[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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[futureforbirds]

She was there...! I could hear her...

[deteriorated]

[Was Kaito feeling well? He knew humans were somewhat susceptible to 'cabin fever', but it hadn't even been that long. Maybe the man was sick? KAITO resisted the urge to feel Kaito's forehead for a fever. Instead, he offered:]

Maybe I'll get a drink for you?

[futureforbirds]

I-I don't know. I have to stay here with the life ring.

She can't have drowned yet... c-could she?

**honestly, he has no idea how long it takes to drown, since he has never been near a large body prior to this. Suddenly the ocean seems a bit frightening**

[deteriorated]

[Oooookay, if worst comes to worst he will use his unnatural robot-ness to pry Kaito away from the railing. Until then, he's going to go get a drink.]

It'll be okay. I'll be back, all right?

[If Kaito's still there by the time he comes back, it's confrontation time.]

[futureforbirds]

**STANDS THERE CLINGING THE ROPE AND FEELING GUILTY.**

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

[Guess who's appearing right next to the ring? Yep, Kaito's new friend! She squishes the ring with her hand, feeling it's texture.]

What's this supposed to be? [It's kinda stiff, actually.] Is it coral?

[futureforbirds]

Ah! You're alive!

**And ... still not making any sense. Perhaps you have consumed a lot of salt water.**

Just grab onto it, I'll pull you up.

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

Up? [Her eyes go big.] That's how you got up?

[What is this. What is this temptation. She thinks the guy is a complete moron, but her curiosity is burning. Burning like water from the sea vents.]

Okay, I'll do it! [She wraps her arms around the weird thing, finding it awkward to hang onto because of the shape. She's got a firm grip on it, though.]

[futureforbirds]

**He pulls! hnnnnnng**

**and of course, as soon as he has her far enough out of the water, he sees her TAIL. And can't help but blink and pause** ...

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

[She doesn't get what's the problem here.]

Hey, come on, I can't hold on forever!

[futureforbirds]

Oh- ri-right, sure! Sorry!

**He keeps pulling, since she seemed to want to come up anyway - maybe if he gets a closer look, it won't actually BE a tail? Oh god he hopes he's not crazy**

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

[Aaaaaaaaaaaand she's up! When she's close enough, she grabs the railing and hoists herself over. This is harder than she thought it'd be; whatever-this-thing-is better be worth it! Without anything else to support her, she flops over the railing like... well, like a fish.]

Oof, owww...!

[futureforbirds]

Gah, that was rough -

**He at least attempts to catch her so she won't slam into the deck, but feeling scales... oh hell**

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

[She grips onto him, clinging. She doesn't know why he's got balance and she doesn't, but at least one of them does! Her poor face would suffer if he didn't.]

Whew, thanks!

[futureforbirds]

Uh. No problem...

**WHAT DO I DO NOW. He just supports her, kind of. Awkwardly. Maybe looking around for something else for her to grab onto, jesus this was such a bad idea**

1/4?

[deteriorated]

[Returns and, yes, Kaito is still around there.]

Kaito--

[synthesice.livejournal.com]

[Wait.]

[synthesice.livejournal.com]

[Is that what it looks like? The fish part, not the half-naked 14-year-old.]

4/4

[synthesice.livejournal.com]

[Of course he drops the small glass of water he was holding because WHAT THE FFFF]

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

Ahhh! [She shrieks and clings to Kaito even more, pointing at KAITO with a hand.]

Where's his tail?! What happened?!

[futureforbirds]

**erk, kind of flushing now regarding the NAKEDGIRLCLING. Took him a minute, he's slow. Also, he didn't realize she thought he was a merman**

Uh - What are you talking about?! You're the one with a tail!

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

What? [Now she's looking at Kaito, then down to his... legs...]

[She shrieks again, and slaps Kaito in the face.]

[futureforbirds]

**awk

Well he's not gonna hold you up and take that D:**

1/2

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

Wah!

[Yeah, she didn't think that one through. Her eyes go wide as she slips down and lands on the deck.]

[deteriorated]

[And someone here is majorly conflicted. Firstly, a little (half-fish) girl landed painfully in front of him. Secondly, his Master just got slapped. Priorities, priorities...]

A-are you - [he hovers between the both of them before just asking it generally; most of the concern's directed to Kaito, anyhow] - all right?