十二 [Video]

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[The video switches on to Japan, and he leaves the device lying there. He's got his uniform on, though his arms aren't through the sleeves, and he's looking pretty grim. Ignoring that, he seems to be in the hospital which is not in good shape.]

...Forgive me for what has occurred.

Ah, but if I may ask, what has happened to the hospital? It is... [a pause. he looks away from the camera.]

My sword is missing. I am not sure how I will maneuver back to the apartments, but I suppose I can try my best.

[an even longer pause. so much pausing.]

My sincerest apologies to those I have let down. [and he reaches over and clicks off the feed]

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OH YEAAAAAAAAAH action

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[HOLY SHIT HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW SCREAMING SCREAMING]

AMERICA-SAN?!?!

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[starspangledhero]

[ I don't know where he's running to, he's just running. Might jump over a monster or two, much to said monster's confusion. He's running at the speed of Superman ;w;b ]

JAPAAAAAAAANNNNN!

[ He screams in pictures I DON'T KNOW, ROLL WITH IT I'VE HAD A WEIRD DAY. ]

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[HOW DID HE DO THAT. AND PLEASE RUN TO HORTON.]

America-san! ...AMERICA-SAN! Please calm yourself!!

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[starspangledhero]

[ how America does everything: awesomely. and YOU NEED TO GUIDE HIM IN SOME DIRECTION. ]

JAPAAAAAAAANNNNNNN!

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[SOBBBB CLINGING FOR DEAR LIFE]

America-san?! I-I am..

...

Are we headed to Horton, at least?!

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[starspangledhero]

[ STILL RUNNING ]

WHICH WAY IS THAT?!

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[P-POINTS]

Are you alright? Could you explain what has happened? ...How long has it been?

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[starspangledhero]

[ now headed in that direction. ]

JAPAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNN!

[ sniffle sniffle you might have snot on your shoulder. he won't be coherent until he reaches the building. ]

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[That is disgusting.

Japan sort of frowns. Okay, no, he really frowns. Because god America you're making him sad.]

America-san..

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[starspangledhero]

[ Okay slowing down since he's magically closer to the building by this point.

America's walking at a much slower pace now, still cradling Japan to his chest. He might even be hugging him a little tighter, like one would a puppy. Yes it's perfectly normal to carry puppies like this shut up.

Sniffle sniffle. Might be tucking Japan's head under his chin so he can't see his face. Crybabyyyyy. ]

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America-san.

[He's going to put up with this strange treatment for America's sake. And he's silent a bit more, frowning at the sniffling. Really.. to be so upset over him was unnecessary.]

I am alright, so please..

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[starspangledhero]

I-I gave you Kool-Aid!

[ Which explains everything. Taking a few deep breaths to calm down. Really, it's this on top of all the additional stress of losing his embassy. And of all the people he trusts to not spread the word that the hegemon is having a bit of a bawlfest? Japan is among them. ]

Yeah. Yeah. Uh-huh!

[ That doesn't mean you're being set down just yet :| ]

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Kool-Aid...?

[Japan doesn't understand. And he hasn't quite checked his pockets. But he frowns still, staring up at America as much as he can. gfkjdg]

America-san, please explain slowly. I am alive, now, so.. please do not worry.

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[starspangledhero]

[ Another shuddering breath and a LOUD SNIFFLE. It's kinda gross, actually. And now his voice is almost back to normal; still not cheerful like it usually is, but not screaming anymore either. ]

What am I explaining again?

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What has happened.

[He watches America for a moment longer before moving his gaze to the ground.]

Ah, you could set me down, you realize..

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[starspangledhero]

Happened with what. Oh, you mean the new monsters? I dunno, but they destroyed my embassy so now I'm killing them.

...I could.

[ but he doesn't ]

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Ah..

[he sort of frowns thoughtfully at that second part, but doesn't argue it. ..it's not so bad after a while. it might get comfortable if he deals with it too long..]

Marshall was destroyed, then? ... Were many hurt?

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[starspangledhero]

[ You'd better get comfy, because America's forgotten that he's still holding Japan in the same way someone forgets that they're holding a pencil, then proceed to search all over for it. ]

Me and Denmark evacuated! I had to punch a hole in China's door but I got him out too!

[ meaning, he tried. ]

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[that is a beautiful and fascinating analogy.]

..Ah, I must thank you for that, then. Denmark-san is safe as well, then? ..What of his family, do you know?

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[starspangledhero]

[ at least he's remembered Japan enough to still talk to him! ]

He's out, but he hasn't heard from his family yet! It makes him all quiet and weird. I'm glad that didn't happen to me!

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[FFFF AMERICA WHAT IS YOUR MIND]

...He has not? Ah... that.. [making a note to keep an eye out for them. sob]

In any case, I am glad you seem to be well, America-san. ...I was gone for quite some time, wasn't I?

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[starspangledhero]

[ EVER BEEN TO THE LURAY CAVERNS? It's actually quite pretty. ]

Nope! I've heard Iceland around, but I dunno about Norway and Sweden and I dunno who else is in Denmark's family.

Days. Why did you have to be so slow coming back?!

[ He might be unconsciously holding Japan tighter to his chest. Not uncomfortably so, but noticeable. ]

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[NO I HAVE NOT]

Hmm.. ... A-ah, I apologize.. [noting that difference, and he frowns a little sheepishly before allowing his head to rest against America. ...who knows, it's some form of attempted comfort.]

I did not intend to take so long to return.

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[starspangledhero]

[ IF YOU'RE EVER IN VIRGINIA, SEE THEM. They are America's mind. ]

I'd be way sadder if you had done it on purpose! Or pissed if you got some cool afterlife deal and you got to party and stuff when all I ever got was dark and waiting, because that'd be totally unfair since everyone knows that me and Jesus need to hang out.

[ America doesn't mind the head thing at all. In fact, even though he's only barely aware of it, the gestures seems to be helping. ]

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[I SHALL TRY. ONE DAY.]

It was not 'cool', I assure you. [He frowns still, though glad to notice that America's mood seems to be improving. The experience was something he never wanted to face ever again. Really.. And to have it last for so long.. sob.]

...but it is over, now.