On the EU receiving the Nobel Prize for Peace. Also: Greece...

[potatomasher]

Danke. It's the result of our hard work and effort, ja. True enough everyone needs to keep up working hard to ensure that the EU will remain successful, but I am positive that we can do this. And, no. I don't think we should give up on Greece just yet. Even if he's been less than grateful recently and, yes. That. I... May have to exchange a few words with him later. Apparently he has a lot of energy that he could be putting to better use. We all need to cooperate and support one another for this cause or verything we worked so hard on building over the past decades may be at risk at one point. The EU is, after all, a project to maintain peace on this continent.

Now let's get back to work.

Comments

[dererste]

[work? You're funny, talking about Work when HEEEE'S here!!]

YO!!! WEST!!! [CLAPS HARD ON THE BACK!!]


Congrats on the prize!!! As expected from the cool me's hardworking little bro!! Good job!!!

[ruffles his hair!! pausing to look his brother over. Tugs on his jacket]

But, oi, what's with the boring get up?! Something big happened, time to celebrate!! Party, West!! Par!! ty!! Beer time!! [moves to untie his tie!! Personal space is not something he has a concept of]

[potatomasher]

[But of course he's talking about work. Without it this wouldn't even have happened after all!]

Ah, brother.

[And he's actually about to thank him for the congratulations BUUUT that's just when Prussia decides to mess up his hair and, hey. Nothing wrong with his clothes and-- Eh... Would you keep those hands to yourself?!]

Brother! Stop that, please! [Yes, still being patient with you here.] A- a little bit of celebrating once the paperwork is done may be okay, ja. But don't overdo it. Bitte.

[dererste]

Atta boy!! Celebrating is important to reward yourself!! Otherwise, stuff lke that stops being special and you turn into an unfeeling work robot!! If West loses the light in his eyes or whatever, it'll be bad for everyone!! [TOTALLY IGNORES. JUST SSSH AND STAY STILL WHILE HE MAKES YOU LOOK COOL]


Kesesese, what's this? You're warning me not to go overboard?! YOU don't overdo it, drunkard! The cool me knows how my limits from head to toe!!! [Nope, he's confiscating your tie, and wrapping around his own neck loosely, and while he's at it, unbuttons your suit jacket so it's open, and undoes your shirt buttons so they show juuustt a peek of chest. Checks for the iron cross necklace, and when he finds it, pulls it out]

Glasses!! [shoves his hands inside your pockets!!]

[potatomasher]

H-hey! I said stop it!

[Hi, unsuccessful attempts to fend you off. Geeez, Prussia. Why do you always have to be so pushy! He likes that tie and his jacket closed and would you leave his shirt alo-- No? Oh well. Just don't mind him trying to step away but ARGH!! Don't strangle him with his own necklace!]

Are you done already, brother?!

[Just a brief gasp for breath, thank you. Ah. Wait. Your hands? His pockets? Oh, no. He'll just use his hands now to grab your wrists just while you're searching his pockets aaaand... Yes. That glare is for you.]

It's enough! You don't have to descend on me like that!

[dererste]

[DON'T MOVE and you won't risk your life!!]

WEEEEEESSSTTTTT!!! [Pocket searching attempt thwarted!! Whines!! Tries to shake your hand off his!! Tsks under his breath, giving your stupid glare a pout in response]

Tch, saying "descend" makes it sound bad!! I'm helping, be grateful! You should be flooding the considerate me with gratitude not whining, geesh! Listen up, you gotta start dressing your age so you look cool in front of the other EU members when you're partying later!! Now!! Glasses!! C'mon!! [HAS ANOTHER FREE ARM. Inches towards your other pocket!!]

[potatomasher]

[BUT IF HE DOESN'T MOVE HE'LL BE AT YOUR MERCY UNTIL YOU'RE DONE!!]

H-how is making me look messier dressing my age, brother?!

[Just admit that you're growing extra arms and hands as soon as he has trapped one of them. That would explain SO MUCH!]

