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Post by Feliciano Vargas on Oct 11, 2011 9:20:02 GMT -5
Mio amico Luddi,
Ummmm...Nope~ Luddi continued that sort of training and became the steel-muscled Luddi I know all by himself?? Veeee, that's amazing! It's no problem, I like cheering for the German team~ They're really good players~ But if you and Gilbert sing Nur Italian Nicht at the next World Cup I will be very very very very angryunimpressed with you both~~ Si, we were knocked out early but my players fought very hard to stay in, instead of flopping like fratellone Francis's team did, and I'm proud of them for that! Ve, at least fratellone Antonio was a gracious winner, si? I can't wait either, I know my players will do me proud! Good job on qualifying, Luddi~ Si, that's going to be very interesting indeed~ I'm playing against Nord, Northern Ireland, how exciting! I'm already qualified as well but my players can always use the extra practice, ve~ But Luddi, you've banned cameras from the meetings after a video of Francis sexually harrassing you and Arthur was leaked to your boss after the May '93 meeting, remember? Besides, I haven't been able to paint in a while, so I have to keep my skills up!
Just don't forget that the offer stands and get sucked into you work, Luddi~ Not that you don't have your schedule, but wouldn't it be nicer to see a plate of food waiting for you rather than having to waste your break time cooking one? Ve, tell you? But I do that already, I just feel better hugging Luddi too! But, if Luddi wants, I won't hug him as often...
Ve, I know that Luddi is just trying to look out for me, but if he does have questions about Holy Rome I can answer them. But now that I think about it...Holy Rome watched over me even more than Luddi used to during the Wars. Whenever anything scary or bad was going to happen, he would show up and help me before I broke something. He was a bit of a pervert though, I remember once I was just trying to sweep the kitchen and he pulled up the back of my dress! Ve, Ms. Elizaveta found out and he was in so much trouble, but I felt bad so I think I drew him a picture of a flower to make him feel better...He turned redder than Luddi does when I hug him~ ...I miss him, Luddi. Do you think he's happy, wherever he is?
Ve, the not sleeping has been a problem for months and months, it's nothing serious~ Just a few nightmares, that's all~ But they're kind of scary so I've decided to not sleep if I can help it so that they leave me alone! Ve, but don't worry Luddi, once the nightmares stop I'll be sleeping during the night as well as my siestas~ Oh, that's good! I was afraid that Luddi was just eating wurst and potatoes which isn't healthy to eat all the time~
Ve, that's what Holy Rome used to do, as did Arthur when he'd borrow one of Nonno's scrolls, even fratellone Antonio would read them sometimes. I thought that all of the nations read them when they were little, besides Lovi and I, and that's why everyone was so powerful during war... Ve, Mr. Roderich was going to have me read some of those authors but we never got around to them. But I'm glad that you didn't spend all your time reading, Luddi!
O-Oh, mi dispiace, Luddi~~ I was just so scared writing so quickly that I reverted back to Italian... You won't? Grazie, Luddi, grazie. Ve, that's what happened? I'm so glad that nothing serious happened... L-Ludwig?? Ve, a-are you okay, Ludwig? W-what that what I t-think it was...? Mio Dio, perché adesso...? I have to tell Gilbert Si, don't think too hard about it, Luddi promised!
Ve, it's not 'thinking it is', Luddi, it is Dio's doing. He sent the bad times to see if we could overcome them and grow as people, as nations. How we use our growth is our responsibility. Ve, I do think so. The financial or governmental crises nations suffer are always so much worse to me than war, they stress the people and can warp the minds of the nations they're affecting, like fratellone Francis during the French Revolution... I remember that time too, Luddi was so stressed all the time. Those were hard times. Ve, I know that Luddi will be able to, I believe in him!
B-But Luddi, I hug you because I care~
S-Si, Romano and I are together. And si, he said that he loves me too. W-Well, Luddi is mio amico, I do not want to lose him because I love Lovi... V-Va bene, I'll try not to mention it so that I do not make Luddi uncomfortable.
S-Si, I knew that Luddi didn't know, that's why I was so surprised... I-Isn't it funny? Maybe Luddi and I think similarly a-after all~
Tuo amico, Feliciano
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Post by switzerland on Oct 11, 2011 19:25:49 GMT -5
Lieber Deutshchland,
I do not cut her off from others. I allow her free time to spend with her friends, female nations that I trust- do you honestly think I would allow someone like America who is always causing problems and losing control of his strenghth to asscociate with her? Of course it is an instinct to hurt him before things get out of hand, which often happens when he is involved. Worth it either way, I can assure you.
