♕ treize; [video; English/text translation]

[crotchroses]

[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.]

Comments

[text] ehehehehe

[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

[text] these two are a train wreck

[lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com]

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".

[text] aw man I'm just gettin' started 8)

[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

[text] oooooh yeaah

[lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com]

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.

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[lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com]

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.

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[lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com]

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? ]

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[lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com]

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

[text] STILL APOLOGIZING FOR FRANCE lsdkjfla

[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

[text] DON'T he is fabulous <3 I apologize too, though owhigks

[lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com]

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. ]

[text] laskdf NO NEVER omfg negative CR is the best I love it so much

[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

[text] wow france put some clothes on GOSH

[lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com]

[ 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.

[text] NEVER!!

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[text] I... just... ohankrg

[lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com]

You've made just as many. It's more of a deduction, really.

I don't need to live with you if I don't wish to.

[text] I couldn't resist, man

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[text] he's so very... fabulous

[lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com]

[ If he could stare you down through text, France, he would. Just feel the aura. ]

And yet you seem desperate for companionship.

[text] feel the sparkles sasuke, feel them

[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

[text] no, your sparkles are terrible

[lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com]

How ridiculous. That really is egotistical of you, assuming that your company is so important.

[text] no, they're like glitter. they end up EVERYWHERE

[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

[text] and reproduce asexually!

[lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com]

I understand your sarcasm. Being direct is simpler, however.

Why assume that they need it or that your presence would be helpful? That's what I mean in saying you're egotistical.

[text] akjsdaflksdjfals no no they find their little sparkle counterpart & mate for life

[crotchroses.livejournal.com]

[text] clearly he needs his sparkle counterpart

[lastofthelegacy.livejournal.com]

It isn't. One is a matter of life and death and assumes mortality of humans. It's factual.

[text] sasuke or france

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