Ye Ol' coffee shop

[Observer]

Larry remained with a serious, thoughtful expression on his face ever since the insane girl's departure. Evil demon wolf ... wizard man, or was it lizardmon? What sounded like delusional nonsense, hallucination, to an average person, did not sound so delusional to him. It actually made sense. The digivice, the "monsters" and "demons", there were no better words to describe those who emerged from that world to wreak havoc here. Sheesh, the girl was lucky she made it out alive from that encounter she described. And this person was entrusted with keeping a digimon a secret?! No way Hypnos will tolerate this. He'd be ordered to ... relieve her of such responsibilities.

- Well, I officially never felt so ridiculous in my entire life. Back at England deranged people are kept in asylums, in Japan they are allowed to walk the streets. I love this country. - she said with both irritation and sarcasm. - Maybe I should have given her my "magic cloak" for her to carry to the magic laundry and get it washed... Oh well, good ideas always come too late. - he added, though it was more of a joke. He drank that cup he was given, and called the coffee shop keeper again. The old man approached, feeling his troubles might not have ended yet...

- Tell me, "guildmaster", since you seem to know that nutcase, what is her name? - he sounded strict.

- It's Mayumi ... Mayumi Kurokawa, sir. You're ... you're not going to do anything to her? It is not her fault she acts this way... - the old man sounded both worried and apologetic. Larry sighed.

- No, not really, no. I am going to call her parents though. If there is anyone to blame, it is probably them. - Larry shrugged. Oh yes I will, after her magical companion is dealt with... - he thought back then. It was decided. Standing up and turning to Jenny, the young man said:

- It is most unfortunate our little conversation was disturbed by that ... poor, sick child. I'd better go back to my place and get this stain washed off before it dries up. Excuse me, Jenny, but would you mind giving me your telephone number, so that we may perhaps continue it in a ... insane person-free environment? I'd be most grateful...

[Jenny]

Finally she was gone. Jenny usually wasn’t one to relish in others leaving but…thank god! That girl needed some SERIOUS mental help, maybe she could get her address from the shop keeper later and have someone sent to evaluate her. She obviously wasn’t SANE. “What strange things she said. Wizard Mon? what is that? Sounds like something a Jamaican would say.” said Jenny with a chuckle. The digimon craze came after Jenny had grown to be too old for it, so she never got into the games, toys, or show. She only knew little things about digimon as it was, only because kids talked about it so much, that was the only reason she knew about it.

“I know what you mean. That girl is mental. I come here all the time and I have never run into her. Seriously, treating customers that way. She should be in a straight jacket, or in the theatre.” said Jenny. But with those dillusions…she probably wasn’t safe walking around. What if she picked a fight with the wrong person? And she so willingly believed others, a murderer or pedophile could easily lure her into a false sense of security and attack her. She really wasn’t safe walking around if she couldn’t even recognize reality versus fiction.

Jenny sat and listened as Larry asked for the girl’s name, Mayumi Kurokawa eh? “Well sir, it may not be her fault but if we talk to her parents, maybe she can get the help she needs to be able to function normally.” said Jenny with a smile. Maybe a shrink could get through to her or something. “I k now she means no harm, but I worry she could harm herself. She so quickly believed us, what if a predator did that? She could be in big trouble.” said Jenny with a sympathetic look.

Jenny almost felt sad when Larry said he was going to leave, but felt a little nervous when he asked for her number. “Oh, um sure. Its xx-xxxx-xxxx. Um…could I maybe have yours?” not that she would likely have the courage to call that is. Jenny use to be very social, but after she cleaned up her act she retreated into her shell, and coming out again hasn’t been easy, part of her is worried she will be how she was as a teen again…

[Observer]

- Sure thing. My number is xyz-yzx-xzyx. Feel free to call anytime, I'd love to hear more from you in future... - Larry said and smiled. Well, apart from the coat incident, this was a rather nice development - a new acquaintance, and information about a new tamer. Never expected to find any of that while being on a break in a coffee shop. The young man figured the lady was rather shy, or something, but it was alright - he would probably make a phone call himself in near future.

- Well, have to go now, before this thing gets worse. See you around, Jenny. Bye! - he said in good spirits, and left the small shop the next moment. He had much to do. "Predators" that could have endangered the nutty girl were the least of her problems. Now that she had a digimon in her possession, Larry feared things could get only worse...