Dark Diaries
Entry 11 "Revelations"
Written by Rocker Starlight
Permission from Lord Archive

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Erin yawned softly, slowly opening his eyes. He sat up slowly, stretching his back a little, before realizing his hands weren't moving over his head. Blinking his eyes clear of the sleepiness, they focused on the young blond sleeping in the hospital bed, holding his hands tightly.

Giving the hand a squeeze, Erin's mind went over what had happened. Jill and Brian go missing, the attack at the school, even hearing Jill's voice for the first time when he was rushing her to the hospital. It almost seemed unreal, save he was sitting in the recovering room with Jill right now, as she continued sleeping. Slipping one of his hands from the young girl's grip, he touched his pocket, reassuring himself of the feeling the coin was there.

The noise of the doorknob brought him out of the revelry. Turning his head around, he saw Beverly Klink stepping into the room quietly. He watched her motion for him to be quiet, before waving her hand for him to follow and stepping back out. Not wanting to leave his friend's side, Erin reluctantly slide his hand out of Jill's, pulling the sheet over her more, before stepping out.

As he closed the door, he turned to see the stern look on his caretaker's face that he had learned to dread. "I spend the day worrying why two of my wards are missing, with another taking off in the evening on his own. Then I get two calls in the middle of the night, one saying Jill is in the hospital emergency room, and the other saying Brian is in police custody. Would you care to do some explaining about it, as well as how you brought her here?"

Swallowing softly, Erin shifted his feet nervously. "We need a private place to talk then… This could take awhile to explain…"

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In all the time she had worked for the orphanage, taking care the children who came and went, never had Beverly Klink ever thought of something like this happening... She inhaled on the cigarette, sitting outside the emergency room, watching the children playing through the window in silence. It still seemed hard for her to believe that what Erin had told her was true, that he was the dragon man from the news, battling those other monsters. That the witch from the mall had been staying in her shed and all of this had been going on without her ever knowing it.

She didn't blame Erin. From how he had explained everything, he blamed himself enough for almost every single thing, even Selene being adopted, although she still wondered how he had managed that one. Taking another drag of her cigarette, she looked into the morning's sky, watching the clouds float by silently.

"Penny for your thoughts?" Beverly turned her head, at the voice's owner, almost frowning. A man stood behind the bench she was sitting on, his black hair puled back into a small ponytail. He had a long, black jacket on, matching dress pants, as well as a white button up shirt, with a tie that was half undone. He wore a small pair of rectangular glasses over his eyes, which were partially done his nose. In his hand was a single rose, holding it near her.

The caretaker for the Mt. Morris orphanage took another hit, turning away as the man leapt over the back of the bench, now sitting next to her. "Aww, come on. You don't need to give me the silent treatment you know."

Beverly glanced at the man out of the corner of her eye, frowning as she noticed that unique smile he always wore around her. Sighing softly, she tapped some of the ash off her cigarette. "What is it Jack? Your latest girl drop you like a bad habit or did you just happen to be here?" She gave a soft glare at the man as she watched him.

"Hey, you shouldn't give me that look. You'll give yourself wrinkles you know." Dropping the rose in her lap, he leaned back, laying his arms on the back of the bench, trying to casually rest his hand on her shoulder.

Glancing at the hand on her shoulder, she moved it, before arching a brow at the casual man. "What do you want, Jack? I'm not going to fall for your charms like last time."

Shrugging, Jack continued smiling at her as he leaned forward. "Actually, I'm here on business. I got sent to investigate some strange incidents, and part of it lead to someone here. When I saw your name was involved, I decided to take this case myself."

Narrowing her eyes, Beverly watched her old flame as he stood up. "Incidents? What incidents are you talking about? And why would my name be involved?" Although she assumed she knew what he meant, she couldn't say anything. She didn't dare risk Erin, if it was the case.

Jack pulled a silver lighter and his own cigarette out of two of his pockets, lighting it up. "Oh, just the monster sightings. Heard they're called Digimon, you know?" Taking a deep drag, he glanced back. "You should really give these things up, you know. They really aren't any good for you." Taking another drag, he waved his free hand, walking away from the hospital.

Beverly watched at Jack was lost behind the sea of cars in the parking lot, quickly putting her cigarette out. If Jack was involved, then it meant this had just gone much higher then the local police or possible even the state. She rushed past the emergency room's automatic doors, praying that she got to her wards first.

