2nd Battle ✙ [Video]

[cantbewalled]

[He is sitting easily at his desk, a little too pleased with himself, mainly because who wouldn't be when they just recently climbed up to the to of their house to stake a large white and black flag with a black eagle on it there. Anyone who comes by the Earth Sector-D suites won't be able to miss it. How did he manage to get a flagpole to stay up there? That's just his secret.

Right now he's smiling, leaning back in his chair with feet propped on something out of view, while looking over a book in his hands that seems simple. Nothing stands out about the dark cover, save for the golden letters etched into the front that reads Holy Bible to those that can understand it.]

Then God said, "The waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear"; and so it happened.

[He gives a chuckle and moves his feet and as more of his head comes into view it's rather obvious that a little yellow bird is currently perched on top in the nest its made of his white hair. Its wings flap a bit to stay steady in its spot and Prussia doesn't even acknowledge it. He just keeps talking.]

So I guess we did the exact opposite here, didn't we? Who needs waters to move when you can dive to get to the land. [He shuts the book and holds it up.] And never let it be said that the great Kingdom of Prussia doesn't give faith back to those that lose it. Kurt, you shouldn't leave the good book around. You're lucky I found it and not some crazy book burner.

[He doesn't actually know it is this Kurt's but really he doesn't know any other Kurts, so he's going to assume it is. The little bird on his head jumps up and flaps its wings as if in agreement only to plop itself back down on Prussia's head. Still, he doesn't notice. Either the bird is too light or his head is too thick? Someone might want to mention it since it has been on his head for two days now.]

Comments

[lostundercover]

You shouldn't steal another guy's Bible.

[cantbewalled]

[Prussia raises an eyebrow.] Who said anything was stolen?

[lostundercover]

You said it's Kurt's, right? If he doesn't know you have it, it doesn't look good for you.

[cantbewalled]

Clean your ears out, welp, since you missed the part when I said it was lying around. Only reason I know it's his is because he put his name in it.

[Then he rolls his eyes a bit.] Really, who the hell would go around stealing Bibles? Now apologize for trying to slander my good name.

[lostundercover]

[Did he just.. call him a welp?]

I know a lot of thieves who would use the same excuse about it 'lying around.' If Kurt says you didn't steal it, you didn't steal it. Good.

[cantbewalled]

[He is not letting this brat get away with that.]

Good? Not good. You don't get to go around claiming I'm a thief and not apologize. Who taught you any manners? [He's one to talk, but he's not the one calling people thieves here.]

[lostundercover]

I still don't have any reason to think that you're not a thief.

[cantbewalled]

[He's been labeled a thief before, but he's never taken anythind he had beaten someone else for fair and square. He's not one of those sneaky behind the scenes players like Russia and America.]

You don't know who the hell I am either to call me a fucking thief either. This is the shit I get for finding something and wanting to return it. The Inquisitors weren't as cynical!

[lostundercover]

Don't need to.

[A pause.] Look, I hope I'm wrong and I'm sorry if I am. But I don't know that.

[cantbewalled]

You don't know I'm a thief, but sure as hell didn't mind calling me one!

[He is so annoyed by this.] Damn kids today, the lot of you are so suspicious. Act like you have it all figured out. [The little bird on top of his head cheeps in disapproval.]

Do you expect me to run it by you next time I find something lying around?

[lostundercover]

You found something that doesn't belong to you with someone else's name, took it, and mocked it in public instead of handing it off to them directly. [He shrugs.]

[cantbewalled]

What the hell was I mocking? [You completely lost him there. He most certainly did not see himself as mocking the Bible of all things. Just how amusing the reverse of the situation was.]

[lostundercover]

Quoting verses out of context to contradict in present terms. You don't think that's mocking?

[cantbewalled]

Out of context? It's not mocking to point out this place is ass-backwards! Land comes up out of the damn sea, we're not supposed to dive to the bottom of the ocean to find it.

[lostundercover]

You're right about that. [He concedes amicably.]

[cantbewalled]

Of course, I am. [As if he didn't already know he was right and this guy was so off base they'd kicked him out of the stadium.] Everything about this world is one bad movie plot after another.

