomon bounced some distance behind her, struggling to keep pace with the brisk clicking of her heeled boots. The baby Digimon made a slight whining sound- a frustrated plea for her to slow down- but Claire ignored him as she looked for the personal quarters of the girl and her BlackAgumon. They could be doing a number of things- no doubt Kuro might desire a rest after that fight, but it would be wise to utilize the training facilities. Or, perhaps off watching other competitors to keep up to date with possible strategies. She would be watching them in future rounds. Both Digimon and girl were much more than they appeared on the surface, and at least the girl wasn't empty headed. In fact, judging by her note there was something or someone else there entirely- how interesting! Claire wasn't sure how well Kuro's brain would be after that skull bash, but if nothing else, the dinosaur was exceptionally spirited and proved his brute strength. It was difficult to accurately measure, but the BlackGreymon seemed to far outclass Walter in terms of strength, even powered up. Upon spotting them, Claire put on a small smile. "Miss Rei and Mr. Kuro, is it?" A short, slow nod was given to the pair. "Claire Lyon, Walter's tamer. Please forgive the intrusion, but I wanted to congratulate you on the win- not only did you excite the crowd, but I am personally impressed as well." Walter finally caught up, panting somewhat. The Conomon's gaze was on Kuro, brow furrowed slightly- unfortunately, thoughts and speech were limited in his baby form, but he did seem to recognize his last opponent to a degree. "If you'll accept it, I have a gift for you." "Claire speech." "Walter speech."

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[Reikiko Tsukino]

Despair is contagious. It's much like a natural phenomenon, as a matter of fact. everyone despairs...

Words;; 0000 Tags;; CLAIRE LYON @name @name Quote;; "Danganronpa" by Junko-chan! Template by Kuroya of THQ & GS. Notes;;

It was rather fortunate, but Reikiko and Kuro had only returned to their quarters but a mere couple of minutes before their mysterious guest her arrival. She had been seated in a chair next to a desk, seemingly checking her supplies for the upcoming battle, in the end if the rumors and information she got from Yana was to be correct this opponent would be even more difficult to manage than Walter, and to be honest: the thought of a challenge excited her. A knock on the door was accompanied by a unfamiliar voice, and as she approached the door to open it Reikiko couldn't help but smile briefly, recognizing the reincarnated Walter. "Lady Claire? Please enter~" She smiled cheerfully, stepping aside to open the door a bit further to allow the young woman inside, and a look upon Reikiko's features would have confirmed she was wearing the same cloak as before. Kuro seemed rather intrigued by Claire's presence, the gaze of the little baby Digimon causing him to nod lightly at him in a greeting. "I would say Walter was part of the reason why the crowd had such an intense and exciting battle to enjoy, although it does pleases me to hear that I have impressed you, in the end it's not often I get the opportunity to do such a thing, especially not to someone whose name is spoken about in hushed whispers in the Dark Area." The last words were accompanied by a little hum as she watched Claire seemingly mention a gift, a curious little thought all things considered. In the end it was not often that the victor gained a present from the vanquished, unless it was a trophy. "Consider me intrigued, I would have offered a glass of wine while we chat, but unfortunately I'm still one month under that 'threshold' so I haven't acquired a fondness for the taste yet~" Letting out a little chuckle she stepped a bit further into the room, and once the door was properly closed waited to hear more. And even more curious was the subtle feeling she had, a feeling that told her that Claire was quite a 'special' individual in her own way.

Therefore, if it's Despair you consider your enemy, then your enemy is the entire world!

