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Zwei. [Video]

[Some of you may remember Germany. Yes, that's that unfriendly, disbelieving nation that was on the network a mere week ago, displaying a sour mood and willingness to yell at everyone and their pet rabbit. Considering he's been stuck on this island for a week now, still fails to understand the time difference between the present nations and for some odd reason is wearing this when appreaing on the screen... His mood is not one bit better than before. In fact, he looks ready to strangle someone. Just that that's difficult with plush hooves covering his hands. Tough luck.]

Halloween?

[Note the remotely dangerous intonation.]

What... Is the meaning of this? Who was that woman and where is she now? Also, who is responsible for this ridiculous costume and how do I take it OFF!?! [And he's only getting louder.] I didn't give permission to this infamy so I demand that my person gets freed from this-...this...THIS!

[His voice becomes more of a growl.] Unless whoever did this wants me to hunt them down personally. [And this is where a plush-hoof comes into view, shaking angrily. Yes, this would have been a fist. Only that a fist would be far more intimidating.] But once I get my hands on you, I sewar I will-- [But... Germany cuts himself off, glancing down at his ~~hoof~~ hand. His right eyebrow twitches. Luckily, his face is pretty red already due to simply being angry, so the rising embarrassment isn't too obvious. Oh, the humiliation.]

[He ends up quickly pulling his hand down again and clears his throat, continuing in a somewhat calmer, yet still upset voice.] What I meant to say is... I'm not going to tolerate this! Regardless who is responsible for it. I will find them. And they shall be rightfully punished! Unless they want to surrender willingly. If that is the case, this is your chance!

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[It's a bit of a reflex that makes Germany react to the struggling person beneath him by rolling to the side and making room for the other before he gets himself out of his temporary daze and comes back to the current situation. The nation brings a hand up to his jaw, remotely confused by the amount of pain. Well. That has been... Odd.]

[As soon as Hajime's free, he's scrambling to his feet again. He's hurting in a couple of places, but he's pushing that aside. Combat is pretty much what he was born for, and to let this get to him? Not going to happen.

The situation's a little weird, though. Should he kick the sheep when the sheep was down? The other seemed dazed enough that this was the point where under normal circumstances, Hajime would be trying for some big, flashy finisher. That's not really possible here, so he's just going to try to jump on the other man and try for a bit of punching to win the fight without question. All that fluff is making it hard to pick out a target, though...]

[The first punch that connects forcefully drags Germany out of his daze and back into reality. The second punch makes him realize, that he hasn't reacted quickly enough, but he's going to change that. At least his silly costume weakens the blows a little. Not much, however. This human hit with unexpected strength.

But the nation could counter with just as much force. Before a third punch can connect, Germany jerks his upper body up and swings a plush-covered fist at the man above him.]

[The fist connects with Hajime's helmet...which would have been a good thing, except the plush-blunted impact has spun the helmet so that his visibility is pretty much nil at this point. The impact's knocked him back, and he needs a moment to reposition the unremovable helmet.]

[Hajime's situation remains no secret to Germany, who doesn't hesitate but makes sure to sit up fully, pull his leg up and launch a swift kick at the young man's chest

Also Germany makes sure to keep that hrlmrz in mind.]

[The kick connects right as Hajime has managed to get the helmet righted again, knocking him back. The costume armor is nowhere near like the real thing, but at least it's better than nothing.

There's a soft bit of swearing in a language that doesn't sound human at all as he goes back down. He's focused on trying to get back on his feet now.]

[Germany uses the chance to get back on his own ~~hooves~~ feet and quickly looks over to his currently downed opponent. Though he doesn't attack.]

Los. Get back up!

[So far the display Hajime has delivered wasn't a bad one. And Germany is willing to acknowledge that strength.]

[Hajime's back on his feet now, still in a combat position like he expects an attack at any moment. The visible part of his face looks somewhat satisfied, at least. It's been a while since he's had a decent fight.]

So, another round, then?

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[Germany nods.]

Sure.

