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"--a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

Is that it? How do I tur--"

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[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]

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[ Deep breaths-- or not, apparently. He finally stops biting his lips in such a weird way and clears his throat. ]

How long have you been holding that in, then?

[ Really................... ]

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[England's lips form a thin line. a small pause]

Since you and I first met.

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At the carnival?

[ 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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[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]

You're... not upset, are you?

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[ 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.

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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...]

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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.

[ :) ]

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[those words seem to take the weight off of England's shoulders. at last, the smile looks relaxed, amused, even]

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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[ He gives him a smile in return, then. ]

Like with the tea?

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Yes, like with the tea. [or other things. CERES troubles, worries, that sort of thing]

welp

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[ There's a pause then, before he says: ] If your kind don't actually let yourselves love you wouldn't know anything about girls, would you?

[ 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

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[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]

2/2 and here's another porn icon

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[when he's found his voice again, he clenches the counter, takes a deep breath, and tries once more]

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

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To date someone and to love someone isn't always the same thing, you know. [ Though ah......




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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[SHE. well, England didn't really stress genders]

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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[ He didn't....... and given his time you can't blame him okay.

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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[England, save yourself the embarrassment and tell him to find someone else to talk to about girls. but... but this is Merlin's love life! he's curious, okay?]

Oh, of course. Yes, I can... probably... I mean! Definitely! I can definitely help you out with that!

[also his pride is too great]

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[ England why this... don't make him fuck up even more out of curiosity!!! ]

You can?

[ Does he even know what kind of questions are going to come up--though really he clears his throat after, trying to sound less surprised. ]

I mean, thanks. I don't always know what I'm doing, so...

[ ??? so??? ]

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[so...???]

Th-that's all right! You're young! You learn things as you go, yeah? You obviously haven't experienced everything about love or life right now. Some things, you find out for yourself with age, while other answers come from asking questions. It's perfectly acceptable to ask for help.

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[ This time his hand reaches up, sliding into the side of his hair, over his ear awkwardly. ]

I'm not really used to having anyone but Gaius to ask, actually. And I'd rather eat a leech than do that.

[ wow harsh ]

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[ow... that sounds gross. and possibly painful]

What about here, though? I'm sure you've made friends you feel comfortable enough to share your problems with... Haven't you?

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[ ...Now he just laughs. ]

They're probably just as clueless as I am, actually.

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[oh... well, England supposes he can see that, if you've got a bunch of teens and young adults together. generally clueless]

I see. Well, I'm happy to offer my assistance. I know I probably don't look old, but I've been around a long time. Longer than I can count, really. And I will gladly share what knowledge I've gained over the years.

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[ Exactly... they're all as useless as each other. ]

Well if you said you were... uh... What word do you even use for it? Albion, anyway. I've been told it's been at least a thousand years so. [ Shrugs. ] I'll ask if anything comes up.

[ England you won't be ready for it, that's for sure. ]