[CLAIRE LYON]

► oh it eats us alive Yes there's a scream inside That we all try to hide We hold on so tight But I don't wanna die

Reikiko Tsukino Lady Claire? Ah, so polite, the young lady. Claire was glad for it- the demeanor suited her, and of course she always got a charge out of being called "Lady Claire". For some reason, some in Ringbound and otherwise had begun to call her that, and the name was spreading- if she was going to be honest, Claire would have to say she was extremely pleased about it. Taking a closer look now at her, the girl didn't appear particularly outstanding in appearance, minus the cloak and, of course, her heterochromia. Though Claire was unaware that it was fact due to contacts, it still added some 'spice' to her. Walter squeaked out a greeting mostly to Kuro as Rei spoke, though he did look up once at the sound of his name. Her words made Claire chuckle with amusement. Young Rei had a talented tongue for flattery, it seemed, and worded herself well. If their victor so desired, she would need to have an extended chat with her later. "Indeed, well," She drew a very small jewelry bag from her own clothes and held it out to the girl. "I'm so looking forward to your next battle, and this may be able to offer you a... small amount of assistance, considering Kuro's affinity and talent for Dark Digivolution." She paused, allowing Rei to examine the Red Ring if she so choose, light blue eyes dancing with interest in her reaction. "Though... careful, dear, it can pinch somewhat tightly." The blonde had to wonder if she already knew about the Ringbound's Red Ring- she seemed to have heard of Claire herself before, so it was certainly possible. "Claire speech." "Walter speech."

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[Reikiko Tsukino]

Despair is contagious. It's much like a natural phenomenon, as a matter of fact. everyone despairs...

Words;; 0000 Tags;; CLAIRE LYON @name @name Quote;; "Danganronpa" by Junko-chan! Template by Kuroya of THQ & GS. Notes;;

When Claire provided her with the small jewelry box Reikiko's eyes glanced down upon it, seemingly a tiny bit confused. Although she had obviously heard about Ringbound before, she had yet to hear about the mysteries of the red ring, so when she opened the box and saw the accessory her eyes shifted from the ring to Claire and back as her cheeks flushed up slightly, leaving Kuro a little bit curious at the spectacle. "Oh mai~ We only just met and already I'm being offered a ring? In a lot of societies this stands equal to a marriage proposal, although receiving one from a beautiful lady like yourself is rather 'motivating'. Albeit I wonder what all your fangirls would say about this." She teasingly poked out her tongue after chuckling at her jest as she decided to figure out the nature of this ring. Kuro seemed entirely fascinated by it also, so in the end she took the gamble and put it onto her right hand. It was a slow motion, but once the jewelry sat comfortable on her finger she started to feel what Claire had tried to warn about earlier, and rightly so for the small spines attempted to dig into her flesh, seemingly causing a reaction as from under the cover of her cloak a black shadowy substance started to spread, covering her arm entirely as it seemingly provided itself as a buffer between the ring's spikes and her flesh, quite literally protecting her from the spikes more permanent lasting, albeit due to drawing some blood the ring did seem to draw some of her blood, causing her to smirk. "Fascinating, using blood as a catalyst... Well considering we're in the digital world blood by itself is considered a form of data also, making it logical for us to see the influence of it upon certain things. Albeit, the next match is still a bit away, how about I return the gesture and provide a gift of my own? Although, it's more of a symbolic one compared to your material one~"

Therefore, if it's Despair you consider your enemy, then your enemy is the entire world!

[CLAIRE LYON]

► oh it eats us alive Yes there's a scream inside That we all try to hide We hold on so tight But I don't wanna die