There are people that I dont hate, and will never point a gun at. And then there are people that I do not hate, but still do not like very much for varying reasons, that I will still point a gun at. Austria is somewhere in between.
Viele Grüße, Schweiz
(I dont blame you! thank you for telling me!)
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Post by ludwig on Oct 12, 2011 3:48:52 GMT -5
Lieber Feliciano,
ja... more or less, yes. Thanks for the compliment. Sorry! My brothers people are really sore losers and, well, with all the disappointment I kind of got carried away too... Sorry, we won't sing it again, I promise. They are also bad winners by the way, because when the Netherlands couldn't qualify for the world cup in 2002 they sang "Ohne Holland fahrn wir zur WM". My people tend to take football a little to seriously I guess. Spain's team was the best in the tournament and they deserved to win. Right, I almost forgot that. You could take pictures during the breaks though, but only with the respective nations' consent. Again, the meeting rooms are no drawing studio.
Although I can't cook as good as you it is still a nice distraction from work at times. Furthermore I can't eat three warm meals a day anyway, so it is really all right. "Not as often" sounds good, would "not" be asking too much?
It sounds nice how he used to watch over you, but the part with lifting your skirt was clearly not nice. It is good to know that Hungary gave him a talk for this. I-I don't turn red! ... Well, uhm... That is not easy to answer. I guess if he can see you from wherever he is now, he has to be happy, since his best friend is well and keeps his memory caringly.
Why have you never told me that you suffer from insomnia since months? *sigh* Lack of sleep is very bad for your health, so you mustn't take this lightly. Is there a particular reason why you have those nightmares? Even I can't eat potatoes and wurst all the time, just like you can't eat nothing but pasta. I pay attention to eat enough vitamins, albumins and whatever the body needs, even when I am not hungry.
It is news to me that they all used to read about war tactics when they were children. Even so, Gilbert hid all his books about that topic from me. He probably wanted to keep me away from any "war" as long as possible, which didn't go well for too long anyway. You should read some of these authors when your work allows it. Their books are amazing pieces of literature.
It is all right. I think I understand what you wanted to say, but please keep in mind that my Italian is not that good. Ja, that is the truth. Gilbert just overreacted a little because of... what had happened before. I am okay, ja. Don't worry, I am fine. What you think it was...? Well, I can't read your mind, Feliciano, so I can't answer that. I was just trying to remember what I have read about that incident, when suddenly some weird images came to my mind I felt kind of lightheaded for an instant. Then I knocked over a stack of files on the desk accidentally when I almost fell of the chair and my headache came back even worse... I am sorry. Actually I wanted to delete the confused parts because I knew that they would worry you again. I am fine though, I really am. And I won't think about it anymore. I... I guess I will take a break now and get some fresh air. The dogs need to be walked anyway.
You sure are very religious, aren't you? But it wasn't God's doing to cause this crisis. It was the peoples' own fault and now they have to solve it by themselves too. Every crisis, be it a financial or government crisis or a war, that affects our people, will always affect us as well. Thanks for your support. I am doing the best I can. *sigh* Now Slovakia's bosses vetoed the new Euro aid package... This won't be over anytime soon.
You don't have to hug me to let me know.
Na ja... Then congratulations... I said that already, didn't I? Don't bother about me, you won't lose me as a friend because of your relationship. When you love him and he loves you as well, there is nothing wrong with it. I was just smitten with surprise. But I will get used to it after a while, I am sure. He does treat you better than the rest of the world well though, doesn't he?
Maybe it is because we used to spend a lot of time together and thus our way of thinking has become somewhat similar. I never thought that this could happen.
Viele Grüße, Ludwig
--- Ohne Holland fahrn wir zur WM - without Holland we're going to the world cup
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Post by ludwig on Oct 12, 2011 4:08:58 GMT -5
Lieber Schweiz,
there probably aren't many female nations you trust, are there? It is all right as long as you have Liechtenstein's best interests at heart and don't infantilise her too much. Now you are being unfair. America is not always causing problems. He often does, I can't deny that, but sometimes he also saved our skin. Are you aware through how many hours-long unpleasant talks you made your bosses go to fix your relationship again? That was not neutral at all.
That would make Austria someone who you don't hate but still point a gun at for varying reasons. I can't help feeling sorry for him.