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Erin sighed softly, leaning his head against the bed Jill was still sleeping in. It had been a little exhausting explaining the last month to his caretaker, trying to answer her questions while explaining how the last night's events had happened. Explaining how he had been keeping Witchmon in the tool shed had been an especially annoying part of the explanation.

He gave Jill's hand a soft squeeze as he watched her sleeping. From the expression on her face, she had an angelic look to her face, as she had nothing in the world wrong. It had surprised him when Ms. K had not been startled to find out that Jill could speak. She had said something had happened before Jill had come to the orphanage that made her stop talking. She wouldn't explain further, saying each of the children had their reasons for being there, and she would not break their trust by talking about another's past.

Erin looked over as he saw the door open again, blinking at the unknown girl walked into the room. She wore a familiar light blue dress that clung to her pert body snuggly, and a wide sun hat that covered her face. Laying a small bouquet of flowers on the counter, the girl lifted her head just enough to reveal a little bit of short, dirt blond hair, and a pair of black lips with small lines extending from the corner of the girl's mouth.

"Umm… Do you know Jill miss?" Erin stood up, trying to place why the girl looked so familiar as he put himself between her and Jill.

The girl giggled softly, pulling the hat off to reveal Witchmon's smiling face, her large eyes twinkling slightly. "If I don't, then I've been hallucinating a lot lately."

Erin cursed under his breath, quickly shutting the door tight, staring in surprise at the young girl. "Witchmon, what are you doing here?! What happened at the school?"

The female digimon ignored the questions at first, walking to the sleeping girl and stroking her hair softly. After taking a few minutes to look her over, she turned to Erin, shrugging slightly. "Your little friend and I cleared them out. The only annoying part was catching a few who were stupid enough to try and run after you. But he called the police after we knocked them all out, and waited for them while I took off."

Erin frowned slightly, as he leaned against the door. "He's no friend of mine. But that still doesn't explain what you're doing here."

Taking Erin's seat, Witchmon held Jill's small hand in her larger ones. "Mary came out and told me about the call from the hospital. So I followed your caretaker when she drove here, and then went back and borrowed one of Jill's dresses. It's a little snug, but I like how it looks." Caressing her body with one of her hands for a second, she smirked at the slightly blush that showed up on Erin's face.

Before Erin could retort, a knock at the door startled him. Glancing from the door he was against to Witchmon frantically, he quickly grabbed the hat, placing it back on the digimon's head crookedly, before opening the door.

Erin was more then a little startled, when he saw Ms. Klink standing outside his door, her hair a bit frazzled and breathing hard. She stepped into the room, shutting the door before she gave the digimon a curious glance.

Stepping off to the side, Erin rubbed the back of his head slightly. "She's a friend of Jill's, Ms. K. They re very close…" He grinned sheepishly, hoping he wasn't asked for a more detailed explanation as he skirted around outright lying.

Luckily for the nervous teen, Beverly nodded in acceptance, turning to him. "Erin, has anyone else been here since we talked?"

A little startled by the tone of voice, Erin shook his head slightly. "No. I came straight here ever since we talked, and no one has come to the door, beside the nurse a couple times. Why? What's going on Ms. Klink?"

The caretaker frown deeper as she thought for a moment. "We need to go. Were going back to the orphanage for a bit." Looking to Witchmon, she nodded slightly. "I'm sure she appreciates you being here. Would you please look after her until I can return?"

Witchmon nodded slowly a little startled herself. "I'll wait by her side. Have no worries." Glances to Erin, she added. "And you take care of yourself. I've had a really odd feeling ever since I saw you last, and it hasn't gone away."

Erin blinked at the warning, nodding. "I'll watch myself." Turning to Beverly, he motioned to the door. "Lets get the kids and go. Maybe then you can explain what might be wrong." Following his caretaker out the door, he glanced at Witchmon and Jill one more time, before walking down the hall, leaving the hospital.

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Erin sighed softly, as he sat at the computer. As soon as they had gotten home, Ms. Klink had explained that some government agents seemed to be involved in the investigation over the fights he had been in, one even showing up at the hospital. Frowning slightly, he ran the CD in the computer, booting up the Digi-destined Message Board. Ms. Klink had been rather adamant that he needed to leave, even if it was only for a short time, so the government didn't find out how he was involved.

He honestly didn't understand how they could, as long as he didn't assimilate. Who would connect an orphan with a dragon-man looking digimon in armor? Unfortunately, Ms. Klink had made the point that the mob was in jail, meaning easy access to be talked with, and it was doubtful they would hold back on who the monster really was.

