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[edle_gestalt]

[Video flickers on to an unusually happy-looking Austria. His hair looks a bit off from its usual waves. It's not quite at its natural straightness (don't you dare tell anyone) but it looks like it's been rather haphazardly put back into place. And although the camera is too close to his face to see it in his hand, it's clear from the little vertical trail of smoke to the right of his face that he has a cigarette.

There's also some sort of... no, that's definitely not his mole, his mole is still there. There's some sort of gash on his lip. .... Possibly from teeth. And not his own.]

Gun Moang! ♪ It has been a while since I've used this thing other than a few little messages here and there, hasn't it? I have come into contact with some new people from my world, but I understand there are other new arrivals as well. Welcome! You may call me Roderich, but in fact I am the nation of Austria. I suppose a welcome is the least any of us can do; it's not exactly the most ideal of situations, is it? But we make do with--

[And there's now a Hungary peering over his shoulder, snaking her arms down his front to hang off of him for a moment. Also smoking. Austria rolls his eyes with a smile, at first. Then does a double take when he realizes she's still not wearing anything.

She gets a terrified, pleading glare. And flounces away. Don't worry, his shoulders covered most of it. His face is pretty damn red now, though, and after collecting his thoughts for a moment, he breathes, and ... chuckles, actually. And continues with a wide smile.]

As I was... trying to say. I had seen a few messages regarding socializing, and I thought: wouldn't this be a grand time to make a cake?

[That wide smile. It's um. That thing split open now. Bleeding.]

I do so enjoy making cakes, and I would love to bake a few for my fellow reluctant passengers! I was wondering if any of you had any favorites or suggestions

[oh my god how can you not taste it Austria]

and perhaps I can even learn some new recipes! We have such

[down the chin]

a diverse community here and I am looking forward to maybe trying some sweets I've never tasted before. From another planet! So many possibilities.

I look forward to your reply and have a splendid day.

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[handelaar]

[His smirk do you see his smirk Austria. He's so amused.]

Was wonderin' where ya went, Roderich.

[Sadly the translator zaps his (intentional) overly-Dutch pronunciation of that particular name right out the conversation, but perhaps it's heard anyway. Either way, he smells free cake.]

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[edle_gestalt]

[Oh he sees that smirk. And he's pretty sure he picked up on the exaggerated Dutchness. What's with that. Don't poke fun. Why you gotta be like that.]

I wasn't gone for that long, was I?

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[handelaar]

[Austria, you only get a flat look for that. Please. If you ask, he's gonna answer. This is your only warning.]

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[cutthelines]

[Way to be indecent, you countries.]

Talking about food with a wound like that is bound to put some people off their appetites. I imagine that's not what you're aiming for...?

video 1/?

[edle_gestalt]

[what wound]

video 2/?

[edle_gestalt]

[looks down]

3/4

[edle_gestalt]

[SHIT.

FUCKING. SHIT.



FUCK]

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[edle_gestalt]

[VIOLENTLY COVERING THAT UP. WITH HIS HAND. AND THE CORNER OF THE BEDSHEET. NO SERIOUSLY HOW DID IT BLEED THAT MUCH, SHE DIDN'T BITE HIM THAT HARD, DID SHE?

yes she did]

It was not.





Thank you.

[The most bitterly honest expression of thanks.]

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[cutthelines]

You must have an impressive tolerance to pain. But from what your friend has told me, it's only to be expected.

You'll forgive me if this is a bold question, but how much does it take to cause pain? I'm only curious.

[AND THE CREEPING BEGINS...]

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[handelaar]

[Netherlands huffs and crosses his arms on the other side of the feed.]

Why'd ya say that.

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[cutthelines]

Some people may be put off by that much blood.

[Not him, but, you know. Other people.]

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[hagyjbeken]

[Being a bit lazy and just curled up in a blanket now, shhh.

Though she's pouting by this time.]

Why'd you have to tell him? I thought his bloody lip was rather cute.

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[cutthelines]

...Cute. I see.

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[walksonrooftops]

You're bleeding. Doesn't that hurt?

[A pause then. He should probably try to answer the question actually posed to the passenger while he's still got a communication line going.]

Blackcurrant and honey cakes are good. I'm still looking for kuim nuts in the kitchens, though. If we had those, I could help you make kuim cake.

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[edle_gestalt]

[Quick, short, and insecure.] I had forgotten it was there.

[AND INSTANT JOY.] Ohh, that does sound wonderful. Have you ever had a Linzertorte? It's one of my specialties, and it's traditionally made with redcurrant.

What exactly is a kuim nut? Is there a similar nut to compare it to? Perhaps we could find something that would work as a substitute. I'm very curious.

[Talking about sweets. Ah, he is happy again, truly. None of this I just bled in front of everyone and it's fairly obvious as to why nonsense.]

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[walksonrooftops]

Lints-uhr...[The way he's struggling with the pronunciation is as good an answer as any.]

It's a plant that grows on my world. It start out green and turns purple when it's ripe. It's very sweet and juicy; I don't know anyone who doesn't love them. [Meaning it's not quite a nut, more something between a peach, an apple, and a large berry. As for the blood--he won't ask.] I could try to find something that's close, if there aren't any here.

[bottlearum]

...The nation of Austria, eh?

[edle_gestalt]

[Oh here we go again.]

...I have been made aware that not everyone is familiar with this concept. But, if you've come across many other... 'continuums' on board here, if you would like to call them that... well. I am not the only person here tied to a nation. Many of us are living, breathing incarnations of our homeland and I am aware that most other worlds to not have human beings associated with countries.

Raising his eyebrows condescendingly. sorry] I'm sure you'd find the histories of some other passengers stranger than my own, honestly.

[herocomplex]

_{[ F L A T L Y. ]}

Did Hungary do that to you?

[edle_gestalt]

I got lost.

[hagyjbeken]

[Curled up in her blanket, leaning against Austria's shoulder a bit.]

Got a problem with it if I did?

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[purrfectlycute]

[ not even comprehending what's going on SHE JUST THINKS THERE'S SOMEONE ELSE AS COOL WITH BEING HERE AS HER ;w; ]

:33 < you sure seem to be in a good mood. mr. rodrick!
:33 < hope youre having a meowvellous day too, h33h33!
:33 < and i hope that bite wound clears up soon, those are never fun :((
:33 < to answer, i actually havent had cake in a while
:33 < actually now that you bring up food, i wonder if theres tea on board...

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[edle_gestalt]

[...Rolling with it. He's confused too, but.]

...It is nice to meet you. Thank you. I believe that there is tea on board. The coffee is subpar, but it will do. Is there a favorite cake you might like to have?

[france]

[ INSERT STEREOTYPICAL FRENCH LAUGH HERE ]

I see that someone has been busy in their room. Yes, very busy. It is such a shame that you are only choosing to speak with everyone now: I believe this transmission would have been far more interesting a few minutes ago.

[ why yes, he did just

A. creep on you

B. proposition you

and C. belittle you.

Aren't you glad he's on the ship with you, Austria? ]

[Threadjack, isn't it fun~]

[hagyjbeken]

[Oh hell no, he did not just say what she thinks he just said. Instead of getting Austria he's getting her instead, who is frowning and looking about ready to punch something in the face.

...

Only because she cares. Really.

Just ignore the blanket she's all wrapped up in and her hair's an absolute mess, but shut up.]

What are you doing here?