Xavier and Shinsuke exchange glances as they appear back in the Digiworld for the first time since everything with Ancient Wisemon. "Well, this is a lonely group," Xavier says.
Shinsuke hums. "Ciampa had to advocate by going to Luke to fix the NXT team before he left for the main roster, I suppose I will do the same. Just be patient, yes, Xavier? Give me today. We'll... things will be easier next time. I promise."
Xavier smiles at him. "I trust you," he says, kneeling down to pick Jammingmon up. "In the meanwhile, let's get this show on the road."
One digiport trip later, they find themselves in a village surrounded by groups of young digimon, all eager for help to rebuild some homes that's been destroyed during the recent battles. Xavier chuckles and cuddles a group of YukiBotamon close while Shinsuke and Coronamon run around, alternating between holding walls in place and bracing them to fit in box foundations to keep their newer, more durable houses steady.
"This is a better return mission than I expected," Xavier tells Shinsuke when they switch roles, Shinsuke content to sit among a group of chittering, bouncing babies.
"Hai," he says easily. "The babies are why I have done any of this for all of these years," he muses. "Battles like Ancient Wisemon, missions in the Dark Ocean. It all feels worth it when I get to help out at this villages. Helps to ground me. Remember why things like this are beneficial."
Xaxier chuckles. "Yeah, it helps," he says softly. "Come on, Roamon, our turn to tag in."
Shinsuke and Coronamon sit quietly and watch as the others work hard to build more houses, enjoying the rare found peace in the villages. They all know it probably won't last for long, but for now, it's easy to enjoy, to make the most of.
While they can.
