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[itdidntgrow]

I'm glad everyone is back safely. I'm sorry there was nothing I could do to help - ... And if there's anything I can do now, please-I'd like to. [ Yeah, she sounds more than a little distracted.

After a moment. ] Ah, well... Austria... isn't acting like himself. Would anyone happen to-has this happened to anyone else? I know something just

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[riflerosti]

What do you mean the idiot isn't acting like himself?

[itdidntgrow]

Switzerland...

[ She didn't know you were here as well. ] He's acting as though he doesn't know me, and his entire attitude is... changed.

[riflerosti]

[/didn't know you'd come back all grown up, but obviously doesn't do small talk.]

...You mean he's acting like one of them? A drone?

[itdidntgrow]

... Yes, that's - probably the best way to put it. I had hoped it would just wear off, but it hasn't so far.

[kleinefurstin]

I think he's been droned...

[itdidntgrow]

To what end?

[kleinefurstin]

It hasn't worn off, yet, so he be gone.

[itdidntgrow]

I don't mean to argue, but - he's physically still here. There must be a way to reverse it.

[fuelefficient]

Ah...he has been-

[itdidntgrow]

...

[ H- hanging up the phone. ] Yes... it seems so.

[fuelefficient]

I am sure he will be back at some point.

[itdidntgrow]

... It may be better if he does not return, if he truly is back home. [ Trying to keep her chin up. ]

[when_in_me]

Eh? Hmm.

We should go get some ice cream!

[itdidntgrow]

I'm sorry?

[when_in_me]

Delicious ice cream! Let's go get some, Gary! Hungary! Whatever!

[itdidntgrow]

Are you asking me on some sort of date?