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By the time you enter the apartment, you've forgotten about the sensation on your face. Phascomon isn't so eager to let it go, though.
<span class="mu-s">"Those little rats! Dragging others into their stupid little scrap!"</span>
"You know I can't let you out just to deal with them... Too much heat."
<span class="mu-s">"I know, I know..."</span>
"And they were just playing around anyway."
<span class="mu-s">"Just gets me mad, is all. I'm supposed to be strong enough to-"</span>
"You are. It's not the same, okay? That wasn't a real danger. It's not going to be the same anymore. Just watch."
He nods uneasily on the screen.
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"Marnie! There you are. Been too long." Doc cries, as soon as you enter. Unlike last time, he's waiting at the door for you, instead of having one of his Kokuwamon usher you in.
"Hey, Doc."
<span class="mu-s">"You seem like you're in a good mood. Any space for me?"</span> Phascomon asks.
You feel the air. It's much colder than before, he must have some sort of new coolant system in place.
"Yes, lots! Come on out, my good chum, and let's get a look at you."
"Hololize."
As you place your partner on the carpet, you examine Doc's overjoyed expression, and break into a smile of your own. He must be excited to examine a Digimon with Ultimate-level potential. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him, and you've delivered it. He's eager to get going, and his fingers are veritably twitching.
<span class="mu-s"><span class="mu-b">"Doc, the heat sinks are all activated."</span></span> Solarmon says, floating around a corner. The Digimon gives the two of you a friendly wave, and you return the gesture.
"Thank you kindly. I've prepared for this, Phascomon. Sinks are on, coolant is running, storage racks are setup, my little apartment is now ready for your biggest form. Make yourself at home."
"If it bricks, just turn back." You say.
Reassured, Phascomon clambers onto the sofa and Digivolves.
<span class="mu-s">"Phascomon, Digivolve to..."</span>
You feel energy pass between you both, but summoned solely by your partner. It's another sign of your massive progress. You feel the partition grow many fathoms hotter, and for a moment, you fear that Doc has underestimated his capacity. Fortunately, before it becomes too hot to tolerate, Phascomon transforms into a bipedal figure, clad in a pinstriped suit, a luscious coat, and a massive gun slung over his shoulder. |
<span class="mu-s">"ASTAMON!"</span>
He clasps an already lit cigar between two fingers, blowing simulated smoke into the sweltering air.
<span class="mu-s">"Buon giorno, Doc."</span>
