五 [Accidental Video]

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[The camera turns on as the device falls over a little, giving a rather interesting view of Japan, huddled in the corner of the room, papers all around him. Not just any papers-- art. They were drawn on. Filled with pictures.

Many strange pairings are scattered about in the pile. (Those are innocent, by the way. His drawings. Are not.) Not just those pictured, but obscure ones you can't even imagine. Have some Tohma/Suguru, Liz/Canada, Seifer/his gun (don't ask about that one). But, whatever you can imagine-- if Japan has spoken with you, you might be here. The more he's spoken with you, the more you seem to be included. Denmark, Tohma, and America.. I feel for you. His family.. should be used to this.

Japan doesn't seem to notice that his communicator fell over, and is smiling a little as he draws. He's not speaking to himself, but he does pause on the occasion to tap a pencil against his chin.

It's when he has just finished a nice picture of Denmark and Sweden that he notices the camera peering over his beautiful drawings. Immediately he reaches over, panic on his face, and shuts it off. MAYBE NO ONE SAW.]

(ooc: I find it necessary to be noted that while I was searching for pictures of pairings that would make the characters squirm, I found art that should never exist. Also, you need pixiv to view them all properly, sorry!)

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[starspangledhero]

[Except IT WILL GET WORSE BEFORE IT GETS BETTER.]

You're not the one that owes me an apology. I'm getting really, really fed up with England's attitude. He doesn't even realize that I've been practically autonomous all these centuries!

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[It's always like that isn't it SOB]

Ah... [Actually, wondering how England is fairing.]

[starspangledhero]

Ah?

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I hope things go well with you two.

[starspangledhero]

Part of me hopes so too.

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[A-aw, Japan just wants to. Do that thing you do with the hand on the shoulder. But this is the communicator anyway.

So have a sad look.]

[starspangledhero]

[Oh Japan.

America is sad right back.]

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America-san...

Are you busy?

[starspangledhero]

I...

[Well yes I'm trying to start a revolution but this is Discedo SO]

I don't think so.

[brbmodernizing]

Would you like to come over?

[starspangledhero]

Where?

[brbmodernizing]

Ah, well, my room. Marshall 103-104.

...

Though if you do not feel inclined to, I understand completely. You must be busy, America-san.

[starspangledhero]

Ah... right.

No, I could use some company right now.

[Annnnddd he'll be over shortly.]

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I'll be waiting.

[Aw. Japan's gonna chill here. I'm just assuming all these interactions on this thread are at varying times. Cuz, the post just stays there right.

Well yeah, Japan's gonna make some food or something while waiting. Bring out some crackers just in case, idek.]

[starspangledhero]

[CONTINUITY IS FOR THE WEAK.

Eventually, America will be knocking at Japan's door. Open it and you'll find the same teenager, shuffling uncomfortably in a pair of jeans and vest because seriously what are modern clothes.]

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[Japan answers it and bows a bit awkwardly. Young Teenage America. So.. interesting.]

Ah, please, make yourself at home, America-san. I was just making a little something to eat.

[starspangledhero]

[Bowing what. Okay. Have befuddlement followed by a small European-styled bow.]

Alright. If you have anything to drink... not tea though.

[He sits his awkward teenage self in a comfy chair. For someone so young, he looked pretty damn stressed.]

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Is water alright?

[There wasn't much else aside from tea. Granted, green tea > black tea. But. He knew America would not want either at this time.]

Ah.. how are you feeling, America-san? [Though he can already see.]

[starspangledhero]

That's fine, thank you.

[Taking a sip of his water, giving him a little pause.]

I want independence.

[AND THAT PRETTY MUCH SUMS UP HOW WELL HE'S DOING.]

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You will get it.

[He moves the whatever-he-made to the table nearby and takes a seat as well, glancing to America. It was strange witnessing him like this.]

[starspangledhero]

[It has to be less weird than a screaming babby.]

I'm scared.

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[True. Japan sets down his own water so he can move full attention to America.]

Why is it that you're afraid?

[starspangledhero]

[America just stares into his own cup of water.]

Lots of reasons. Because I'm willing to go all-or-nothing to get it. Because I'll lose England forever. Because freedom could kill me too.

[Finally he looks up. He really does look like a scared kid.]

Because for some reason I trust you enough to tell you this and I have no idea why.

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[Japan stares back for the longest time. Really, he's not sure how his words will help. "You'll be fine" turns into "How do you know for sure?" Issues like that make it difficult to really comfort America.

He finds himself moving to give America the most awkward half-fail-hug ever. It's very distant, because hugs are awkward. It's very fail because he has to move to avoid America's cup of water. It's more like an extended shoulder touch-thing, actually. But anyway.]

..Perhaps it is because we are friends, America-san. [And he has more than a few words on fear he's trying to organize.]

[starspangledhero]

[America freezes in the awkward hug, because really, he's not quite as touchy as he later grows to be. Slowly he sets his water down and (awkwardly, of course) returns the distant hug.]

I know. I feel it, and I remember you from when I was very young, but it seems more like a dream than a memory. Ahhh, everything is too confusing!

[And with that, he pulls Japan closer and clings like he did when he was tiny. It's not quite the same as before his chip came out though; he's lankier, shorter, and not quite as confident yet.]

Do you think I'll make it? I have brilliant men writing my Declaration for Independence, a general to lead me... but I'm taking on the most powerful empire in the world. I need to win.