[ Merlin scratches his cheek then, wincing slightly. ] I might have teased her by asking if she wanted to buy a love potion. It really isn't important, just more that... you--she-- [ He pauses, looking at the counter as he draws a pattern on it. ] won't even chance it because of how long you live for.
[ He pauses to glance back up, before his eyes roll away to the left. He doesn't add anything else on there. ]
[oh... aha. after a moment of staring, England finally nods his head. he used to think very similarly, he still does. he would never date a human, because it's not fair to them, but also because it just... seems wrong. he has never had feelings of romantic love toward any human, but he does have affection for his citizens.
ah, right. probably should... get back to that subject]
Well, she's not wrong, in some cases. Though I've seen instances of countries dating each other. [even he has had... relations... with other countries AHEM he was much younger and wilder back then]
[ He just has a very... detached image of Cerealia in comparison. His life at home is completely different and it's like he's put it in a box and shoved it away for storage for the time being. His head tips a little at that though. ]
They have? [ Let's not talk about that when at least one of them is Pure, England ]
Euh... yes... [he makes a vague gesture, cheeks and the tips of his ears tinted pink. it's a weird subject!] Austria and Hungary even married for a little while. But... th-that's not... We're getting off-topic.
You are! [ Why does he sound like he's enjoying this--
Though ah, the response at least gets him to press his lips together, using his teeth to hold them in place. He tries to straighten his expression out, but his cheek is definitely twitching slightly.
[what is even with that face? Merlin is holding in laughter! England looks like he's torn between yelling and running away... deep breaths, England]
THE POINT IS... Sen and I are nations. Or, rather, representations of nations. Meaning we represent land and the people of that nation! You are essentially from my nation!
[he was so flustered he just came right out and said it all in one breath... great job, England]
[ It's a shame he has a problem with authority figures, isn't it--well sometimes. Though now things are calmer he quietly asks: ] Were you worried about what I'd think?
[England nods in response to both questions. when he'd first learned that most of the worlds here were not like his, he'd wanted to be careful about his true identity. honestly, he'd been doing fairly well with that.
but when Merlin showed up, it suddenly became difficult. he wanted to tell him, for so long, yet he feared that Merlin would think he was crazy. in some ways, it was a blessing that Vietnam stepped up and told Merlin when she did, otherwise it might have taken England forever]
[ Vietnam was open about it for a while longer, she'd introduced herself with that name but ...it didn't mean anything to him. He still has no idea where places are on a map, only vaguely. In fact, given who his girlfriend is, he knows more about the solar system at this point than the earth itself.
He goes quiet, but there's no look of malice or anger on his face. No form of upset that the other might be worried about. ] Why would I be? I mean, it's definitely weird, but ... I've seen a lot of weird things.
I don't doubt that. [England tries to smile, but it's nervous, a bit forced] But, I mean, it must be strange to hear that a creature that looks human represents a place, of all things.
[he supposes he should be grateful that he wound up in a place where there were all different sorts of beings, humans with magic, vikings and dragons, spirits...]
Well I did say it was weird. [ He goes quiet for a moment. ] But I've also talked to a dragon, seen a creature with a cobra for a head and a leopard for a body and other weird stuff so ... it isn't the worst thing you could be.
[ah! good thing England wasn't drinking tea at that point. he might have spat it out at the question. he doesn't know which part to address first!]
I... I wouldn't say we don't let ourselves love! As I've said, nations occasionally date each other! And, in my case... [the words die on England's tongue. which is fine, because he should think about how much he wants to say]
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...Love? [he is... trying to imagine how one subject would lead to another]
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[ He pauses to glance back up, before his eyes roll away to the left. He doesn't add anything else on there. ]
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ah, right. probably should... get back to that subject]
Well, she's not wrong, in some cases. Though I've seen instances of countries dating each other. [even he has had... relations... with other countries AHEM he was much younger and wilder back then]
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They have? [ Let's not talk about that when at least one of them is Pure, England
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Are you getting flustered?
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N-never mind, that! [he wasn't expecting Merlin to tease him!] What I'm trying to tell you is serious!
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Though ah, the response at least gets him to press his lips together, using his teeth to hold them in place. He tries to straighten his expression out, but his cheek is definitely twitching slightly.
...Sorry, England. ]
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THE POINT IS... Sen and I are nations. Or, rather, representations of nations. Meaning we represent land and the people of that nation! You are essentially from my nation!
[he was so flustered he just came right out and said it all in one breath... great job, England]
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How long have you been holding that in, then?
[ Really................... ]
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Since you and I first met.
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[ It's a shame he has a problem with authority figures, isn't it--well sometimes. Though now things are calmer he quietly asks: ] Were you worried about what I'd think?
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but when Merlin showed up, it suddenly became difficult. he wanted to tell him, for so long, yet he feared that Merlin would think he was crazy. in some ways, it was a blessing that Vietnam stepped up and told Merlin when she did, otherwise it might have taken England forever]
You're... not upset, are you?
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He goes quiet, but there's no look of malice or anger on his face. No form of upset that the other might be worried about. ] Why would I be? I mean, it's definitely weird, but ... I've seen a lot of weird things.
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[he supposes he should be grateful that he wound up in a place where there were all different sorts of beings, humans with magic, vikings and dragons, spirits...]
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[ :) ]
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I guess not. In any case, I simply wanted you to know that if you needed any help, or wanted to talk, I was available to you.
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Like with the tea?
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welp
[ This is the most awkward thing he's asked to be honest... especially as this time he isn't looking at England now either. ]
wheezes 1/2
I... I wouldn't say we don't let ourselves love! As I've said, nations occasionally date each other! And, in my case... [the words die on England's tongue. which is fine, because he should think about how much he wants to say]
2/2 and here's another porn icon
In my case, I have found someone, here, who has lived longer than I have, and we have grown to... love one another...
sDGSDGKDG cries... ah poor England.... sorry homie
He wasn't actually asking about that, so now England is only bringing embarrassment to himself. It's only going to get worse. ]
You have? Who is she? [ "She"... sorry, Chibi.......... ]
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I will tell you later. The point I am trying to make is that I've experienced love. [wasn't the question about girls?] What seems to be troubling you?
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But still he gives a small shrug. ] It doesn't matter right now, but if I need help with that later...
[ Sweats. ]
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