Opening the program, he opened the message board, signing himself in. He ignored the e-mails for a moment, starting to type his message into a new post.

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General Forum: Announcements
Subject: Erin Storm - home hunting
Moderator: Izumi Koushiro
Members: 475
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Message: Home Hunting
User: Erin Storm
Location: Mt. Morris, MI, USA
Time: 07-20-04 21:14:15 GMT
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I hate to be a bother, but I'm afraid I've run into a problem I need some advice or help on. I'll explain what happened later, but unfortunately it a small mob got a hold of one of the other orphans here. Besides my friend being stabbed, the mob were the only casualties. However, it seems my caretaker found out some government agents have been in the area, and between them and the mob, I've been asked to leave the orphanage, at least for the time being. If someone can give me a suggestion on what to do, I'd appericiate it . I'll be packing some, and checking in while I do. Thanks for your time, and I once again apologize for being a bother.
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Finishing the message, Erin posted it onto the site, giving a soft sigh. He stood and waled upstairs, so he could pack what things he could take with him. Packing clothing into his backpack as well as a small suitcase, a picture on his desk distracted him a moment.

The picture was of Selene and himself a year ago, both of them dressed up for the Sadie Hawkins dance at the school. Selene had worn another of her chinese dresses, a simple black one with small yin and yang symbols on the shoulders and where the dress held itself. Her black hair was even up in a bun Ms. Klink had helpd her with. Over all, she looked much better then himself, in his white dress shirt and black pants. It still surprised him that she had invited him to the dance in the first place.

Placing the picture into his backpack, Erin stood up, glancing at the clock. It had taken him a couple hours to get all his packing done. Laying on his bed, he decided to try and get a short nap, figuring by the time he woke up, the message board would have enough to time have an answer.

Erin slowly opened his eyes, as he heard his alarm go off. Yawning loudly, he sat up and stretched, feelign a bit stiff for sleeping in his clothing. Glancing at the alarm clock, his eyes went wide as he saw he had been asleep most of the night. Quickly grabbing his suitcase and backpack, he tossed his flannel on, running downstairs to check the message board again.

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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Greg Jones
Title: NA
Location: Detroit, MI
Digimon: Gomamon, Frogmon
Time: 07-20-04 21:17:24 GMT
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What the ERROR did you do?!

If you screwed every thing up for us, I will take care of you.

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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Sue Perns
Title: NA
Digimon: Floramon, Yashamon
Time: 07-20-04 21:17:19 GMT
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I would offer my place to stay. But Mom hates it when I bring strangers over.

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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Greg Jones
Title: NA
Location: Detroit, MI
Digimon: Gomamon, Frogmon
Time: 07-20-04 21:21:25 GMT
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Words can not express what I think of your ERROR comment, Sue.

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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Sarah Langley
Title: Holder of the Metal Empire Talisman
Location: Yutaka, AK
Digimon: Toy Agumon, Tankmon
Time: 07-20-04 22:24:47 GMT
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If you don't mind the cold you can come stay here for a while.

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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: James Norman
Title: Holder of the Unknown Talisman
Location: Yutaka, AK
Digimon: Armadimon, Nanimon/Pteranmon
Time: 07-20-04 22:27:32 GMT
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Are you sure that's wise Sarah? He's got some sort of problem with the feds, and even if we've got some help form the local police, I don't think they'd be able to stop a federal investigation.
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Message: Re: Something for Brains
User: Eric Stewart
Title: Holder of the Sword of Spirit
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Digimon: *Lopmon* - Wendigomon - Antiramon
Time: 07-20-04 22:27:57 GMT
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Greg sheesh, calm down. Why don't you lay off the new guy for once? Geez.

Erin's welcome up here! Stop by if you ever get the chance to!

Edit : Koushiro, can't you do something about the translation program? I can't use any british slang. The word S M E G isn't a proper name so it doesn't work. I loose so many jokes with this thing on.

