starspangledhero | ( video )

[ America looks completely drained. Now that he doesn't have to keep his (questionable concept of) sanity anymore, everything he's been holding off for the past few days is taking its toll. Oh yeah, his facial expression might not exactly be the first thing you notice. And of course you know why.

It's because he's drenched in blood.

That's not an exaggeration. He's covered in it, even his face and hair. This is why your parents tell you not to run around the pool. You will fall. ]

It's not mine. I'm not fine, but not hurt. I don't wanna explain right now. I'm spending the night in.

[ He sighs and rubs his eye with the heel of his palm. You can probably hear a shower running in the background. ]

As soon as Namine's done washing it off her, I'm taking a scrub and going to bed. Might not be out for a while, unless the city falls into a new peril and needs a hero, 'course.

...Everyone else okay? Everyone in the city. Pretty sure no one's making it outta wherever we were without something fucked up. Man I'm tired.

[ Another shaky sigh, and the camera shakes violently as he moves to turn it off. He mutters something as he does, more to himself than anyone else. ]

I don't wanna think.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

No. There isn't anything.

[ he's not saying this to be callous. he is genuinely NOT OKAY. ]

[feeling helpless really sucks..]

...I-I apologize.

Not your fault. [ maybe. he hopes not. PARANOIA SURE DOES SUCK. ]

How long have I been gone.

...T-three days, I believe.

Only three days? Seemed like forever.

Yes... I am not sure what you went through, but those of us in the city merely dealt with paranoia...

Wish I'd been here.

[ He pauses. Twitches like he wants to rub his eyes again, but he doesn't want to smear the blood on his face even more. ]

It was dark and awful.

[Japan is concerned of course, but that first line seems a little shallow and he has to bite back any sort of reply.]

I am sorry that you had to go through such a thing. However, at least it is over...

[ Japan if you spent a seemingly endless amount of time with nothing but your thoughts to distract you from a bloody, dark, lonely nightmare, you would long for simple paranoia too. ]

Yeah.

[ He doesn't look relieved.

What if it's not.

WHAT IF HE GETS SENT BACK AHHHHHH. ]

[Japan likes to pretend he would have tact okok]

Stay strong, America-san. I am certain a hero can recover from this sort of thing. Time is necessary of course, but I am certain recovery will come.

[ Okay so that does cheer him up. He doesn't break out into a grin or even manage a small smile, but he visibly relaxes. ]

I will. I know I will. I'll be acting normal soon.

[ "Acting" being the key word. But hey, it's a start, and it's probably how he always starts his road to recovery. ]

I knew America-san would not let down those depending on him.

[He hopes it helps. He likes to think he understands America pretty well, but he can never be sure.]

'Course not.

[ Yeahhhh and Japan just kinda made things worse. NO PRESSURE, AMERICA. YOU ALREADY KNEW THE WHOLE DEPENDS ON YOU. LET ME JUST CONFIRM THIS SO YOU CAN SHAPE THE FUCK UP AND GO BACK TO NOT WINNING VIETNAM AND SAVING ALL OF DISCEDO FOREVER.

WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY.

yeah will fuck you radioactive spiders don't give him powers.

or maybe they do.

maybe that's what the Nevada test site is doing to him. ]

America-san.

[god damn it he's trying]

You are doing great. There is no need to worry.

I guess.

[ Usually his confidence is enough to stave off most of the stress, but he hasn't eaten or slept in three days. Mental walls are breaking down. ]

...America-san.

What.

I know that I am useless in this situation... but I am here with you. Ah... Namine-san is here with you. Everyone is here, so.. Take care.

Namine... ya know, I can handle this shit. In time I can get things back to normal, but humans can't. They get all messed up in the head. She was there too. What if she doesn't get better?

It is difficult, but I believe with the help of others, Namine-san can get through this. She can be quite strong... I am sure you know this.

Yeah. But I worry.

Worry is natural... Ah, perhaps consider it a sort of motivation.

Motivation?

Yes... um. My words are lacking at this moment...

Don't worry, my brain is kinda mush.

video

asideglance.livejournal.com - 2011-01-27 06:14 (UTC) - Expand

starspangledhero - 2011-01-27 06:17 (UTC) - Expand

asideglance.livejournal.com - 2011-01-27 06:22 (UTC) - Expand

starspangledhero - 2011-01-27 08:25 (UTC) - Expand

asideglance.livejournal.com - 2011-01-27 22:50 (UTC) - Expand

starspangledhero - 2011-01-28 03:51 (UTC) - Expand

asideglance.livejournal.com - 2011-01-28 03:55 (UTC) - Expand

starspangledhero - 2011-01-28 04:04 (UTC) - Expand

asideglance.livejournal.com - 2011-01-28 04:08 (UTC) - Expand

(no subject)

starspangledhero - 2011-01-28 04:11 (UTC) - Expand

asideglance.livejournal.com - 2011-01-28 04:11 (UTC) - Expand

starspangledhero - 2011-01-28 04:25 (UTC) - Expand

asideglance.livejournal.com - 2011-01-28 04:26 (UTC) - Expand

starspangledhero - 2011-01-28 04:31 (UTC) - Expand

asideglance.livejournal.com - 2011-01-28 04:32 (UTC) - Expand

starspangledhero - 2011-01-28 04:34 (UTC) - Expand

asideglance.livejournal.com - 2011-01-28 04:35 (UTC) - Expand

starspangledhero - 2011-01-28 04:39 (UTC) - Expand

asideglance.livejournal.com - 2011-01-28 04:44 (UTC) - Expand