[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.**

Comments

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

[Oh! She forgot about that. That's so...]

That's so weird! So you can't go underwater?

[futureforbirds]

Most water I've ever been in is a bathtub.

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

That's crazy! [She doesn't even know what a bathtub is, but it doesn't sound like 'ocean' so she assumes it's pathetic!]

Let's go right now! [She starts to pull Kaito towards the railing.] I'll show you everything!

[futureforbirds]

Ah -! **luckily she can't pull him MUCH, without legs** I-I-I don't know if that's a good idea.

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

Can't you hold your breath?

[futureforbirds]

Maybe. Depends how deep we go... **nervous**

1/2

[deteriorated]

I don't think you should go at all. [Why was the answer a 'maybe'?]

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

[She totally ignores the old man.]

It's only to the bottom! That's where our home is!

[futureforbirds]

... There's no way.

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

Huh?

[futureforbirds]

I-I can't hold my breath that long!

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

But...!

[And now she looks really downcast. She loves showing things off to people and she really wanted to show this guy something as cool as her house.]

.....

[futureforbirds]

Sorry...

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

[Still downcast.] It's okay.

[She brushes him off, looking down at the floor.]

...I'll go back now.

[futureforbirds]

**... he kind of feels bad about this now, but it's for the best**

Okay. Take care of yourself.

[aqualoid.livejournal.com]

[She nods.

Then she crawls over to the railing.]

Um... thanks.

[With a quick, bold flip, she's over and gone in a splash.]

[futureforbirds]

**And Meiko-mermaid starts chattering at her immediately. He looks over the side of the boat, sighs slightly, and turns back with a sheepish look**

[deteriorated]

[He's not sure what to say. He'll just wait for Kaito.]

[futureforbirds]

.... I have no idea what just happened there.

Sorry, next time I won't be such an idiot. Thanks for helping me out too.

[deteriorated]

It's okay... [He's clearly still a little out of it.]

Everything's all right now, right?

[futureforbirds]

I guess. She seemed disappointed, but it's.... best.

[deteriorated]

[Nods.]

We should move on.

[futureforbirds]

Okay. What do you want to do?

[deteriorated]

[You're asking him? All he knows is that he needs to keep you from killing yourself, hurting yourself, and/or getting yourself sick. Apparently this includes keeping yourself from drowning, since it sounded like you wanted to jump into the giant ocean with the little pedobait.]

[futureforbirds]

**I TOTALLY DIDN'T. Apparently I am almost a sucker for loli persuasion, but OCEAN BAD.**