Viele Grüße, Deutschland
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Post by Feliciano Vargas on Oct 12, 2011 21:07:26 GMT -5
Mio amico Luddi,
Ve, it was just the fact that the people and I were supporting your team the entire tournament, only for you and your siblings to start singing it the next time I went to visit you that bothered me. But I guess I can't be too upset, my people did write "Solo la Germania no" in retaliation... Don't worry Luddi, my people are very serious about calcio too~ Ve, I'm very happy for fratellone Antonio, this was his first World Cup win, and he did so well! I can't wait to see how everyone does in Euro 2012~ My team did almost as well as Luddi's and Antonio's! I'm sure we'll go far this year, I'm so excited~
But if I ask for permission then Luddi would stop chuckling and Lovi would frown at me and then I wouldn't get the picture I want~ A-and I do pay attention most of the time, Luddi, prometto! Ve, drawing was the only reason I wouldn't fall asleep if I started to get lost or boredtired during some of the longer meetings.
If that's what Luddi wants... Just don't forget my offer is work starts becoming too time-consuming for you, okay? It wouldn't be too difficult for me to come visit you for a day or two and make sure that Luddi have some time to just relax~ ...Ve, does Luddi not like my hugs?
Ve, there are some times when he was a bit odd, but he was very nice to me the rest of the time. I'm sure Luddi would have liked him very much. Oh I'm sorry Luddi, I didn't mean to put you on the spot! I didn't mean to ask Luddi that, it just...slipped out, in a sense. B-But I hope Luddi is right... You...don't have to answer this, Luddi, but...if it were Luddi, would you be happy?
Ve, it's never come up, and I've already been bothering Luddi enough about my problems~ I've had episodic insomnia for centuries, so it's really not anything new and it will go away on its own. I know it's not very healthy, but this has happened before so I know how to make sure to keep eating and stay healthy. The nightmares? No, I don't know why they keep coming back but I'm sure they'll leave me alone eventually, but until they do I just won't sleep, ve! Don't worry about me, Luddi, I'll be fine~
That's good, Luddi! The way Gilbert had been talking, I was afraid that Luddi wasn't spending enough time keeping himself healthy.
Ve, I understand what Gilbert was thinking, keeping Luddi from all those books. Si, Luddi is right though, I'm sure he didn't want Luddi to get sucked into war if he could help it. Are there any books that Luddi recommends specifically?
I'm still sorry though, Luddi... I did that on purpose should have known that Luddi couldn't read what I said. I'll make sure not to write in Italian anymore. ...Ve, I cannot blame Gilbert though, what happened really hurt him and the rest of your siblings.
N-Nevermind what I thought, Luddi, I-I'm worried. Have you been telling Gilbert what happens? Because this...this isn't good, Luddi. This is very not good. Chronic headaches are very very bad, and if this is what I think it is, it could be very bad for Luddi. Please Luddi, I don't want you to get sick. NO. Luddi, don't try to leave me out of this, per favore. I-If this happens again, please tell me. I-I might be worried, but it's because I don't want anything bad to happen to Luddi. I'm glad that Luddi is going outside, it will make you feel better.
Si, but it might surprise Luddi to know that Lovi is even more religious than I am. I've missed several Masses in the past few months, but Lovi...Lovi hasn't missed one in centuries, not even during war. If he found out I haven't made it to Mass or Riconciliazione, amore or not he'll put me on the rack. Ve, I'm sure that we will overcome this. I don't think that I know what the package is, can you explain why Mr. Slovakia's bosses would veto it?
Yes I do, Luddi! It's the most comfortable way for me to show my feelings, ve~
...Grazie Luddi. You don't know how...happy that made me feel, reading that. I-I...s-grazie, Luddi. I'm so happy that I could cry, I really am. Grazie, mio amico. Of course Lovi treats me well Luddi, you don't have to worry about that!
O-Of course, that's what it has to be, ve~
Tuo amico, Feliciano
--- calcio-soccer Solo la Germania no-Only Not Germany
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Post by ludwig on Oct 13, 2011 3:25:34 GMT -5
Lieber Feliciano,
you shouldn't take this too seriously. The song was just meant as a little teasing, as you know my people don't hate you at all. It was not really funny though, I will have to admit. It seems I can't blame your people for writing a reply-song. I am also looking forward to the Euro 2012. Did you know that my team is kind of an oracle itself? During FIFA 2006, 2010, Euro 2008 and also women's FIFA 2011 it was always the team that beat my team that won in the end.
But taking photos without the respective people's permission is against the rule anyway. You wouldn't get bored if you took an active part in the discussions.
Ja, it is honestly okay. Thanks for your offer. Being hugged randomly is awkward for me, you should know that by now.
