✙ XVII ✙ [Video]

[neutralbyforce]

[The feed clicks on to reveal Switzerland's face, his expression pale and drawn despite the rapidly healing wounds.]

Cracks.

There are cracks under the city. I saw them, when I was in the catacombs. Cracks in the walls, huge ones that weren't there before, and there were tremors.

...

[The screen goes dark, but not before the viewer can see

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[morethanpasta]

[Have one very upset Italy, in whom the mention of tremors and cracks in the earth stirs horrible memories of natural desasters.]

Uwah! Earth quakes! The city is going to crumble! We're all going to dieeee!

[neutralbyforce]

[Oh Lord. Vash takes a very firm, very calm tone of voice.]

Feliciano. Feliciano! Calm down. We are not going to die.

[The rest he can't attest to.]

[morethanpasta]

(Have an indignant pout.)

I'm Italy! I know how dangerous earthquakes are!

[neutralbyforce]

I know who you are, Italy, and I know your history with earthquakes. I'm your neighbor, remember? And I'm telling you not to worry.

[Vash lets some warmth come into his voice.]

I'll take care of you, Feliciano. I promise.

[morethanpasta]

(He blinks and gapes at Vash for a little while, completely taken aback by his unexpected promise.

A bright smile lights up his face and he sniffles softly.)

Uwah, Switzerland is such a good friend! I promise I'll be a good friend, too. And i'll try protect you!

[neutralbyforce]

[It's Vash's turn to blush a little, clearing his throat a few times.]

...Thank you, Feliciano.

[Damn it, Italy, making him act all unmanly.]

[morethanpasta]

[Feliciano beamed.]

I'm glad you're home, Vash. I'm really truly very, very glad.

[neutralbyforce]

...I'm really truly very, very glad to be home, Feliciano... And to be so cared for by those here.

[Vash clears his throat, turning away from the camera so Italy won't see him flush ever so slightly.]

[morethanpasta]

[He giggles in delight.] Ve~ I love you a lot, Vash, and so do Lili and 202 and many others, so promise me you will take good care of yourself from now on!

[neutralbyforce]

...[Freeze.] W-what makes you mention 202? [What faint blush? No, it's definitely not there.]

[morethanpasta]

[Another giggle. Someone's having fun.] Ve~ you're silly! Of course I would mention your girlfriend!

[neutralbyforce]

[If there had been a low ceiling fan, it certainly would have hit Vash's head a few times before he noticed, considering how fast his head snapped up at that and how wide his eyes have grown staring at his watch.]

My-- wha-- Who told you-- My-- 202--

[Derp. Derp. Of course she's his girlfriend. He's just... really not used to hearing people call her that. It feels good, but it shocks him as well.]

[morethanpasta]

[Have an Italy that is so proud, so very proud, all beaming, shiny, sparkly pride. He impressed Vash!]

She wouldn't say it like that at first, but I figured it out all by myself!

[Alright, so maybe that's an exageration, but he's excited. He impressed Vash!]