"Oh? Is that so?"

That would certainly be a surprise, considering the current direction the World Union seemed to be going with past bounties the Glowing Dawn had tackled. And, in a way, maybe it could even be to the benefit of the world Kyo wished to bring forth, where Digimon and humans could coexist in peace. But...

...This was Klay Arslan who was saying it. One of the very pinnacles of the Cleaner world, who was partnered to an Ultimate level Digimon. What did the other have to gain from such a thing, he wondered...? Kyo had to admit...He was a little curious. And so, he'd decide to entertain the other's question.

Just for a bit.

-

Thirty minutes passed. A ping sounded from Klay's computer, a reply. In it there was a video, just as Klay had asked. It wasn't of the "Digimental," though.

In the video, an Andromon has the vitality sucked from it by many, writhing tendrils. It collapses into data and a shivering MetalKoromon.

The email read thusly:

"I dunno if you thought that would be cute, but that program was terrified when he realized what you'd sent him into. Think better of it next time, if you want this partnership to pan out. Video of the Digimental incoming.

I'll stay in touch.

-P"

True to his word, another video arrived soon after.

In this recording, a tamer, pixelated for privacy, holds out a black orb. It seemed to leak some kind of ooze, which dripped off it in clumps before thinning out, then eventually vanishing into smoke. He calls out, his digimon partner responding in kind.

Digivolution begins, that telltale glow overwhelming his Patamon. Suddenly, however, it turned black, then colors appeared like a swirling oil slick. The egg shape taken during the change warbled and contorted, corrupting until it shattered. The name of what came out is unintelligible, as are the words of the tamer as he cries out in fear.

and the gigantic dragon gives a bellowing noise from the pit of their throat, smoke escaping nostrils — all the sign of a warning.

@safetydigitaly sent - Gives you some ramen coupons.

"Whoa, these are for me...?" His eyes practically sparkle with excitement - already thinking of the ways he'll spend them!

"I-It's supposed to be a Cougarmon doll..."

Well, this was mortifying. Why was Klay Arslan even here? ...Perhaps Kyo should have burned the dolls, like Cougarmon wanted. That Mummymon's trick was biting Kyo big time, right now...And worse yet, he was sweating, just a bit.

Thankfully, Cougarmon would pipe up from his cat bed, grumbling quietly to himself. This is why he wanted the dolls burned.

They are! And they're vacationing. Kinda hard to find because after Cyrus' little stint they immediately disowned him and ducked out of public view.

You could punch them, but they'll probably sic seccurity on your ass.

@safetydigitaly

first of all, what fashion style lmao?? yuko was probably buying his damn clothes until the day he moved his ass out. :') i'm not even kidding, sadly...fucking loser.

context first...

for realsies, though. throughout all of 01 / 02 we see taichi mostly in basic bitch athleisure wear. this shifts somewhat in tri, and i was a big fan of the cargo pants and black boots combo, that was cute af. but it's still very outdoorsy, giving the implication that taichi is still a very active person, which he is. there's a shift again in his clothing during kizuna, which felt a lot more casual than his previous wardrobes. it's still basic as all hell compared to say yamato, who has always had a more fashionable edge to him. ( those loafers in beyond?? stunning. werk yamato. ) the white tee, blue shirt, and black trousers combo felt like a step forward for taichi---then they stuck him back in an ugly blue and white / brown shorts combo again. so, i reiterate...what style? he's so basic it hurts. and we don't talk about his look in beyond because it's basically 01 / 02 taichi all over again. there's almost zero evolution.

context over. hc time...

i like to believe that after university he starts to carve out more of a varied wardrobe for himself. though, i don't think he'd do it by himself because he'd end up crippled by indecisiveness. so, i feel like he'd most likely enlist the help of mimi. he could ask yamato, sure...but i also feel like he'd be intimidated af by his wardrobe. yama is way more clean cut and sharp compared to taichi, who is very much more of a casual dresser. mimi is intimidating in her own way, but i feel like he'd vibe more with her choices. cute splashes of colour he's never considered before, and i think yellow ends up becoming quite an important part of his wardrobe, mostly in the form of sweaters and t-shirts. he'll always be a sneaker / trainer wearer, so those certainly remain, but they're more varied now instead of ye olde blue and orange combo. more greens and yellows or plain white.

pants wise. i think he gets into jeans more here, particularly in stone and acid wash variants. he's got cake, it's time to show it off. he wears a variety from relaxed styles to slim fits and standard straight leg. though, he probably owns a baggy pair for when he's feeling it.