If you say so it has to be true. I wonder if that really wasn't your intention... What do you mean, if it were me...? I... I don't think I can answer that. I never knew him, so it is hard for me to put myself in his position. From what you told me I can tell that he liked you a lot, so he must be happy to see that you are doing well and that you are still thinking of him.
You haven't been bothering me about your problems at all, Feliciano. Actually you wouldn't even have told me if I hadn't forced you to. *sigh* Even if you don't concider it a big deal, please take good care of yourself. Make sure that your body and mind get enough rest despite your insomnia. You don't necessarily have to sleep to relax. And please let me know if there is something I can do for you.
W-what has Gilbert told you this time? He must have been exaggerating again.
Maybe, but he should have known that he wouldn't be able to keep me from the topic forever. I especially liked the socio-critical books of the realism and the epoch we call Junges Deutschland (young Germany). When we meet next time you can take a look at them and see if one of them seems interesting to you.
It is okay, thanks. Ja, I bet it must be terrible to lose a little brother like that. Nein, of course not. Gilbert isn't here now, so he hasn't witnessed anything and I don't want to tell him either. He already worries too much about me, which is completely ungrounded. There is no reason to put him out even more, because I am perfectly fine again. They are not chronic headaches and they wore off by now anyway. What do you think it is? Don't worry please. I won't get sick and I feel fine again aside from the fact that I feel guilty for causing you trouble. Going for a walk was a good idea. The fresh air did me good and the dogs always manage to blow the cobwebs away.
You are right, that surprises me indeed. I never knew that Romano was that religious. Nowadays I am not very religious anymore admittedly, neither are my brothers. Well, my southern siblings are more religious than the northern ones. But they are all more or less remiss, so that I sometimes wonder why they spent decades and centuries with religious wars. Do you really think Romano would do that? The Euro aid package is the rescue funding programme to stabilize the European economy and banking system as well as to prevent national bankruptcy. It means that countries in financial trouble are granted credits, but have to analyse their debt situation and if needed pass reforms. Some countries who are encumbered with debts don't like the ESM because they fear that the EU might meddle in their personal matters. And some of the other countries don't like it because they fear that the EU might force them to pay for the others' debts. Those are the complaints I constantly have to listen to lately.
*sigh* I thought you would say that...
N-not at all. There is no need to thank me.. I wasn't aware that you value my opinion that much. That is good to hear. ... Now that I think about it. You two being a couple makes me wonder even more why you never let Romano know about your fears.
I can't think of another explanation.
Viele Grüße, Ludwig
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Post by Feliciano Vargas on Oct 13, 2011 4:50:10 GMT -5
Mio amico Luddi,
Ve, I'll try not to...I know that Luddi and his people don't hate me, but sometimes things like this just hurt, si? It's like how Luddi and Gilbert get angry when Arthur and his people would make mean jokes about you two and your people being Nazis during your games against one another. He doesn't really mean it, but they're still not very nice things to say. Oh, I'll do my best to make sure that Lovi doesn't sing it at the next World Cup, prometto~ Ve, really?? That's so amazing, Luddi! I'm sad that Luddi's team would loseexcept during FIFA 2006 but it's amazing that Luddi's teams can predict something like that!
That's why I just sketch them, Luddi~ T-Take an active part?? B-but Arthur always starts yelling at me for stuttering and then fratellone Francis yells at Arthur and then everyone starts fighting again and it's scary because they always try dragging me in before Luddi can break up the fight~ I-I don't want to get beaten up, Luddi~~
But if Luddi noticed I always give him fair warning, ve! I always smile and say grazie before hugging Luddi, so it's never randomly being hugged~~
Ve, why do you wonder? I-I really didn't mean to ask Luddi at first, I swear! ...It's alright Luddi, I said you didn't have to answer~ But grazie, Luddi's response does make me feel better~
Oh Luddi, I just don't want to worry you, especially since this really can't be solved, ve! What's the point in worrying the people I care about if there's no way to help, si? I don't like it when Luddi or anyone else worries about me because then I feel like I'm being a bother about something that shouldn't even be a problem and then I start to get a bit angry with myself and then I start snapping at everyone and then I feel even worse for being really mean, so I just don't tell people about my problems anymore~ It's easier that way, si? Then no one has to be bothered but me, and I always get through it in the end, so does it really matter if I tell people, Ludwig? Si, I always make sure to eat three small meals a day, and when I'm not cooking or working I'll be sitting in my study reading a book or drawing~ Ve, I can't think of anything right now, but if I do I'll be sure to talk to Luddi!
