Zwei. [Video]

[kartoffelstampfer]

[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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[kartoffelstampfer]

[And there he goes, backing away from her now that he's free again.]

N-nein. I don't think so. [In fact, he isn't even familiar with that holiday.]

[curedvirtuoso]

But people give you candy for dressing up and visiting.

[kartoffelstampfer]

Why should I be interested in candy?

[curedvirtuoso]

Because it's tasty?

[Marie frowns at his seriousness.]

[kartoffelstampfer]

But it's not healthy.

[He's always serious.]

[curedvirtuoso]

You can have things that are unhealthy sometimes.

[She rocks on her heels]

[kartoffelstampfer]

If I feel like eating something sweet, I will just make something. But it's not mandatory and doesn't qualify as actual nutrious food.

[Being stubborn, yepp.]

[curedvirtuoso]

You'd rather make it yourself then get candy for dressing up?

[kartoffelstampfer]

Indeed. It's much more relaxing and less embarrassing that way.

[curedvirtuoso]

What if I go with you?

[kartoffelstampfer]

Eh? Go where?

[curedvirtuoso]

To the other houses.

[kartoffelstampfer]

W-why would I want to go to some other houses dressed like this?!

[curedvirtuoso]

I'll be dressed up with you.

[Look at that cute face tilting at you.]

[kartoffelstampfer]

That doesn't make it any less embarrassing!

[Don't look at him like that... Don't you see how he backs away slowly?]

[curedvirtuoso]

Sure it does. Because we'll be dressed up together.

[Nope. Because she's grabbing your hands now.]

Please. I've always read about Halloweening but I've never actually gone.

[kartoffelstampfer]

[And there she goes stopping his retreat! But at least he's still breathing.]

C-can't you go with someone else...?!

[Don't cave now, Germany!]

[curedvirtuoso]

[There's a soft pout]

Not really.

[kartoffelstampfer]

Ah... [And he hesitates for a moment.] W-why not?

[curedvirtuoso]

I don't really have that many friends here.

[She looks down, shuffling her feet.]

I'm not really that outgoing.

[kartoffelstampfer]

And yet you have no qualms about simply hugging me?

[He pulls up a brow at her, then shakes his head, sighing.]

You're a strange one, Fräulein Marie.

[curedvirtuoso]

[She bites her lip, looking very shyly at him.]

It's because we live together ... like family.

[Being a clone she's never actually had real family. Her friends were always that to her.]

[kartoffelstampfer]

Family?

[He considers that for a moment.]

...that's a pretty human thing, isn't it?

[Families work differently for nations as well... He has brothers, probably had sisters too at some point, relatives and at least one ancestor that could be considered his father. Only that he really never even saw Germania himself.]

[curedvirtuoso]

Huh?

[Is it sad that Marie still doesn't realize he's not human?]

[kartoffelstampfer]

Well. Humans usually have families. In the more... Traditional sense, I mean.

[He scratches the back of his head.]

Or... Most do. At least they all get born from two parents and that generally counts as family.

...I suppose.