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aphanon_meme) wrote2014-06-06 02:26 pm
aphanon_meme) wrote2014-06-06 02:26 pm
part 353 whalers on the moon
We've been here over a year now! I can hardly believe it! Dreamwidth's been pretty good, I'd say, with almost no downtime to speak of and all that! Anyway... how is your spring going? Or I guess it's almost summer, isn't it? Hopefully it's been well! I've been catching up on work and new movies, all very exciting stuff, I'm sure.
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That's not what I meant.....Ah...[NARROWING HER EYES AT YOU ...YOU ARE BEING UNCHARACTERISTICALLY FISHY]
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...Lieselotte...Are you--[LYING OR HIDING THINGS FROM HER. YOU DO NOT RAMBLE but that sudden veer of topics combined with that tone throw her off, and frankly startle her, and suddenly she's backpedaling. SHES GETTING THE IMPRESSION THAT NO YOU HAVE NOT AND SHE SHOULDN'T HAVE ASKED]
A-Ah...Nevermind that, you've answered it sufficiently! I think in general, we have exhausted this topic thoroughly, haven't we? [sslooowly reaching for her headphones because maybe you'll get a hint and take some quiet calm down time and not flip out over France. She is awful at this tactfully ending conversations thing]
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STARES AT. STARES. Suddenly it's dawning on her that you are spending a little too much time with France unsupervised and unprotected, she has no idea what sort of nonsense you may be hearing.
But you seem to know better than to press whatever absurd notion you were approaching, and she sips her tea, gathering herself.]
Yes, I think so. Now, the lesson you must take from this is, of course, to mind what sort of questions you are asking others. Put those down, dear.
[Without even looking, she knooooows you're going for the headphones and she considers it rude if the conversation isn't officially over.]
Ah- did you begin to say something? I missed it, excuse me.
[In leaving France behind, she unthinkingly latches on to the half-understood beginning of a question she heard, poking around her chocolates again, hmm]
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I am not a child, I know. I was only verifying. Pardon me. [Okay maybe She was a little curious and she usually fields you all her questions and this was one hell of a ball to throw but STILL. She's getting a hint she is not allowed to ask you about ALL your experiences]
...[fiddling with her headphones, she's not putting them down but she's not wearing them so chill. What was that about minding her questions? She won't outright accuse you of being a liar, no she made that mistake as a child as REGRETTED it for weeks so give her a moment to word it more POLITELY for your easily offended ass]
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...I wanted to ask if you were concealing a secret from me. You seemed nervous before.
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Yes, yes. Of course.
[She knows you mean no harm and that you aren't...as tactful as you might wish to be, nor so confident as to not care and barrel on like Prussia. The questions, when she's in an amenable mood, she doesn't mind...but yes, some things she would like to keep to herself- especially when the query seems motivated by suspicious whisperings. And even more especially after she's just heard that you go around iNTERROGATING PEOPLE ABOUT CONDOMS...she's fairly adamant that they aren't necessary for nations, or at least is careless about such things, and can't face such an embarrassing lecture]
Concealing...?
[Oh. OH...no...ajkdhksgjfg wHY DID SHE INVITE THIS. Well, at least you're trying to be tactful, she's glad she made her point at SOME time or other.
There's a pause while she sort of stares at you, wondering what to reply- a brusque 'no, of course not' would end the conversation, but then again...you seemed so DEVASTATED by hearing about Julchen that she feels as though it might be better to keep you informed...and besides that, it would give her a better platform to explain why Julchen's Adult Activities are to be respected...hrrrnnn]
I don't mean to conceal anything. However- I suppose I have done so by omission- though really, I have hardly had a chance to say anything, you have been absent so often.
[Er...]
You see, I sympathise with your sister's delicate situation due to my own- hrrm- direct understanding. As of this particular time.
