Afternoon Headlines(1/a lot)
anonymous
July 11 2009, 22:06:49 UTC
Okay, so, here’s a bit of background info for the fic. The Nations identities were revealed to the public a number of years before this, perhaps sometime in the 90s. The general public has accepted the Nation-tans and has stopped freaking out about their existence. The Nation-tans have also continued going about their daily lives, so members of their country probably see them often on the street. The main point is- they’re not always surrounded by security officers like Presidents and Prime Ministers usually are, they are free to roam.
The fic begins in 2005, just after Spain legalized gay marriage.
Hope you enjoy!
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Afternoon Headlines(2/a lot)
anonymous
July 11 2009, 22:08:07 UTC
“There have been mixed emotions among the residents of Spain and Italy alike. Many of the residents in Spain seem either delighted or indifferent toward the news, most likely due to the fact that gay marriage was put into effect just last month on July 3rd in Spain. However, some residents of Italy are not taking the news so smoothly. Many people on the streets that we have spoken to are shocked and disappointed that one of the personifications to a very religious nation is homosexual. One woman we spoke to even went as far to say that this was a horrid influence on her children
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Afternoon Headlines(3/a lot)
anonymous
July 11 2009, 22:10:01 UTC
“Mr. Vargas, the conference is beginning!” An assistant called for him.
Perfect, time to let those people know the truth!
*~*Feliciano was brought out to the front of the Palazzo Chigi where a podium with microphones had been set up. Immediately after he entered flashbulbs began going off by the dozen. He had been through these conferences before, but the rapid, white flashes never ceased to startle him. As he took his place at the podium to flashes died down. The Prime Minister entered after Italy and stood to his right, arms crossed and a serious look on his face. Feliciano glanced at him fleetingly and the Prime Minister responded with a knowing look. He expected Italy to say exactly what the government wanted the public to know
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Afternoon Headlines(4/a lot)
anonymous
July 11 2009, 22:12:52 UTC
Feliciano nodded and wiped away the last of his tears. He sniffed and followed the woman as she led him to a private garage where he got into one of the many sleek, black, protected cars of the Italian government. As they exited the garage, more rapid flashbulbs greeted them as the press and public lined the streets, hoping to catch a glance of their Nation. Feliciano didn’t understand why, it wasn’t like he looked any different now that the public knew about his relationship with Germany. The brunette even smiled a bit, thinking back to better times when he and Romano could stand on top of floats or stand in a limousine’s sun roof during parades and wave at all the spectators. He almost wanted to ask the driver to open the sun roof so he could possibly peek out the top of it, but then he realized that that action was probably not very appropriate at the moment.
The rest of the ride home was spent in silence.
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Whew! The first few parts done! I know right now the fic isn’t really focusing on reactions to sexual relations, but…uh
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Re: Afternoon Headlines(4/a lot)
anonymous
July 12 2009, 00:52:13 UTC
italian!anon here just loves you to death :D i had been expecting a USAUK fill with possibilities of other couples, but i was delighted to see it starting with the two italies *hearts*
it was just terribly adorable *loves*
i can just see it happening, the whole spain/romano proposing (... *hopes for a yes*), italy going all "i can't lie! i lurve germany!" and everything. (i had to laugh and bite my lip on regards of italian ministers but you kept it vague so i could relax :D) *has a bit of a dislike for italian ministers and wouldn't have liked to see berlusconi named anywhere in this fill*
anyway. it was just perfect :D IC and SO cute...
i will wait for the rest patiently, just know you're doing an awesome job and i can't wait to read more *hearts*
Yeah I was a bit worried about what people would think about the PMs/Presidents. I'm going to try to keep it a vague as possible. I really don't want to mention any of them anyway, they're not the focus of the story.
As for the pairings, I know Spain/Romano and Germany/Feli will be in, obviously. I think the next to show up will be Sufin, and probably France/Canada...
I don't know. This is the first multi chapter fic I've done. USUK will probably show up in there somewhere because I do love that pairing, but it won't be the focus.
Afternoon Headlines(5/?)
anonymous
July 13 2009, 20:30:03 UTC
*~*Once the Nation’s car got a few blocks away from the hubbub and rush of the inner city, the spectators on the streets became more sparse and the news reporters stopped chasing the car. Feliciano was glad for this; after today he supposed he’d had enough media exposure for a lifetime. As the driver pulled up to Italy’s house, she noticed a second car in the driveway
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Re: Afternoon Headlines(6/?)
anonymous
July 13 2009, 22:02:42 UTC
Yay! More updates!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awwwwwwwwwwww~ Ludwig~~~~~~~~~ Love your characterization of him. ^^
Just something that came up, anon here wondering if you should be using Japanese honorific for them, since they're both Italians and it feels a bit off for me. Other than that, anon is very happy with this update.