You're being impossible as usual! Of course this is a reason for some celebrating, but I don't intend on doing any excessive partying.

[He actually dares to make an attempt of getting his tie back. As a hint: He keeps his glasses in the inside pocket of his jacket as usual. But you surely have the contents of his pockets mapped out by now anyway since each piece has their assigned location since... Well. Ever.]

[dererste]

[BUT AT LEAST HE'LL BE ALIVE]

Messier?!! Keh!! West's really an old man!! You're embarrassing me!! Haven't you heard of Hipsters?!! Damn it, being a little disheveled isn't messy, it's cool!! It's fresh!! Hip!! Young!! [If he admitted it, he would have to kill you and he likes having you around!!]

You're the one being impossible!! If German blood truly flows through your veins, then celebrating and partying goes hand in hand!! [Prussia only knows and cares about where he keeps his wallet, which is what he came herreeee for~ Search search]

Ach--!! [eyes darting to meet yours as you touch that tie, DISAPPROVING LOOK, WHAT ARE YOU DOING, YOUNG SIR.]

Stealing from your big brother now, huh, West?! Kesesesese!! Take it and lose 40 euro!!!

[potatomasher]

It's childish and immature! I can't afford loosing the respect and trust from everyone after spending years in order to gain it!

[But, look, he lets go of his tie. Instead, he, again, removes your hand from his pocket. If you truly know where he keeps his wallet, then you're a tad bit off-course, dearest brother of his.]

Everything within reason, brother! Now will you please stop, okay? Just where do you want to go anyway?

[He says within reason now. But don't we all know that he will change that stance after his first beer anyway? Well? Let's not mention that.]

[dererste]

You're losing trust and respect looking like a stiff!! [He gives up, letting you remove his hand. He may be off course now, but he won't make the same mistake tomorrow!!]

Alright, alright, I'm done!! If West doesn't want advice from his wise just like a barn owl big brother, then fine!! From here on, go through life being an awkward nerd in every decade!! [brightens up!! ARE YOU AGREEING TO A PAR-TAY.]

...Though, both ways, maybe West's face is handsome enough to excuse his fashion blunders!! Kesesese!! I, who today craves to be around YOUNG people, wants to go a bar close to an university!! [oddly specific there, Gilbert. SINCE TELLING YOU THINGS DOESN'T WORK, HE'LL JUST /SHOW/ YOU.]

[potatomasher]

[Tomorrow?! No. Wait. There won't be a tomorrow with this!

Anyhow. Have a frown at your words. Because, sure. Everyone trusts and respects you, right, Prussia? The frown lasts exactly until you mention the univertity. At that point he actually looks slightly confused. Right next to mildly intrigued.]

Oh? How unusual.

[There will be many intelligent young people around, right? Of the kind that you can actually have an intelligent conversation with! Germany can agree with that idea and responds with a nod.]

That may be an interesting change. It may be good to learn how the next generation of our people is turning out.

[dererste]

[....

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....squishes your face because he knows what you're thinking behind that frown! PEOPLE RESPECT HIM!!11!! You had better respect him still!!!]

Alright then, it's agreed!!! One condition though, West has to let his cool and hip older brother dress him from head to toe!!!

Super phone-tagging from work /GO!

[potatomasher]

[Well. No need to worry about your brother, he still respects you. He's known you a his life after all and has seen more sides of you than simply your annoying one. Though it's more your skills and knowledge he respects and less your attitude. Or... The way you dress. So enjoy his next grimace. But after a moment of hesitation, he nods.]

Fine. But if it looks ridiculous or embarrassing I won't wear it.

/o/ Super incredible tagging in between studying /GO!!

[dererste]

[Aww, good. Because if you didn't, he'd have to do something drastic. And maybe dangerous. Flaps your earlobes back and forth as fast as he can!! Is he annoying you, yet?]

