crotchroses: (☩ if you can't lend your hand)
crotchroses ([personal profile] crotchroses) wrote2011-12-01 05:34 am

♕ treize; [video; English/text translation]

[Some time around the evening of the 30th, there is a broadcast.

A very French broadcast. Because France is in it. You can't beat that, okay.

The lighting is dramatic and France himself seems to be sitting in a chair, leaned back against the sill of a window and the wall, so he's essentially in front of the window with his feet propped up off screen.]


... Bonsoir, Fortuna.

[He removes the cigarette from his mouth and sighs through the edifice into the open air. The smoke curls 'round. He is so dramatic you can practically hear the music playing.

No really. Where is that very very soft music coming from?

You'll never know.]


It has come to my attention that I, the nation of romance, have not tended to my duties properly. What are those, you ask?

[HE FACES THE CAMERA AT LAST. There is a confident smile on his lips.]

We are fighting to survive, I know this. But... Even so! [a wave of his hand] The human instinct--ah, even the instinct of life itself!--is not only to survive but to live well. It is my duty, my desire and obligation, to assist not only my citizens but anyone who wishes it, in this endeavor.

Je suis--Ah, I am France, and whatever you need--be it advice, friendly company, the best cooking on the planet, or just someone handsome to look at, I am at your disposal.

Not to do this--Non! It is unacceptable. [He snaps his fingers--

--he's holding a rose in bloom in addition to that cigarette. France's sleeves are rolled up look he can be mysterious too. He brings it to his face and breathes in the scent with a happy sigh.]


The brother of Europe--[his other hand waves at himself, indicating who he's talking about]--of the world--he is here for you.

[With a wave, the feed cuts off. Shortly after, a text translation is posted, word for word so everyone can read it.]
bauhinia: (Default)

[personal profile] bauhinia 2011-12-04 09:16 pm (UTC)(link)
If you want rice, I'll get some. [ Crossing his arms and cocking his head at the screen. ] Anything else?

[ You better not be saying it's England's via Hong Kong, because Hong Kong will really get upset then. ]
fierybluebird: (Something on your mind?)

[personal profile] fierybluebird 2011-12-04 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah... hopefully I'll have a better grasp of your beautiful language in the future if it ever needs to happen again?

Good to have you back though, eh.

[text] oooooh yeaah

[identity profile] lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com 2011-12-04 11:56 pm (UTC)(link)
And? Has a single person responded favorably? If people want companionship then they'll seek it out actively on their own. That's their nature. Saying that this is your obligation is just prideful.

[identity profile] asideglance.livejournal.com 2011-12-05 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
I-I believe I understand immediately now. [Stares...sympathetically.]

So that sort of thing is shared... Ah...

video;

[identity profile] einzelkampfer.livejournal.com 2011-12-05 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
I most certainly did not. Just what kind of nonsense are you going on about?

[identity profile] brotundbier.livejournal.com 2011-12-05 04:31 pm (UTC)(link)
I hope you realize your "help" seems to constantly have a negative effect as a result of your ego.

[identity profile] crotchroses.livejournal.com 2011-12-05 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
... You're being civil with me.

... We all do the best we can. What do you want me to do, tell everyone in a broadcast that we are all doomed to months if not years of suffering?

Non, Allemagne. If someone wants comfort, I will offer it to them. They can take it or leave it. We must gather both food and supplies for the coming winter and we are short on time. I have lived through many winters and I have suffered frostbite; and while you may have your methods, I have mine.

If a man feels there are few he can trust to help him, another man's famed efficient force will not reflect well. Oui, I know you will say "how can this reflect well or get anything done?"

... I am offering to be a shoulder on which to lean when they are weary, and with their trust will be cooperation. The other people, they will contribute their own. At least, one can hope.

[identity profile] crotchroses.livejournal.com 2011-12-06 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, between nations? Eh, I think any form of Angleterre would have awful food. It is a universal staple!

Wait! Wait, you are-- You are in 2011, oui? Please tell me you are for certain, and which month!

video;

[identity profile] crotchroses.livejournal.com 2011-12-06 12:21 am (UTC)(link)
I am not "going on about" any nonsense, but I will be happy to explain if you don't understand. Such a sad thing when there are those who require this kind of explanation.

[identity profile] asideglance.livejournal.com 2011-12-06 12:25 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... yes. November. Though I suppose it would be December by now... The month matches with the calendar of this place.

[identity profile] crotchroses.livejournal.com 2011-12-06 12:29 am (UTC)(link)
Oh! Oh! Ah-- I-- I have not seen home since July.

Am I still alive? I mean, of course I would be! But I must ask regardless.

[identity profile] asideglance.livejournal.com 2011-12-06 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
Ah... what a grim question... But France-san is alive, of course.
playwitchu: (Laughing/OH SO HAPPY!)

I have no idea if she is currently with France's apartment or not.

[personal profile] playwitchu 2011-12-06 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
[She is laughing even more, though she is now coughing between the laughter.]

How am I being silly? France is being silly~

[The sight of the pout is making her laugh even more.]
Edited 2011-12-06 00:39 (UTC)

[identity profile] crotchroses.livejournal.com 2011-12-06 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, merci! Merci Japon, mon ami!

That is all I wanted to know.

Really. Don't tell me anything else, the rest is too depressing.

But, if I may ask, how are things for you?

[identity profile] asideglance.livejournal.com 2011-12-06 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Sort of weirded out by the kiss thing, but what else is new. He considers that question though and just sideglances.]

They are fine, considering all things...

[text]

[identity profile] lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com 2011-12-06 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
If someone doesn't even know what they want then they're pathetic as it is. [ Biggest hypocrite. ]

The legacy of your culture is cheap companionship? If it's something else then you should state that clearly.

[identity profile] crotchroses.livejournal.com 2011-12-06 08:17 am (UTC)(link)
Ooh! And more ingredients for bread... and flavor. If that is one thing this world lacks, it is color, whether in taste or in sight.

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[personal profile] bauhinia 2011-12-06 08:18 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, no kidding. I can totally agree with you there. I mean, I don't wanna sound ungrateful, but it's just a little weird.

[ Good idea.... ]

[identity profile] crotchroses.livejournal.com 2011-12-06 08:21 am (UTC)(link)


Hmm? What's weird?
bauhinia: (Default)

[personal profile] bauhinia 2011-12-06 08:22 am (UTC)(link)
There's like, barely any real food here. [ he sounds like such a brat, he's not really, he's really not!! ]

[identity profile] crotchroses.livejournal.com 2011-12-06 08:33 am (UTC)(link)
I know! Isn't it awful? I will fix this somehow, Grece and I will cook food in the kitchens and bring bread to the streets!

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[personal profile] bauhinia 2011-12-06 08:36 am (UTC)(link)
Well, if you need [ knead ] help, let me know, yeah? I'm all about bidding bland food farewell.

[ You know, considering the source, that sounds a little sketchy. ]

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