[IC] [Old Radio/Waiting in Earth Crossover]

[futureforbirds]

**Their travels bring them back to the cliff overlooking the ruined coastal city. Though it was the first visit for one of their party members - Miku, whom they'd met back at Kaito's home city. Since she acted so young and carefree, Kaito had tried to make their trip over as fun and happy as possible. But now that they were here, with the ghost town in sight, Kaito's smile sobered. This wasn't just a long camping trip. They had to get serious.

He shoved his hands in his pocket as he stared down on it. They'd probably want to pick up the supplies they weren't able to take last time. And more importantly, he really hoped that the boats in the harbor were seaworthy. The knowledge that their radio was in English was an excellent lead, but it meant that they had to get off of this island.**

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[abovethewall]

[Mekaito sat down on the building, letting his legs swing a little as he watched the other three. His wings were allowing him a short break.]

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

[She hadn't meant for the arm, but seeing it offered was welcome. She could use a little help going down.

Taking his arm, she began to walk down with everyone towards the city.]

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[abovethewall]

**Once they were down, he hopped off the building and stood in front, looking up at Kaito.**

Are we going to the boats now?

[futureforbirds]

Hmm... I was thinking we'd get supplies, but come to think of it, if we found what boat we can to use if any, we can figure out how much we can store on it. Then we can get more things.

[deteriorated]

[Nods.]

That sounds like a good idea. Should we all search?

[futureforbirds]

Miku, do you want to help?

**He didn't want to just assume that she'd be in on the hard and boring stuff. She was really just along for the ride since he didn't want to leave her alone or in danger.**

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

[She nodded enthusiastically.]

Yes, I'll help! Please tell me what I can do!

[futureforbirds]

We're going to go to the harbor and see if any of the ships are seaworthy. We want to try to get to England.

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

Okay! [The fact that he wants to go to England doesn't even really hit her.]

Are we all going together or separate?

[futureforbirds]

Hm... I think we can assess the boat together before deciding.

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

Okay! Let's pick a good one, everybody!

[It was a good distraction from the gloomy city anyway.]

[abovethewall]

Okay.

**so they all set off toward the boats. While they're searching, Kaito realizes that oh shit he has no idea how to sail. Mekaito promptly forbids him from looking up sailing books in the library. They eventually find a pretty good-looking boat with an on-board computer, and attempt to become one with it.**

[deteriorated]

[To be honest, he was really, really skeptical about this idea.]

Do you really think it will work?

[futureforbirds]

Well. You hook up to other computers, why not a boat one?

[synthesice.livejournal.com]

[Because it's a boat.]

.....

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

[She smiles at KAITO.]

You never know until you try, brother!

[futureforbirds]

If this works out it'll be really convenient...

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

Really convenient!

[synthesice.livejournal.com]

[Thanks, Miku. He looks over to the computer. Well, better him than anyone else, at least. Hopefully it won't blow up on him. Or be chock full of viruses. Or have some sort of autorun uninstaller. Or some sort of malware that messes with his programming.

...yeah, he'd better get this over with before he loses what little nerve he has left.

It's surprisingly easy to connect to the system, but a little harder to navigate through it. It's somewhat unfamiliar and foreign with different names for certain functions and everything. He's... not quite sure about what he's looking for, so he just searches for something familiar.]

Oh. [He found something! Hopefully, this will...

Suddenly, the engine turns on as other screens on the boat light up. He has successfully found the 'on' switch.]

[abovethewall]

**looks around and seems satisfied as the boat comes to life.**

You did it.

[synthesice.livejournal.com]

[I'm sorry, the Vocaloid you've dialed cannot be reached at this time. Please try again later.]

[futureforbirds]

**Kaito was also excited when everything started up, and looked around with a "heh, told you so" kind of face. After a moment though, he noticed that KAITO was kind of spacing out, so he leaned over slightly to whisper to Miku.**

Uh - is he okay?

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

I don't know. [She actually looks kind of worried.]

Um. Brother? Is everything okay?

[synthesice.livejournal.com]

[His expression doesn't change, but he glances back at Miku when she addresses him.

He blinks once.

Then nods.]

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

Uh... I guess he's really busy with the system. It's probably keeping his other functions from working.

[Like, you know, facial expressions and the vocal stuff.]