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She's waiting patiently, fiddling with her headphones, BRACING HERSELF FOR THE CRAZINESS you are about to tell her and not understanding at first. Eyebrow all furrowed and crumpled]
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...A-A-Are you implying you are--that you are involved with them?! [IS IT A THREESOME, OH MY GOD]
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I-Involved- no! [GOD DAMN IT, THAT ONLY HAPPENED ONCE] A-Absolutely not! Put the thought from your mind at once!
[OH MY GOD, YOU ARE EXACTLY LIKE HER IN THE WORST WAYS. SHAKES HER HEAD VEHEMENTLY]
I only meant that I have my own- p-partner, currently!
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[DISBELIEVING LOOK]
[UTTERLY DISBELIEVING LOOK YOU GUYS ARE ALL WANTON WHORES AND NOW SHE KNOWS ABOUT IT]
Partner?!! [LORD HAVE MERCY]
Who--? [nO WAit dumb question, eyes going so wide]
You can't mean you are currently copulating with Julia's male self?! The man with the grating voice?! [OH BOY you know she hasn't met the guy, but she's heard him screaming and carrying about AND SHE IS UNSURE ABOUT It]
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Y-Yes- now d-don't lose your head over it- he is- [YOU KNOW??? WHAT THE HELL. Squeaky voiced in surprise suddenly]
How- h-how did you know?! ...His voice is not so grating as all that! [OH IT IS. BUT SHE MUST DEFEND HER TASTE]
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O-Our rooms here are very close to each other!! I've seen him!! We haven't spoken but--!! He is my sister--I mean, he is my brother, how could I not know!! [Oh my god WELL OKAY. PULLING HERSELF TOGETHER]
I-I wasn't aware he was your type. Y-You have my condolences... [was that rude to say she has no clue. Oh my god she doesn't know what is worse. WHO SHOULD SHE WORRY FOR MORE]
A-Are you happy? Is he treating you well? Do you need me to discuss anything with him? Do you also...[Engage IN UNPROTECTED TIMES but she has the sense to not say it out right]
totallyyyy passed out
B-But how did you come to the conclusion that I was- involved with him- so quickly?! I- [have you heard them going at it or something and only just clicked. oH MY GOD DON'T CALL HIM YOUR BROTHER, don't bring up that messy family tree SHE WILL START TO FEEL GUILT] He is not my type! Condolences, really-
[SO RUDE but so clueless, there's a pause while she wonders whether to find it funny. Realising you're asking after her wellbeing, rather than your 'brother's'.
A-aw...]
You have no cause for alarm, Monika, dear. The circumstances are very agreeable to me. [Which, with her stupid brief little smile, is her way of answering those embarrassing questions in the affirmative. Not like she's going to tell you that they sometimes fight like cats and dogs because you will storm off and kick his ass] And though he undoubtedly could benefit from certain advice pamphlets, I really think you had better not approach all that again...do we also what? [HMMMM?]
how could you
You stated you were directly involved and he was your partner! I cannot recall the last time anyone qualified as your partner in contemporary history, and it seems to be the trend of things, isn't it? Entertaining a new friend, indeed! [IT IS TOO LATE TO FEEL GUILTY. But she's switching away from shock and worry to a little amusement tinged with a bit sadness at that that smile. aw you look happy. But wahh, it's like when mommy and ...er..mommy split up after a long difficult relationship and find new beaus....in...eachother's...penis selves. THINGS ARE CHANGING and she feels like the lonely only child caught in the middle.]
Very well... If you insist you are fine, I will take your word for it. You have far more experience with these scenarios than my sister does, at least. I'm sure you know how to handle him. [Because yes, if you couldn't and were unhappy, she'd skip over and put him in a neckbrace. But she flusters a bi at that, dammnit, it's such a kneejerk oncern she forgets]
Ah--Do you also...need pamphlets, and I see that you do, so I will provide him with reading material anonymously at the earliest convenience. [she will provide him with giant embarrassing "How to be the perfect man" or "How to please your woman" books that all include long, lengthy chapters on safe sex snuggled within]
my stamina failed me
C-Contemporary history... [OUCH...you make her sound like an old maid............] If that is how you think of it, then is it so strange that I would want company?!