Don't worry, it was just more of the 'West is working too hard, why won't he let me help him he's not eating enough, just leftover wurst' things that he was worried about beforeand I agree with him so maybe I misunderstood him.
Ve, big brothers can dream, si? Lovi was so upset when he found out how often I fought with the other nations after we stopped living together* but before Iwas forced moved in with Mr. Roderich, Ms. Elizaveta, and Holy Rome. Va bene, Luddi! I'm sure I'll find something, but I'm sure I'll have to grab my dictionary, I'm starting to forget my German, ve... Mi dispiace for forgetting, Luddi, I just haven't been able to speak it in such a long time, most of our meetings have been in English...
W-Where is Gilbert, ve? If Luddi has been having h-headaches then you should be calling him so that if they happen againI pray that they don't, I don't know what would happen to Luddi if they do and something bad happens to Luddi, Gilbert would be there to take care of him. What I think it is...? Ve, Luddi doesn't want to know what I think it isand I can't tell you because I promised Gilbert all those centuries ago, in hopes that you won't ever remember so he shouldn't ask~ No, Luddi isn't causing me any troubleI'm so glad that Luddi is telling me, i-if a repeat of 1806 would happen I don't know what I would do so don't feel guilty about worrying me! I'm happy that Luddi is feeling better though, maybe you should leave a window open so that you have a breeze flowing in your study, it might blow the headaches away~
Ve, I believe that he is because the Vatican is near the center of his heart, and the Pope has been very important to him through the centuries. Plus, it's nice to have something to hope in when everything seems to be going wrong. You aren't religious, Luddi? Well, Luddi was raised in a time of scientific growth, and your brothers do, reluctantly or not, look to you for leadership and guidance since Luddi is their boss in a way, so I guess it's not hard to believe that you wouldn't be. Ve, those were different times, though I can't help but notice that people, especially America's people, are too terribly sensitive to comments against a person or a type of faith, especially considering they are usually lighthearted jokes. ....No, I guess Lovi wouldn't be that mean, but he would definitely hit me in the back of the head, say I'm turning into 'one of the Protestant-bastards' and immediately take me to Riconciliazione, then escort me to Mass for the next several months. That's what he did last time I missed Mass as often as this.
Oooooh, I understand now, grazie for explaining, Luddi! I think that...Mr. Switzerland was angry that the EU is proposing for him to join, since he thinks that they're going to steal his money to fund the countries like fratellone Antonio and I. I'm upset that Luddi is hearing so many complaints though, he's just trying to help!
Is that a bad thing, ve?
Ve, of course I value Luddi's opinion! He was my first close friend since 1806! I really...didn't get along with anyone but Lovi after that, not until I met Luddi! I was polite when I'd see the other nations, but I didn't talk to anyone like I talked to Luddi, not even Lovi. He wanted to be unified with me, but moreso to getaway back at fratellone Antonio than to live with me, so we never spoke much about ourselves, our feelings. Then we started getting along better and I met Luddi and even though my country hasn't had the best luck in the 20th century I'm making friends again and it's all because Luddi was nice to me after opening my tomato crate in the First World War! So Luddi's opinion stands above everyone else's but Lovi's, and I think that it will forever and ever~
V-Ve? W-What does Luddi mean I always--I-I mean, I do-- ....I just don't like Lovi worrying, or feeling upset or angry because of something I've done. H-He always takes things like that so seriously, i-it just makes me so sad to see him worry, especially if we both know that there's nothing he can do to help. He gets this...look in his eye that makes me want to cry and I don't like doing that to Lovi, he doesn't deserve it... I love Lovi to much to do that to him, not anymore.
Tuo amico, Feliciano
--- *I say this because, before North Italy was taken over by Habsburg Austria in the name of the Holy Roman Empire and gave Southern Italy to Habsburg Spain, which one of my teachers said wouldn't have occured until after the end of the Italian Wars in 1559, Veneziano and Romano would have lived together until the Lombards(a Germanic Tribe) took Veneziano from the Byzantine Empire and lost him to to the Franks, while Romano stayed with the Byzantine Empire, which started the great separation of North and South Italies until the Wars of Independance in the 19th century. The Italian wars, where the North was the battleground and always a part of the fighting, was during the 15th and 16th centuries, and it is feasible to say that Veneziano would have been part of these fights, since the Republic of Venice either the reason that the war started or a big contestor in them, so if he was under anyone's control he would have been traded around a lot at this time, while Romano was independant or working under Habsburg Spain.