I don't usually use the honorific, I just thought Feliciano usually attached "-niisan" to Spain's name. When I read other fics I always saw authors add the honorific to what Feli says, so I just kinda followed that example.
Thank you though! I'm so glad you like his character, I always find him difficult to write.
Re: Authronon
anonymous
July 14 2009, 17:40:35 UTC
Non~OP anon here. I love the story so far, but I have a suggestion :) Instead of "-niissan" you could do "Big Brother Spain" or "Brother Spain" or maybe even try Italian? *shrug* In fics I write, I normally have Feliciano just say "Big Brother France" since it really doesn't make much sense for him using Japanese honorifics.
Re: Afternoon Headlines(6/?)
anonymous
July 15 2009, 06:49:57 UTC
New reader here and BAWWW SPAIN YOU MORON LMAO I LOVE YOU. ♥
I love how people are throwing stones at Spain's house and he's more concerned with cuddling with Romano, rather then making sure his household remains intact.
I'm so happy though! :DDD I read earlier comments; US/UK, Ger/Ita, Spain/Romano, Su/Fin, France/Canada?! Oh Anon, how you manage to hit all the pairings I ship. ♥ Much love and interwebz to you!
I can't wait to see if you have any other couples planned.~~ Good work so far! It's got this good tone to it; serious, but not too serious, and humorous too. I applaud your work. :]
I feel like such a US/UK fag for wanting the US/UK part of this story so bad, lmao. Even if it's not the main couple. ;___; This is what I get for wildly shipping them.
... Though I really want the France/Canada part too. I just imagine France will be unimaginably amusing. Just being his normal self. LMAO. ♥
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The Nations identities were revealed to the public a number of years before this, perhaps sometime in the 90s. The general public has accepted the Nation-tans and has stopped freaking out about their existence. The Nation-tans have also continued going about their daily lives, so members of their country probably see them often on the street. The main point is- they’re not always surrounded by security officers like Presidents and Prime Ministers usually are, they are free to roam.
The fic begins in 2005, just after Spain legalized gay marriage.
Hope you enjoy!
*~*“…And now to your headlines in the afternoon. We have a shocking new sto ( ... )
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Perfect, time to let those people know the truth!
*~*Feliciano was brought out to the front of the Palazzo Chigi where a podium with microphones had been set up. Immediately after he entered flashbulbs began going off by the dozen. He had been through these conferences before, but the rapid, white flashes never ceased to startle him. As he took his place at the podium to flashes died down. The Prime Minister entered after Italy and stood to his right, arms crossed and a serious look on his face. Feliciano glanced at him fleetingly and the Prime Minister responded with a knowing look. He expected Italy to say exactly what the government wanted the public to know ( ... )
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The rest of the ride home was spent in silence.
*~*
Whew! The first few parts done! I know right now the fic isn’t really focusing on reactions to sexual relations, but…uh ( ... )
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it was just terribly adorable *loves*
i can just see it happening, the whole spain/romano proposing (... *hopes for a yes*), italy going all "i can't lie! i lurve germany!" and everything. (i had to laugh and bite my lip on regards of italian ministers but you kept it vague so i could relax :D) *has a bit of a dislike for italian ministers and wouldn't have liked to see berlusconi named anywhere in this fill*
anyway. it was just perfect :D IC and SO cute...
i will wait for the rest patiently, just know you're doing an awesome job and i can't wait to read more *hearts*
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As for the pairings, I know Spain/Romano and Germany/Feli will be in, obviously. I think the next to show up will be Sufin, and probably France/Canada...
I don't know. This is the first multi chapter fic I've done. USUK will probably show up in there somewhere because I do love that pairing, but it won't be the focus.
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Just something that came up, anon here wondering if you should be using Japanese honorific for them, since they're both Italians and it feels a bit off for me. Other than that, anon is very happy with this update.
-Not OP-
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Thank you though! I'm so glad you like his character, I always find him difficult to write.
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I will have to propose marriage.
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I love how people are throwing stones at Spain's house and he's more concerned with cuddling with Romano, rather then making sure his household remains intact.
I'm so happy though! :DDD I read earlier comments; US/UK, Ger/Ita, Spain/Romano, Su/Fin, France/Canada?! Oh Anon, how you manage to hit all the pairings I ship. ♥ Much love and interwebz to you!
I can't wait to see if you have any other couples planned.~~ Good work so far! It's got this good tone to it; serious, but not too serious, and humorous too. I applaud your work. :]
I feel like such a US/UK fag for wanting the US/UK part of this story so bad, lmao. Even if it's not the main couple. ;___; This is what I get for wildly shipping them.
... Though I really want the France/Canada part too.
I just imagine France will be unimaginably amusing. Just being his normal self. LMAO. ♥
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