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

[futureforbirds]

**After the library of doom made Kaito cough his lungs out, our Kaito Team has decided to go back to the city behind the wall. Kaito's illness has gotten much worse due to his weakened immune system and sleeping outside all the time. But now, here they are. He finds himself staring up at the wall with mixed emotions of relief and dread. How in the hell are they going to sneak in?**

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[futureforbirds]

**Eventually, a yawn came from Kaito's room as he got out of bed and got dressed, mumbling about how he'd overslept and opening the door to see the other two members of the team sitting on the couch, leaning forward but perking up when he came out. As though they'd been staring at the door the entire time.**

.... Guys?

[deteriorated]

[KAITO can't see how they looked, so he sees nothing wrong with how they were waiting. And, yes, he did perk up when he saw Kaito.]

You're awake.

[futureforbirds]

Er - yeah....

... Did something happen? Did I miss it?

[abovethewall]

Good morning, master!

[futureforbirds]

Good - Good morning.

[deteriorated]

[Oh, yes, what happy greetings. Actually, KAITO's pretty content to let them continue their morning without any disturbing news or anything like that. He kinda just. Sits there and tries to not look like he's hiding anything, that's all.]

[futureforbirds]

**not happening**

But seriously, what've you guys been up to?

[deteriorated]

[He looks away. He's been doing that a lot, lately.]

......

[Just shrugs. It's kind of hard to admit that he disobeyed orders.]

[abovethewall]

KAITO went outside.

**and he pointed, since they were all Kaito and he wanted to make sure it wasn't mistaken for speaking in the third person.**

[futureforbirds]

... Wh-what? Why?

[deteriorated]

[WINCE. Thanks, Mekaito, for having a wonderful memory. The point made it all the more accusing, too. He began to wring his hands and avoided looking at either Kaito.]

I... I thought I saw someone I knew, [he mumbled.]

[futureforbirds]

Someone you knew?

I thought ... [everyone you knew DIED]

... you mean, another Vocaloid, or?

[deteriorated]

She looked like another Vocaloid. But... I guess she was human.

[He pauses before finally meeting Kaito's eyes.]

I'm sorry. I'm really sorry, Kaito. I wasn't thinking.

[futureforbirds]

I - **he was about to tell him it was okay, but the rest of the sentence hit him before he could.**

-- wait, did she see you?

[deteriorated]

[If he were a dog, his ears would be down and his tail would be tucked between his legs. He should've known better. He really should've known better.]

Yes, [he said in a small voice.] She thought I was you.

[futureforbirds]

She did?

.... But you're okay, so... that's probably a good thing.

Who was it? What happened?

[deteriorated]

I wasn't wearing my scarf or coat. Maybe that's why...

I think her name was Naomi. She [held my hands, seriously that was so awkward] said she was really worried about you.

[futureforbirds]

.... Oh. **he suddenly felt guilty. He had a good reason for not telling her about his departure, but... still....he never meant to hurt anyone.**

Naomi's a friend. We're not in trouble... she won't tell anyone.

I think.

[deteriorated]

[He guessed as much, but that didn't stop him from feeling so guilty.]

A man was there, too. She seemed to know him. 'Ryou'?

[futureforbirds]

Ryou's her boyfriend...

Uh.... I don't .... know about Ryou.

**crap**

.... But, he's with Naomi, so, so he should be fine too....

[deteriorated]

.....

If something bad happens, then I can take responsibility for it. They thought I was you, so...

[futureforbirds]

What do you mean by that? I'm not going to let anything happen to you.

[deteriorated]

But it was my fault. I wasn't supposed to go out.

[futureforbirds]

Forget about that.

Look, umm....

Whatever happens, we can deal with it somehow. Got it?

I want you to find your friends too.

[deteriorated]

[He's a little surprised at how sure and determined Kaito seems to be, but he doesn't have the willpower to really question it right now.]

...if you say so.