Okay, a bit of context here for those of you who aren’t familiar with the Pokemon + Digimon phenomenon that swept (and continues to sweep) the world. No, it’s too huge a topic so please simply google if you’re interested. In the meantime here is a picture of Kabuterimon.
Kabuterimon was one of Son’s all-time favourites, when he was younger – and I remember learning (via Son’s careful tuition) what skills, attributes and possible/improbable failings this creature had. Obviously, Kabuterimon’s wings saved him from many frightening attacks, but this following experience with him will stay with me forever.
Son and I were in the car, coming home from leaving Husband in hospital to have his kidney removed for cancer.
Son (4 years old): What’s wrong with Daddy?
Me: He’s sick.
Son: What’s the matter with the road?
Me: It’s just fog.
Son: What’s fog?
Me: Mist.
Son: Mum, what’s mist?
Me: Magic.
Son: Will Kabuterimon come and help us?
Me: Yes.
Son: Will Kabuterimon be at home?
Me: Yes.
Note: By this time we were driving up our driveway, so were very nearly home, but the fog was incredibly thick and Son was scared of it. I was scared too but not about the fog. As soon as I parked the car, Son leapt out into the fog with no fear at all. I didn’t get it to begin with.
Son: MUMMY, he’s here – Kabuterimon is here – HE’S HERE!!
Me: Where?
Son: Right here in the fog, you silly. That’s what he does – he GIZES [disguises] himself to TWECT (protect] us – you, me and Daddy.
Me: Okay.
Wearily, I took his little hand and entered the house via the back veranda but only after giving a nod of thanks to Kabutermimon who stood, huge, under the fig trees.
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