crotchroses | ♕ 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.]

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[ Well, this person certainly goes from one extreme to the other rather quickly. ]

That kind of threat when you don't even know what it is?

Your honest policy is to threaten people when they've said nothing definitively negative?

And you introduced yourself in a needlessly showy fashion. You've done enough for both of us, France.

I've manipulated nothing, I'm just trying to ascertain why you think you can or should attempt to "put a foot up my ass". You don't look like much of a fighter, at all.

If you're a warrior then you should conduct yourself in a more dignified way instead of offering yourself as a source of entertainment.

I prefer to know who I'm dealing with.

To harass them in an attempt to distract them from their present situations? If you just ignore it then you won't break free of it.

Besides, "living in despair" is a good way to bolster a person's resolve.

Then why the hell post something so flamboyant and showy in the first place?

Not necessarily. And it naturally hinges on your attentions being comparable to "light".

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.

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.

I told you already that if I was mistaken then you should correct it. You haven't. It's also not fitting to call me judgmental and then proceed to pass equally ill-informed judgment on me in return.

[ Tact. Subtlety. What are these concepts you speak of? ]

Honesty... huh? You advertised yourself as "friendly company". It would have been more honest to disclose this side also.

How wordy.

Nation status or no, you're speaking to me one-on-one as an individual. That's all I can treat you as. You threatened me early on and if you'd like to fight to resolve it, I welcome the challenge.

[ Because clearly that solves all problems. ]

[ But. Sparring is the best, no matter what. ]

I assumed you were being dishonest, since I don't trust your word very much so far. Also, we are not friends.

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[text] STILL APOLOGIZING FOR FRANCE lsdkjfla

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[text] NEVER!!