Reikiko Tsukino After some hesitation, the girl replied- oddly enough, with humor. A cheeky, brave thing, was she? Full of unexpected humor and turns- Claire suspected they would get along just fine, in the future. It seemed that she was amusing company, and what more could she ask for in a possible ally? The blonde just smiled with amusement, eyeing Reikiko with curiosity. "I'm afraid this isn't that kind of ring, love." She paused, letting a short laugh breathe from her lips."As for the ladies, I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about." Ha! If only. The thoughts of such things were quickly pushed out of her mind as Reikiko placed the ring on her finger- unexpectedly, it seemed she was protected by some kind of dark force. No matter: Claire was not displeased. Quite the opposite in fact- such a thing was a rare sight indeed, and she was delighted to be able to watch the effects of whatever form of Digital sorcery this was up close and personal. "Most fascinating," she purred softly, lips turning upward further. Walter bounced once, but was unable to catch sight of what Claire was looking at. An expression of concern was directed at Kuro- what was going on up there? His fresh mind was seemingly unable to comprehend it. "A gift of your own? Oh, Miss Reikiko, I desire no consolation prize, nor do I need anything in return." It was her pleasure to share with others with like-minded attitude towards the dark arts- such people were somewhat rare. Though most in Ringbound were unafraid of them, few seemed to share Claire's affinity towards such items and magic. Eyes danced over Reikiko, and that mysterious cloak she wore. What exactly was going on with this girl? And who was the third presence she'd mentioned in the note? Eyebrows raised, head tilted to the side just slightly. "Still... I suppose curiosity often gets the better of me. Colour me intrigued, my dear." Just what would Reikiko pull from that shadow of hers? "Claire speech." "Walter speech."

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[Reikiko Tsukino]

Despair is contagious. It's much like a natural phenomenon, as a matter of fact. everyone despairs...

Words;; 0000 Tags;; CLAIRE LYON @name @name Quote;; "Danganronpa" by Junko-chan! Template by Kuroya of THQ & GS. Notes;;

"I would say it's less a consolation price, and more of a 'let's see how entertaining your reaction will be'." The girl grinned briefly in response to Claire's statement as she raised a hand toward the small clasp that kept her cloak together and finally started to unlock it. It took only a few moment till the cloak decided down her body, and revealed that beneath her cloak the girl had been wearing not a single piece of clothing. Her slender-build body was almost entirely naked, at least that's what one might had assumed at first, until one saw the shadow-like fur rise from her left leg, coiling upwards around her waist and a part of her chest, the shadows all seemingly wrapping around her body as if attracted to it, and finally seemed to gather around her right arm, covering it almost entirely when at the height of her shoulder the shadows seemed to extend into the source of the shadows: a large Shademon whose eyes were focused on Claire, the position of the creature making her almost resemble a one-winged angel, albeit a fallen one most likely! "My secret weapon for the tournament, although I can't tel you too much about it unfortunately. In fact part of the reason why I'm participating in this event is to uncover the secrets behind this being and another source of my power, the one you'd likely noticed when I had Kuro undergo an Ankoku Shinka." Kuro seemed to had decided to merely sit down beside Walter, explaining in a calmer than usually tone, perhaps because of his exhaustion. "Aneki is protected by those shadows, it's really strong, albeit I don't exactly trust it... Can't get it removed either, tried it but it simply latches back onto Aneki..." Yet Reikiko's lips were curved into a smile as she hummed softly. "That's pretty much the reason for the cloak, got to keep things a surprise for the crowd till the right moment. But consider yourself having gotten an early preview." Winking softly she took a few steps backwards, looking down upon the ring at her hand, and after a moment she whispered under her breath, the shadows seemingly stirring more violently as the covering of her hand turned more into a larger gauntlet-like form. "Interesting... It seems the ring functions well with both my powers... Might make for an interesting surprise later on. Just hope I won't need to throw out all my cards in the next match. It be boring if I got no more surprises left for the crowd to enjoy." She seemed eager to see Claire's reaction, wondering what type of response it would stir from her.

Therefore, if it's Despair you consider your enemy, then your enemy is the entire world!

