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HE TOLD ME SEVERAL TIMES THAT HE DIDN'T LIKE MY KIND

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01. The city of Heropa is what one might expect from a small, bright and cheery place, where locals are friendly enough and local shop owners might offer a free drink to welcome you to their fair city. Some of the locals might thank you for always lending your service to the nation and others might not say anything. In fact, some people might back away from any imPort who quite obviously looks like they aren't from around the neighborhood. Once in a while there's a look of disdain on someone's face and hushed voices.

An upset, deeply masculine voice wonders aloud: "More of them, when we already know they can't protect us? That's just painting a bigger target on the city's back!"

"That's just what Ronald Chump says!" Exclaims a young woman. She raises her fist in anger at the imPort-hating individual. "We're not going to tolerate bigots here!"

02. De Chima, Virginia, is a large city with a healthy economy, and though it's quieter, there are just as many citizens awed at your presence. Science and technology are the lifeblood of this city, so you're likely to come across a good many locals taking your picture with the newest of devices. Be forewarned: since FanPort happened, imPort fandom is at a new height. Don't be surprised if people start following you just to see if you'll do anything TMZ-worthy.

The trick is to stay calm, and don't wig out if someone asks what you think about imPort shipping.

03. Maurtia Falls, Pennsylvania, is having a rainy day. The streets seem to be running with water, the sky can't seem to stop crying. You might want to check out some consumerism-inclined shelter, be that a smoky and dart-eyed bar full of grumbling locals, or a grimy and industrial coffee shop (full of grumbling locals). Watch your step, newly minted imPort, because if you let on that you're fresh meat then you're likely to attract a posse of two or three sharp knuckled no-good-dooers. This is the criminally exciting part of town, so beware.

04. Nonah, North Carolina, is the liveliest of all cities; loud, busy and there's some kind of energy in the air that gets everyone buzzing with excitement. There's a baseball game going on in one of the parks amidst all those tall buildings, and you're welcome to watch! It's not an official game in the season, it's more like a friendly skirmish between local baseball teams. Midway through the game, the umpire might take note of you new imPorts -- assuming you're standing out in the crowd. He'll welcome you to throw a pitch if you'd like! Of course, the opposing team isn't too keen on the idea. Better look for more imPorts to play ball!

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[His response will have her thinking over the way she shouldn't be too impressed with the idea of time travel since a machine was able to kidnap her into another world and all. That was amazing enough as it is.] I guess you're right now that I think about it. Accepting it might be the best route to take. I doubt you'd know the more complicated version over how it is able to do such impossible things. [Nor would she be capable of even remotely understanding it too.

With the explanation of the "Porter" as he referred to it as the way of bringing her to this world and it having the ability to take people from different points of time and other stuff, then she needs to concentrate her questions on the other areas of interest. Like the relationship of the citizens of this world with those from other worlds, for example. But she was more than content on his explanation over what a truck was, so she will point at the moving hovering metal non-horse carriages outside the shop's window.] Do you mean like one of those things outside? [I was wondering what they were...] It sounds as though you've heard of it, but never had any. Are they no longer available in your world? [Then a pause.] Would you recommend someone who never had any to try it?

[At his explanation over finding it suspicious of this world's military not taking advantage of his experience, Nike will remain pensive as she begins to find a possible reason behind their reluctance in using him when he was so eager to be of use. If she remembers the soldiers back at the base she was at, she will remember one detail they all held in common -- they were all adults. She didn't see a single child or teenager there.]

Could it be that they find you too young to be in their service? Or you have to become an official citizen to join their cause? You did say that joining them wasn't mandatory, right? Maybe you haven't passed their waiting period yet...? [He did say that he arrived not too long ago, didn't he?]

You'd have to ask someone more familiar with it or that sort of technology. We didn't have anything quite that advanced back home.

[He looks out the window when she asks about the trucks, if they were like the flying cars. It's....close enough, so he gives a nod in answer before elaborating.]

Ah, sort of. The vehicles back home didn't fly like those. But it's more that vehicles are rare back home with the gas they need to run them and all. Plus, mostly we're able to stick around headquarters unless we are sent out on missions.

[And with the military, he gives a shrug, taking another sip before responding.]

Maybe. Could be either of those reasons. Apparently I still have another year left of school. So who knows. Maybe after I finish that. Joining the military isn't mandatory, but still something I'd probably feel more comfortable with than this.

