Subject: My Heart Skips [puzzles] 297 views

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A girl with perhaps too many stripes and stars on her person was willingly being ushered around the city. Her initial mission had been to find a book store if one existed but now her only wish was to dawdle. "It's so pretty here Bokomon!". The way his tamer exclaimed her joy could be toned down in his opinion. "Yes-yes it's all very stimulating but could we please make haste and move on?" His voice wasn't laced with the annoyance one would expect of such a sarcastic smarty pants, one being Push because she was already beginning to familiarize herself the mutant.

At first she had thought he was some sort of duck, which earned her a swift thwack with his book. Although a matching bump on the other side of her head was tempting she chose to make better use of her trap and not mention cone-heads. To her he was like some kind of fatherly or brotherly figure, somewhere firmly in-between the two sounded about right. Vis versa however the human was a headache and unfortunate weight on his heart.

Push liked him a lot, I mean after all how cool is it that he wears a sweatband on his waste!? Totally cool if you ask her. He had been a bit of a chatter box for all of what two seconds? but the silence was not deafening and probably wouldn't be until the teen was done gawking and being overloaded with new information.

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Oh, this was nothing like a puzzle, that much was true. She hadn't been sure if this weird game would be something she would like because of it, either. Any other might have been impressed by the realism of which the game had to offer - of how lifelike the ground beneath their feet felt, or the breeze against their face, or even how blue the sky seemed to look. To her though, all of that was meaningless. She paid scant attention to it.

The Tentomon, though? That got more than just a decent amount of attention and affection.

It was pretty, she thought. It reminded her explicitly of a ladybug, and now that she idly gave it gander, it reminded her that she didn't mind insects like that at all, and that ladybugs were her favourite.

"Jigsaw?" she questioned, idly patting the Tentomon's head.

"Yes yes, sure," the Digimon huffed, enduring the endless amounts of petting and hugs he was forced to receive. "I can live with that name." Seeing the girl beam at him with an innocent smile, the Tentomon could only sigh in exasperation, patting the newly considered Tamer's arm with a claw. He could see it now; there'd be a lot of guiding and pushing in the right direction in his future for this Tamer of his. Luckily, it was just that and not him ending up with some unbearable player.

"How about we meet a player or two, break the ice, hm?" Jigsaw suggested, watching the young woman stare around her with idle interest. It was as if she were in a completely different world, the Tentomon thought with a shake of its head.

It took a while, but eventually, Puzzles turned her attention back to her ladybug-like friend. "Are there any puzzles around here?" she asked softly, and when the Tentomon shrugged and shook his head once more, she blinked once and with that, began walking toward a player and her Bokomon "Okay. Let's meet some people."

Oh my. Rubbing the back of his head, the Tentomon buzzed after Puzzles as she poked the other play in the shoulder. "Hi."

That's it? Withholding yet another sigh - and something he figured he would be doing quite a bit in future - Jigsaw alighted by her side as fast as he could. "You don't go poking people," he said with exasperation. "My apologies if we're bothering you two. We'll be off if that's so."

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If the action was rude Push certainly didn't convey that it was. Her reaction of slinging an arm to slap the other girl on the back in greeting might even make it seem like it was an every day friendly gesture. "Hi back!" She didn't realize the pun made until the words had already left her with her touching the other girl's back and all but found that she didn't mind it. The bug earned a look from Bokomon, one that said that hey let's wallow about idiotic tamer's and their idiotic ways together. Ah but at least with that pair the tamer wasn't leading so much as the Digimon was, least that's how it seemed to him.

"Are you new? I'm new. New's not my name. Well of course it isn't haha silly me mentioning the total in-your-face obvious! Just call me Push. Oh! and you are?" It was like the girl was puking out cheer, her partner was just waiting for confetti to pour out or for a cork to sate the happy-barf in turn making him want to expel the same. The Tentomon needed to be impressed, Bokomon wanted to be impressive. Not for his strength heaven's no because that was for hairy smelly brutes. His egotistical wit he wore on his metaphorical sleeve and said wit was being tarnished by his human's apparent lack of.

He should try to save face and converse with the insect while the girl's created a noxious rainbow between their two mouths. Try was a generous word in fate's favor, he couldn't take all the credit for being as intellectual as he was in fear of losing it. "Good day to you. " Only an idiot would ramble off in a showy fashion to start with. It goes without saying that the mutant thought he was nothing short of a genius and painfully so not an idiot, if only painful because he had to deal with the real ones.

