>Porcupamon could do with some long-ranged capability. You want an Ultimate form that can deal out damage and shoot down enemies from a safe distance. Security is also a big concern, and ranged attacks are inherently safer.

"We've had a gap in long-range attacks for a while now. I think we could do with something that lets us attack from a distance."

"Yeah. I was thinking the same."

Bella decides to chime in while you all wait for Wind and the rest of the crew.

"Really? But you're so durable already. Wouldn't you want something tough?"

Gazimon nods enthusiastically in agreement. Porcupamon turns away from her when he replies.

"Sure. But tough armor won't do anything if they have all the time in the world to drill through it. If we didn't lure it in here, I would be stumped. Nah, I need some kind of distance-closing ability."

"Those spikes that you shot seemed pretty dangerous. Not as fast as my lightning, though!"

"And not as far."

You find yourself relaxing in the presence of these guys, now that there's no immediate threat. The ticking counter for your VPN still stresses you out, but you feel a distinct sense of camaraderie. You don't have to make small talk or find out more about one another, you're all just united in your interest in Digimon, and strengthening your partners.

Eventually, Wind arrives with the others. The two aquatic Digimon are hobbling along, with their Tamers not much better off. They're covered in flickering injuries, and strings of webs form a sling over Gizamon guy's arm.

"What happened to him?" You ask.

"Ryan here got it pinched by a wild Digimon. It's not healing. He needs a refresh, but he can't attempt it in here, or the request's location will be logged."

You wince. With all of you assembled, you can finally head into the scanning chamber.

"But never mind him. He can still walk. Let's get in there."

You all cross the bridge gingerly, making your way across the grand chasm and standing before the flattened disc. As impressive as the sight is, this is nobody's first rodeo. Wind plugs a device into the wall panel.

[Got a read on it! Lemme take remote control. And... Done!]

A red light vanishes, giving way to a brilliant emerald hue. The door is unlocked.

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>Porcupamon could do with some long-ranged capability. You want an Ultimate form that can deal out damage and shoot down enemies from a safe distance. Security is also a big concern, and ranged attacks are inherently safer.

"We've had a gap in long-range attacks for a while now. I think we could do with something that lets us attack from a distance."

"Yeah. I was thinking the same."

Bella decides to chime in while you all wait for Wind and the rest of the crew.

"Really? But you're so durable already. Wouldn't you want something tough?"

Gazimon nods enthusiastically in agreement. Porcupamon turns away from her when he replies.

"Sure. But tough armor won't do anything if they have all the time in the world to drill through it. If we didn't lure it in here, I would be stumped. Nah, I need some kind of distance-closing ability."

"Those spikes that you shot seemed pretty dangerous. Not as fast as my lightning, though!"

"And not as far."

You find yourself relaxing in the presence of these guys, now that there's no immediate threat. The ticking counter for your VPN still stresses you out, but you feel a distinct sense of camaraderie. You don't have to make small talk or find out more about one another, you're all just united in your interest in Digimon, and strengthening your partners.

Eventually, Wind arrives with the others. The two aquatic Digimon are hobbling along, with their Tamers not much better off. They're covered in flickering injuries, and strings of webs form a sling over Gizamon guy's arm.

"What happened to him?" You ask.

"Ryan here got it pinched by a wild Digimon. It's not healing. He needs a refresh, but he can't attempt it in here, or the request's location will be logged."

You wince. With all of you assembled, you can finally head into the scanning chamber.

"But never mind him. He can still walk. Let's get in there."