it's pretty lonely at achtenberg

[britainsbiscuits]

Here we are again... You thought that the third time would be the charm, and we've wound up with a dead end. Again. Perhaps it just wasn't meant to be.

Doesn't stop you from holding onto hope, does it? Well, I suppose I can admire your spirit, Milady. I'm not going anywhere. I'll wait to see if you can make a miracle. I hope, for your sake, that it's not too-little-too-late.

Addendum: Oh, now. Why did you post this?! Don't do that!

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[unalienable]

What's got you so pessimistic?

[britainsbiscuits]

Well, when you've been bounced from game to game with little luck on things working out, perhaps you would be upset too. Really, I don't know why she keeps trying.

[unalienable]

Do you think that's her fault or...?

[britainsbiscuits]

...

No. It's not hers. At least, I don't believe so. I don't think it's anyone's fault. Not everything goes as planned. That's life.

[unalienable]

Oh! Okay!

[ That's lucky, because she, being America, was about to suggest it was probably England's fault and not the mun's. But now that she's got the other woman's thoughts on the subject, she feels less inclined to do so. America smiles and thumps a hand on the older nation's back. ]

So, if that's life, what's she supposed to do, really? Just never try anything ever? That doesn't sound like living life much to me.

[britainsbiscuits]

[hgfjkdgh you're so strong. the thump causes England to stumble the smallest bit]

But what about me? I'm also forced to endure her prodding and listen to her dreams, only to watch her heart break in the end. I'm tired of it. I wish she'd focus on someone else instead. [huff]

[unalienable]

[ Oh, oops! America looks startled and goes so far as to help her keep her footing, hands shooting out on reflex to grab England by the forearm to steady her. ]

Hey, be careful! Watch yourself, clumsy!

[ She giggles, fully aware that she caused the other nation to nearly fall, and releases her once she's convinced she'll be fine without the help. ]

Well, that's our job, right? Either you do the job, or you go into retirement. And I hear not a lot of us come back from the storage closet. That wouldn't be living life for you either.

[ But dreams, huh... America knows that feeling a little too well for her tastes and the thought makes her usually incessant smile fade like an old photograph. She looks away from England, focusing on nothing in the distance and inclines her head to one side pensively. ]

Everyone has had a dream or two that never came true, y'know. That's no reason to give up. If everybody did when things didn't pan out, there'd be nobody left.

[britainsbiscuits]

[oh America, always looking at the glass half-full in contrast to England's half-empty teacup. she blushes darkly when America grabs her and yanks her arm away. she's not clumsy! she was able to catch herself]

So what do you think I should do? Hope and pray for a dying game to regain life? It won't get bigger if no one is interested. [too bad Prussia didn't join her. that would have made things somewhat bearable. but again, empty promises and broken dreams] I don't even know what I'm doing there...

Hey you :D

[weiss_teufelin]

...Oi. Stop being so depressing.

<:3c

[britainsbiscuits]

[oh great now you're going to make things worse]

Of course you don't have to worry about anything. Why don't you go back to your busy life and leave me alone.

[weiss_teufelin]

[Have an eyeroll. This is what she gets for being concerned about you.]

I would, but someone's whining is so loud, I actually heard it over my awesomeness. It's that bad.

[britainsbiscuits]

Oh, I'm sorry. Would you like me to get you some ear plugs? Or perhaps I should tell everyone that we are all too loud for your delicate sense of hearing?

[weiss_teufelin]

[Smirks.] Well~ I wouldn't begrudge you something to do since you sound oh so happy to do it~ [Flaps her hand forward so England can get a move on.] Hop to it! Do it for the Awesome Me.

[britainsbiscuits]

[she'd do a lot for you if you weren't here teasing her with your presence. but for now she'll just walk away]

Piss off.

[weiss_teufelin]

Only if you stop moping, Brows.

[Who's teasing? She's just here to try and cheer you up. Not that she'd say so, obviously.]

[britainsbiscuits]

[teasing her with something she can't have!]

I will do what I want. And right now I want to punch your teeth in.

[weiss_teufelin]

[Well, not everyone can have what they want. At least not until the right time.]

Hah, then bring it.

[Prussia? Back away from a fight even when it's pointless? No way.]

[britainsbiscuits]

[England doesn't like fighting. she's a lady. but there was a time when she was a pirate and occasionally it slips out]

I said I want to, not that I would. It would be a waste of my time.

[weiss_teufelin]

[Lady, her ass.]

Probably because you'll lose anyway, am I right?

[britainsbiscuits]

No, I just know what will make you run away!

I have to sleep, but I'll definitely tag back tomorrow! o/

[weiss_teufelin]

We won't know for sure until we try it, now won't we?

*nuzzlenuzzle* see you then!!

[britainsbiscuits]

[a simple shrug]

[unalienable]

[ Well, to be entirely fair, it helps when the glass in question is a 32-ounce plastic McDonald's cup; whether one sees it as half-full or half-empty, it's typically enough for America to work with, see. In addition, if one were to ask her, she'd say it's the role she chose: to play the youthful, irritatingly cheerful optimist in compliment to England's darker shades of carefully cultivated cynicism, the stupidly tenacious fool to England's unwavering bullheadedness. ]

Then find another dream! If you're not happy there, why do you stay? Open up your mind to new possibilities, if you're so sure of how this will end.

[britainsbiscuits]

[yes, the fool indeed]

Milady wants to wait things out. She hopes others like you will join. Not that I care, really. If the game dies, it dies. It's not like that saying 'third time's the charm' means anything.

[weiss_teufelin]

...

Tsk.

[Flicks England's forehead.]

If you're gonna be like that, it won't be worth the bother.