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Oh yes, that was all good and dandy. Almost completely ignore him. That was all swell and what have you to him, of course. If possible, the ladybug-like Digimon would have rolled its many faceted eyes. He contented himself by waving a small hand in disregard at the player they had confronted. Not the ones he would have personally come into contact with, but he wasn't the one with the say, really. He was just the Digimon partner to the Tamer when all was said and done. Puzzles could do as she wished.

And the girl did, really. If anything though, she was a bit overwhelmed, not having expected that kind of response. Well, not that it was easy for her to anticipate what others would say or do in response to her anyway. It was a hit and miss kind of thing with her more often than not. Not to mention subtle jokes and puns, like the one Push unintentionally - or intentionally - made flew right over her head, left unnoticed and far from understood in that implication.

"Hi Push," she said simply then, smiling at the other player. A friendly player, too! What luck. "I'm Puzzles: Because I like puzzles a lot. Except there's no puzzles around. At least Jigsaw doesn't know. And I don't know either. But maybe you know," the young woman said matter-of-factly.

Ah, seemed like Puzzles wouldn't get any problems from this player. Hopefully that other odd Tamer wouldn't find Puzzles too...well...puzzling for her to deal with. As befuddling as the girl was, it wasn't as if her presence was something ill and unwanted. It might just have been a bit of a bother, somewhat of a nuisance to some. That's all.

With that out of the way, the Tentomon decided to focus on the Bokomon. Now there was some Digimon, another bout of intellect, who would be least likely to confound him on some level or centre all their intention on one specific thing and nothing else. "Same to you," Jigsaw said with a degree of relief. "How'd we end up with these two, huh? Looks like they'll get along just swimmingly, though.." He wouldn't mind if Puzzles managed to make friends with them, really. Even if the other girl might end up all over the place. Always better than a bunch of jerks.

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"You like puzzles? That's great! There's the dynamics of the game but that's not watcha mean huh? Er well in that case no? I can't say for sure since I've seen so much today that I might have walked right past one! Heh that sounded weird huh? Walking past a puzzle like it's an everyday joe or something, ha! Oh and by the way I like books. She felt guilty asking if puzzles has seen a book store when she couldn't offer some of the girl's namesake in return.

Meanwhile Bokomon was busy feeling full of himself. It was a brain lapse to think that someone with a brain wouldn't take to him. Nodding in response with his eyes thoughtfully closed he folded his arms and waited for Push to shut up, he wouldn't be made to talk over the gabby human. When he was sure that she would stop for more than a minute because she was finished, or needed to breathe because he honestly was not paying attention to her nonsense, he lifted a clawed fist to clear his throat. He'd probably have to hear it eventually anyway because anything Push talked about vibrantly seemed to spill from her mouth like it was going out of style. So with that to look forward to he began to open the door to conversing on his level. "Somehow we are suppose to believe that we counter act each others flaws . Opposites attract my good Tentomon. He firmly nodded twice at the end of what he thought to be a very clever reply.

The game being for humans as it were however meant that fact was probably not in the body of data's favor. He was nothing but a play thing in the end, but blast it all until he is either hacked or deleted he would not be looked down on by his creators. Not that his tamer was one, too simple of a girl for that. Still he had also noticed her lack of greeting to the insect which was perhaps an oversight made in her excitement but still she should have noticed by... "Oooo heeeeey you're an awesome looking bug, also by the way." She laughed at herself for using by the way twice, yep the girl was definitely too simple.

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Oh, that Tamer talked an awful lot all in one go the Digimon realized with a grimace that couldn't be told. If they hung around much longer with a chatterbox like that, he was going to undoubtedly develop quite the headache. A headache he didn't want.

Puzzles was beginning to have this sink in, too, though be it far from an observation of annoyance as it was curiosity. As she was apt to do when something interesting caught her attention, the girl tilted her head during the whole spew of words until she was done. A look of disappointment not only flitted across her features at the mention of no puzzles to be found, but stayed there even after. "Oh." That was no good - in fact, it was a huge disappointment. "That's okay then,," she said after a while, looking ready to wander off some more in search of that elusive 'game' she so adored.

A tug on her hand from Jigsaw was enough to keep her staying put though, and gave her enough reason to touch upon the other girl's likes. "I like books, too. Ones about insects and animals and all kinds of puzzles."

Well, they were getting along still. That was good. He wouldn't have to intervene. Focus back on the Bokomon. "Hmm, well, it would make sense with that being the case," said the Tentomon slowly, glancing over to Puzzles. He said it with a genuine tone, as it was believable. "A theory I am not about to disprove. It would seem that way any which way, and not something I'm keen to argue. It's, most likely, for the best."

