[color=silver][center][sub][code]R Y A N   M A Y E Z[/code][/sub][/center]
[sub][code]T I M E :[/code] Sunset[/sub]
[sub][code]L O C A T I O N : [/code] Hinode Wild Birds Sanctuary Nature Park[/sub]
[sub][code]I N T E R A C T I O N S: [/code] None[/sub]
[sub][code]M E N T I O N S: [/code] Riku Azuma [@JDubs][/sub][hr]

	[color=89cff0]"Are you sure we're going the right way?"[/color] Ryan asked as she looked around. They were on the outskirts of Tokyo and wandering farther and farther into uncharted territory. The light in the sky was beginning to dull, and Ryan was beginning to think she wouldn't be home in time for dinner. 

	[color=a1f4bd]"I'm positive!"[/color] Terriermon jumped from her arms after seeing that no one was around. His long floppy ears softened his landing. There had been a digifeeling inside of him all day long. It had been pulling him towards something, and his curiosity had gotten the better of both of them. [color=a1f4bd]"We're almost there, I can feel it!"[/color] He exclaimed with a cute confidence. His body twirled to face her, and his round eyes looked brightly at Ryan as his head tilted. He observed his digipartner with several blinks. [color=a1f4bd]"What's wrong, Ryan? You don't look happy."[/color]

	With small frown, Ryan brushed a few dark strands of hair from her face. [color=89cff0]"It's just..."[/color] She looked down and dug her phone from the pocket of her pants. She pressed the screen with her thumb and watched as it lit up. [color=89cff0]"It's getting late, and I told my mom I'd be home by dinner."[/color] 

	[color=a1f4bd]"Can't you just tell her you'll be a little late?"[/color] Terriermon asked.

	[color=89cff0]"I mean, she thinks I've been studying at the library this whole time."[/color] Ryan shoved her phone back in her pocket, [color=89cff0]"You know how she's been since Obachan passed away."[/color]

	There was a small moment between the two before Terriermon broke the silence, [color=a1f4bd]"Oh... That was only just last week, right, Ryan?"[/color] His little paw pointed a finger towards his cheek in wonder.

	[color=89cff0]"Exactly, like the funeral was only a couple of days ago. I just..."[/color] Ryan started again, wanting to explain herself. She had been having a hard time connecting with Terriermon since her Obachan had died. There were little things off about their communication recently. Ryan knew it had to be something about herself, and maybe the part about how her mother had left herself at the funeral. It was a lot of grief to deal with.

	[color=a1f4bd]"It's okay, Ryan. I understand,"[/color] Terriermon relented. He did not want to disappoint Ryan. She had been having a hard time. 

	However, just as Terriermon was taking a step towards Ryan, a strong prescence passed over Terriermon, [color=a1f4bd]"Wait!"[/color] He twirled around. His round eyes searched the area, [color=a1f4bd]"We're close, Ryan. I can feel it!"[/color]

	Ryan hugged herself. She wanted to tell the Digimon that they should go home and leave this for another day. However, at the same time, she felt as if she had been ignoring him in her depression, and if she was being honest, Terriermon was her best friend. He had appeared in her life when she really needed a friend the most. She was always so adamant to be best in the class and prove herself more academically successful than her older sister Violet that she shoved everyone out of the way to make it happen. She hadn't realized how alone she was until Terriermon popped out of her laptop screen.

	Forcing a small smile, Ryan complied,[color=89cff0] "Okay, but we have to be quick. I don't want everyone waiting too long,"[/color] she let out a sigh. Her hands fall to her side, and she pulled out her phone again. She held it up to her face and let the screen unlock. [color=89cff0][i]Be home a little late. Found something interesting to read. Tell u about it later.[/i][/color] she tapped into the phone. Her thumb went back to the [color=89cff0][i]u[/i][/color] and she fully typed the out, word, just for her mom.

	[color=a1f4bd]"What's this, Ryan?"[/color] Terriermon asked as he turned to his left.

	[color=89cff0]"A-"[/color] Ryan stared for a moment. Her mood dropped, [color=89cff0]"A cemetery. It's where dead people's remains are,"[/color] she paused before continuing, [color=89cff0]"buried."[/color]

	Terriermon turned away from the cemetery, [color=a1f4bd]"I'm sorry, Ryan... Huh? Ryan?"[/color] The Digimon walked slowly over to Ryan. She was staring across the street. The sound of someone talking could be heard.

	[color=white]"Shhh. Get in my arms. I've heard about this place..."[/color] Ryan held out her arms. Quickly, Terriermon jumped into them, plopping his head like a stuffed animal. This was the rumored place she kept accidentally reading about online.

	[color=a1f4bd]"It's that place, Ryan,"[/color] Terriermon whispered and motioned its little arm towards the bird sanctuary. His arm flopped comfortably.

	A small shiver ran up Ryan's spine. She wanted to go home. She also was not in the mood of socializing with any creeps, but for the sake of curing Terriermon's curiosity, she walked across the street towards the sanctuary.[/color]