[CLAIRE LYON]

► oh it eats us alive Yes there's a scream inside That we all try to hide We hold on so tight But I don't wanna die

Reikiko Tsukino The dark sight that Reikiko revealed under her cloak made Conomon pull back sharply, squishing himself down in an attempt to hide, perhaps make himself more unnoticeable to the demon that possessed the girl's body. Whatever that thing was, it was unnatural, horrifying. The baby Digimon was instinctively afraid of it, and the way it looked at Claire made Walter shiver with unease. He scooted behind his partner's boot, gazing up at the Shademon with fear and guilt- in this form, he was pathetic, unable to protect the woman he loved should it attack. And try as he might, he couldn't Digivolve. But Claire's face displayed none of that fear. Reikiko removing her clothes had caused her to blink, raising both of her eyebrows in surprise and at first she almost laughed just because of how odd this 'gift' seemed in the split second before the Shademon became apparent. But now, before Claire's very eyes, the dark being was revealed to be attached to the girl, covering her body in quite the snug fit. "Hm..." A faint smirk played on Claire's lips at the sight. She was not so easily ruffled, but she couldn't say she'd predicted her visit to young Reikiko to end up like this. "A weapon, you say? And what makes you think this tournament will help you learn more about this creature?" She caught that, and interesting that the girl would state such a thing- it implied that perhaps the Shademon had something to do with the tournament, or at least that for some reason Reikiko suspected that it did. A gauntlet- in the form of a Ringbound Gauntlet, Claire noted- began to form on the girl's arm, which she commented about next. Ah, teenagers. Despite the nature of her abilities, the girl still retained the irreverent bravery of youth, and a clear desire to show off- just precious. "Well, Miss Reikiko, it appears that you're full of surprises, indeed. I'm sure the audience will enjoy this in more ways than one, my dear- perhaps your opponents as well." The blonde laughed softly, eyelashes fluttering just slightly. "I know I found it riveting. It will be a pleasure to watch your powers in use the next round." "Claire speech." "Walter speech."

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[Reikiko Tsukino]

Despair is contagious. It's much like a natural phenomenon, as a matter of fact. everyone despairs...

Words;; 0000 Tags;; CLAIRE LYON @name @name Quote;; "Danganronpa" by Junko-chan! Template by Kuroya of THQ & GS. Notes;;

"Now that would be spoiling the surprise~ Consider it a subject for us to talk about during our next meeting." A playful smile lingered on her lips as she seemingly avoided answering Claire's question about why she assumed fighting in this tournament would have given her the answers she sought. It was a logical thought all things considered, in the end if she kept in mind the place the Shademon had been located at, then it was simply a matter of time before logic tied the Shademon together with this tournament. Still, it appeared her surprise had been well-received by Claire, causing her to nod her head happily in return. There was still a matter she wished to discuss, but perhaps that one would be for another day. Still, they had a bit of time before the second round would unfold, and there was something on her mind that she liked to get answered. "Say~ Do you happen to have a moment left? I actually would love to hear a bit more about yourself, and the group that works alongside you. I believe they call themselves 'Ringbound'? I been a bit curious because no matter what sources I consulted in the Dark Area, few seemed able to provide me with any worthwhile details." Yes, she had heard before about Claire and the Ringbound, but there were only few details on the latter, and even less on the former. It was a bit of a surprise there was so little known about such a beautiful woman like Claire, so perhaps it was her curiosity that drove her to learn more? Then again, people do often say that curiosity kills the cat, how fortunate that she wasn't a feline creature! "At least I'm confident your stories will be a lot more interesting than my own~" True enough, she doubted many would have been interested in the tale of failure that had been her past. So much regret, sorrow and despair that lingered in those memories.... Of course Kuro noticed Walter's fear, silently thinking he felt a bit sad to see his rival in such a pathetic state....

Therefore, if it's Despair you consider your enemy, then your enemy is the entire world!