Nodding sagely lasted for naught but a second. For some reason, Push❦tarts was turning a three-sixty to mention him. "Awesome would work," he simply replied. Puzzles beamed and made to agree.

"He is! He's also pretty. Jigsaw's my best pal." A surprised look from the Tentomon. What do you know.

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"Jigsaw is a neato nickname. Which reminds me Bokomon needs one but probably not based off of puzzles. Speaking of My gran's once put a finished puzzle underneath a glass table top, she said it was popular to do. Oooo and in art class we once made our own with scissors. Mine wasn't very good... do you like fantasy!?" Animals and bugs were in fairy-tales so why not? Riddles were almost as cliche in make believe works as handsome princes were. There was an idea there though somewhere in the rambling. "Ooo yeah I bet our Digimon could make you one!. Clearly a puzzle and not a fantasy, hopefully the other girl wouldn't lose her breath trying to keep up.

If only his tamer could wield her blabbermouth like a sword they wouldn't have to rely so heavily on his steel sharp wit in the foreseeable future. The beetle's answer seemed a bit sketchy to him, as if something was not being said to avoid confrontation. He agreed whole heartily with that virtue so he didn't press on. Conflict was for pawns and those with illusions of heroics. Nothing is done without personal gain be it to snuff out one's own guilt with charity or do better themselves by passing on wisdom. He knew he would withhold the majority of his, because it was his, only sharing enough to future generations to know that they had lose a great mind when he passed on.

Sorry as it was to predict that he would meet his demise in his girl's care he did not despise her. If anything he welcomed the challenge she presented that may even one day force him into believing that they were unstoppable. One day was far away and improbable as ever so back to the current day... "Perhaps we should walk our girls. With any luck we'll sate their hobbies and our nerves." He felt belittled when just as he finished his suggestion Push made another. One hobby sated was more than he hoped for and he would have praised his human if not for the vein twitching on his brow. His nerves were officially shot.

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Oh man she talked a lot. The Tentomon side-eyed the other Tamer for another moment before tempting a glance over to his own player, not surprised to see she was looking momentarily dumbfounded by the onslaught of speech. He figured it was only a matter of time before Puzzles ran off screeching, or something or another. Maybe about puzzles themselves and to rave about how much this girl was a class A chatterbox. Too willing to chat anyone's ears off by the sounds of it, too. How his girl was managing, considering how she was, so much already rather baffled him.

Somehow, it seemed as if she weren't about to go anywhere, either. Puzzles smiled at the other girl, her face lighting up at the mention of puzzles and glass table tops. "Dad and I did that once," she said enthusiastically, happy to get into this kind of talk. With it catering to her one shining interest, it came as no surprise. "It was my favourite puzzle. We also made our own puzzle, too!" Clapping her own hands together in delight, it slowly faded as her expression turned to one of polite curiosity. Once again, her head tilted. It wasn't something she'd considered.

"You think so?" That was a wonderful idea to her, of course! Not that she would have thought to ask something like that.

Jigsaw, on the other hand, wasn't quite so sure. He didn't even know exactly what was being meant by puzzles and such. Something of logic? Who really knew. He concentrated on what the Bokomon suggested instead. "If we can even manage to do that. Puzzles gives me a run for my money in that regard," the Tentomon replied with a sigh. Getting her to come over here? That was effort enough. Now to get the both of these girls somewhere else? Sounded like an Olympic challenge to him.

"Just how do you suggest we make these uh, puzzles," he asked warily, his feelers quivering questionably. This was definitely not something he had been expecting.

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Push tapped her lip thoughtfully not giving Bokomon a chance to interject Huh, well that depends I guess on what the costumer wants." Turning her attention from the bug the girl began to talk with her hands, and yes unfortunately not with sign language or in place of words. That of course wasn't her own inner pov but her partner's. "So what will it be Puzzles? Scrambled pieces or witty riddles? Bokomon likes to think he is all wise and stuff so he'd probably be good at those, riddles I mean, actually he likes to think he's indifferent too but I know he's just a grumpy softie wrapped in defensiveness.

He blushed, how embarrassing can one human get? He was not embarrassed by her accusations pompous as others would accuse him of being but rather he felt sorry for her through witnessing her lack of self respect. Surely she was aware to what a joke she was a majority of the, and currently his, time. That being made clear of course he liked to believe he was wise not because of faith or pixiedust but because it was fact. Irrefutable fact. He would offer the Tentomon and its human an apologetic look but why should he? His offering of understanding was enough for one out of the two and certainly did not merit that he bring the flighty girl's attention to back himself, heaven know's she'll be smothering again soon enough.

