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[thatsnotaknife]

 Well, all in all, that wasn't so bad, was it? Nice night.

Quick warning to everyone on Partridge though, uh... Eucalyptus leaves are deadly poisonous, but only if ya eat 'em. They're actually useful as, but keep an eye on any pets or small children that waltz by my backyard, alright? Right then.

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[Anyone who comes by the Kelly household will

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[a_gentle_boy]

What's a . . youkalicktus leaf? And what did you say they were useful as . . . ?

[thatsnotaknife]

It's a type of tree from my place. The oil in the leaves is dead useful! Medicine, perfume, insect repellent, separating sulfides, fuel...

[a_gentle_boy]

. . . It sounds almost like a magic tree. Where do you come from?

[thatsnotaknife]

S'not magic, just... Stuff. I'm Australia.

[a_gentle_boy]

Did you forget a 'from', or are you a country, too?

[thatsnotaknife]

I'm a country. Commonwealth of Australia.

[a_gentle_boy]

. . .

O-Oh! That works out pretty well. Mr. Australia! Can I ask you a favor?

[thatsnotaknife]

Call me Oz, kiddo, and sure.

[a_gentle_boy]

I-I need to know everything I can about the Principality of Wy! I think she's really mad at me because I didn't know she existed . . .

[thatsnotaknife]

You know Princess? Don't feel bad, kiddo, she's still pretty young so no one knows who she is.

... Why do ya wanna know? [Daddy senses tingling!]

[a_gentle_boy]

. . . She called me a liar and yelled at me. And I am. I thought I should make it up to her.

[thatsnotaknife]

Well, I guess that's alright... She's six years old, lives in one of my suburbs near my biggest city. Loves the bush and likes to paint. She's a bit up herself when it comes to art, but she's decent. She has a pet possum called Archy. Her human name's Matilda Kelly, after one of my most famous songs. She's a bit odd...

[a_gentle_boy]

Um. OK. Can you slow down a little?

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I kinda meant things like when she was founded and who rules her, but all of that is interesting, too. What historical fact do you think would impress her the most?

[thatsnotaknife]

She was founded in 2004, six years ago. Her boss is "Prince" Paul, he's a bit of a nutjob. She has five people, not including the possum. Ah, as for what would impress 'er... She hasn't really had time to make much history, but she's making a highway?

[a_gentle_boy]

. . .

She only has five people? Is that really all you need to be a country?

[thatsnotaknife]

She's not really a country, she never succeeded from me. I gave her independence coz she asked nicely, but she lives with me and follows my laws and stuff.