[Who said they split up? Who said they were together??? THAT IS AN INACCURATE ANALOGY. Mommy and mommy still get along. Ish. SCREWING ALTERNATE UNIVERSE VERSIONS OF EACH OTHER IN NO WAY MEANS ANYTHING ABOUT THEIR RELATIONSHIP. DON'T- DON'T MAKE IT WEIRD. Oh my god, you need an intervention, things changed a couple of centuries ago]
Hmph...yes, thank you for your concern, but I am perfectly able to manage my own affairs. And for that matter, your sister is not entirely inept. [Sips her tea, a bit grumpy because you seem to Disapprove and while it's touching and humorous, it also makes her feel slightly like the younger party in this conversation. It's also weird to hear you disapprove of a Prussia, but then again, if you met him, you'd...yeah...destroy him]
I do not need any pamphlets- d-don't you go around making a scene, Monika. [...But not going to stop you because it might actually be a good idea...or at least provide entertaining bedtime reading material]
now that's a first
I never said it was strange! Honestly, is it such a crime to be surprised?! [YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE MAKING IT WEIRD but she probably could use an intervention. Group therapy where the therapist blames Lottie and Julia for her issues.
That grumpiness always makes her want to pout but she doesn't do that so have a frown instead]
I wasn't suggesting either of you were inept...Again, I was only concerned. [okay so maybe she was but still, she was just doing her whole helicopter little sister/leader of the EU thing where she tries to micromanage everyone's lives personal or professional, it doesn't matter. It's not about being incapable, or being irresponsible or whatever, it's just about her incessant need to meddle and assure herself that everyone is okay. She shares Julchen's annoying habit of butting her head in where it is not wanted or needed. Only instead of mocking and troublesome, she is naggy and well meaning which is probably worse than antagonizing. And she doesn't completely disapprove, she just doesn't know the other party and it adds an element of mystery that makes her uncomfortable. She has a Fear of the Unknown, okay?]
I am aware, I said "him". [y u so curiously touchy tho]
I will not make a scene, you are always speaking to me like I am a little girl still! I said "anonymously"! I will leave him a neat package by his bedroom door. [Hrumph]
Also, please refrain from eating or drinking anymore for the remainder of the afternoon, you will spoil your dinner.
you exhausted me
[DON'T BLAME THEM. Although really, they all have that annoying, nagging, interfering habit in one way or another. God knows if you brought someone home your family would collectively raise hell and prove you 100% right. Right now, Lottie is sort of forgetting that you don't know Gilbert, thinking in wider, abstract 'Prussia and Austria' terms, not missing your AGHAST expression when you realised and assuming that you, like others, think it's madness for her to have such a partner.
Or maybe you just hate men and want her to settle down with Julia, BECAUSE YOU KNOW, THAT'S WHAT IT SOUNDED LIKE, MISS TWO MOMMIES.]
Then take care to be discreet, for he will certainly make a scene if you do not. Now, now, don't exaggerate, I am not speaking to you like a child. You are always so quick to think that- [never mind that her tone of voice is exactly the type she would use for a child. Cuts off at that admonishment, frowning at the ridiculous, MOTHERLY sentiment, and then almost snorting at it]
I beg your pardon?! Now you are doing precisely the same thing! Have you taken my place now that you have grown up?
i am not sorry
I don't know... Similar yet different, correct? Does the male Prussia really lack the flaws my sister has? [Dubious but curious voice. She does NOT HATE MEN, she just doesn't know how to interact with them outside the constraints of family and business partners]
I will take care. Really, it is your constant unnecessary fussing that makes me feel that way--Ah. [CatCHES HERSELF oh my god, did she really? Turns a lovely pink and smiles a bit, a laugh in her voice]
I am not! If I am, I learned it from you and you are wholly responsible for it. [Or just a bit. She was born that way. HRE remnant that made her bossy, overly concerned and fussy since she was a child]
But of course not. I am only reminding you that I am cooking. [And she'd like for you to enjoy every bite]