Двадцять шість 26: A few phone calls and some music

[motheringnation]

 [Filtered to brother]

Brother, those memories were not real. That boy is just a friend. Do not bother him.

[Filtered to Akane.]

....ah. I'm v-very sorry for brother....and....all that. ....other...things...

[Action: At home Ukraine is in a much better mood then she was only that morning. She's listening to some music in the living room. She got some

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[v8_interceptor]

[He peeks in, curious about the music.]

What're you listenin' to?

[motheringnation]

[Glances over.]

My national anthem!

[v8_interceptor]

[A brief smile.]

Never heard anythin' like it...It's nice.

[motheringnation]

Th-thank you! My people are very proud of it.

[v8_interceptor]

[Definitely not used to speaking to a country.]

You had that lyin' 'round here?

[motheringnation]

No, I got it back from the town.

...they give us things back now and then....

[v8_interceptor]

[That gets his attention.]

What sort of stuff do they give back? Anythin'?

[motheringnation]

Oh yes. I've gotten quite a few things back. My flag, pitchfork, gun, clothing....

Usually after something strange happens.

[v8_interceptor]

So after all the weird crap happens, you get something back? [He looks a bit happier than he has since he's been here.] Good to know.

[motheringnation]

Yes. W..we're not really sure why. But it's not something we complain about.

[v8_interceptor]

Of all the things to complain about, this isn't one of them.

[motheringnation]

That's true...

[v8_interceptor]

[And now Max's social skills come shining through -- he walks off in the middle of the conversation.]