Video ◌ 009 ◌ You don't know what you've got 'til it's gone.

[maple_syrup_can]

[The feed comes on and there is a slight shuffling sound, but the video is blackness. After a moment you can hear a tiny, sobbing gasp. The video resolves with the little light available, and you can see the dim outline of a bed, and a shape that is perhaps someone curled up under the covers. Kumajirou's soft voice comes from very close to the

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[holmes_blogger]

[Obviously something is very wrong, and John is going to stop by Canada's room to see if he can help.

So assuming Holmes or someone let him in, John will be knocking on the door to Canada's room.]

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[holmes_blogger]

Of course. You can always call on me.

I'm sorry. I wish there was something more I could do.

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[maple_syrup_can]

[He gives a wan smile of thanks, so happy at his offer. Canada then blushes faintly - this was all bringing back childhood memories of the little things that England would try to do to help him feel better... but he could hardly ask that of John. And he's not a child anymore, anyways. Really.]

N-no, thank you, John. I- I really appreciate you taking the trouble and coming and t-talking to me. Thank you very much.

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[holmes_blogger]

It was no trouble. That's what friends are for.

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[maple_syrup_can]

[Canada can hardly even reply to that. He nods, blushing even more deeply.]

Th-thank you.

That... means a lot to me. R-really.

[He's tearing up again, because he's a crybaby not able to handle all this emotional stuff all at once.]

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[holmes_blogger]

[John nods and stands up again.]

I'll let you get some rest. Call me if you need anything.

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[maple_syrup_can]

I'll t-try. And thank you.

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[holmes_blogger]

Any time.

[John lets himself out of the room and shuts the door gently behind him.]

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[maple_syrup_can]

[And in the silence after John leaves, Canada feels... even more lonely. For a moment he's about to call him back, but hesitates.

Instead he motions for Kumajirou to join him on the bed. Once the bear is snuggled up close to him, Canada whispers,]

Thank you for calling him.

[And although he can't put Jasmine out of his mind, he then tries to sleep, so that he won't worry his friend.]