二十二 ❀

[naicha]

✿ action 1
<sub>[ When the cherry blossoms disappear, Taiwan holds her breath. Japan always adored things that come and go so easily. Now he was one, too. She should've known better than to expect this the least. Watching his figure put on his coat and walk out the door, Taiwan knows it's not him. And stay out! Taiwan thinks as she slams the door shut. She feels like flicking his drone on the forehead for his remarks. "Be a good wife and make him dinner?" Ooh, the nerve! ... This makes her miss the real Japan already. Hm? What? She's not going to cry, that's silly. Even so, no matter how many times she's learned how to stand on her own, she can't help but feel abandoned. It's okay, though. Not that it hasn't happened before.

At the cafe, it's business as usual. Employees will find that there are no costumes for them to wear, though, if they don't already bring their own. Behind the counter isn't Japan typing away on his computer, but Taiwan, accounting everything by hand. She lifts her head up whenever a customer passes by. ]</sub>

Welcome!

_{[ With no makeup masking her troubled state, Taiwan quickly ducks back into her work again. She isn't even eating anything. She does try her best to put a smile on her face, though. Look! It's as if nothing happened at all. ]}

✿ action 2
_{[ Two siblings are walking around town together, but there's something odd about their dynamic today. ]}

And he was like, "Ah, is that so." And then I was like, "Yes! Yes, it is so!" Ooh, but I tried and tried and he still wouldn't let me and I was so mad that I could... _{[ p-punches her palm ]} hit him...! But I didn't 'cause I'd feel a little bad, you know. Oh! I was gonna say sorry for calling him a stupidhead today, but when I woke up and checked on him, all his stuff was gone! Just like that. It's not fair, you know, I mean- _{[ She waits for a witty, candid response, but nothing. Her voice is full of anger. ]} Hey! _{[ Then worry. ]} Hey, say something...

_{[ It goes on like this until Hong Kong's drone arrives at work. Very upset with this turn of events, Taiwan starts her walk home looking a little glum. She's not exactly looking where she's going, so she might bump into you, a drone or a pole. A detour she makes to the elementary school's playground is where others may find her hanging upside down on the monkey bars. ]}

✿ phone/action for 1245 williams road

Hello... Um, _{[ There's the sound of Taiwan wiping her face with her sleeve. ]} um! _{[ She takes in a deep breath. ]} Japan's... gone and stuff. If anyone wants to hit him, you don't have to, 'cause I already did. If anyone's worried about the cafe, I'm taking over, you know! I mean, until he comes back...

Ahaha, I feel a little dizzy! I think I'll go lie down now.

_{[ But she can't stay still! After the call, she'll be around the house, arranging all the clothes they have by color and sorting the records and books alphabetically. ]}

Comments

[encored]

[that is the exact face he wanted to make at the tart earlier] I could make something far better than this. [but oh, he is kind of pleased to see she's eating at least...

waves a hand!] They will try, so prepare for it. [because he kind of worries that if they succeed, one of these days she won't bounce back, even if he's already figured he'll be the proverbial last man standing.]

[naicha]

I'm only scared of things I don't know, you know! _{[ That makes a lot of things about Mayfield. Anyway, she'll cross the bridge when she gets there! She does not want to talk about that!! ]}

Hehe, this food sucks. Let's get outta here! _{[ grabs his hand and drags him out of the bakery and no he can't protest ]}

Where do you wanna go next!? _{[ dropping the happy act just made her even more energetic... she has a lot of time, charles. she has all the time. all the time... ]}

[encored]

[oh no his pastry his pastry even though he didn't pay for it or like it...

when did this turn into a hang out with Taiwan day gosh. he can barely put up with her energy levels for a few minutes, you are expecting far too much of him even if he isn't complaining too much yet.]

There isn't much to do around here, is there? [so boring without all the zombies!! he looks thoughtful and then the tiniest bit uncertain, but that's gone in an instant.]

To the store. We'll show them how a proper dessert is made. [or just buy all the candy and a pumpkin since he wants to try carving one this year.....]

[naicha]

I know, let's go to the store! We'll show them how a proper dessert is made! <sub>[ man it's like she's not even trying

anyway hanging out with taiwan is the best much better than the doctor or england and his 27 cats ]</sub>

But isn't it Halloween next month? Aren't you going to get cavities from all these sweets?

[encored]

[squints up at her.....

oh well he will let that slide since he's such a saintly person and all. and hey he likes cats enough to put up with England's eyebrows and the Doctor doesn't afraid of anything, they are both pretty cool.]

Halloween isn't going to affect how much or how little I eat. [every month is a good month to gorge yourself on sweets right] And that's over a month away so it isn't something that you need to waste thought on.

[naicha]

_{[ Charles the Friendly Chiropteran doesn't sound very catchy... ]}

I don't know how it works for you, but you should watch what you eat, anyway! _{[ look who's talking!! she's just looking for people to dote on. ]} At least brush your teeth! Brush twice a day, top to bottom, side to side, and don't forget to floss!

[encored]

[no it doesn't...

he huffs a little at that. so much hypocrisy Taiwan!!] I brush my teeth quite well, thank you. What is it with countries and oral hygiene? [Romania's brought this up too.... he keeps his fangs very clean okay.]

And I really don't need to watch what I eat, it makes no difference one way or another.

[naicha]

But I want to watch what you eat. If I don't, who will? The Doctor wouldn't. You don't know where his tongue's been.

_{[ skips while avoiding the cracks in the sidewalk tralala ]}

[encored]

[grumpily shuffling after like the old man he is]

No one needs to watch what I eat. I am capable of monitoring my own diet, you know.

[naicha]

Really? Well, if you ever get tired of eating, call me and I'll come over to eat the rest, okay? Hahaha!

_{[ But really she wants his company. But really she wants his food. ]}

[encored]

[why are all of his friends such fatty dingdongs]

Shouldn't you monitor your eating habits as well? Eating poorly will affect you worse than it affects me.

[naicha]

That's not true, I try to go on diets but they never work out... but I end up okay anyway! _{[ fatty dingdongs that never get fat the worst ]}

What kind of tart are we making?

[encored]

[maybe if they all started getting as fat as the food they eat suggests they would stop eating so poorly!!] Just because you end up all right, it doesn't mean you should indulge unnecessarily. [hypocrite]

The selection here is a little limited. Peaches aren't in season now, are they? [American agriculture is hard...]

[naicha]

_{[ they don't need to though so /kanyeshrug i mean shut up charles you're not her mom ]}

I think Charles means pears. _{[ at least she pays attention!! ]} I want apple!

[encored]

[charles is everyone's mom no that's a really scary thought...]

I don't like pear tarts. [except when he does. being a picky eater is hard work!] But apple is fine, I suppose.

[naicha]

And then we can share some with everyone!

_{[ we're making this by the bulk, right ]}

[encored]

[that... wasn't his gameplan at all....]

Define what you mean by everyone.

[naicha]

Everyone we know! _{[ yes that narrows it down a bit... a bit... ]}

[encored]

[not nearly enough for him :I]

No, sharing is out of the question.

[naicha]

We'll make lots! _{[ WE... ]}

[encored]

[WHY...] You may make as many as you wish, but I will only be making one.

[naicha]

_{[ so he can have friends dammit charles don't you want friends ]} But I'm not that good at it...

[encored]

[no, friends are for losers!!] Why were you planning on making enough for everyone you know if you aren't even good at it?

[naicha]

_{[ he's a loser!!! ]} So I can tell them you made them!

[encored]

[it's true but he's an antisocial loser!!] That would be a waste of time, effort and money.