[CLAIRE LYON]

► oh it eats us alive Yes there's a scream inside That we all try to hide We hold on so tight But I don't wanna die

Reikiko Tsukino "I see- very well then. I'll keep my eyes open, Miss Reikiko." Claire chuckled- a surprise, was it? The blonde did indeed enjoy surprises- there was nothing better than a good twist and turn. It would be something she would be sure to watch out for in future matches- with the young woman's skill already apparent, she could see her going far in the tournament. The briefest of glances was given to baby Walter, currently in a form that a human toddler could defeat. Though still simple-minded in this state, the Conomon in that split second could sense his tamer's strong disapproval. She hadn't said anything nor changed her expression, but there was something behind the coolness in her eyes that made him cringe. At for the girl's questions, Claire nodded, shifting into a more settled position where she stood, eyes shifting to Shademon every so often not in fear, but curiosity. The relationship between the girl and this Digimon was more of interest to her, but it seemed her own questions would have to wait for later discussion- for now, she would answer Rei's. "I can spare a few moments," she started, voice soft but casual. "That's right- I am the founder of the group called 'The Ringbound'- named so for the ring all members wear." Almost lazily, she removed one of her gloves and showed Reikiko her own ring for a moment before sliding the fabric back over top her hand. "It is more a cooperative group than a hierarchical one- many of us tend to work alone, in fact. But, as I'm sure you'll agree, there comes times were assistance is... desirable. And that's where the Ringbound comes in." A pause. "Essentially, it's a network of allies, though not by force- no one is required to assist in what they do not agree with, or what would conflict with their own goals. But of course, you can't expect others to help you without helping them in return, no?" Essentially, that was it- there was more to it in specifics of course, but there was no need to get into too much detail unless asked. "As you might be able to tell, such an organization is tailored to my preference- few others out there offer such open individual freedom. Frankly, I find restrictions on morality and allegiance stifling." "Claire speech." "Walter speech."

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[Reikiko Tsukino]

Despair is contagious. It's much like a natural phenomenon, as a matter of fact. everyone despairs...

Words;; 0000 Tags;; CLAIRE LYON @name @name Quote;; "Danganronpa" by Junko-chan! Template by Kuroya of THQ & GS. Notes;;

"The Ringbound, a suiting name considering the first gift." She smiled happily, seemingly quite excited to hear more about the organization, in the end Reikiko was always someone who was fond of stories, especially those of the Digital World, so to hear of an organization like this truly fascinated her. It seemed the Ringbound were less of a true faction, and more akin to a group of associates, acquaintances or even friends in some cases. The concept of having allies to work with toward one's endeavors did make sense. "Mmm~Mmm~ A clever approach from a clever lady. By keeping an open approach like this you don't simply get to see what individuals are like-minded among the Ringbound, but you ensure the ability to avoid internal conflicts by opting one to decline the call for assistance." Nevertheless, she was quite interested in the one responsible for its creation, her eyes locked onto Claire's own as she nodded her head, humming happily in response. "Indeed! There are so many stifling things within our society. Alliances, expectations, demands, moral etiquette, clothes... wait that last one is a joke." She winked teasingly, albeit judging from her attire it was quite questionable if it was truly a joke or not, nevertheless she continued with a cheerful grin upon her lips. "How unfortunate that this present came just a few days before my birthday. Else it could have been a birthday present~ But back onto the subject at hand: The Ringbound do sound quite fascinating. While I do have some plans already concerning who I desire to support, I'm quite intrigued by you and the fellowship of the ring." Now that was a golden pun. "Consider me a honorary member if you'd desire my aid~ Although I'd be likely to refuse aiding with requests that would obstruct my plans for the future, or the one I intend to follow--- I'd love to figure out if the rest of the Ringbound are just as fascinating as you. Hehe~ I do believe that a friendship with Lady Claire would be a catalyst for quite an exciting adventure." A pause followed as she suddenly stepped closer, her tone slowly adopting a more sensual tone. "Unless you'd like to skip the friendship base and get to know me even better~ I'm sure Shadey will be quite a slim layer between us, and a beautiful lady's company is always welcome." For a moment she seemed to wait for a reaction before breaking out in a soft laughter, a grin from ear to ear upon her lips. "Sorry about teasing you like that, I find that this type of acting helps me distract my mind from the more serious matters." Her grin slowly faded away, slowly turning around as she mused softly. "Say, Lady Claire~ Did you notice it yet? This tournament, I have the feeling some things are about to happen that will set in motion events far greater than any we seen before. One could even argue the most exciting adventures are waiting to begin. And want to know what makes it all the more fascinating? That the Seven are all at the center of this. Doesn't it fascinate you? What type of future will the Digital World experience? I guess you could say my reason for being here is because I want to experience this 'adventure' myself~"

Therefore, if it's Despair you consider your enemy, then your enemy is the entire world!

