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asgardeventide2012-05-26 12:08 pm
unionjackass) wrote in asgardeventide2012-05-26 12:08 pm
♠ 6th; [video]
[England appears onscreen, looking exhausted; though at least presentable enough. That is, aside from his hair which is dire need of a cut--it's grown a few inches since he's first arrived. Again, he looks presentable--just downright tired.]
I must apologize for my last broadcast, I-- [he clears his throat and his cheeks color slightly] -- such a display was highly unnecessary and again I do apologize for having subjected you lot to that sort of uncouth behavior.
...
[AWKWARD PAUSE. Don't worry though everyone, he does this all the time.]
Far be it from me to be rude or intrusive--certainly no intent of the kind!--If you happen to be a native of the British Isles and have not spoken with me yet, I humbly request--er--I firmly request you remedy this as soon as possible. [Because apparently it's a crime for a nation to admit he wants to look after his people. Even though doing so is simply his nature; but admitting this or showing this would imply affection and he can't allow that. It's all got to be business, and that's just how it is!
He gives a stout nod as if that odd request and his stately tone explain everything.]
[private to America]
[This has taken him ages to say, and even now he's fidgeting uneasily.]
Lad. We--ought to talk.
... [England swallows and squares his shoulders, feeling that wasn't quite enough, but--What else is there to say? Over the network, anyway.]
In person. I suggest the park in your district. It's rather nice.
[private to Rory, BBC!- and movie!Watsons,Prince Prat Arthur & the Bros of Camelot]
[he adjusts his collar with a bit more flair than necessary, making up for the stately way in which he asks,] Gents, I believe it's high time the lot of us had a few drinks together. Sky's Prize, Loki District.
If you wish, bring someone else with you as well. I would hate to be the only group there and, the gods wish us to spread color and culture and all that nonsense, don't they? [He crosses his arms over his chest and the look on his face is skeptical, but it's clear (if you're decent at reading people's behaviors) that he wouldn't mind company--only that he refuses to admit this out loud.]
What do you say?
[private to Merlin]
... Could we meet? Er-- I have things to discuss with you--about-- arrows.
And. Other weaponry.
... Nothing else, of course; and if it were something else it would be purely hypothetical!
Outside the Library, perhaps?
(OOC: ps- going to put up an OPEN LOG for shenanigans in a bit. Everyone, not just the people he spoke to, is invited! :D
EDIT: THE LOG is up!)
I must apologize for my last broadcast, I-- [he clears his throat and his cheeks color slightly] -- such a display was highly unnecessary and again I do apologize for having subjected you lot to that sort of uncouth behavior.
...
[AWKWARD PAUSE. Don't worry though everyone, he does this all the time.]
Far be it from me to be rude or intrusive--certainly no intent of the kind!--If you happen to be a native of the British Isles and have not spoken with me yet, I humbly request--er--I firmly request you remedy this as soon as possible. [Because apparently it's a crime for a nation to admit he wants to look after his people. Even though doing so is simply his nature; but admitting this or showing this would imply affection and he can't allow that. It's all got to be business, and that's just how it is!
He gives a stout nod as if that odd request and his stately tone explain everything.]
[private to America]
[This has taken him ages to say, and even now he's fidgeting uneasily.]
Lad. We--ought to talk.
... [England swallows and squares his shoulders, feeling that wasn't quite enough, but--What else is there to say? Over the network, anyway.]
In person. I suggest the park in your district. It's rather nice.
[private to Rory, BBC!- and movie!Watsons,
[he adjusts his collar with a bit more flair than necessary, making up for the stately way in which he asks,] Gents, I believe it's high time the lot of us had a few drinks together. Sky's Prize, Loki District.
If you wish, bring someone else with you as well. I would hate to be the only group there and, the gods wish us to spread color and culture and all that nonsense, don't they? [He crosses his arms over his chest and the look on his face is skeptical, but it's clear (if you're decent at reading people's behaviors) that he wouldn't mind company--only that he refuses to admit this out loud.]
What do you say?
[private to Merlin]
... Could we meet? Er-- I have things to discuss with you--about-- arrows.
And. Other weaponry.
... Nothing else, of course; and if it were something else it would be purely hypothetical!
Outside the Library, perhaps?
(OOC: ps- going to put up an OPEN LOG for shenanigans in a bit. Everyone, not just the people he spoke to, is invited! :D
EDIT: THE LOG is up!)
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And who could say no to such a firm request. May I ask who's making this demand?
[ He sounds wry, but not really put out or anything ]
NO IDEA HOW I MISSED THIS slkjfsd
Your country, that's who. I'll have you know that I'm anything but mad.
oh i see how it is
do you DO YOU
Er-- I mean, really, do I look like the PM of anywhere? I am England, thanks! The nation in flesh, lad, and I've a right to know where my citizens are in a place like this.
[Not offended at all really. He may or may not be messing with Nathan now; just partly indignant being that he feels he's been accused of being David Cameron.]
APPARENTLY SO!!! 1/2
[ OH THE PEOPLE WHO'VE TRIED IN HIS LIFETIME ]
gosh
[ BECAUSE YOU SURE DO SOUND BARKING ]
r u d e
--But you're here! Nobody's told me a decent reason why a nation can't exist in flesh and blood yet. You're welcome to give it a try.
[C H I N H A N D S]
X(
All right, all right! Fair enough, I suppose, since you're so insistent. Since I've pledged loyalty to country, that must transfer to you here.
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shitnowI'mthirsty.]I-- Well that's-- er, all very well and good, and I'm flattered, but before you carry on with oaths and such, might I at least have your name?
[he actually does need his ego fed after recent events, but it doesn't mean he'll walk round the place being gaudy and overconfident.]
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John Mandrake. [ A beat, and then he chooses to add: ] Information Minister.
[ He still doesn't really look a day over seventeen, NOT THAT IT ISN'T TRUE but he forgets sometimes how absurd things like that might sound. Also he figures that the fact that he's a magician (and so he's only giving his official and not birth name) might go without saying?? This place is so weird. ]
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They'll hatch and fly away in a few months.]Bit young and competent to be a Minister of anything. [But he knows, there are different dimensions, so--] Does sound a broad title to wear as well.
--It's a pleasure then, Mandrake!
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I do my best, sir. It's a broad department, largely at the moment dedicated to the Empire's war efforts.
The pleasure's all mine, er - I suppose you just go by England, then?
no subject
Yes, I--England is fine, thanks. What's the year, lad?
ENJOY THAT ENGLAND.
2005.
asdjklfk 1/4
[ha...]
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no subject
4/4 can't take anything seriously rn enjoy the icon
LKSDMFSLMK
Then his expression smooths over. ]
The British Empire, of course. Surely you'd know all about it.
no subject
... Yes. Right.
So, tell me about--how things are.
[ 8|a ]
no subject
[ He totally did, because he's a proper little asshole. ]
Things are...
[ But then he hesitates, because the London he left was in turmoil, empire fraying at the edges with soldiers caught in an unwinnable war, the capital city being destroyed by monsters summoned into men. He'd been about to go and fight them before the gods had deemed fit to summon him here. ]
...not well, if I'm being frank. [ It's easier to slip into the ministerial habit of understatement and subtlety, especially when talking to a stranger claiming to be England itself. ]