idolpro | Kino's Heart Game

Uh - hey.

You came, too?

Oh- hello. I wasn't expecting to see another traveler here.

We ended up off coast!

...Off course.

Yeah, that!

Were you planning to visit the country up ahead?

I was thinking about it, yeah.

You, too?

Well... I was, but...

[And suddenly, the ground begins to rumble beneath their feet.

Kino, alarmed, immediately hits the deck, gun drawn but not yet pointed at anyone.]

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[Draws his blade, as well, scanning for the source of it]

It's okay. This means that something is slowly approaching.

[Hermes sounds nonchalant, even as Kino tilts their head.]

What do you mean by... 'something?'

I don't know.

Is it that place on treads, from the door?

[Looking over to him, blankly.]

The what?

The what?

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There were these doors with pictures on em, and one of em had -

[Scanning the horizon for the place on the treads,]

[As he looks around, 'it' finally came into view.

‘It’ was a country.

Like any other country, this one was surrounded by round and tall gray walls. Other than the wall not having seams on its material, there was nothing strange about its appearance.

Except that this country…]

It's coming towards us.

[Beyond the trees, the top of the walls went in and out of view. It was slowly but steadily drawing near. In other words, it was going towards their direction. The tremors were becoming stronger.]

The mystery's solved.

No doubt... well, what is that thing?

A country, isn't it obvious? If you keep on daydreaming, you'll get run over.

[Hermes continues to sound completely unconcerned about all this.]

You think it ain't gonna stop?

It doesn't look like it. We might need to catch its attention somehow.

You could give them the thumbs up!

...That might be a good idea, now that you mention it.

Wait, really?!

You really think they're gonna be able to see that from here?

It's worth a try, isn't it? ...Unless you happen to have flares on hand.

[Even if he checks his satchel, he does not in fact have flares on hand.]

Ah... naw, I got nothing like that.

Let's try your way.

[They nod, pulling their goggles down over their eyes.]

I'll drive up and see - if it's all clear, you can follow on foot.

[Clambering up on Hermes and driving along to meet the country! ...And, as they drive towards it, they seriously do raise their hand in a thumbs up.]

[This seems bad,]

[Even from here, he'll be able to hear the sound of someone speaking on a loudspeaker... but he's too far to quite make it out.

Kino seems confused by this development, but apparently responds with some waving at the country, because the country begins to slow to a stop.

They turn and wave at Hermes, giving a thumbs up. Good to go!]

[Heading over to join them, eyes on the country in front of them the whole way]

[ The gate, which served as the entrance to the country, opened before them and became a slope. Because it was thick and massive, the top of the door sank into the ground. Beyond it was a passage; a hill road climbing into the country.

A small car appeared, descending the hill road. It ran accompanied only with the gentle hum of its motor, with a lone man riding inside. He was wearing a white shirt and necktie with a light green work jacket on top. The man in his forties looked like a good-natured person in all respects.]

Hello, traveler! ...Or should I say, travelers?

[Waving a little as he sees Hurricane approach.]

I am this country’s immigration inspector. I am also the tour guide, police officer, and so on. In our country, government workers are given a variety of posts, you see.

[Waves back, a little]

Sounds like you take care of a lot.

[He laughs, friendly.]

"I do, but it's a peaceful country, so thankfully I'm not needed for all roles at once."

[Kino takes the opportunity to press:]

So... this thing is a country, right? Where is it headed?

[The immigration inspector nods.]

"Yes, indeed. Inside, my brethren are living in peace. We are constantly migrating. Right now, we are going along these plains towards the west."

[Kino thinks it over for a moment before nodding.]

Then I'd like to stay for rest and recreation, please. For about... five to ten days, if that's alright.

"Certainly. And you, young man?"

Oh, uh - me too, if that's cool.

"Yes, that's fine. All of you, climb aboard. We can put the motorrad on the loading platform."]

[The man nods to his car, going to make preparations.]

Sounds great. [And to Hurricane:] You can probably take a seat while we get Hermes secured.

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