((Bah, long letter is long and I am now going to cower because this literally took me over an hour to write I am sooo ridiculous and I apologize greatly~~~))
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Post by Angelica Vargas-Jones on Oct 13, 2011 7:19:31 GMT -5
Ciao Germany,
*nods* But still, some poeple don't aprove. And your approval sorta makes it final if that makes any sence. Bene. I was pretty sure he would behave....I'm assuming the other two didn't visit. Vene went to visit? I didn't know. *sigh* Not that I would anyway, I'm getting things ready for me leaving here. *giggle* I don't think France has ever taken work seriously. Ah....I was wondering why you would be off terms with Spain because it seems like everyone (except England, but he's England) Is on good terms with him.
amore, Angel
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Post by ludwig on Oct 13, 2011 13:12:37 GMT -5
Lieber Feliciano, sorry, I know that it must hurt. We won't sing it again. Nevertheless I don't think a comparison of a teasing football song with being called a war criminal could work. *sigh* I am aware that my people and I did horrible, inexcusable things at that time, but we did everything in our power to change and as far as possible to make up for it. There are no words to describe how much it hurts to still be called a nazi now. *sigh* Nein, that is not amazing. It would be amazing to win for once and not to be the eternal runner-up. Admittedly it is a comforting thought that when we lost it was at least against the world champion. The reason for their fighting is not your speech, I assure you of that. But if you want to play safe you can try to work on your rhetoric of course, so that you can express your thoughts without stuttering. A smile and thanks were supposed to be warnings...? I wasn't aware of that. The reason for my wonder was that you seem to enjoy puting me on the spot at times. Uhm, I am glad that my answer could uplift you although I still don't understand the question. Don't be silly, Feliciano! We are friends, so it is only logical that I worry about your wellbeing and that I want you to let me know if something is bothering you. Isn't that exactly what you said to me? Even if I can't be of any help, you are still allowed - no, supposed - to pour out your heart to me. A sorrow shared is a sorrow halved after all. And if you should really feel so bad that you snapped at everyone, I would at least know what is the matter. That is good. Please keep it up and take care (that is an order!). I see, so it was just Gilbert's usual worries and nothing in particular... not that there would have been anything in particular to begin with of course. You must have had a troublesome childhood then. No wonder that Romano was upset when he learned about it. There is no need to apologize, especially since I just proved how bad my Italian is. If you like to read one of the books we can easily get you an Italian edition. As far as I know Gilbert went to see Hungary this morning. It is okay, Feliciano. It was only a headache. A bit of distraction, fresh air, a glass of water and maybe a headache pill can ease it. There is no need to go that far and call my brother. Thank you for worrying so much. It is quite embarrassing to cause a fuss like this. That is a good idea. I will leave the window open for a while. This sounds like a reasonable explanation for Romano's religious faith. I am not really unreligious, but I am not too religious either. There are things I believe in, but I don't go to church or pray regularily. I would say, I value reason higher than faith. You are welcome. Actually you should have known this already, since you're affected as well. Switzerland is one of the two countries whose accession proceedings the EU has discontinued for now. He doesn't want to join and given how stubborn he is, wild horses couldn't make him change his mind. I can't deny that Switzerland's strong economy would be a great help, but that is not the reason why I would be glad to have him in the EU. Very bad indeed. Isn't there a way I can avoid being hugged so often? Thank you very much for your kind words, Feliciano. I am very happy, not to say embarrassed to hear that. ... Y-you were the only closest friend I ever had and... I hope you know that, even if we had differences in the past, nothing has ever changed that. I understand your conflict probably better than you think. Nevertheless you should trust Romano and share your secret fears with him. He will want to know what you have on your mind, no matter if he can help you solve your problems or just be there for you to back you up. Viele Grüße, Ludwig ((*hug* Don't worry so much, please! I love your letters and I appreciate that you make so much time to write them. ))
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Post by ludwig on Oct 13, 2011 13:49:10 GMT -5
Liebe Sizilien,
it is very unfortunate that your relationship meets with some nations' disapproval. I am sorry, but admittedly that doesn't make much sense to me. That is something I could never be too sure about. You guessed right, France and Spain didn't drop by. Feliciano wanted to see the fireworks and since we haven't met for a while, I invited him over sponaneously. Sorry, I should have invited you as well. France gets his work done in his rather unique way, as I had the "pleasure" to witness quite often since we take care of the European Union together. If he shows up at a meeting at all, he usually only doodles perverted nonsense on his papers or hits on the other attendants. But mysteriously he gets his reports ready in time more often than not. You are right. Aside from the recent financial troubles and the fact that he kicked me out of the European football championship in 2008 and the world cup in 2010 I am usually on a friendly footing with Spain.
