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[za_rodina]

[So hey Splendor, if you hadn't already gotten enough new arrivals there seems to be another one staring blankly out at the city from...well, he's not quite sure where he is really. Its a rather lavish hall, one that he's pretty sure doesn't just pop out of the ground and go unnoticed. In fact, Russia's not quite certain of how he got here at all.

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[immamartillo]

[ Firo spends more time than is polite staring at the person in the seal. They look familiar... But he knows they're not from home. Maybe a dream. That assumption doesn't make Firo feel any less crazy. Cautiously- he's afraid this is just a delusion- he speaks. ]

Yeah. It's on. And I'm guessin' you're new.

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[za_rodina]

[Russia spends just about the same amount of time staring back. He's got the odd notion that he remembers this person. And possibly more odd, that he's really important.]

Da, I'm guessing I am too. [Why does this feel like deja vu? He frowns a bit.] I'm sorry, but do I know you?

[Video]

[immamartillo]

[ The question startles Firo, and though it may mean he's not completely losing it- that this guy really is real- he's not sure how to respond. ]

What? What do you mean?

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[za_rodina]

[Russia gets a little flustered look on his face.] I mean, you look familiar? I didn't mean to startle you, Maly-

[He pauses, confused, why'd he start to say that? And why'd it feel so familiar?]

[Video]

[immamartillo]

[ Congratulations Russia, now he's more startled. And also on guard. ]

What the hell did you just call me?

[ He's worried now; why'd it sound almost familiar? ]

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[za_rodina]

[He holds his hands up in a placating gesture but there's still a confused look on his face.] Ah, Malyenki. I didn't mean to it just happened and uhm- [He forces himself to stop rambling, blushes. God, why are you embarrassing yourself already Russia?]

[Video]

[immamartillo]

"Malyenki?"

[ Okay, this guy is really strange. But Firo can't shake the feeling of familiarity. And for some reason he recognizes that word. ]

Don't call me little.

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[za_rodina]

It's Russian.

[Wait. Russia gives him an odd stare, how'd he know what that meant? This is getting oddly frustrating.]

How'd you know that?

[Video]

[immamartillo]

[ How did he know that? Firo's not sure. His immediate assumption is that it's from Szilard's memories. He winces, then looks back at Russia, frowning. ]

That's none of your business how I know. You got a monopoly on the language, pal?

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[za_rodina]

Well, I am Russia.

[He rolls his eyes, once more hit by a vague sense of deja vu.]

[Video]

[immamartillo]

You're like Taiwan, then.

[ But he pauses; didn't he know about country-people before he met her? He grits his teeth as he feels a headache coming on. Maybe it's better not to think about it. ]

Anyway, you're new. Want help or not?

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[za_rodina]

Da, like Taiwan.

[He perks up at the mention of other Nation people even if Canada had already mentioned them.]

Well, I know this place is called Splendorocity and there's something to do with wishes but other than that I'm lost.

[Video]

[immamartillo]

That's... pretty much it.

Oh. Every so often the city decides to be more of a jerk. Like one time these stupid roses started growin' everywhere and they'd knock you out if you touched 'em.

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[za_rodina]

[He pauses.] So it messes with people? Like turning them into children or whatnot?

[Video]

[immamartillo]

Yeah, that's-

[ But no, it hasn't happened in Splendor, he suddenly realizes. Caught off guard he stares at Russia. Maybe he does really know this guy... ]

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[za_rodina]

[Russia looks a bit taken a back when Firo stops and stares at him. He frowns and tilts his head.]

Are you sure we've never met before?