[If he has the option to skip the rest of school, he will. Being taken in by the vampires, education obviously wasn't a priority and he's still rather quite behind in comparison to his peers.]

I'll have to. It would be interesting to find someone with extensive knowledge on the subject even if I won't understand half their super advance gibberish. [That'll get an amused snort out of her since she could easily imagine it and all. How do you teach a simple bumpkin princess the ways of advance science? If it isn't weather-related, then she won't understand much or if not at all. Maybe Livi would if he were here.

She'll calmly listen more about the other boy's world with great interest. She might not understand most of the terms, but if she used the context, then she should. Then again, he was generously giving her the definitions though.]

What did you use instead if they couldn't fly? I suppose it had to be a special kind of wheels or something. The thin ones made out of wood wouldn't really hold something as heavy as those, right? [Her gaze will be out the window.] They don't look like the material used on horse carriages at all. What are they made of?

[At the mention of school, Nike will look slight confused by it.]

School? What's that? Why do you need to take it if you don't seem very enthusiastic about it? [Then she wonders over the reason behind him feeling the most comfortable being part of the military. How long has he been a soldier for?] You seem pretty young for someone who is too accustomed to the military life. You'd think someone with many years being a soldier or something would say that. It's a little funny hearing it come from someone so young. [She wasn't making fun of him, per se. It was more....he doesn't look like one of those grandpa types that would get nostalgic about it.]

That's why you ask them to explain their advanced gibberish. [Yuu at least has some idea on the basics of most of this tech, considering his own timeline. But at the same time, his own time has been massively affected by the virus years back as well, so some of it is different even for him.]

Oh, yeah, wheels. Made of rubber tires. And as for the frame, that's metal. Can't remember what kind exactly, but that could vary depending on the manufacturer.

[For all that Yuu is so excited about driving, he really doesn't know as much about cars as Kimizuki. He takes another sip from his drink and scowls, giving a sigh over school.]

School is....it's where they get a bunch of kids together and make us read and solve maths equations and all that test nonsense. I've never been good at that sort of thing. Wasn't exactly a priority with the orphanage. Or.....or after I left there.

[With the vampires. The military, he took classes for a bit. Until he passed his test with the Cursed Gear, anyway.]

It's not that I've been a soldier for long. Officially, anyway. But...it's what I'm used to, what I know I'm good at after Guren trained me for four years before I got in proper. It's what I wanted, all I wanted.

[In order to get revenge on Ferid, to avenge his family.]

Even if I won't completely understand it in the end? Do you think people are as patient as you are? [At least, Yuu can understand the basics of it while she will have a difficult time to. For her, the most advanced bit of technology she has in her world is understanding water regulation. And the science behind the control of the weather too.

But her attention about the cars and its material will have her full attention as she couldn't help find it interesting.]

It's good to know all kinds of advancements will be discovered in the future! They seem more reliable than the horse carriage. [Well.] In way of speed, at the very least! They do seem a little dangerous though. [Then her eyes light up as she turns to Yuu.] Are they easy to control? As a truck driver, you should have enough experience about it, right?

[At his explanation of school, her face will brighten up as she hits her fist on top of her hand.] Ah! I know what you're talking about. It's like a better version of tutors and the like! Except of being taught lessons on your own, you have more people around you. It sounds a little like the center Livi created, to be fair. [Which was an orphanage. Her gaze will show slight concern at the term. Orphan?] Oh, I see. [Pause.] I'm sorry to hear that. About leaving, that is. It sounds like....you're not happy about having left. Did you have to go due to joining the army in your world?

[Then at his explanation over joining the army, she couldn't help ask:] Why? [Wait. Didn't he make mention of the reason though?] ...is it due to your revenge? Umm...I remember you made mention of it before...even if it was quick.... [Hopefully she wasn't misunderstanding him. Please let it be one, for his sake at least.]

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Depends on the person. And....I'm not sure everyone would agree that I'm exactly the most patient.

[Most of the time, Yuu's pretty reckless and impulsive, really. But he recalls very recently how confused he was when he first got here and all. So he's trying to be patient. Even if the idea has him half amused and half exasperated at the idea of Shinoa's reaction to hearing it.]

Trucks are bigger, sure. But they're all I've driven myself. Don't have as much option as these back home, depending on what you find on the road to use. It's complicated. But who's Livi?

