Well. Maybe not by the strictest medical definition, but it's not that Kino would have any particular knowledge on that. Medicine in their home country was kind of fucked up, to put it very simply. It was one of the greatest reasons they were a traveler now.
"Yes." That was the simple answer. Thankfully, Hermes decided not to interject with any more rude comments. Kino understood his frustration—he'd never really had his existence doubted so much before—but they did wish he could be a little more selective.
As Kino is still balancing Hermes personally, they take a moment to set down his kickstand so he could stand on his own.
"It's nice to meet you, Stone." The kid had a very even, measured tone, standing still with good posture. They had, at some point, for some reason, either been taught or learned alone how to err on the side of politeness.
"Yeah, same for me." On the other hand, Hermes' tone was a little more spontaneous, as one would expect more from a child.
Kino pauses before continuing, "I assume that you have also recently arrived to this place?"
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"Yes." That was the simple answer. Thankfully, Hermes decided not to interject with any more rude comments. Kino understood his frustration—he'd never really had his existence doubted so much before—but they did wish he could be a little more selective.
As Kino is still balancing Hermes personally, they take a moment to set down his kickstand so he could stand on his own.
"It's nice to meet you, Stone." The kid had a very even, measured tone, standing still with good posture. They had, at some point, for some reason, either been taught or learned alone how to err on the side of politeness.
"Yeah, same for me." On the other hand, Hermes' tone was a little more spontaneous, as one would expect more from a child.
Kino pauses before continuing, "I assume that you have also recently arrived to this place?"