[CLAIRE LYON]

► oh it eats us alive Yes there's a scream inside That we all try to hide We hold on so tight But I don't wanna die

Reikiko Tsukino Miss Reikiko's interest certainly pleased Claire- it was amusing to see the girl so absorbed in her words, watching the blonde without a trace of fear or unease. If Reikiko chose to join the Ringbound fully, it was possible that they would have a standout in their midst- though perhaps Claire was getting ahead of herself on that train of thought. She was still only a girl, and just beating Walter didn't mean anything particularly special- it had been done many a time before- though she couldn't deny being quite impressed. What she was hoping for was further talent to reveal itself. "Precisely. Of course, having your own plans is to be expected. As I said, the Ringbound do not aim to strip you of individual freedom in any sense." "Your direction is up to you and you alone, but it would be a pleasure to have you with us, dear. Frankly, I've seen few your age have shown such potential and power so early." A nod of recognition was given to Kuro at this point- from what she had seen in the battle, the BlackAgumon had shown devotion to his tamer that perhaps matched Walter's in the rabbit's prime days. It had almost been nostalgic, watching him in the battle give everything for his- what was the word- "aneki". Alas, here today, gone tomorrow- she should have known better than to expect the friend she'd known to return after being shattered so spectacularly. Lucky were the defeated tamers that had their partners returned to them entirely in one piece- some, like Claire, were occaisionally not so fortunate. But such was the nature of Digimon, all fluctuating data and the luck of the draw. "Oh, my dear," she laughed, shaking her head. "Teasing or not, you should really be careful what you say- someone just might take you up on the offer one day." Not Claire- at least, not today. Miss Reikiko was a tad young- or at least appeared to be in her eyes- anyway. The young girl's musings mirriored Claire's own thoughts about the tournament. Though she wished she could have taken the top herself, it appeared that wasn't in the cards- pun perhaps somewhat intended. "Indeed. Quite a few questions are still left unanswered, but I for one enjoy seeing a delectable mystery unravel." In a way, Reikiko's feelings about the situation reminded much of herself, albiet a version of herself that was younger and brighter in personality. "Something is moving in the Digital World. I think, Miss Reikiko..." She thought back to the Shademon coiling itself around the young girl's body- certainly, she was in the middle of a journey already. "You'll get your adventure." "Claire speech." "Walter speech."

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[Reikiko Tsukino]

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Claire's response to her teasing seemed unexpected, for Reikiko's cheeks turned scarlet red, seemingly flustered as she fidgeted in the spot.

"Really, you think someone would take such an offer from me?"

Her gaze briefly descended downwards, as if inspecting her own body. Although her looks were fair and feminine, to the point that she might had been considered pretty, she found herself slightly lacking in comparison to someone like the young woman before her. Yes, although Claire was at least a few years older than her, she found the woman's beauty somewhat enchanting, to the point she understood why so many people found themselves skipping a heartbeat.

"Then again, I'm certain you like your girls in the same manner one likes wine. Picking the best from the harvest, let them age and season a bit and then enjoy the most sweetest of flavors."

She grinned sheepishly at Claire at the comparison to wine, but nevertheless... It was after a moment she finally let out a playful sigh. She still remembered the recent misadventures in the laboratory, the teasing little performance alongside Astoria had been surprisingly fun, to the point she could still remember it vividly. Yes, Reikiko was a girl who certainly enjoyed the fairer sex, but when it came to going beyond teasing she was fairly clueless.