[Must be a friend of hers or something. Possibly someone with a decent amount of influence and/or money if he made something similar to a school back home?]

Not exactly. I was.....somewhere else in between for a while. But yeah. I joined the army to get revenge.

[It was all he had, holding on to Guren's advice to find something to keep him going until he found someone that he could help and live for. Vengeance was all that kept him going since, for years until he found Mika again in the most unexpected way.]

Really? You could have fooled me. You've been nothing but patient so far. Or have I been lucking out on the topics of conversation we're having? [And yet, she can believe him to be the type to have a limit too. He does give her that sense from the little they've talked so far.]

It must be tough being so limited. You seem pretty interested on the subject. It even got me wanting to get my hands on one. [As for the mention of Livi, Nike will offer a sheepish smile. Wow. Why was she feeling a little shy about it?] Well, you see, he's my future husband.

[More than a friend, he was technically her future husband, her fiance, in other words. As for influence, yes, he is technically the most influential in her world -- being king of the entire world and all.]

Oh. Then you didn't leave by choice. [No question was made because it felt like it was the case. Somehow, it felt like she shouldn't pry too much in his past, but she couldn't help feel curious about him though.] ...did you make any progress before being forcefully brought here?

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I don't know.

[Yuu had always more often than not, tried to keep everyone at arm's length. Sure, he's getting a lot better about it. Ever since reuniting with Mika again. Which is something. But at the same time, there's reason he has a habit of trying to keep his distance.]

It's just that, ah, growing up I never really got a chance to drive. But here I can, even if it is giving ice creams to kids.

[Future husband though....] Huh. So that's it. I guess that explains that then. But.....I didn't really. But that's okay. I figured something else instead. A new goal.

[It's hard to deny that his expression and voice soften with that last. All because of Mika. Suddenly, revenge wasn't so important anymore. Reuniting with him, helping him, that was.]

[There will be a light snort at his response. Don't mind her, Yuu. She just couldn't help herself from finding his honesty refreshing, really.]

We'll go with pure luck, I guess. Don't worry about it, okay? I don't mind talking for the both of us!

[Even if he is doing that already, answering all of her questions concerning his home and goals. All topics of conversation Nike will pay a great deal of attention to. She couldn't help wonder over the type of world he was from. So far, it sounded like it was a futuristic one as this one was except it wasn't as resourceful. Could it be he came from a poor world or country?]

Ice cream? Whatever it is, it sounds like a wonderful job to have. [Since anything with kids usually are, in her eyes.] Kinda. He already created the center before meeting me. It was after he had become the new ruler of his kingdom, I think. I know he created it with the intention of protecting the unprotected groups due to the way things once were with ranks and class. He removed those barriers. [Which she is quite proud of, truth be told. And to be fair, she was starting to feel more relieved with the boy before her too. He had a new goal now.] That's great! I'm glad to hear it. Did you gain it here or back in your world?

Yeah. It's like this frozen....milk thing. It's not bad, actually.

[It's only more recently, since Guren took him in that he really had proper food. Occasionally as a treat, they had a nice meal with the vampires, but most of the time it was those pouches they were forced to get through to recover from having their blood being taken.]

Protecting them? Sounds like he probably had his work cut out for him. But if it worked, that's.... [Impressive? Is it, if he pretty much bought it all with his money and influence? Regardless, the result he got was beneficial.]

Back home. When I found out Mika was still alive.

It isn't that thing you're drinking now, right? [Because it, suspiciously, looks like a different color version of milk and all.]

The children that lose their families -- even if they're from another country -- weren't protected by anyone. They were once expected to live off whatever they could find in the streets. [A short pause as her expression weakens.] ...most of them don't survive living in that state, and other people usually shoo them away instead of help. That's why most of the children in that center are one of his biggest fans. He even checks up on them from time to time too. [Which makes her smile as she looks back on her own visit to those very same children. They are all the reason she decided to fight for her position as their future Queen. She wants to protect them too.]

Mika? [But at learning over the discovery part, her smile will grow once more.] Somehow it feels like that's a whole other story, huh? Congratulations on reuniting with them again. Are they living here too?

What? No, ice cream is sort of more....solid then this.

[He isn't quite sure how else to put it. But he can show her easily enough what he means later. More important is listening to her continue. Children that lose their families....

