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[cautious_knight]

[He's looking older now than he did before, maybe 17. His face is also a bit harder, more ...let's say imperial than he used to be. But he's still the same basically, and now he is his angry self, despite trying to hide it. His sword is at his side, right next to a gun - he doesn't remember how to use it, but was shown that the last time that he was here and just hopes that the memory will come back at him when needed.]

To make this partition of the mansion complete, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania lays claim on floors five and six. The territory of the Islamic Republics of Pakistan and Afghanistan are under my protection.

[Filtered away from nations, 75% hackable]

I want to know what happened to Poland and who did it. Now.

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[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

[He squirms until he gets comfortable, wrapping his arms loosely around Lithuania's chest]

...Okay. You're... you're like, allowed to, then. I mean, like, to try and keep me safe and stuff.

[Because he really, really needs to feel like someone's protecting him, right now, and if his boss and his knights aren't here to... Lithuania feels really big and strong and safe. And as a scared child, Poland isn't above clinging to that.]

[Video]

[watchful-knight.livejournal.com]

Just please don't leave my side.

[His mouth settles into a grim line for a moment.]

It's not safe out there.

[Video]

[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

[Nods softly, shaking a little.]

Yeah, I totally figured that out... What if I'm like, hungry, though? Or bored?

[Video]

[watchful-knight.livejournal.com]

Just tell me, and we'll get food together... And we can try to find something that we can do together, too, if you're bored.

[Video]

[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

And you like, won't let anyone else get me, right?

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[watchful-knight.livejournal.com]

I won't. Not if I can do anything about it.

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[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

[He nods. Remembering that the recorder is still on, he reaches over to turn it off before snuggling back down in Liet's arms. For a few seconds, he's quiet, like he's trying to work up the nerve to say something.]

...Um. Like.

...How come you still want to protect me, even after... even after what happened? I'm like, dirty now, and...

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[watchful-knight.livejournal.com]

You are still my best friend - will be my best friend, whichever you choose. We have fought a lot of battles together, and ...you are closer to my heart and soul than I thought that any earthly being could ever become. And I will always try to protect you. [He tilts his head forward, so his bangs can fall forward and hide his eyes.] Even more now that I've already failed you once.

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[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

[Poland considers that for a few seconds, then leans up (way up) to nuzzle Liet's cheek comfortingly.]

...It's like, not your fault, you know. I mean. Like. Y-You didn't do any of the bad things the man said you did, but I believed him and went away by myself... So it's not like you weren't trying hard enough or something.

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[watchful-knight.livejournal.com]

I shouldn't have let you go.

[Worrying himself sick. He's not nearly as good at that as he'll be later on, but you can clearly see the potential.]

I shouldn't have left your side, even more after- [Hugging Poland tight] I'm sorry.

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[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

[Pats his back, a little awkwardly]

You're like, kinda squishing me, Litwo.

[And if he were more comfortable admitting his insecurities, "kinda squishing" is a little too much like "pinning down" right now. He wants to be held, but not too close.]

Um... like, after what, exactly? You said you failed me before, but I totally don't ever remember...

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[watchful-knight.livejournal.com]

[Letting go the moment he realizes what he's going, and shaking his head lightly.]

No, no, not that. I meant, it wouldn't happen a second time, I won't let it happen a second time.

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[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

For realsies?

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[watchful-knight.livejournal.com]

Sure.

[Not good at lying to Poland, but trying. There are things that his friend really doesn't need to know, especially at this age.]

[Action]

[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

[Skeptically] Like, if you say so...

[Wraps his arms around Liet's chest and just clings to him again] ...What... What if they like, come back for me?

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[watchful-knight.livejournal.com]

[rocking him softly, trying to keep the hug as loose as possible]

Even if they do, you are not alone now. And we have friends here.

[Action]

[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

I don't want them to get me again...

[Action]

[watchful-knight.livejournal.com]

They won't. And if they do, they are dead.

[Very calmly said. Don't fuck with Lithuania, bb.]

[Action]

[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

They were strong. They... They like, held me down, and...

[Action]

[watchful-knight.livejournal.com]

I'm stronger.

[Calm, and very firm.]

We can take on anyone if we are together.

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[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

...Promise?

[Action]

[watchful-knight.livejournal.com]

[Pushing Poland away a bit so they can look each other in the eye.]

Promise.

[Action]

[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

...'Kay.

[He smiles, a little bit weakly.]

[Action]

[watchful-knight.livejournal.com]

[Softly pets the other nation's hair.]

It will be alright.

[Action]

[reckless-eagle.livejournal.com]

[He flinches away a little, not because he doesn't trust Lithuania, but because being touched is just a little scary right now. And his smile falters a bit.]

What... What about the baby? Even women don't always survive childbirth, and I... [He's a man. A boy, really. Men were not built to survive that, even with... demon magic making it possible at all.]