Fünf. [video]

[kartoffelstampfer]

[Germany is a little bit careless when he turns on the communicator and almost automatically turns on the video function. So when he had been hiding behind audio feeds up to now, the dark red and glowing eyes he had gained not that long ago are now painfully obvious. Behind that eerie glow, the German looks pensive, however.]

We... Had a couple of arrivals, it seems. But what's more important right now: Who will follow that call and who will stay here?

It's a chance, yes. But she said she only has control for a little bit, meaning that they may very well regain control soon and resume where they were interrupted. I don't think it's a good idea to just leave unless those Rulers have actually been defeated for good. I'd hate leaving unfinished business behind. And there's not much reason to go back anymore either...

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[curedvirtuoso]

[her reaction was probably the opposite of what he would expect. Marie actually laughed. Even when he yelled and with the glowing red eyes he wasn't scary at all to her.

Once she managed to get her small fit of giggles under control she bent down to look him in the eyes.]

Can I hug you?

[kartoffelstampfer]

[He actually blinks at that surprise, not sure how to react or what to say.

Until she asks her question.]

...well...

[And he glances away.]

J-just don't overdo it, Marie.

[curedvirtuoso]

[He gave her the go ahead, so she'll give him a big comforting hug.]

[kartoffelstampfer]

[Germany's face may look a little strained at that, but he manages to remain calm and not jump right away again at least.

But somewhere he wondered just how long a hug was supposed to last. There were guidelines for this sort of thing, correct?]

[curedvirtuoso]

<small.[There are no guidelines for hugs. Marie will continue to hug him until he stops being so stiff.]

[kartoffelstampfer]

[Then this may take a while. Because Germany is always stiff and rather tenses up more at the contact. But, alas. He will endure this. He can do this!]

[curedvirtuoso]

[And she'll keep up the hugging. Maria is a champion hugger.]