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[noblemen]

[ If nothing else, technology was not as mystical and magical to him as it was with a lot of the older European nations. This strange little device was something he was able to figure out to the point he could turn it on and use it, though what struck him about it is that it definitely wasn't a mobile. ]

[ Regardless, the screen flickers on and any

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[hullonurse]

You'll look rather silly too, dear.

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[noblemen]

[ Wow so apparently the people are rude here. That's cool. ]

...Excuse me? Would you happen to know the answers to any of my aforementioned questions, miss?

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[hullonurse]

[wow rude she's perfectly polite.]

I would have thought you'd know the answers to them already. What are you doing, dear?

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[noblemen]

[ Maybe compared to a frat boy, sure, she's the poster-child for manners. ]

Then you've assumed wrong, miss, as much as it troubles me to share that with you. I would appreciate answers, they would be welcomed, but if you're not going to offer me them, then please, direct me to someone who will and cease wasting my time.

[ ...okay he's not exactly the king of manners either but... ]

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[crotchroses]

[He is indescribably tired. So much so that his patience is thin and has been searching restlessly for something at which to flare violently.

They'd taken England, then brought him back. Clearly, France realized immediately, with no recollection of having been here before.

The nation spits out his reply, in French:]

Mon Dieu. I wonder what possessed them to bring you back and leave me here! Fuck off please, no one wants to see your ugly eyebrows clogging the network again.

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[noblemen]

[ Whoa whoa whoa so much angry French, England is only able to catch maybe a third of that, to which he curls his upper lip. He recognised the voice immediately, despite it not being in English and to which he rolls his eyes. And responds in English. Because he can. ]

Oh what a pleasure it is to hear from you as well. Thank you for the compliment, I'll have you know I think even less of you than you do of me. Now where am I Francis, and what did you do this time?

[ It's a requirement he blames Francis because he is never guilty of anything ever. Especially when the blame can be pawned off on Francis. ]

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[crotchroses]

[Fuck you, he isn't answering in video. France looks like absolute shit and the only person who will see him like this is Canada. And really, who is Canada going to tell?]

I didn't do it you idiot. If I did, I would not be here in this miserable shithole! You are far too stupid and pig-headed to see sense anyway so I will not even bother.

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[noblemen]

[ That's cool, Arthur really didn't want to see France's face in any case. ]

Can you please speak English? Would it kill you? [ With a roll of the eyes, he switches to French, though he makes no effort at all to hide his thick British accent and speaks slowly, as he struggles with thinking in this infernal language. It also sounds like he's speaking French from the 15th century because that was the last time he was forced as a nation to speak it. ]

Maybe you are correct. I do not think that you are smart enough to come up with such a complicated plan to kidnapp me.

[ And then back to English. Wow, that was difficult, he's not doing that again. ]

All right, fine, you didn't do it. Now how do we leave, so we can prevent further tardiness to our diplomatic obligations?

[fierybluebird]

It's a different planet, mate.

[noblemen]

I mean I wanted some real answers, not some whimsical hullaballoo.

[fierybluebird]

No, that's the truth. Unless your planet has moons where you're from.

[noblemen]

...no, it doesn't have that. [ He sighs. ] All right, let's say what you're saying is indeed correct: how in Heaven's name did I find myself on another planet?

[onthesandbank]

[The video turns on to show a small dark-haired woman in plain turn-of-the-century clothing. She frowns severely at him.]

Not by choice, I assure you. I have lived in tombs that were commodious than what passes for lodgings in this city.

[noblemen]

[ First thought: Wow that's a blast from the past. Second thought: Oh cool, she's one of mine. ]

So I see. I'll assume that some sort of destruction has befallen this area, either by war or by crime. So then, do you know the way out? I do have meetings I have to be attending to and I really can't stay long.

[onthesandbank]

I have been repeatedly assured that there is none. Or at least not one that has been discovered yet. Given a choice, I doubt anyone would remain in this place.

[noblemen]

I remember a time when I was convinced by every medical professional that letting out blood was a plausible cure for most diseases. That turned out to be false, as will the idea of there being no escape to this awful town, or place or wherever I am.

Perhaps no one has tried hard enough yet?

[aristocravat]

Do you have any further inane complaints? I would certainly not wish to cut you short.

[R i g h t because Austria never complains about anything without a good reason.]

[noblemen]

[ The worst parts of France + the worst parts of Germany = Austria, in Arthur's mind. He frowns at the feed. ]

Oh yes, it's very inane to be wondering why there are two moons in the sky and why I've suddenly been displaced in a horribly dilapidated city without any explanation as to of why. I can't understand why I'd ever complain about that.

[aristocravat]

[If he values his life he will never state that particular opinion out loud.]

I was referring to your complaints regarding the layout of this device, and the construction of the buildings. Both of which came before any useful queries.

[This is ridiculous and he knows it. SIGHING.]

What have you been told by the others?

[noblemen]

[ What is he going to do, throw flutes at him? ]

It is poorly designed. I'm surprised you of all people figured out how to use it.

Not a lot. We're on another planet, angry scientists, et cetera. Rubbish, bollocks all if you me.