Edited by Eric Stewart at 22:28:42 GMT
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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Walter Sharpe
Title: Holder of the Deep Savers Talisman
Location: Yutaka, AK
Digimon: Otamamon, Seadramon
Time: 07-20-04 22:29:09 GMT
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James, what are you worried about? We can get him here through the Digital World, and unless they put his face all over wanted posters, then nobody'll be the wiser.
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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Rita Collins
Title: Calming Dove
Location: San Antonio, TX
Digimon: *Floramon*, Harpymon
Time: 07-20-04 22:35:15 GMT
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A few months ago, my family probably wouldn't mind. We just took in Jorge and Victoria a few months ago. Sorry, Erin.
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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Kylie Wilson
Title: Bearer of the Oval of Power
Location: (Temporarily) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Digimon: *Palmon* - Aquilamon - Garudamon
Time: 07-20-04 23:31:24 GMT
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Is that really any way to treat the new guy, Greg? Have a heart. I'd invite him to my place, but I'm up north with most of the team. I'm sure Garrick could take him in.
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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Sean Gagne
Title: Bearer of the Healers Gauntlet
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Digimon: *Patamon* - Pidmon - Cyber Dramon - God Dramon
Time: 07-20-04 23:34:56 GMT
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Yeah, we have visitors from Florida at our place right now. But I'm sure we can fit Erin in. He just has to pass an insanity test.
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Message: Re: Smeg for Brains
User: Pedro DeCosta
Title: Digimentals of Light, Faithfulness, Friendship, Courage, Hope
Location: Belem, Brazil
Digimon: Minomon, *Wormmon*, Coatlmon/Archelomon/Lighdramon/Shadramon/Bullmon,
Indramon/Sandiramon & Chibimon, *V-mon*,
Depthmon/Gargomon/Lighdramon/Fladramon/Sagitarrimon, Indramon/Sandiramon
Time: 07-20-04 23:38:13 GMT
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I'd offer my place (we sure as ERROR have enough room), but Brazil's quite a trek from Michigan.

I should know, I've made it ;-)

Anyway, good luck, and I hope everything works out well.

EDIT: OK, so NOW I learn he can't go to the Digital World. After I spend an hour compiling basic Digital World survival tips. Great.

Edited by Pedro DeCosta at 07-21-04 11:01:32 GMT

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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Dwayne Wright
Title: Nimble Cat
Location: Converse, TX
Digimon: *Gotsumon*, Icemon, Insekimon
Time: 07-21-04 00:26:23 GMT
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Guess I wouldn't mind. We've got enough people here to cover for you, Erin. I'm sure my folks wouldn't mind.
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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Richard Thompson
Title: Cunning Owl
Location: Converse, TX
Digimon: *Hagurumon*, Thunderballmon, Metal Mamemon
Time: 07-21-04 00:37:47 GMT
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No offense, Erin, but Hagurumon and my sisters are enough to deal with. -_-;

Yes, Dwayne. I'm sure they won't mind...like they don't mind what you and Rita do about every week...
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Message: Re: Home Hunting

User: Be Ann Leu
Title: Bearer of Badge of Virtue and Digimental of Purity
Location: Pennsylvanian, California, USA
Digimon: Pabumon, Motimon, *Hagurumon, Thunderballmon/Sentrixmon, Piximon/Taomon
Time: 07-21-04 00:37:56 GMT
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I'm with Eric! Leave Erin alone, Greg! Unless you want me to sic Piximon on you.

Anyways, Erin is welcome here, anytime. And that goes for anyone here.

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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Dwayne Wright
Title: Nimble Cat
Location: Converse, TX
Digimon: *Gotsumon*, Icemon, Insekimon
Time: 07-21-04 01:39:27 GMT
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Rich! They didn't need to know that!

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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Jorge Gonzalez
Title: Silent Snake
Location: San Antonio, TX
Digimon: *Tapirmon*, Boarmon
Time: 07-21-04 01:40:35 GMT
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Gotsumon and Floramon probably didn't help. I've been noticing Patamon and Terriermon always going somewhere private when Clint visits, and they've been driving Victoria nuts. Clint, do anything to her and I'll kill you. That's a promise, not a threat.

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Message: Re: Home Hunting
User: Clinton Reeves
Title: Wise Wolf
Location: Guadalupe County, TX
Digimon: *Patamon*, Unimon
Time: 07-21-04 01:45:29 GMT
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No worries there, Jorge. I've been able to maintain my composure when that's happening.ine
And to get things back on track, Dwayne, you seem to be the only one that has room in their home for him...
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Message: RE: Home Hunting
User: Julia Martinez
Location: San Isidro, Argentina
Digimon: *Piyomon*, Sabirdramon
Time: 07-21-04 01:54:03 GMT
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Sigh... why is it always bad news when he hear something from the most active teams.

