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[starspangledknockers]

FINALLY! It's about time! Do you think you can finish this thing before you go to sleep? I really think you should go for it, but don't forget to check your work! Everything would be ruined if you submitted an application that had a lotta mistakes just because you weren't careful.

I know you can do it though! A gal who's way into history gets my approval. And hey! Don't worry about me. I can handle myself. I'll arrive and make a difference, just you wait.

Hang in there, you got this! [THUMBS UP]

Comments

[asecondsun]

You sound pretty excited.

[starspangledknockers]

I am. I really can't wait to meet all kinds of new people and species and stuff.

[asecondsun]

New species?

[starspangledknockers]

People and uh, fauna that ain't from planet Earth. [amelia is brimming with energy, practically beaming at the thought.]

[asecondsun]

I've been given to understand there are a lot of Earths.

But I'm sure you'll get your wish.

[starspangledknockers]

--Oh! [It only takes her a moment to understand what that actually means and how to respond to it--with more excitement, naturally, but also:] Right! You mean multiple universes and dimensions! Oh man, I'd love to be able to visit those someday. I'm gonna hope they exist and're accessible until proven otherwise, you know? [she pounds a determined fist into her other palm] Gotta stay positive about these things. This Tower place sounds really terrible, but I won't stop just 'cause of that. [SHE SHRUGS, gesturing lightly] It's just an opportunity to make things better, that's all.

Epsilon doesn't make enough sassy faces in canon for this.

[asecondsun]

[You're quite a character, aren't you? Epsilon just looks a little bemused.]

That's an admirable goal.

But how do you plan to go about it?

[1mistress_nomaster]

[There's a smile for you, Ameriko...]

Hello, little madam, you seem quite grown now...

[starspangledknockers]

[. . .]

Hi! Amelia's fine! Or America.

[. . .]

Hey! You're Queen Elizabeth! The old one! I mean the first one, because you're totally not old. [not mentioning that the mun had to tell her because, well... it's been a long time. But at least she remembers that she--]

Used to... know you, right? [s-settles down a little] Yup! I'm all grown and the best country on the whole damn planet!

... Oops! [covers her mouth] --bad language-- Sorry--!

[1mistress_nomaster]

No, you are my little one, if you recall.

[Eyebrow raise young lady, thirty five is not old] I'm glad you think so.

... [her smile is fond, more then fond, though it hurts to be forgotten by the closest thing she ever had to a child.] I'm glad you are so strong now, I wanted you to be so.

Nevermind the bad language, believe me when I am angry, I'd put you to shame, in more languages then I really should know how to swear in.

[starspangledknockers]

[giggles] So that's where Artie gets it! [shifting a little, she blinks almost thoughtfully.] I'd totally hug ya, but uh, you're not supposed to suddenly hug queens and stuff. [Amelia seems put out by her own statement and her thoughtful look turns into a pout.]

I'm not anyone's little one. I'm up and runnin'--I hear you don't like democracy much--Sorry! That's what I do and it's totally great! There's really nothing like being free.

[1mistress_nomaster]

Gets what? [She smiles stiffly.] That certainly never stopped you as a child, why would it do so now? [No, no pouting.

Nor does she means to be curt but...] It was on the back of my empire that your country came to be as it is. [pause. she settled again.] I have been told for you democracy... There is a use and good point to every system of government both those that allow freer corruption like democracy, and those that can corruption pinned to a monarch. [Idealism is not something she has time for, nor ever will. She'd apologies for it even, if it weren't for the fact that her people's lives depended on it.] But I am glad you have something that makes you happy.

[starspangledknockers]

[At all that her smile becomes a little strained, but Amelia's as perky and cheerful as always.] Hey now, I'm not one to not give credit where it's due [this is highly debatable] but, y'know, I won my independence fair and square. I built myself up alone. Dude, your empire screwed its own colonies over. Why do y'think I left? [she shrugs] Corruption's gonna happen either way. At least my people got a chance to have a say in it. My boss gets blamed for stuff he didn't do same as any other boss.

Look I know we knew each other when I was little, and I know England's got a thing for you--I got a lot of respect for you too, but... [amelia isn't backing down] I don't care for you patronizing me, kay? I do this stuff for my citizens so they can be safe and happy.

[idkworldruler]

Well you seem to be rather excited to go to a place like that tower.

[starspangledknockers]

Sure am! Don't get me wrong, I'm not excited about really bad stuff happening to people. I'm excited about being the heroine that'll save 'em!

[idkworldruler]

And if you find out that what's awaiting you doesn't let you be a hero?

[starspangledknockers]

What kinda question's that? [amelia's blinking, and there's not too much defensiveness in her voice.] Even if things get real bad, there's always something I can do to be heroic! I won't let the Tower stop me.

[idkworldruler]

I don't think there will be many, if any opportunities to be heroic in such a place.

[starspangledknockers]

Way to be a downer, man! It's okay, I understand it's hard for some people to grasp how awesome I am.

[immortalia]

My mundane offers her services to yours.

Although, please clarify as to what you mean on "making a difference." Are you looking to get people out of the tower?

[ 'sup, Amelia. Have an android. ]

[starspangledknockers]

Nope! I mean, I would if I could... [she slumps a little, shifting from foot to foot.] Hell, I'll try if I get in there, but I know their muns would have to drop for the people to really leave...

[--BUT! She perks up again.] That's okay though! That won't stop me from helping people in the Tower!

[immortalia]

That behavior is commendable, but please exert caution. I do not want to see people get hurt.

[starspangledknockers]

But why would I go around hurting anyone? I'm there to take care of 'em! [slings an arm over the poor android's shoulders]

You got nothing to worry about, I promise. Name's America, what's yours?

[immortalia]

My intention was for you to not get hurt, therefore that is the reason why I had said "I do not want to see people get hurt." I am sorry if my words were unclear.

[ Well, this is new. Normally, people would just want to steer clear of her, so she doesn't know what to do other than just let America do what she wants. ]

I am Sertoria Cani, Miss America. It is a pleasure to meet you.

[starspangledknockers]

[she smiles confidently and then lightly giggles at being called Miss America.] Oh yeah, thanks! I might get hurt yeah, but that's a heroine's job! Defy expectations! Kick ass no matter what!

[she winks, still beaming] Mind if I call you Sertoria? That's a really pretty name. Mine's Amelia F. Jones but you can call me Amelia or just America, I ain't picky!