"Alas, I think I'm more akin to a can of frisky soda rather than wine. Then again, those are also really fun flavors to sample. Nevertheless, a flavor more suited for someone closer to my age I guess~ Sad that the girl that draws my interest the most is more interested in the tomato juice than the soda."

For a moment she couldn't help but let out a soft laugh, recalling her past misadventures with Harley. Harley certainly was the highest ranking girl when it came to being mysterious and difficult to figure out. Not only had she an aura of adventure around her, something that was clearly confirmed to be the case when after just a day of hanging out with her they stumbled onto a laboratory forsaken by the Seven... There was also something endearing about her. That rude and cold demeanor reminded her of a certain type of girl...

"Wonder if she would be considered a Tsundere. Maybe I shall try to nudge the dere side someday..."

However, she turned back to Claire, tilting her head to the side in confusion at the confident tone that the girl was certain to get her adventure. A momentary pause followed before she grinned from ear to ear.

"Yep~ Now hopefully I'll unlock enough affection points with one of the heroines and not reach a bad ending! Perhaps if I get lucky I'd unlock a harem route, but then again that is unlikely to work since I selected the girl called Reikiko as a protagonist, and not Lady Claire~ If I did that it would be a bit akin to playing on easy mode, would be a bit boring if the girls all swoon down for you. Challenges are fun to experience, makes the reward all the more delicious."

Although she had obviously plenty of other things she wanted to tell, a sudden ringing noise and the flashing of a monitor on the wall revealed that the second rounds were about to begin, making Reikiko pout in frustration.

"Already?! Geez, and here I was hoping to spend more quality time with you... I swear this is all a plot to tease me. First time I got flirted with I ended up having a monster chasing me through a laboratory, and the second time I'm trying to initiate a teasing battle I'm having to fight a crazy girl with a killer umbrella. Woe is me..."

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[CLAIRE LYON]

► oh it eats us alive Yes there's a scream inside That we all try to hide We hold on so tight But I don't wanna die

Reikiko Tsukino "Oh, no doubt, love." It was such a shame really, that many young women had such a low opinion of themselves, or at least of their bodies. Perhaps Reikiko was just slightly young looking for her, but she could think of many a soul that would quickly devour such a budding beauty if offered- Miss Reikiko should be prepared for such a thing, though it seemed she hadn't expected Claire's comment. "Ah, yes, Miss Reikiko. Perhaps not at this point in your life, but given some time, I may not be so quick to turn you down." Perhaps Reikiko was thinking of someone else now- she seemed to be lost in thought, letting out a light sigh, and vaguely commenting on on what she presumed to be a young love of her own. Teenagers were such silly creatures, always pining over what they'd assumed they couldn't reach when they'd just barely begun in life. "Don't be so quick to sigh over what appears to be out of your grasp," Claire mused, softly. "You may find that taking fate into your own hands can be quite rewarding." It was slightly shameful that she understood Reikiko's next words. Video game talk, something that made her cringe, inwardly- at times like these she was forced to remember that a life outside the Digital World existed, and that she indeed had one like any other person here, as shamelessly neglected as it was- though she simply offered a small smile in response. Luckily the start of the next round saved her a response. "Not to worry, dear, I'm sure we'll meet again soon." A light bow was given before straightening up, turning to leave and looking over her shoulder at the girl. The girl with the killer umbrella- tiny, but unexpectedly quick-witted, that one. Perhaps she would be another to watch out for, though she didn't interest Claire nearly as much as the young lady before her, possessed by Shademon and showing such mastery over dark Digivolution. "Then, I wish you luck. Take the top, my dear- I'll be watching." Squeaking a goodbye to Kuro, Walter bounced off, working hard again to keep up with the clicking of Claire's footsteps as she walked off, not bothering to see if her partner was keeping up. Hopefully, Miss Reikiko would show her that she was deserving of more of Claire's time. EXIT "Claire speech." "Walter speech."

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