02; video --> text; backdate to Fourth July

[spiffingtea]

[Locked to America; 20%]

[The screen shows England pretty much staring at the screen in apprehension; it's like he's trying to wait for something or is trying to think of something to say. He sighs a few times. It's a little bit dark, but you can slowly see England's cheeks going slightly red. This goes on for about a minute, before England just

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video; 1/2

[libertyfuckyeah]

[ Wow, England actually wishing him a happy birthday? SHIT HE'S TOO SURPRISED TO LOCK ANYTHING.

And by now he's luckily recovered enough to talk somewhat. It's still hoarse and not nearly as loud as it usually is, but at least he's above whispering. Most of the time, anyway. ]

Uh... thanks. Thank you, England!

video; 2/2

[libertyfuckyeah]

[ The surprise ebbs away and now he's just pouting a bit. His voice cracks every now and again as he talks. It's like he's going through puberty again or something. ]

It's not really the throat thing that's the worst. Just wish there were actual fireworks. It's not the same as bein' at home, but what can ya do?

video; locked to America

[spiffingtea]

[England appears back on screen, and grumbles. He still tries to hide his embarassed expression --- though as soon as he hears America talk, he starts to laugh. Either from how funny he sounds or... in a way, how... reassuring, it was to hear that very loud yank's voice again in some form, he doesn't know.]

Surely the bomb that dropped back in Discedo was enough for you? You're never bloody satisifed. You never change. And would you bloody lock your posts?

[He shifts a little.]

... T-Though, eh, maybe these will consilidate as some sort of present.

[He moves the communicator to show -- yep, the beatles records, repair kit, and... the cannabis plant.]

I-I hope you're bloody happy. This thing stinks.

video; locked to England

[libertyfuckyeah]

I'm lockin', I'm lockin'. That was cool and all, but it's not like it was my bomb. That takes out half the coolness of it!

[ His face immediately lights up at the items England has collected for him. Beatles records, a way to see again, and weed. What more could anyone possibly need in life.

No matter how bad it reeks, surely it's worth it to see America this damn excited. HE'S MAKING THE ATTEMPT TO SPEAK LOUDLY AND EXCITEDLY but his voice just keeps cracking into what sound like shouting whispers. You know what I mean. It's late and I'm making sense shush. ]

You bet I am! Oh man, this is gonna be great. So cool, can't wait, this'll be a blast!

[ He's practically squirming with excitement. ]