Yuu's fist at the table near his drink clenches at that, his lips purse. Family. Orphans. It still hurts. A lot. Even years later, he still can't forget them.]

Someone should look after them. Those kids. Mika and I tried to. To look after the younger ones.

[They weren't quite ultimately the oldest, obviously, but out of their little group, they were, with Akane. Still.]

He's not here though. Not unless he's around and I haven't seen him yet.

[Which. Is unlikely to say the least. The moment either of them learned the other was here, of course they would find each other.]

Oh? Then it's even more frozen, or rather more solid than whatever it is your now drinking? [That's....kinda cool.

Her attention will be on his fists and the passionate way he spoke his thoughts out loud over the orphan problem in her world while learning more about him and this Mika too. A brighter smile will appear as she realizes more and more that he was a very kind person for someone who looks rough around the edges.]

Don't worry, our kingdom is definitely protecting them! We'll do everything in our power to have them enjoy their childhoods and learn skills that will help them survive as adults. [All said in a semi-formal and sincere way, almost similar to the way a leader would except when the leader was genuinely passionate and emotional over it.] Heh! Just like an older sibling would, right?

Oh. Sorry. [She feels a little bad to learn that. It seems like this Mika fellow is someone very important to him; however over time she'll smile a little more.] ...but I'm sure you'll see him again real soon. Maybe he'll find his way here too. You never know, right?

Yeah. It needs to stay in the freezer. Milk doesn't need to be as cold since you drink it, ice cream you can eat.

[Easy enough to show her later. Yuu has decidedly come a long way since Guren initially ordered him to make friends, when he first met Shinoa, Kimizuki, Yoichi and Mitsuba. Since finding Mika was alive. It's helped, in a lot of ways.]

Something like that, I guess. I never actually had a sibling myself though. But that sounds great! [A heck of a lot better than the likes of being underground with the vampires.]

Maybe he will. I'm not sure if he'd be thrilled or not about this place.

[On the one hand, Yuu is away from the humans and vampires that want to use him back home. On the other hand, there are a lot of humans running around.....]

[The description was a little difficult to fully comprehend, but she'll take his word for it. Her expression will look slightly like someone was really trying to imagine it, but was having great difficulty to all at once. A moment later, her weak laugh will seem a little forced.]

I don't fully understand it, but I'll take your word for it. I should get used to feeling, huh?

[Her attention will return to him as he begins to talk more about himself. She could already tell his heart definitely belonged to the orphanage he was from and this Mika as well. And yet, she felt as though she shouldn't pry too much over his past.]

It's funny. I can somehow picture you being more like the younger brother of a group than the actual older one. [Well.] Oldest one, no, but as one of the older kids, yeah. Maybe a middle child like Kara-nee is, but it doesn't feel entirely right neither. [Then she began to grow pensive.] No offense. I somehow get the image of you being more like the type that needs to be kept an eye on.

[Then about Mika and his reaction, she'll look a little surprised.]

Why?

Probably. There's still some things I don't get around here too. So you're not alone with that. [Especially considering people being brought here from various worlds and times and all.]

A -- eh? Like I'm the one everyone needs to keep an eye on?

[Yuu almost splutters at that, half sheepish and half indignant. Because, well. She isn't entirely wrong in that guess or assumption. There's a reason his squad back home have trouble keeping him safe most of the time, why they berate him for being an idiot. Not that Yuu himself is about to admit that, of course.]

He's just -- he's been through a lot. I don't know, this war and all. There's enough of that back home.

[And all the humans. So many. Mika doesn't trust them. Or, the ones back home, at least. But Yuu isn't about to go blabbing to everyone about Mika's situation. Not entirely. Not when Mika himself isn't present to help explain if he was comfortable with it.]

Somehow it's comforting to know that. It just sounds like you're way ahead of my time. Well, seems to too. [Her gaze will be on his hair as she makes that statement because what is hair standing up like that?]

Kinda! You seem really reliable too. More so than I am, but... [She did catch a small glimpse of the type of personality he may have. It feels passionate to her. Then again, he reminds her a bit of Livi, and that boy has a very explosive type personality even when he is very good at hiding it unlike herself.] Something about you reminds me a bit of Livi too. I wonder if it has to do with your experience in war. Or maybe it could be due to your age. Then again, you seem to like children a great deal too. I just can't imagine you being the type to be so strict or stern, you know. [If he hadn't reveal the tidbit of him being in the military, she wouldn't have noticed.]

