Opus No. 1 - Voice

[herr_edelstein]

…If this is some sort of practical joke, it is not an amusing one

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[Video]

[behaupten]

Hey, hey! I did nothing bad! ... At least not this time!

[He's not taking the blame for something he didn't do. In every other case, it's just him showing off his awesome skills.]

[Video]

[herr_edelstein]

[The device beeping apparently startled Austria; he sounds a bit bemused and surprised as he finally hits the video button and stares at Prussia's face. He's out in the weather; snow is clinging to his dark hair and all over his dark blue suit. He is scowling bitterly]

And yet you are the first one to acknowledge my arrival in this place. The odds are stacking against you. [He narrows his eyes]

[Video]

[behaupten]

You talked to me directly, so, ja. But okay, don't believe me.

[What a difference, he's in the warmth together with Gilbird.]

Re: [Video]

[herr_edelstein]

Your brother had told me otherwise, so I am more inclined to believe him.

[It's amazing that he can still sound so imperial and huffy in the middle of a snowstorm.]

[bewaeltigung]

[It takes him some time but he recognizes that voice. And he sighs. Great]

Ah... Austria. Unfortunately nein, Bruder didn't do zis von.

[herr_edelstein]

[Even more surprise, but not enough to dispel the huffiness. Instead, he frowns.]

Deutschland! I know you would never involve yourself with such frivolities.

...Hrm. I have a question to ask you.

[bewaeltigung]

Ja, vhat is it?

I actually forgot what my original question was. Derp.

[herr_edelstein]

...I have a choice of being saved by France or by your brother. I am sure you can see where this is going.

[fleurdeamour]

Oh, eet's you again~ Ah, but you don't seem to recall ze last time you were here...

What year eez eet where you are from, Austria?

[herr_edelstein]

...The last time I was...What?

[Austria frowns skeptically]

2011. What sort of question is that?

[fleurdeamour]

Just making sure. Also, you might want to get eendside somewhere, before ze blizzard starts up again.

[Video]

[herr_edelstein]

...

I have been trying to find a place. Every single shop and store is boarded up.

[It's already starting to snow again, incidentally.]

[Action]

[13_sugars]

[Abel has been out here, braving the storm to collect newcomers. Luckily, for now, it seems to have let up a bit. He spots Roderich easily among the white.]

Hello? Did you just get here?

Re: [Action] There is a log I've posted for just this sort of thing!

[herr_edelstein]

[Austria was in the middle of arguing with someone over his communicator and looks over at being addressed.]

Ah, yes I did. [He regards his potential savior carefully for a moment]

[Action] XD oh?

[13_sugars]

Ah -

[He holds out his hand to shake]

I'm Father Abel Nightroad. I can give you any information you need later - but you really should get out of this weather first before the snow starts up again.

Re: [Action] Indeed~ I'll post a link in the comment

[herr_edelstein]

[Austria takes his hand and shakes it firmly; he's not wearing a coat or gloves, the lack of the latter irritating him the most]

Father Nightroad, thank you. [He is comforted a bit by the suggestion that this man is a priest] Roderich Edelstein. Do you know of a place where I might go? I...I am lost, I'm afraid.

[Video]

[honourboy]

Prussia? Are you one of the nations as well?

Re: [Video]

[herr_edelstein]

Ah, you know of us then?

Yes, I am Austria. And you are?

[Video]

[honourboy]

Yes, I do indeed.

Austria? My name is Kanetsugu Naoe.

Re: [Video]

[herr_edelstein]

I see. Not many non-nations do.

Kanetsugu Naoe? It is a pleasure. You may call me Austria, if you prefer, or by my 'human' name, Roderich Edelstein.