Viele Grüße, Deutschland
((Belated Happy Birthday!))
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Post by Feliciano Vargas on Oct 13, 2011 14:55:28 GMT -5
Mio amico Luddi,
That's all I want to hear, Luddi, grazie for understanding! A-And that's not how I meant it when I compared them, I-I meant that they come from the same place, si? It's the same feelings that have Arthur saying such cruel things that your people might write a song like Nur Italien Nicht. Ve, Luddi, I want to you know something though! The only reason that Arthur, or any of the other nations, would ever still call you a Nazi is because there is absolutely nothing else they can use as an insult, they aren't smart enough to think of something clever and witty that doesn't hurt so much. Luddi has so many good things that calling Luddi a Nazi is literally the only bad thing they can use as an insult against him! So don't get too upset, per favore? It's just their stupidness talking when people do that to you and your brothers. Luddi has done enough to be forgiven twice over so please don't let those bulles tell you to think otherwise! Oh, Luddi... V-Ve, I don't want Luddi to be runner-up anymore either, he has a fantastic team! Maybe my team will be your runner-up this year, Luddi! I-I can't promise it, but I'll pray as hard as I can and I'll cheer as hard as I can for Luddi to win this time, he deserves it!
I-It's not? Ve, that's so relieving...And I do try to practice, but then when I have to stand up and talk to the other nations, they all just start staring at me and they all look so serious and angry a-and I'm supposed to be asking them to do things for me, like make trade agreements o-or help with the economy and I g-get scared~~ B-But if Luddi says that more practice will help, then I will t-try to practice even harder!.
...You didn't know that? Oh, no wonder you always flush and act so surprised when I hug you... Oh well, ve! Surprise hugs are always good too~
V-Ve, Lovi says I do that sometimes, but I really didn't mean to make Luddi uncomfortable. Mi dispiace, Luddi! I'll try not to throw questions at you like that anymore.
Silly?? I-I'm not being silly, Ludwig, I'm seri-- ...I-Is it really the same, Ludwig? B-Because I always feel so...so bad when I tell people what's been bothering me and I see this look on their face t-that I really can't tell what it is. And then if they try to help and whatever they try doesn't work, I feel even worse for bothering them. Then a part of me that's larger than I'd like to admit gets...angry that they couldn't help and I-I don't know why that happens and I hate that I would ever feel that for my friends when they're taking time and effort away from things that really matter just to help me. I-I don't like thinking like this, so it just feels...safer not to tell people, but now...reading Luddi's letters and feeling how much you care about me hearing about my problem...I feel better. Luddi really is a great friend.
Ve, that's good! Gilbert was worrying me, but I'm glad that it's just his big-brother-protectiveness talking.
Well, I don't think it was troublesome, really. That's just how we all were back then. I'm glad that Luddi didn't have to grow up in that. Why is it a "no wonder" that Lovi was upset? I don't understand why Lovi was so upset, I was just trying to keep everyone out of my lands and myself in my house, even Lovi since he had tried taking over some of me under orders of his boss, Pope Julius II*. Oh, Luddi doesn't have to know Italian, it doesn't upset me if he does or doesnt, but he had spent so long teaching me German that I'm sad that I've forgotten it... R-Really? Luddi would do that? Grazie~ Ve, I wish I could send hugs through the mail~
But Luddi, isn't it better to be safe than sorry? And why is it embarrassing? Luddi isn't causing a fuss, he's actually being too...ve, I can't think of the word I want to use here... He's not realizing how serious this could be, ve! But if it's not bothering Luddi now, that's good! I'm happy that Luddi feels better, especially with a breeze to refresh him~
Doesn't it, ve? I too do not believe everything the Church says, since I've been alive long enough to know that not everything they think is true is, but I do agree with some things. What does Luddi believe in? Reason over faith? What does Luddi mean by that, ve? I'm not sure I understand, but sometimes my ability to understand some of Arthur's words isn't as good as it should be.
Ve, Mr. Switzerland was talking to me about the EU's proposal for him to join. He was very adamant that he refused to help the nations that were 'too stupid to save their money and keep such a stupid thing like this economic crisis from happening'. I tried to tell him that the EU didn't want to use him as a 'cash cow', as he and your brother Mr. Bavaria have put this, but you're right about him being stubborn.