War doesn't sound pleasant in the least bit. I can't understand the struggles you and your friend have gone through, but... [She'll try to, at least.] Let me know if he ever finds his way here. I'd like to offer him a warm welcome as you did with me. Maybe he'll appreciate seeing something beautiful.

I probably am, yeah. [Considering she has no idea what a truck is. And Nike, please. His hair is just naturally a mop. At least this isn't as bad as when he first gets out of bed in the morning.]

Reliable? Ha....you haven't heard Shinoa and the others going on about me, or you wouldn't say that. [Or maybe she would. But Yuu is reliable in a way? In the 'predictably reckless and protective' sort of way, at least.] I dunno. Maybe. [For all that Yuu is in the military, that by no means implies he's the most obedient and rules oriented type. Probably anyone could tell that quickly after meeting him. But then, he hasn't really been around kids since, and he doesn't know this Livi guy to compare himself.]

Sure. I can let you know. If he doesn't first.

[A warm welcome, something beautiful. Well, Yuu wouldn't stop her. And besides, it isn't like Mika is guaranteed to show up as far as he can tell so.]

[But his hair doesn't look anything like the way anyone in her world style their hair as. She is curious to check if it is natural or futuristically enhanced or whatever other way to describe it.]

I don't need to. I call it how I see it. You've been the most helpful person I've met so far. Even if you are the first one to talk to me... [There might a small chuckle at that. But, no, she likes to believe or consider herself to be good at judging a person's character. Even if it is mainly comparing and contrasting to those she already considers to be as such.]

What does he look like? Just in case he doesn't give out a name, and all.

Yeah, that'd be why then....

[Yuu being the first would obviously play a large part. But regardless, he instead chooses to focus on Mika, even as he sips more of his drink from the straw. Honestly, if Mika were to show up, he probably wouldn't be readily giving his name. Outside of probably using the phones to try contact Yuu, if he wonders or finds out the other is here.]

He's a bit taller than I am. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Last I saw was wearing one of the other uniforms, mostly white. [The vampire uniforms. But he isn't outright specifying that.]

[Upon hearing that, she would have answered back to him over "not selling himself short", but decided to bite her tongue and allow him to enjoy his treat instead. She couldn't help smile a little at the way he was acting reminded her a little of herself. It was weird to feel she understood him a little in that area when she didn't him very much. Then again, this may be the effect of having him as her first friend, she may be imagining these things as a way to make the whole kidnapping to other worlds be less stressful to her.

Her attention will return onto the topic of his friend. He seemed to like talking about that more than himself. This Mike person was definitely someone she needed to look out for.]

Is he around the same age as you? [Then again.] I don't think I asked for your age or you made any mention of it. You look about...fifteen, if I have to guess.

[He's not a mind reader, of course he has no idea how he's being inwardly compared to Nike herself, or this husband of hers or whatever. But Yuu has always been effortlessly able to gather friends and support to him in spite of himself. So maybe it isn't so surprising.]

Hm? Oh. Yeah. We're both sixteen. So you were close.

[Though really, it's almost hard to recall how different he was even mere months ago prior to reuniting with Mika. Let alone a whole year. Automatically pushing everyone away, claiming he didn't need friends. Because of the fear of the fate of the Hyakuya orphans repeating once more if he did get close to anyone else, aside from Guren.]

Yeah, that was a pretty good guess, if I do say so myself.

[Don't mind her as she feels a little proud about it. It was nice to talk to someone around her age for a change.]

We're a year apart instead of two, it would seem. Do you think we'll be able to hang out at this school place that you mentioned before? If you're there, then I could be placed there too, right?

I dunno. School is....maybe different here. Plus, my education so far hasn't been the best. I guess it depends on what they figure or test us on what we know already. But maybe there's exception since we're all from such different worlds. Different times.

[He didn't really think much on all of that until Nike asks him if they might be in the same class or not.]

But if it's not and we're in a different class, I guess there's always lunch break or whatever.

How so? Are you having trouble with something they're teaching here?

[At the idea of tests, her expression will change a bit. Not even the future will escape from tests and rituals, huh? She'll try not to turn too blue at the thought.]

I-I hope I can skip these tests. I don't think I'll be able to survive any of those. I'm finally free from my own studies now and all. [But she wants to hang out with Yuu though.] Wait! There's a lunch break!?

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