On the prospect of a hiatus and stuff.

[bloodybrows]

I don’t know why you’re looking at me like that. It’s not like I care that you’re going to up and aban— sod off for a few weeks. Leave me be, by all means. I’d quite like a few weeks by myself. It’s deserved. Needed.

Yes, maybe it was... nice being able to come out more lately. Parts of the last few months were... or, well, some of it was— was good. Yes, fine. I admit that. The parts that don’t include the embarrassing or annoying situations you placed me in, that is! And it was better than being cooped up, doing nothing. I suppose I should... thank you for that.

But no, I wouldn’t miss that place. Or anyone there! It’s— well... with some exceptions, maybe... most of that place is full of complete prats. And as I've already told you, and have done so countless times: I'm perfectly fine by myself. Just because I’d be alone, doesn't mean I’d be lonely. No, no, I'm better off by myself. I don’t need to be out there, meeting idiots. You've hardly put that much effort into putting me anywhere, anyway. Go on holiday, have your little “needed hiatus”. And yes, fine. Continue it when you back if you need to. I shall be here when it’s over and you feel my “voice” comes a little easier to you. August really isn’t that far away.

And for goodness sake, stop over-thinking every little thing. It’s bordering on idiotic. Honestly.

Oh! Speaking of idiotic. Don’t you have your Driving Theory test next week? Don’t think I haven’t seen you trying to put it off. Do you want to waste all that money? Go and revise! It's important.

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[unalienable]

Oh, but we'll all miss seeing everyday your bright, smiling, sunny f—

[ Ah... Uh, well... ]

Er... On second thought, maybe a break would do you some good, Arthur. It has been raining quite a bit over there lately, huh? Go somewhere warmer for a while!

[bloodybrows]

[Rolling his eyes.] Oh, I'm so sure.

[He folds his arms across his chest, giving a nod.]

Yes. It isn't as though I'm not used to the rain, of course, but... well, my mun's going away and there's no harm in following, I suppose.

[He pauses, frowning, and raises a brow at Amelia.]

Do try not to get into too much trouble without me around.

[unalienable]

[ America smiles innocently and reaches out to ruffle England's hair affectionately. ]

I always stay out of trouble! As long as I'm not there, I'll be fine. Are you worried about leaving me alone, Arthur?

[ Amelia doesn't mean to laugh, really, but it does strike her as a little funny— and endearing. Sometimes she finds herself surprised that he cares so much about her, even though she's not his Alfred. ]

[bloodybrows]

Not there? So, you're not... going to be around that place, either?

[As usual, the hair ruffling earns Amelia a blush and a bit of a glare, and he looks away. Honestly, he finds himself wondering the same thing sometimes. But then Alfred or not, she is still America.]

Well, of course not. Don't get the wrong idea or anything! I'm not worried. It's only... well, you know how the anonymous can be sometimes.

[unalienable]

So, you're worried.

[ Amelia laughs, but at least stops teasing the older nation so. She shrugs then and takes a deep breath before looking away contemplatively. ]

No, not as much anymore, at least. It's less stressful here! She kind of needs a little R&R than more commotion right now. Like your mun! Where is she going?

[bloodybrows]

Don't be so ridiculous, of course I'm not.

[He huffs, trying and failing to give the very impression of one who couldn't be less interested.]

Well, I can't blame either of you; I know what that place is like... My mun's off to give Greece some needed tourism. It should be nice, I suppose, though much hotter than it is here in England.

[He frowns, a tad worried.]

[unalienable]

[ His continued denials draw a small amsed giggle from America. ]

Ah, Greece...

[ However, please excuse her while she reminisces dreamily about her one slightly heated encounter with Arthur's version of Greece. She hums softly and her eyes glaze over a little while she thinks about it. Ah, that was another one who was a pretty good kisser. ]

[bloodybrows]

[England frowns, rather confused at the reminiscing expression that has crossed over Amelia's face, and for some reason finding himself slightly annoyed by it. He wonders if she's thinking about his Greece, which only annoys him further, or if it's something to do with the one back in her own world.]

Yes, Greece. The country, in Europe. Neighbour to Bulgaria and Turkey?

[He rolls his eyes at her, folding his arms across his chest.]

[unalienable]

[ America makes a show of snapping back to attention, blinking her blue eyes twice and turning her head sharply back towards Arthur. She grins and giggles again, giving a lofty wave of a hand at him. She notices that he looks decidedly more irritated by her reaction, but she isn't sure if he truly thinks she doesn't know who he's talking about, or if he caught the implications of her dreamy little respite from the moment. ]

Yeah, yeah, I know who he is... Bring something back from there for me, will ya? I should go visit him one day soon!

[bloodybrows]

[It's now quite clear Amelia is talking his own Greece, and it makes England's brow crease further, despite himself. He continues to scowl at the young American, horribly curious as to how she knows him while wondering if he really wants to know at all.]

Really? I'm not sure you'll like it there. And he'll probably just be asleep. He usually is.

[England does relent, however, adding with a momentary glance away from her, his irritated expression dropping ever so slightly:]

I suppose I might bring you back something, though. Only because I'd like to get rid of all those useless Euros before I get back home, of course.

[unalienable]

[ Arthur's remark about his world's Greece gets a smile out of her— and a little bit of a blush, as she immediately thinks of when she met him. She worries her lower lip some, about to mention that Greece definitely wasn't sleeping or boring to her, but she's distracted when England cuts off her train of thought by promising gifts. Amelia squeals with delight and flings herself at the older nation, throwing her arms around his neck and cuddling him tightly. ]

You're the best!

[bloodybrows]

[England is a little distracted by the blush that he sees on Amelia, but that's almost forgotten as his eyes widen, suddenly finding himself engulfed in the American's hug. He stands a little stiffly, face heating up as always at such contact, but does put his arms around her in a slightly awkward return. He's pleased though, of course, secretly, at her words and the contact. He sighs, a little huffily, before muttering:]

W-well- it isn't like I'm doing it for you anything... And don't expect anything extravagant now.

[unalienable]

[ Firstly, of course, America isn't convinced. Secondly, hell, she's just happy to be getting anything at all! She hugs him for a little while longer before she presses a firm kiss to his cheek, then lets go. ]

If you say so!

[the_maple_man]

Some rest would be good at times, eh?

[And let's see how long it takes for England to remember him. Timer starts now.]

[bloodybrows]

[England frowns for a moment, glancing around. Did he just hear someone...?

No, must have been the wind.

Sorry, Canada. Might have to be a little louder.]

[the_maple_man]

[Ah, of course, of course.]

England.

[bloodybrows]

[And finally, he notices the other nation.]

Oh, America. Did you say something?

[the_maple_man]

[Sighs softly and gives England a minuscule smile. Should he have expected anything else?]

It's Canada.

[bloodybrows]

Cana...?

[And it clicks.]

Canada! W-well, of course it is. I knew that. [Cough.] How are you?

[the_maple_man]

[He's sure you did, England.]

Good. [Do you remember that it was just his birthday too? Hmm...] And you? You look good.

[bloodybrows]

[He will not remember that without prodding, unfortunately.]

Yes, quite well. My mun and I shall be going on a holiday break soon.

[the_maple_man]

Yeah, he's not really surprised.]

Oh? Where?

[bloodybrows]

Ah, to Rhodes in Greece. We could do with the rest and relaxation, I suppose. And sunshine.