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[magnifique]

[ It seems France's bracelet has begun recording without his knowledge. He's dressed in this fashionable (?) nightgown, sitting up in bed with an unsettled look on his face. ]

-- Quoi? The other nations were all sent back home?

...Hmph. It's not like Big Brother France needs their help, anyway!

I can help Asgard and get back home on my own! Even if that man's sacrifice was rather worrisome...

[ it seems he's finally realizing just what he's gotten into. ]

And -- it's not like it's lonely without the other nations, anyhow!

[ he crosses his arms with another "hmph", obviously denying that he's just fooling himself. ]

[ and for anyone who didn't know he was a Nation, well, now you know? ]

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[burntviolet]

...

You're a nation...? [ <-- One of the people who didn't know, wow Francis wow.

Let her get over the shock quickly - she did talk with a couple nations in the past after all. ]

... I'm sorry they all left, though.

[magnifique]

[ stares with shock for a moment until ]

Merde, I didn't know it was recording --

[ he forgets himself for a moment, but it's mostly just because he's embarrassed over being seen like this, never mind him ]

...It's fine! Do not worry about moi, Miss Hanako! I can take care of myself, for I am France, after all!

[burntviolet]

[ what is merde...it's a good thing she doesn't know. ]

Hm... but you sounded pretty angry in the video. [ And what in the world are you wearing... ]

[magnifique]

[ it's not like he'd tell her what it means now! ]

I was not angry, merely concerned...!

[ a fashionable (?) nightgown that says "Paris" on it, yes. ]

[burntviolet]

Really? ... If you need someone to talk to about it, I can listen.

[ just a friendly offer, don't think too much of it! ]

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[5thchild]

It's okay to feel lonely without your friends. It's only natural.

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[magnifique]

[ Normally, he would be quite interested in seeing a new face! But he's currently mentally cursing his bracelet for broadcasting all he was saying. And showing him in this nightgown. At least this one didn't think to bring it up, too. ]

They're more like "allies" than "friends", really!

[ or so he likes to claim ]

I'm just concerned that I'm all by myself, now!

[ ...but the supporting words might have helped him feel better. Just a bit. ]

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[5thchild]

Do you enjoy their company? Do you trust them?

[ he smiles ] Are you afraid?

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[magnifique]

Something like that, but - it's complicated!

Non! Big Brother France is never afraid!

[ he lies ]

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[5thchild]

Complicated why?

[ he smiles ] Never ever? Some would say that shows lack of survival instincts.

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[holyfight]

It's alright, Francis-san. You still have your friends here, right?

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[magnifique]

[ ... ]

Miss Orihime does make a point...!

[ he's still a bit upset though, but at least he's cheering up now. Orihime's presence helps with that, too. ]

[holyfight]

Uhn! See? So even though you don't have anyone from home anymore, you don't have to feel lonely here!

[magnifique]

My dear Orihime...!

[ now giving her a somewhat teary-eyed look ]

I could never be lonely with you around, it seems!

[holyfight]

Uhn! I won't let you be alone, Francis-san!

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[noblejustice]

[The prince might be a bit confused by France's words.]

...You are a nation, sir?

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[magnifique]

[ another new face! Regards this boy more curiously, momentarily distracted from moping. ]

I suppose my "secret" has been let out, but, oui! I represent the magnifique nation of France. I'm sure you've heard of it?

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[noblejustice]

[Oh he researched that in the library and nods with a small smile.]

I did read about a planet known as Earth in the library and on it dwells many nations, including the one you addressed. While it's a little different back home in Arcadia, I found it rather fascinating that one planet could hold so many nations.

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[magnifique]

I'm impressed! So the library here contains knowledge of moi?

[ curious...! He must go to this library soon and see what has been said about him! ]

Ah, oui, there are so many nations it can be hard to keep track of them all! And especially their relations!

[ the mention of this "Arcadia" has him curious though. ]

And what is your home like, hmm?

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[comeonthensexy]

[ Oh, France. It's not the same when you don't have your own kind around. ]

It's not?

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[magnifique]

[ He's having to deal with that now, yes. ]

It's not-! Not at all, monsieur Doctor!

[ He doesn't seem too convinced of what he just said, though. ]

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[comeonthensexy]

[ There, there. He knows how it feels. ]

Is it really not?

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[magnifique]

...I am the magnifique country of France, I can handle something silly like a little loneliness-!

[formercheerio]

Hey, are you okay? [ It doesn't sound it because it sounds like your friends went home but she can ask ]

[magnifique]

Of course I'm [ not ] okay, Miss-!

[ a lovely young lady is before his eyes! Hastily tries to smooth out his rumpled nightgown - merde, why is he wearing this nightgown -- ]

Your name-?