Speak of the devil and she will act... "Gooosh you're so anti-social, you could at least make a huffy grunt like you usually do, or something!" He supposed that he should reward the girl for being prompt, for her anyway, or at least he would have if he wasn't currently rubbed out. Alright so maybe she was only patting him on the head but blast it all she was being too passionately rough. Just let someone laugh at his strife he show them by telling Push that they wanted to hold a lengthy conversation, yeah that would get them. Of course, it would probably get him too since he would be present for it.

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The answer was simple enough. It would have to be one of those genuine puzzles: jigsaw puzzles. The lovely scrambled pieces that you found scattered and seemingly broken and, when formed again, created a lovely picture. Everything but the mention of riddles and puzzles registered to her, and what was said of Bokomon merely went through one ear and out the other. "That's easy, the scrambled ones! I've never been one for riddles. Dad and mom liked them, but not me. I like puzzles more."

Tentomon spared a glanced between the two players. How Push suggested they make these "puzzles" was beyond him. He didn't quite get what she meant after all, and it was beginning to frazzle him just a tad. This day had to be over with soon, the ladybug-like Digimon hoped. It was too much for one Tentomon - and apparently a Bokomon - to handle. Or for any other kind of specie at that. If anything, his tolerance for it all was rather fair, if not superior or at least above average.

Feelers twitching, his wings slightly buzzing beneath his protective carapace, Jigsaw looked to Bokomon. He almost felt sorry for the Digimon, dealing with an over-eccentric girl like the Tamer he was saddled with. He'd just have to get used to her, he thought.

Looked like he was an object for her own involuntary torture, too. While Puzzles giggled in reaction, Jigsaw shrugged at the Bokomon apologetically. Not like it was his fault or anything, but sympathy could go a long way. That, or backfire.

"I think he's been fairly social to be fair," he said. At least to me, he added in mind.

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"Great! Now let's find something to cut up." The girl made a snip snip motion with her left pointer and middle fingers while pinching her right pointer, middle, and thumb together holding an imaginary object. "Far be it of me to rain on anyone's parade but don't look at me" He clung to his book like it was his lifeline, each page too precious to squander on a maybe. Maybe they could piece it together again or maybe not.

He wondered if she was going to be like this with everyone. Attempting to solve all their problems and bring a twinkle to every eye on the server. He wondered further if she was even aware that she was doing it. Probably not. The daft girl would probably kill if it meant putting a smile on someones face. Alright that's not possible but she still gives off that impression. Speaking of impressions was his alright? It wasn't perfect thanks to a certain someone but surely he was seen as the victim here? Of course, how could he not be. His suspicions were confirmed when he glanced up at the lady-bug.

"We could scout ahead for breakables. Nothing that shatters of course while still offering a generous amount of pieces should do." He stole a quick look at Puzzles not to make sure it's what she wanted but to make sure she wasn't going to protest. He was doing this for his tamer and even that was a stretch, he really wasn't considered about the trollish female's happiness. Push seemed more than delighted at the suggestion already allowing herself to plop herself on the side of a stoop. Who knew your legs could get tired in here!

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"Didn't think we'd be in for doing this." What were they even going to use for some kind of puzzle, anyway? Clearly the Bokomon's book that he carried around with him every chance he had was out of the question, there wasn't much else - and yeah, maybe the thought crossed his mind momentarily to use that said book. He admitted that. But otherwise, this kind of self-sought mission seemed rather pointless to him.

He glanced up at his Tamer to see her reaction. She looked as if deep in thought, surprisingly or not surprisingly. It made him wonder just what she was thinking about the idea that Push presented. Jigsaw had assumed she'd jump right on it, what with the plan revolving around making a puzzle for her after all. Wasn't that what she was all about?

The Tentomon waited a second or two for the girl to say something, but once it became clear that she had no intentions of speaking up any time soon - or so it appeared - he nodded at Bokomon, raising one of his arms in agreement. "Yes well, we might as well get on with that then! The more we stick around the more-"

"But that won't work," the girl finally said, protesting the idea. Her Tentomon slowly dropped its upraised arm, gawking for the meantime. "I like puzzles that form a picture when it's put together. Like a story. But whatever we find won't make picture." She shrugged, managing to smile anyway. "I don't need a puzzle. It's okay!"

That had been a lot to say, especially for the girl. It wasn't as if she talked much, and when she did, it was a couple of sentences or so if that. Blinking, Jigsaw turned to the Bokomon and shrugged. "Guess that's that."

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