brbmodernizing | 十二 [Video]

[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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[FFFFF it's way too late for that Japan, you've already been conscripted, butt kicking or no. Anyways, he waits a moment longer still with that scary face before letting Japan go.]

You do this again Russia's gonna be the last of your worries.

[There's something about the way he says that that makes it sound undeniably true. Even if you kicked his butt. Even if he's just human. Do something like this on him again and he will make you regret it for the rest of your days. Anyways...]

Tch... Anyone fill you in on what's going on?

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[huff puff hanging head in shame now and holding his own face thank you.]

Forgive me...

[Honestly, he regrets his decisions in all of that, too. So if there's ever a fight between him and Russia again, the circumstances will be much different. And he hopes not to lose. ...Right now, though, he wants to avoid Russia at all costs. Because you know what happens when a country loses a fight? He has to give in to demands.

And Russia's demands are creepy. But anyway.]

I have been informed of an attack, and that most are at the high school, including my family. However, no further details were given.

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[Oh Japan, you assume Seifer would let Russia make demands on you :( ...Yeah how did he get in this situation anyways. Aside from that Seifer's just flicking you in the head.]

You want forgiveness you can work for it. Basic rundown is someone was having a little fun with science in the southeast block and it looks like they had an accident. [So sarcastic you don't even know.]

City's teeming with monsters, Marshall and Latimir are both destroyed, as you can see the hospital ain't exactly winning any structural awards and we're down a few people. Kantarou's got a barrier up around the high school, you can't get in, but neither can the monsters. The doctors are in there and I left Germany in charge; safest place to be right now. Your family'll be fine.

How are you injury wise?

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I will do my best. ...

[Japan is optimistic in most things, but others... And what the heck man his head. He gives a sigh.]

Germany-san is quite good with such things. I appreciate the mention of my family, as well.

... Aside from being quite sore, there is nothing to worry about. Though I'm not sure how much more of this my old body can take.. [he exaggerates about his age and body, but.. y'know.]

Are you well, Seifer-san? [inspecting!!] To be able to stay on top of so much in the city at once..

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[...Lol Seifer is not well. He's still sick, he hasn't slept since... Idek, he probably took some catnaps in Spero, but loool yeah. Also Kadaj's monster pets bit him. On top of the injuries you gave him forever ago. But you will never know these things fff. Instead he just waves a hand dismissively.]

Tch. I'm fine; this is nothing.

If you're not dying again you're good enough to help out. Grab your sword and go pay your family a visit first.

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...If you insist.

[Japan is suspicious. :|]

Ah, while I would be more than happy to assist with anything, the high school seems to have a barrier around it. ...Would speaking through it be of any worth? [yeah really he's just like "you guys can see me on video now chill" ...|D]

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[Fff I wouldn't worry over him Japan; nothing you can say or do will make him stop to look after himself now. He tilts his head a bit and regards Japan, very much like a commander to a soldier ~~see what you miss out on when you're dead a week~~. The irony that he gets family more than his friends who actually have family isn't lost on him here.]

If it were Hong Kong who'd died would it be worth it? Or China?

Go show your face and then report back here afterwards. We'll work out what you can do. Got it?

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[Japan watches Seifer for a moment. ...Why does this remind him of the beginning of westernization all over again. He was supposed to be almost done with modernizing, and yet there were people like Seifer who took his ideas or thoughts and threw them on the ground. He sighed to himself a little, recalled that he was adapting to things, and moved to grab his sword.]

Very well, Seifer-san. However, when I return, I would like to have a word with you as well.

[and by a word he means talking about the giant stress ball that is Seifer.]

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[|D lol is he in trouble? He does consider saying no just on principal at first. If it were anyone else, but Japan he would. He doesn't have time for crybabies. But... it is Japan asking. So. There are things Seifer will let his posse get away with that he wouldn't let anyone else ~~being annoying, murdering people, making fun of him, all sorts of fun stuff~~.]

...Tch. I ain't going anywhere. Just go see your family Japan. Some things ain't as easy handling as you seem to think. [Having a loved one die for example :| Anyways he's just going to drop back into his chair and take out his communicator again. Back to directing the troops, whoopee.]

I'll be here when you get back.

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[MILDLY YES. But that's a slightly separate issue and he will just be mildly distant as that works out. He does appreciate Seifer's words, though, and gives a small bow to show it. So many bows, as always, but some are a bit different than others.]

Until then. Ah.. I hope Taiwan-san is not still punching at it..

[He looks a little worried at that, makes sure his sword is with him, and walks off.

And how shall we do this, because I want to play it out if you don't mind. *A*]

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[Playing out would be awesome o/ I think we can just... time skip fff. Seifer's not going to pry into how things go with Japan's family; he'll have a pretty good guess and it's not his business anyways. So... when Japan gets back Seifer will be doing the same thing he was when Japan left, making sure people don't run around like headless chickens lol.]

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[Okay awesome. Japan will re-enter the scene, still too lazy to properly wear his jacket, and spot Seifer. He moves towards him a little but calls out and gives the smallest wave.]