Ridiculous or embarrassing in WHOSE opinion?! West's judgment is flawed!! K-keh!! Is this the sound of my only little brother doubting my ability?!! I'm hurt!! I'm really hurt!! In that case, we'll send the Italy brothers pics and let them decide!!

Ehehe. Best thing to do.

[potatomasher]

[Well, yes. That's actually annoying. But he's refraining from hitting you. Be amazed with his patience.

It lasts until you mention the Italics and by that point he quickly grabs your wrist again, an alarmed look on his face.]

Nein! You will not send them any pictures!

[At least while he's sober.]

aint it? /regrets nothing

[dererste]

[You make him more and more proud everyday. Grinning really hard as you grab his wrist. Pinch pinch your fat ears. He came here just to hassle you and distract you from your work.]

Kessesesesese!!! If the jury's dismissed, then guess that means any complaints West has after I dress him, he'll keep to himself!!!

[warchangedme]

Peace on a continent...I know how hard that one can be...

[In more ways than one! He may get along fine with Canada, but everyone in Central America?

He resists the urge to yank his own hair and gives Germany his best million dollar smile.]

But awesome on the Nobel! Do each of you get a gold coin or is it going in the central headquarters or what? Cause I think if you each had one, it could only help.

It would be like "Look at that! Me and my friends earned that through our blood, sweat and tears." Especially tears!

And then, when two people can't get along, you go to their mantle or trophy room, and say "We got that Prize together! We can get through this together!" and then everyone can get along!

[Oh, like you expected anything else from Alfred?]

[potatomasher]

Ah, danke, Amerika. Though I think there will only be one and that will remain in Brüssel.

Much more importantly, though, is that we maintain that peace and continue to work together as union. Our people deserve a peaceful world to live in after all.

[warchangedme]

Then drag them to Brussels! [He laughs and bounces on his toes.] An achievement made together is a pretty good motivator to keep working together. I'm sure you guys can do it!

Man, I wish I could pulls some strings with Japan. Greece and him are good bros... Though that may only get him on board and confident, not his bosses.

[potatomasher]

Greece... His situation is worrisome, indeed. But so far there is still hope, despite more recent voices rising against him and... Yes. I admit it's not always easy so sympathize with him and his people.

[The protests when Germany's boss went to visit Greece? Yes. Those hurt.]

I'm not sure if Japan having a word with him would change any of that, though.

[warchangedme]

I can sort of. Sort of. Understand. I don't want certain parties telling me how to use my money just because I owe them. Then again, my debt actually does keep me up at night. Sometimes I think Greece goes "Opa!" and sleeps like the dead.

[Admit it, Germany. That's exactly what you think too.]

[potatomasher]

[He's not admitting anything, nope. Even if it's true.]

Many of us have debts that appear like more than we will ever be able to handle. But... You know. I think with discipline and hard work we can fix even this on the long run.

[warchangedme]

[Nnnnnnhhhh, discipline. Discipline is hard work to America.] Hard work is fun...just not paperwork...

But my elections are coming up. It's all getting shoved into the spot light and my boss is scrambling and... ugh...

And I have to listen to it and look at fucking paperwork.

[potatomasher]

[Don't worry, America, you can learn discipline as well. Anyway, have a brief sigh.]

They should start by saving the money they waste on these election campaigns. But it's no different over here as well, I have to admit. Paperwork... Is just part of hiw things work nowadays. Just be glad that not every dispute has to be settled with a war anymore.

[warchangedme]

[He finally gives in to his earlier urge to pull his hair, though it's more like he grips it in frustration.]

That, I am grateful for.

[B-but Germany! The new Assassin's Creed game! Alfred must haaaaave iiiiiiit.]

Man, before I just lose my appetite [Never going to happen.] from all the negative, you got any more good news for me? Other than getting the most hallowed of Nobel's awards?

[potatomasher]

Good news, Amerika?

[He's tilting his head a little.]

Just what sort of news are you expecting of me now? I assume you know what is happening in the world, and aside from that I am inclined to say that No news are good news.