[lostundercover]

You could say the same of life.

[cantbewalled]

I don't know what you're talking about. My life has been an epic adventure if anything. Like Spartacus! Only with more action. [Because he's that amazing and yes Spartacus dies, but he ignores that fact.]

[lostundercover]

You're telling me you think Spartacus was a good movie?

[cantbewalled]

Movie? I'm not talking about that American crap, I'm talking about history! It's better than any movie could hope to be.

[lostundercover]

You think your life is better than some of the most famous figures in history?

[cantbewalled]

What's the history one guy of a nation when you can have all of them in one?

[lostundercover]

What does that mean?

[cantbewalled]

Exactly what I said! Only a few men can live up to my accomplishments. I built myself up from nothing so fast, no one expected it.

[lostundercover]

You don't suffer from a lack of ego, kid, I'll tell you that.

[cantbewalled]

[Prussia's laugh may as well have been a bark.]

It's not ego when it's true. It's self-awareness. [He smirks.] The name's Prussia. What's yours, welp?

[lostundercover]

Rough childhood. [What kind of a name is Prussia for a kid?]

Billy Costigan.

[cantbewalled]

Hah, you could say that. You don't know rough until you've spent a century or two fighting a holy war.

[lostundercover]

[That's clearly a metaphor. Clearly.]

Sure, kid. Glad you survived then.

[cantbewalled]

[Okay, he had taken it in stride before, but now he's getting annoyed.] If you call me "kid" one more time you, little brat, I'll find a way to reach through this 80s reject computer and smack the crap out of you. Didn't they ever teach you how to respect your elders?

[lostundercover]

It's habit, okay? Nothing personal.

[Video]

[fuzzyelf]

[Okay, to some people that would look like a normal Bible, but to Kurt, who when he saw it literally felt his heart skip a beat, it was a comfort. The book was warn in all the same places he could see from the broadcast. He has to stop himself from replying straight away. It's one of his most treasured items and it's here, it's some how here. Honestly, he just wants to laugh at it all because...how?

Kurt's clicked to respond and he's smiling.]

Where did you find it? I left in my room back in my home world. I thank you for finding it regardless though.

[Video]

[cantbewalled]

Oh so somebody believes I didn't steal it? [He puffs up a bit.] Found it on the shelf of what looked like some old pottery shop. It was the only think not broken or covered in dust.

And what are you doing carrying around one like this? It's even in English!

[Video]

[fuzzyelf]

Why would you steal a Bible? [He looks confused at that, but then he's nodding as Prussia explains where he got it. The other turtle then. And then he lets out a laugh.]

Ah, right. It was a gift of sorts. I've had it for years and it just happens to be in English.

[Video]

[cantbewalled]

Because obviously in my years of grand devotion I haven't taken the time to throw thievery in my list of things to beg forgiveness for. [So much sarcasm.]

But whatever, it doesn't matter. Do want to come get it?

[Video]

[fuzzyelf]

[Oh he doesn't doubt that thievery is there on the list.]

But a Bible, I don't see the point in it really. [He's still smiling from the laugh earlier.]

Yes please, I would love to. Will we meet?

[Video]

[cantbewalled]

[He has never stolen what he could fairly conquer someone to get instead. The little bird on his head chirps and Prussia pauses, looking around as if he doesn't quite know where the noise is coming from. Then he just shakes it off with a tiny shrug.]

Yeah, I'm in Earth Sector, but we could meet at one of the pubs for a drink.

[Video]

[fuzzyelf]

[He's quiet for only a moment before he breaks out into a grin.]

I like the idea of meeting at a bar actually. Meet in Keeliai nearer the Earth Sector then?

[Video]

[cantbewalled]

Fine, fine. I'll even wrap your present for you, so act surprised when you open it. You know, to set the mood.

[Why does he want Kurt to be surprised? Because it's more fun that way. Don't question his amazing logic.]

[Video] - Sorry it's late, feel free to ignore

[fuzzyelf]

Oh don't worry, I'm pretty sure I can pretend to be surprised.

[Best logic. But he has this acting thing down.]