the 223rd anniversary of the storming of the Bastille and games

[france]

Finally, finally you have once more decided to pay attention to me.

Now, I appreciate the change of scenery, but I do not think this current place is much better. The space ship was very confining, but this city does not have a sex shop. Et no one can speak en Français. C'est une problème, mon amie. Une problème that we must rectify.

As for the subject of my birthday, well of course it is not my real birthday. I do not remember the exact date that I came into creation, as I was busy being born at the time. Oui, the forth of October would also be a good day for it to be on, but aaa, the forteenth of July is simply more iconic, non? It is a shame you are not here to celebrate the festivities avec moi, or with my people, but I appreciate the fact you are celebrating all the same. It warms my heart to see you telling so many people what day it is, though as much as they should, I suspect most of them do not care as much as you do. (Or at all.) It is très mignon to see you explain the events of that day, and the events leading up to that day. I juste do not wish to see you disappointed when people seem.... Aaa, disinterested.

If you want to present me with a truly memorable gift, perhaps you will actually read more on La Belle Époque and more recent events concerning my history. I know that you find the 17th century far more fascinating than, donc, my current events, but you must be well rounded if you are to be a true Francophile. Besides, with that great school you are going to, you will want some knowledge to impress your peers with, ouais? And there are only so many books you can purchase on mon Louis, mon Roi-Soliel.

And do not think they will not be impressed. With knowledge of me, anyone would. After all, it is hard to apathetic about a country as great as La France, tu sais. Unless you are a surly, angry, lonely little nation person that no one else likes.

Comments

[paysdelamour]

Ah la la, do not say that. Angleterre will take offense to your words, poor thing, and then he will become even more surly until we apologize.

[france]

C'est pas possible. If he becomes anymore surly, he will turn into a bear, and a bear is not a very good representative of the United Kingdom, now is it?

Anyway, his museums have many articles from my past, so I think he cares a lot more than he seems to. [ A wry grin. ]

[paysdelamour]

[And he can't help but laugh at that image.] He certainly has enough fur on those eyebrows of his to clothe a bear!

Well of course he does. If he did not care, he would not have built Le Tunnel, non?

[sheshipsit]

I would not say it was that difficult to not care. And you're being so modest as usual...

Bon anniversaire, França. [ Smile n_n ] You almost look like you haven't aged a day.

this phone needs to stop autocorrecting my French right now

[france]

Bien sûr. I did say unless, did I not? [ TWO CAN PLAY THIS GAME ]

Merci, [ A beat. He has to comprehend she is actually insulting him on his birthday how dare her he is so angry ] That is more than I can say for you, donc, merci encore.

[sheshipsit]

Aiee, is that any way to speak to a lady? [ Yeah whatever Port, you only use that excuse when it's convenient for you. ]

[unalienable]

Huh? Wait— it's your birthday already?

[ Of course she remembers, but it's more fun if she pretends she didn't. It's not like she saw France wishing her or any of her doubles a happy birthday a little more than a week ago, anyway. And American Independence Day is way more important! Everybody knows that. ]

[france]

Ouais, Mérique, c'est ça. I do not know how you could forget, as it is only ten days after yours, but I find I overestimate your abilities all too often. [ this is France's passive-aggressive way of saying HDU, really ]

But aaa, you know, [ Since it's pretty girl America and not fat lazy slob boy America, France realises he's got to pull back a little, splash on some of that French charm. Cologne. Whatever, same thing. He saunters over to her and smiles, tilting his head. ] Sans toi, I would not be celebrating this day. It is thanks to your people that my own gathered their inspiration to rebel. So aaa.... Merci, for that. [ Because what America doesn't like their ego played to? For that matter, what country doesn't appreciate it? ]

[unalienable]

[ Ah, now that's more like it... (She'd remind France that the lazy one would be Canada, if he dared call her that, anyway; you don't get to be where she is in the order of the world by doing nothing, after all!) America's lips quirk upwards into a grin, but that's not to say that she is entirely placated just yet. ]

Well, it's after mine.

[ By which she means that things are mostly a haze after celebrating her birthday... but then again, they're sort of blurred just before it too. ]

Hmm... And where was this gratitude ten days ago? I don't think any of us saw you around.

[forgodandfrance]

Oh, France, honestly.. I do hope you have a lovely day, though.