[And he shifts into a more defensive posture. He might actually enjoy this. With his brother unavailable for their usual little matches, this seems like a decent way to let go of some steam.]

Show me what you got.

[Hajime returns that nod, tenses, and then leaps up in the air for a flying kick. Good thing it's nowhere near as likely to make things explode as this might under more normal circumstances for him.]

[Under normal circumstances Germany also wouldn't have minded an explosion. But just as his opponent, Germany is just human right now.

He adjusts his stance and brings up his arms to block the kick rather than dodging to the side, curious to learn the strength behind it but also to see how well he is able to hold an attack of such force.

He somehow manages to remain standing, yet doesn't counter right away.]

[Hajime uses the force of the kick to spring away from Germany, and unlike the other man, he's not interested in waiting to attack. As soon as his feet hit the ground again, he's once more rushing at the other, this time trying to see if he can land a punch to the face.]

[Germany remains standing, but brings his fist up and around to aim a punch on his own, aiming for his attacker's sternum and not bothering to block or dodge this time but letting the hit connect in order to get his own punch through.

He clenches his jaws tightly when the other's fist connects and he would swear he saw little stars flashing in front of his inner eyes in response.]

[Hajime was so focused on landing his own punch, that shot to his sternum hits hard, knocking the wind out of him for a moment and sending him reeling back, focusing on breathing again before he can do much else.]

[It takes Germany a few moments to regain his bearing, but once he does, he sets eyes on the other man before quickly shaking his own head against the remains of the slight daze. Oddly enough the nation feels much more relaxed now. He steps up to Hajime's side and crouches down next to him.

The last punch was pretty decent and he is sure he'll have a nice bruise from that later.]

Let's stop for now.

[Hajime's not quite sure how a fully-human body would handle continued damage, so he nods in agreement as he sits up.]

That wasn't a bad match.

[Germany nods in agreement and muses aloud.]

Seems my brother was right. We're human here. So for human standards I'm inclined to agree. That was a decent workout.

[He glances up with a slight inclination of his head.]

You don't happen to know if they sell beer here, by chance?

[Because after a fight: Beer. Period.]

[He nods, like this is the most natural conversation ever.]

It would appear that way. They're not terribly durable...

[Hajime nods.]

There's a tavern in town. I believe they sell it there.

Indeed. I take it you're not used to work with a human body either, then.

[He gets up and offers a casual ~~hoof~~ hand up.]

The tavern it is, then. Though I'm afraid, I didn't catch your name yet.

No, I'm not. They're slow. Weaker than what I'm used to.

[He regards the offered hand for a moment, takes it, and stands up, brushing off his goofy costume once he's on his feet.]

Hajime Aikawa. And you are...?

[Now that sounds pretty Japanese to him.]

I'm currently known as Greater German Reich, Germany, to simplify matters. That makes me a country under normal circumstances, ja.

[He waits for the other to be done and standing before finally setting off in the general direction of the shopping district.]

I was under the impression a country was just a human political construct.

[Forcing something like that into a human form seemed...awkward. And confusing. Granted, perhaps the apocalyptic roach-monster turned man probably couldn't talk...

He's walking alongside the other as they head back into the shopping district, keeping an eye out for that bar.]

That's true. Everything we are, do and feel is, in the end, the product of our people. Being disconnected from them is... Strange.

[Awkward it may be in a way, but it's the only way Germany knows.

It doesn't take them long to arrive there. And Germany's more than willing to entirely forget about those ridiculous costumes upon stepping inside.]

[Hajime considers this.]

Being connected to so many others seems like it would be strange to begin with...

[Upon entering the tavern, Hajime's body language becomes slightly tense. He's just not happy when there are a lot of people around.]

I assume it may appear that way to someone that hasn't always existed that way. But I don't know it any differently. It's like missing an important part of yourself.

[Germany doesn't really notice the change in the other man's posture but rather finds them an empty table to sit at.]

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Just noticed that amazing typo in my previous post... oo

It'll be okay XD

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