Ah, Seifer-san! ...Is now a convenient time to speak?

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[He waits for a moment, looking at something on the communicator with a frown, before looking up.]

If you gotta. Let's hear it.

[Just, waiting. You've got his attention Japan, you probably shouldn't waste it; he doesn't actually do this often.]

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[He shifts a little nervously. Seifer's attention is a precious gem obviously. Even so, Japan senses Seifer wants to rush this, and he doesn't really think that would be best..]

A few minutes of conversation is all I ask. Perhaps we could sit somewhere. If you are in the middle of something, I can wait until you are ready..

[thinking seifer needs a break from his communicator anyway..]

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[Lol break from work? What is this. There's a pause, and then Seifer stands up with a small sigh, shoving his communicator in a pocket.]

Alright. C'mon.

[Grabbing his gunblade he leads the way to one of the unoccupied rooms in Horton. It looks terrible for obvious reasons, but it's empty, it's quiet and there's the usual assortment of furniture you'd find in most apartments. Seifer takes a seat on the couch and glances at Japan expectantly.]

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[Japan shuffles over and sits down as well, glancing back. Now.. how to make this not like a naggy "be careful" speech. ...casual conversation leading to points.]

...You have been very involved in things within the city. Do you manage to keep up with it all?

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[Seifer just, sort of gives Japan an incredulous look. Is that really what this is about?]

I keep up with enough. What about it.

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[stop with that look :| Japan is trying to read into your soul and it's hard when you're making faces]

You've taken quite a leadership role in things, and yet I have yet to see you take a break.

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[Stay out of his soul man, that's just creepy lmao. Anyways, he blinks, surprised Japan even noticed any of that. Still a bit of a frown settles over his face and when he speaks there's a definite warning in his voice. He sees where this is going.]

Japan.

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[It's not creepy it's Japanese!! You see the true reason Japan has no pupils is... okay no. But anyway, at that tone, Japan's hands instinctively rise to try and wave away the warning. He stares at Seifer with determination.]

Please do not take such a tone with me, Seifer-san. Ah.. perhaps I can put it in your terms. [BRACE FOR HIS BEST SEIFER IMITATION spoilers it's not the best he expects to be laughed at or maybe hit again]

If you want me to stay out of it then you gotta prove that you can handle it. You're posse, remember? Did you really think I wouldn't notice?

[and then stopping that horrible casual speech and hurhur he said posse]

... Ah, I believe something like that would be said if the situation were reversed.

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[Well to say Seifer is surprised is an understatement. This was something he most definitely was not expecting. But oh he will be laughing at this, later. In fact he will probably make fun of Japan forever after this for it. For now though he just looks away.]

I'm fine.

[But his hands curl into fists and he does... suddenly look tired.]

What tipped you off?

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[he watches carefully, waiting just a moment before speaking]

I am more observant than most. Ah.. your actions speak loudest. [It was hard to pick just one point in time where he noticed it, really]

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Tch... Must be losing my grip.

[He falls silent and it's hard not to be pissed. He hates showing weakness. Even if it's Japan... it still stings. He should be better than this. He should be more capable. He should have taken care of this whole entire mess already. But that isn't the case is it, because he isn't good enough. Never good enough.]

The hell do you expect me to do about it? I can't stop now.

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It is not that you should stop, necessarily..

[Japan frowns. Really, he's sympathizing with a lot of Seifer's thoughts right now. Showing weakness, even, is never something any country wants to do. Humans, either. It's no different, though some are more stubborn about it than others. He leans forward a little and now it's his turn to try for a comforting hand on the arm.]

Perhaps I could be of some help? ... There are others, as well.. Ah, I believe you can continue to work as you do while allowing more time for yourself. At least a small break would be sufficient at such a time.

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[Seifer freezes at that hand on his arm. Is this pity? And the things Japan's saying... What is this. Is he this pathetic? Like some little boy who's gotten in too far over his head? Something very dark and incomprehensible settles on his face. Don't be ashamed to ask for help. Besides, you're only a little boy. That's what Edea had told him before he'd become her knight. Only a little boy... This silence is getting pretty long hunh. There's a short, quiet laugh and something about it is very harsh.]

The hell do you think I am?

[He stands up and looks down at the country. Again that laugh, more of a chuckle really, far from pleasant.]

You think I'm a little boy who can't handle war? Who can't get the job done?! Heh... I bid farewell to my childhood a long time ago Japan.

[He doesn't even realizing he's saying the very same thing Edea said to him before she dragged him off to be her knight. But there's a heady feeling running through his brain now like a half remembered dream. What it means to be a knight, to be out in the field, to be doing real work, not propping up this wreck of a city. The situation is hardly any better back home for him; how long had it been since he'd slept back there? How many injuries had he gained in the fighting? The details to worry about, the idiots to deal with, having no one, but his posse to rely on and all the world against him. Discedo is child's play; he won't be broken by it. He refuses to be! Again that chuckle and it really is a nasty sound isn't, there isn't the slightest echo of kindness in it.]

Is this all you wanted?