[video] in which America will prove that he's right and YOU ARE WRONG

[starspangledhero]

[ Something is amiss in Hetalialand. If you thought Italy!Japan was odd, you're in for something else tonight. Instead of America's usual bomber jacket/hippie clothes/nudity, he's actually cleaned himself up. The horrendous bowl cut is slicked back to be less... awful, he's clean-shaven, and he's managed to patch together a semi-respectable navy blue suit. (Kinda like the icon but way more dusty/moth-eaten/DAMN IT DISCEDO RUINS EVERYTHING AND HE'S TRYING.) Also, red bow tie. Of course. There is nothing to be done about the cowlick. Oh, and the bandages are gone yay! All that's left is a bruise around his left eye.

America had currently set the communicator aside to finish fixing his hair in the mirror. Even his apartment is cleaned up what the hell have you done to him, Japan. ]

Japan's love life aside, there's still a lot of other work to be done to Discedo. Things to be mended, repaired, restored, removed, explored. And I hope you know all know that I fully intend to do all that. As much as is possible for a world power, anyway, though I have to say that's a lot to look forward to!

[ He finishes combing his hair and, to the side of the screen, effortless hoists a washing machine onto his shoulder and moves it off-screen. Walking back over: ]

Doctor Whoever You Are, whenever you're free, I'd very much appreciate any help with this. I can move them all to the basement no problem, but I'm afraid I'm a bit lost when it comes to piping and repairs. Still, I'll do all I can!

In the mean time... I've decided to take everyone's advice and give myself a night off. I've already worked myself to death once; it wouldn't do anyone a favor to repeat that. Not when there's so much left to do!

Anyone is welcome to join me for a drink, or just to hang out-- er, socialize. Whatever. Point is, company's welcome. Otherwise I guess I'll... go fight my way through the library and hope they have one of my writers. Or something sci-fi!

[ America grins, winks at the camera, and bows slightly before moving to shut it off. Blame Japan. BLAME THE COMMUNISTS TOO IF YOU'D LIKE. ]

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[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

You clearly know; either that, or someone has drugged you.

... Admittedly, I'm rather enjoying this.

WHY ARE YOU NOT ASLEEP

[starspangledhero]

I'm not drugged.

[ Amelie!smile drops and America wears one of his usual innocent stares. ] You are?

SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK also I saw all my tags and felt bad and now I'm tagging so here I am .D.d <3

[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

I doubt that.

... Yes. I am. Earl Grey is my favorite.

I WOULD ARGUE but I'm sitting here at 3am doing tags so. can't really say anything.

[starspangledhero]

I'm certain I'm not drugged. I simply made a choice.

[ MUST. SUPPRESS. GOOFY GRIN. He's halfway successful, but immediately turns away to go grab the tea so Edge won't see America going "8DDDD I AM VICTORIOUS IN ALL ENDEAVORS." ] Glad to please. I'll go get your tea, then.

[ The second he's in the kitchen, he punches the air, mouths "GO ME" and then regains his composure to fetch the damn tea. ]

NO IT'S OKAY I"m going to bed at 3 my time .D. have to or else.

[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

Oh? What sort of choice, exactly? It must not have been an easy one to make. I recently made some very important choices myself.




[ooc: ALSO THE NATIONAL ANTHEM GUITAR RIFF JUST STARTED GETTING PLAYED IN "DESOLATION ROW" WHEN I OPENED THIS. lolol iTunes.]

so that's... YEAH I'LL SLEEP AROUND THEN TOO

[starspangledhero]

That so? What would those be?

[ Bringing back the teaaaa and seating himself in a comfy chair. Trying to look as dignified as possible.

Snap a picture, and I swear to god it looks like he popped out of the 1870s. With... more smiling, of course. AND WHAT IS THIS I WANT TO HEAR IT. ]

[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

I asked you first.

[starspangledhero]

A choice to behave this way for a bit, prove that I can be a charming gentleman if I want to. I hope that isn't off putting at all.

[ SOB AMERICA IS TRYING, OKAY? And omg this is epic. ]

[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

Someone told you they didn't think you were capable of doing this, didn't they?

[starspangledhero]

Implied.

[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

You're doing a very good job, all things considered.

[starspangledhero]

Thank you. It's very kind of you to say that.

[ America's mind filter has interpreted this as "YOU ARE DOING AWESOME AMERICA. MY TSUN PREVENTS ME FROM PRAISING YOU TO THE FULL EXTENT OF WHAT YOU DESERVE BUT, I ASSURE YOU, YOU'RE AMAZING AND CHARMING AND A TOTAL GENTLEMAN."

Luckily, he's not launching into a smug tirade. Instead he grins and lounges back more in his chair. ]

Am I to assume this visit is entirely to see my newest look, or...?

[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

...

No. I'm looking for a proper room in Marshall. You're simply a... side and unintended visit.

[starspangledhero]

Ah! Shopping for a new place! Glad ya decided to take me up on my offer! It's... well, we have a better history here of making the most of the misfortunes the city bestows on us. It's winter, the other buildings start collapsing, our pipes burst. What do we do? Go ice skating!

[ His smile dims, only slightly, as he recalls the horrible pneumonia death he experienced after ice skating. ]

Well, I'm glad you decided to stop by. Is the tea alright?

[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

.. I... I see. Well, I believe I'll be of best use here, for now.

... It's... fine. There's nothing floating in it.

[starspangledhero]

The best use? Any plans you're willing to share?

[ America just looks amused. ]

Sorry, I was running low on "questionable floating objects to disgust Miles with." Gimme week, I'll resupply.

[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

Keeping an eye on Russia--and you.

....

[starspangledhero]

And me?

[ YOUR LAUGHTER PLEASES HIM. Too bad he was serious I MEAN. ]

I'm flattered, but I hope you realize a human getting involved in international affairs is no easy business--even in a setting like this.

[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

I don't have to be publicly involved.

[starspangledhero]

It's still a risky business when it concerns Russia. You're sure. [ SURE WHENEVER YOU'RE UP FOR IT ♥ ]

[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

I'm quite certain.

[starspangledhero]

[ THIS FACE. ]

In that case, welcome to Team America, Miles Edgeworth.

[ The line is made even more epic because he says it in the same cool, refined fashion as Charles Xavier would say "Welcome to the X-men." ]

[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

...

Do I get some sort of badge?

[starspangledhero]

Want one? [ he's serious. ]

[verily-ergo.livejournal.com]

... I already have a badge, but thanks.