I'm starting to believe David is right about his belief that being a Digi-Destined only brings pain to people.

I'm sorry but I can't invite you over. Wish I could do more to help... God, I feel so useless some times.
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Message: RE: Home Hunting
User: James McConnell
Title: Digimentals of Knowledge, Courage, Kindness, Love
Location: Belem, Brazil
Digimon: Nyaromon, *Plotmon*, Butterflymon/Lynxmon/Opossumon/Swanmon,
Mihiramon/Pajiramon
Time: 07-21-04 02:44:58 GMT
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Pedro, you might want to look at this thread here...

[A human evolving into a digimon in Michigan]

Erin can't go to the Digital World. He doesn't even have a Digivice.

Good luck, Erin. I think you'll need it.

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Message: Re: Use the Digital World!
User: Walter Sharpe
Title: Holder of the Deep Savers Talisman
Location: Yutaka, AK
Digimon: Otamamon, Seadramon
Time: 07-21-04 04:45:26 GMT
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Are you people stupid or something? Set up a meeting point and take him to the Digital World YOURSELVES!

And I thought dealing with Sarah's Nanomon friend was hard...
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Message: Re: Use the Digital World!
User: James McConnell
Title: Digimentals of Knowledge, Courage, Kindness, Love
Location: Belem, Brazil
Digimon: Nyaromon, *Plotmon*, Butterflymon/Lynxmon/Opossumon/Swanmon,
Mihiramon/Pajiramon
Time: 07-21-04 04:47:18 GMT
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Walter, first of all, calm down.

Second of all, from what we know so far, a Digivice is required to enter the Digital World. Any person dragged into the Digital World either has a Digivice already, or gets one upon arrival, usually, if not almost always, the former. Consider Erin's powers, as well as his exposure to Digimon. If he was going to get a Digivice, he would have one already. And, of course, he's older than even the oldest of us was when we received our Digivices.

If you want to try dragging him into the Digital World, be my guest, but it doesn't appear as though the Digital World wants him there, and I don't want to see what would happen if we tried to force him in.

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Message: Re: Use the Digital World!
User: Stacey Anderson
Title: Bearer of Badge of Heart
Location: Pensylvanian, CA, USA
Digimon: Pichimon, Bukamon, *Otamamon*, Gekomon, Taomon
Time: 07-21-04 06:47:57 GMT
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Excellent point James.
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Message: Re: Smeg for Brains
User: Catherine Ducharme
Title: Flower of the West
Location: Paris, France
Digimon: *Floramon*, Kiwimon
Time: 07-21-04 07:49:34 GMT
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You're welcome to come to Paris if you would like, Erin. We don't get very many other Digi-destined coming to visit us. And I'm sure that Genevieve's father will give you a good rate on a room.
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Message: Re: Smeg for Brains
User: Colette Arwall
Title: n/a
Location: Paris, France
Digimon: *Gazimon*, Lynxmon
Time: 07-21-04 08:10:52 GMT
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What the- does Mrs. Louie have you doing endorsements for The Rose Inn now too, Catherine?

Erin - I'm sure you can find plenty of places to stay with us Digi-destined in Paris if you decide to come here. You could even come stay at my house if you want. It might be a little crowded, but look on the bright side: we've got so many kids there already that Mom and Father might not even notice that you're there FPRIVATE "TYPE=PICT;ALT=:)"
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Message: Re: Endorsements, me?
User: Rene LeSalle
Title: The Disputant
Location: Paris, France
Digimon: *Snow Agumon*, Hyougamon
Time: 07-20-04 08:15:24 GMT
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And if you don't speak French and need someone to translate, I'm _sure_ Ellen would be happy to act as interpreter. *insert evil grin smiley here*
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Message: Endorsements, me?
User: Catherine Ducharme
Title: Flower of the West
Location: Paris, France
Digimon: *Floramon*, Kiwimon
Time: 07-20-04 08:25:47 GMT
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Colette, I am _not_ doing endorsements for Msr. Riveare! I was just giving Erin a suggestion of where to stay if he chooses to come to Paris!
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Message: *incoherant screeching*
User: Ellen Belvoir
Title: The Linguist
Location: Paris, France
Digimon: *Hawkmon*, Cockatrimon
Time: 07-20-04 08:42:29 GMT
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RENE! What have I told you about volunteering my services without my permission?!?!

(oh, and Erin, I'll be perfectly willing to translate for you if you need it (if you decide to come to Paris).
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