[france]

Ouais! And ma chère, I shall have the very best day possible now that you have wished it so. [ He laughs, then shakes his head. ] There were some festivities at the tour de France, but aaa.... I am not so sure you would be familiar with that. But no toast in my honour could honour me more than yours.

[forgodandfrance]

I'm afraid not. I have been trying very earnestly to catch up with the modern world, but.. it's changed so much, after all.

[ a fond, exasperated smile, and she reaches out, gathering one of his hands between both of hers, pressing the fingers. ]

I certainly hope you would have had a perfect day with or without my wishes. You deserve that and much more.

[teatimeroses]

My mun has been making herself look foolish all day, going on about this when its clear no one cares.

[france]

Clearly your mun has better taste than you do. At least in regards to intellectual pursuits and educating others.

[ this is very clearly a look which means wish me happy birthday you pompous dick ]

[ because there is no way in hell he is asking him for it. That would just be degrading. Not that he should be expecting England to celebrate the anniversary of something that led to some of their greatest conflicts, but he does expect him to at least go through the motions of pretending to be friendly. ]

[teatimeroses]

"Intellectual pursuits." Yes. Because she looks so very intellectual when she's drinking Burgundy straight from the bottle. [Wow England, you are one to judge people based on classy drinking habits.]

[He at least pretends to have good manners and be friendly most of the time, but those niceties rarely extend to France. Well.... not to most Frances, at least.]

[gentleman_thiefal]

[Lupin raises a glass of fine French red wine]
Bon anniversaire, mon ami.
Vive La France!

[france]

[ He, in turn, holds up his own glass of Chateau Margaux '82. ]

Merci, mon ami. [ He sips his glass, thoughtful for a moment. ] Je me souviens quand c'était 'vive le roi'! Et maintent, c'est 'vive la France'.

[si_espana]

Francia! [And of course he's here for greetings and hugs! He hasn't seen you in a while!]

omg I haven't seen you in forever

[france]

Espagne! [ Don't mind him peppering your cheeks with enough kisses to drown you in French flavored saliva. He's just so happy to see you! ] Mon ami, mi amigo! You and I, we will be going out tonight, non?

[allurcolonies]

...Happy birthday then. I wish you and your mun the best of luck... [Why does she feel as though she was going to have to kick herself, and by extension, France, for saying that?]

[france]

Merci, Viêt-Nam. [ Wow this is so not the person he expected to get birthday wishes from. It's sort of... nice, actually. ]

Luck will be needed in the years to come, je pense. For my mundane, bien sûr, pas moi, parce que je suis France et j'ai besoin pas la chance. [ A pause. ] I am glad to hear from you, regardless.

not late not late not late ;;

[seyitloud]

Oh, no! I missed your birthday?! I am so sorry, Papa! It is my mundane, you see. Although it is true that she is in your house at the moment, she forgot to pack her computer while she was in Aix-en-Provence over the weekend, and so she was unable to see this post on Saturday.

Uhm, is it too late to say bon anniversaire now? If that's the case, I promise I will make up for it, somehow…!

being late is a way of life, i'm two days late responding to most people here. did you like aix?

[france]

Aaaa ma petite, I was curious as to where you were! But trust it to be no matter, your papa had a very good day. [ Patting her on the head. He'd be furious if it was say, England that forgot or Germany, but how can he get angry at someone with pigtails like hers? It's just not possible. ]

Aaa je vois. Aix, was she? How interesting. A shame that my own was not still there, as perhaps they could have celebrated together! But how wonderful, I am glad she is visiting my beautiful country. I hope that she is enjoying it, or, well, I know that she is enjoying it, because c'est moi! There is no way you can not enjoy my home, unless you are grumpy and miserable.

[ Fingers slip down to play with those little red bows for a moment, and he tilts his head, smiling. ] Non, c'est pas. Tu peux, si tu veux. And if you truly wish to make up for it, you will come and visit me more often, oui? It is difficult to go so long without seeing you, ma petite.

n-not late

[frosti]

Happy Birthday France. Going to celebrate all night da?

YOU'RE NOT if you pretend i'm not...

[france]

Bien sûr, Russie! Mais you will come and celebrate with me, non? I know you prefer to drink your vodka, but perhaps for tonight, you will come out and indulge in wine drinking and the chasing of the ladies, non? [ He laughs and leans forward, kissing Russia on one cheek, then the other, then the other again. ]

Merci, mon ami, it is a pleasure to see you on a fine day like this.