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[noblemen]

[ If nothing else, technology was not as mystical and magical to him as it was with a lot of the older European nations. This strange little device was something he was able to figure out to the point he could turn it on and use it, though what struck him about it is that it definitely wasn't a mobile. ]

[ Regardless, the screen flickers on and any

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[ Voice ]

[andmemorize]

Mister England? Ah--But Monsieur France said you returned home...

[video]

[noblemen]

I-- [ Gods, but that voice is familiar. He just can't seem to place who it is. ] I... what are you on about, lad? I haven't gone anywhere; I was at a meeting this morning, I think, and now... now I'm here.

[ Helplessly motioning behind him. ] Wherever here is, anyway.

[video]

[andmemorize]

[ Oh hello video! England you have a much younger, very confused looking Canada on the screen. Was it possible for people to forget? Ack, why is he even wondering that, this place already defies logic. ] You were here before, sir.

[ He hesitates, tempted to ask the year. Yet...

He shakes his head. ] That is the nature of this place. People are taken from their homelands and dropped here without warning. Different times, places, worlds...it doesn't make much sense but--

[video]

[noblemen]

[ Oh that's

that's

uh... ]

Was I? [ Too busy staring at the feed trying to rememb--Canada! Oh, it's Canada, well all right then. Then gives him the most helplessly confused look he's waged in a long time. ]

I was?! I don't seem to have any recollection of that. [ Staring at the feed. Why are you like, 11, Canada... ] No, it doesn't make any sense at all. Say, Canada, you look... different. Very different, I mean. Did you.... do something with your hair?

[ Because the setting right now is just not as important as figuring out why Canada looks like he's a child. ]

[verdantventure]

...[ He doesn't remember being here? She found that strange, though she had heard of people disappearing and coming back, so... ]

This is the planet Fortuna. I'm sorry, but...as far as I know, no one has found a way to return us home. Sometimes people will disappear, of course, but...

[noblemen]

[ Staring at the feed. So much deadpan you don't even know. ]

Right. Well, other than the impossible, what other conclusions can be reached? It isn't as if one day, someone goes about their daily habits and just finds themselves on another planet that they have never heard of. This isn't some H.G. Wells novel, this is reality.

[ He's being rude, isn't he. He clears his throat a bit. ] Uehm, well, though, thank you for volunteering answers, that was a prompt response at least. Now, why are we unable to return home? Has anyone tried to venture out beyond... [ A glance around. ] ...wherever we are now?

[verdantventure]

[ WOW RUDE. And not gentlemanly at all, hmph. Gosh she doesn't know how to deal with rude people, so she'll just ignore all the rude bits and continue on all polite and lady-like. Or something.

Yeah that'll totally work. ]

As far-fetched as it sounds, it's the truth. I've been here over two months now, you see, and if it was anything else I'm sure I would have realized.

You're welcome. Ah--and it's because no one knows just how we got here, or where the way back might be. It's a rather large area, you see.

From what I understand...there are three cities--Spero, Discedo, and Dissimulo. Many have been to all three, though...I'm not sure if people have traveled beyond that.

[noblemen]

[ H-he is the perfect gentleman! Really, he's just having an off-day. It's understandable maybe... ]

I... see. [ Suspension of disbelief get. ] So has anyone tried just, you know, wandering one way and not stopping? [ He taps his lip ] I suppose I could try it, if no one else will.

Well, I'm in one of them, I think. Bugger me if I know which one, though. [ Greens flit to the left, then to the right, and he shrugs. ] I see a bank and some old broken down buildings. Would you happen to know one city from the other, miss?

[video / English]

[fragrancy]

It's called Fortuna. [ Because, yes, let's dispense with the pleasantries. And while he's at it, he won't mention how he was missing England there for awhile. Yep. ]

[video] (oh HK, so kind to him in speaking English...)

[noblemen]

Fortuna. [ There's a sight for sore eyes. Not that England would admit to it or anything. He just sort of purses his lips. ] That sounds vaguely Italian, but I know this is beyond the abilities of either of the Italies.

[video] (well, his English is better than some other things!)

[fragrancy]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure they have nothing to do with it. The girl versions or the boy ones. [ Without realizing it, he's started sitting up a little straighter. ] I don't know how we got here, actually.

[video] (It better be, or England would be most disappointed)

[noblemen]

The what or the what ones? What are you on about, boy? [ A frown. ] Suppose we'll just have to figure out then, yeah? It has to be someone who doesn't like us very much. Considering I have a lot of enemies, though, that might be slightly difficult to narrow down.

( video; )

[libertyfuckyeah]

THERE YOU ARE.

[ Yeah, of course you'd expect to hear this awful, nasally voice over the communicator. Except America doesn't look too good. Pale, dark circles under his eyes, twitching like he's not even running on sleep anymore but way too much caffeine. ]

Man I don't know whether to be relieved or pissed or what. When I didn't hear from ya, I was starting to think something got ya, or something terrible happened and I didn't remember because there's been some shit happening lately messing with my mind. There were things down in the basement and...

[ Finally he grins. ] Okay, okay, I forgive you for disappearing on me without a word even though you knew I'd get freaked out and start thinking the worst. Just glad to see you're okay!

[video]

[noblemen]

[ So much staring. So a few things cross England's mind in terms of how to respond to America, one is with something sharp and sarcastic like oh wow you look great today, another is to ask him just what the fuck is going on, another is to tell him he looks absolutely terrible and he needs a shower and some medication and a lot of sleep and the other is just to stare and respond dumbly. He opts for the last option. ]

Yes, here I am.

[ And then goes silent as he just blinks, then blinks again, trying to figure out what is going on here. Well, America is no longer on his list of suspects for who the Hell put him here. ]

I... didn't... remember going anywhere? Alfred, I saw you what, a few days ago? Honestly, if you can't survive that long without me, I am both concerned and slightly disturbed by your newfound neediness. [ And England has unfortunately managed to phrase that in such a way that it might seem like he really was the England from before, but oh well, what does he know.I'm quite all right, my God man, you make it seem as if

[video]

[libertyfuckyeah]

I'm not needy! I'm not! [ particularly indignant!!!! HE WILL PROVE THE WEREPIRE WRONG. ]

Yeah, well, I was I to know you didn't die?! Between the bodies and the Rail Tracer and whatever the hell was watching me, I couldn't be sure if something got you and I just didn't know it!

[ Suddenly freezing up. ] Wait. Why are you asking where and why. You know where and why. Don't pull my leg, man, I ain't in any shape to tell when you're being a joking asshole or a regular asshole!

[ HE IS JUST SO CONFUSED. EMOTIONS, WHAT ARE THEY. ]

[video]

[noblemen]

Yes, yes, of course lad, of course you're not. [ Enjoy some good old English condescension, Alfred. ]

Die? Bodies and the what? Oh Alfred, what are you on about? Have you been watching too many of your silly films again? You know what that does to you. I remember when you watched Invasion of the Body Snatchers; Gods, you didn't go to sleep for a week. [ He sighs, then shakes his head. ]

Don't be ridiculous, boy. Insults aside, which I'll pardon you for perhaps for the moment, answers please, Alfred. My patience is running thin and if you won't help me, I'll.... [ Well he's not exactly going to hang up because he is actually really glad to see America it's important he finds familiar faces to piece together the information given to him to form a whole truth. ]

[video]

[noblemen]

I'm-- [ Oh, that's nice, it's one of those things he met in Japan. He smiles a little at it. ]

Yes? Oh no, not at all. I'm quite lost, and I would appreciate a little help, if you would.

[video]

[noblemen]

I would think if I did, I would have stated so by now, my friend.