012- [action] Italy has finally seen the other side of Mayfield.

[canhaspasta]

[Italy has spent several days hiding in his house after the weeping angels left. His confrontation with Angel!Romana in the church was devastating.  Was he really so worthless? That much of a burden? If he had been brave and strong like Grandpa Rome he could have protected her. The nightmares he's been having haven't helped matters either. When he

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[pasodoble]

Coming!

( ( Spain calls from inside. When he answers the door, his hair is a mess and he's yawning. It looks like someone just woke up from a nap. ) )

Huh? Italia? Ah, sí, sí, come in. . . !

( ( And he steps aside to let Italy in. ) )

[canhaspasta]

Grazie...

[He'll follow Spain back in, hovering very close and staying uncharacteristically quiet.]

[pasodoble]

( ( Spain closes the door behind them and he shows Italy in. The house isn't anything special inside-- it looks just like every other house in Mayfield. He shows Italy to the kitchen and picks him up to set him on a chair at the table, ) )

What's wrong, niño? Are you feeling sick?

[canhaspasta]

[He stares at the table, and then shakes his head.]

I'm not sick. But.... I can't sleep.

[pasodoble]

Ah, that isn't good.

( ( He speaks lightly but he's serious-- he understands completely. ) )

Do you want to talk?

[canhaspasta]

[There is a long moment of silence.]

.........................

I am useless, aren't I?

[pasodoble]

( ( Spain is patient. He doesn't mind waiting so Italy can take all of the time he wants, ) )

Of course not. I told you it wasn't true, Italia.

[canhaspasta]

But it is true. I'm weak and pathetic and a coward....

Sorella said so....

[pasodoble]

Do you think I'm a liar, Italia? ( ( Spain watches Italy with a quiet smile, ) ) Is that why you don't believe me when I say you're wrong?