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

[futureforbirds]

**After the Kraken was dealt with, the slightly battered ship finally reached English shores. It was time to thank the Captain for everything he had done, say farewell, and put KAITO's wheelchair to the test. They're unloading everything they'll need for exploring.**

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[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

[It's kind of hard, but hopefully this was all they needed. She was quickly packing a couple more things before turning to Kaito.]

Is this okay, Master? If it's too heavy, we can always let brother carry it.

[futureforbirds]

[He looked over at KAITO, who was still comatose hibernating. "Carry it?" ... Well, he supposed it was a nicer way of putting it than what they would end up doing in that case, which was piling a bunch of stuff in his lap.]

We'll give it a go, but that'll probably work as a good plan B.

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

Okay. [She hefts it up and manages to hold it on her shoulder. She may have the body of a teenage girl, but she's still got some robot in her.]

I guess... this is it?

[futureforbirds]

[Mekaito's holding some light luggage that they found amongst the cabins; Kaito just has a backpack, since someone has to push KAITO. Has a second glance-over at them, but then nods]

We're ready.

[He's turning to call up at the bearcaptain]

Thanks for all of your help!

[enkasinger.livejournal.com]

[He doesn't answer, but bows gracefully and waves as they leave.

Good luck to them.]

[futureforbirds]

[of course now that we're not in a cutscene anymore, all of that stuff goes back into hammerspace.]

[Exploring. We're doin' it.]

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

[It's been a couple days, walking and navigating through a familiar and yet unfamiliar terrain. Nothing very eventful happened, other than an astoundingly huge deer sniffing around KAITO while they were all turned away. (It ran once it noticed their attention, though.) Miku was too busy being surprised over the size of its antlers to realize that they were pretty lucky it didn't snag KAITO or anything.

Anyway. Soon enough, after traveling quite a ways at a pretty good pace, they came across a city. They came across walls, to be more specific, that spanned high above them. And above those walls was a tower, the only building standing so high above the others. With the long antenna at the top, Miku knew exactly what it was.]

A radio tower!

[futureforbirds]

[The second walled city that Kaito had encountered was already impressive for sure, although he wasn't sure if that was in a good way or a bad way. However, when Miku pointed out what that imposing structure was in fact, he felt his heart stop for just a moment.]

... A ... a radio tower?

Really? It is?

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

[She's still staring up at it.] I think it is! I saw one recently -- um, sort of recently. Before I slept.

[She glances at him.] It's either that or one of those buildings with a big lightning rod.

[futureforbirds]

[he nods, letting his eyes climb the structure. That would be recent for her, so he believes it.]

... This must be where that English station comes from ...

[he's in awe, so stating the obvious is the only thing his brain can come up with]

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

[Also nods.] Yeah.

...well! Are we gonna go see it?

[futureforbirds]

We have to!

[leftpretending.livejournal.com]

[and off they go!

...and here they were! It's a well-kept, clean-looking, good sized, genuine hospital. Sweet Ann gives her guests a grin and a thumbs-up.]

Here we are! How's it look?

[abovethewall]

[Mekaito is staring at these facilities. He's never been inside of a hospital - or if he has, it was too dilapidated to discern from other buildings]

What is this place?

1/2

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

[Miku pipes up to explain:] It's a hospital.

This is where all the sick people go to get better.

[leftpretending.livejournal.com]

[Ann nods in agreement.]

I took over and set up shop here. I treat humans and robots, so don't you worry!

[futureforbirds]

So that's why it's a hospital...

Th-that's really impressive!

1/2

[leftpretending.livejournal.com]

Awww, thank you! [she turns and pats him on the cheek.] You're sweet!

[leftpretending.livejournal.com]

Well! Let's head on in, folks! Follow me!

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

[Miku is sitting on a chair in the lobby, idly swinging her legs. It's quiet and tranquil... and totally boring.

She sighs heavily.]

[abovethewall]

[Mekaito is wandering around the lobby, not finding much either. He picks up a magazine, staring at its cover blankly]

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

[She glances at what he's looking at before leaning back in her seat. A white ceiling.

She turned her head. A television that wasn't turned on.

.....]

[abovethewall]

[It seems to be an old copy of "People" magazine, featuring the 100 most beautiful people of some year long past. He flips through it a little, not really getting it]

... Will this take long?

[leftsleeping.livejournal.com]

I don't know, [she admits.] Maybe.

[.....] Wanna go outside?

[abovethewall]

Okay.