[ Everyone they've met have acted pretty weird about Digimon — It's not an uncommon theme and maybe it only hits different because the Digimon and Digital World have been so integrated in her life for most of it. It feels stranger to be in a place where that wasn't the norm, but that was the drawback of various worlds in general -

She can't imagine a world without Digimon now. It's a strange revelation as they walk, Miyako only fleetingly happy that he seems to be taking some kind of moment to himself. Hawkmon keeps a pace, large feet moving at an equal pace as he holds his cup in his hands. ]

Why wouldn't I call him a friend?

[ The answer is abrupt, not angry but clearly confused. Wouldn't partners mean they're friends? Well, she guessed people were simply work partners, but it doesn't sit right with her - She shakes her head and holds up a single finger. ] I'd say we're even more than friends! Maybe even closer than family. When I think about it, it's like Hawkmon's always been by my side - right?

[ She glances then at her partner as if determining an answer. Hawkmon gives a bob of his head. ]

Indeed. I knew of Miyako-san long before our fated meeting.

[ She turns back to the boy with a one armed shrug: ] There are some Digimon who are scary, but most of them are really nice, too. They're just like us and Hawkmon's the best of them all.

[ The bird promptly looks embarassed at that proclamation. ]