A/N: Again with the martial arts references. Remember, everyone's learning combat, so... yeah.
I've actually had this idea since "Tree Killer", so it's finally out.
Background: Mimi has an affinity with plants (which is what her crest power surrounds). Said greaves belong to a digimon friend.
The sound of a great snapping and a crash echoed across the grounds, as momentarily the ground shook. While most noticed and turned momentarily towards the training area, those who were actually there had more of a shock.
Kari stared at the results of her work, unable to form a complete sentence. "Uh... um... eh..."
Then she looked down at her legs, and the protective greaves shining tauntingly at her.
Joe quickly took her by the shoulders and dragged her away from the site. "You might want to take those off and pretend like nothing happened," he advised, shying away from the stares of many others. "And whatever happens, don't let Palmon know..."
She glanced at him with worried eyes. "Do you think we should ask Mimi to help fix it?"
"...yeah. Yeah, that sounds like a great idea, I'll ask her now."
As Joe moved to contact Mimi, Kari quietly took off the greaves, firmly deciding that she would be returning them immediately. And in the meantime, she would hope that Mimi was able to repair or heal the now broken and fallen tree...