But I hug Luddi the most because I like Luddi the most! The only one I hug more and kiss is Lovi, and that's because he's mi amore. If I stop hugging Luddi as often it would a sign to the nations who know my peoples' interactions that there is something bad happening between Luddi and I when there isn't~
You're welcome, Luddi! I'm really glad that I made Luddi happy, I usually annoy him or worry him so I'm glad that my words made him happy for once! Ve, I don't know why the other nations aren't friends with Luddi, he's really really really nice and very understanding and smart and much kinder than people and Luddi himself give him credit for so he should have more friends! Oh, don't worry, Luddi! There is almost notthing that Luddi can do that would make me want to spend the rest of forever or until the 2050s if we can't save Venezia as an ex-friend of his! There will always be times that we might fight or not get along, but I will always want to be Luddi's friend in the end, no matter what I say! So please remember that Luddi, in case I say something otherwise, si?
L-Luddi does, really?? How does Lu--N-No, Luddi doesn't have to answer that, I've been pestering him enough with rude questions. ...But Luddi is right. If I say I love Lovi, I can't just share the parts of life that I want to share with him. He deserves to know, I think he would want to know... Grazie for helping me understand that, Ludwig. You really are the best friend I could ever want.
Tuo amico, Feliciano
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Post by ludwig on Oct 14, 2011 2:38:59 GMT -5
Lieber Feliciano,
football is something one could make fun of, but making fun of wars is crossing the line. *sigh* Feliciano... T-thank you very much for your kind words. That was probably the nicest thing I have ever been told concerning this topic.* Actually I don't know what to say. Thank you! I will try to think about it that way. Italy against Germany would be an interesting game for the finals. In that case we should watch it together, agreed? Although I suppose that we would have to take some precautions for Gilbert and Romano then.
They have always been fighting and I doubt that they need a particular reason for it. You don't need to be scared of anyone, Feliciano. Just keep in mind that you have the same right to speak in a meeting as everybody else has.
No, surprise hugs are just as bad!
You don't have to feel bad at all. We care about you, so of course we will be worried when we hear that you have a problem. Nevertheless we will worry even more if we notice that something is wrong, but you refuse to let us know what it is. Needless to say that it is irritating not to be able to help solve the problem, but even then we can at least let you know that you don't have to face it alone. Don't ever feel bad to come to me for help. That is what friends are for, right?
Ja, there can't have been more to Gilbert's talking than that.
Romano must have been worried when he heard that his precious little brother had to fight off people constantly when he was only a child. These are no things a child should be forced to do. Yes, I have to speak Italian. I would feel guilty if I tought you my language but didn't learn yours. Thank God that hugs through letters aren't possible...
I don't understand what you are trying to say. It was only a headache, Feliciano. I can't get rid of the feeling that you are overexaggerating it. How serious could a little headache ever be...? It is embarrassing since I put you out so much just because I didn't take good care of myself and ended up with a headache and dizziness due to the exhaustion. But I assure you that I am warned and will take things easier now as soon as I have caught up on the work I haven't finished yet because of the walk.
Well... Actually it is not very like me to talk about things like religion or faith... I am Christian and I kind of believe in a God who is watching over us. But I still believe that he is just watching, not interfering and that those who make things happen in the world are those who live in it. We have to be good persons who think and act wisely because it is best for us and our fellow people, not because God said so.
When it comes to this topic Switzerland and Bavaria could be identical twins. *sigh* Switzerland should know already that there is a no bail-out clause in the EU agreements, so that no country has to be liable for other countries' debts. His worries are ungrounded, his money is not why we want him to join. I doubt that he would ever give up his precious freedom or neutrality though, which is a pity.
But I don't feel comfortable being hugged, since you are my friend and friends don't hug each other. *sigh* Firstly I don't care too much about what the other nations would think, secondly maybe they would think that you are growing up and gained control over your urge to hug me.
Thank you again, Feliciano. You are beginning to embarrass me with all your nice words. I will make sure to remember it and I assure you that I feel the same. I may get across very strict and sometimes even mean, but I hope that you know that I still care about you.
"In good times as in bad" they say, therefore please talk to Romano soon. You are welcome.
Viele Grüße, Ludwig
-- * OOC: *sniff* That is soooooo nice and touching and... and... I don't even know how to express it. Thank you so much! ;___;
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Post by Honda Kiku on Oct 15, 2011 11:38:02 GMT -5
Lieber Japan, let's do so, I quite agree with you. I am sorry if my last letter gave you the impression that I would think low of you. It may have sounded rude, which wasn't my intention at all. Thank you for your concern, I am lucky to have friends like you. But I assure you that your worries are ungrounded. Unfortuantely my work doesn't allow me to go out and celebrate recently. My and France's bosses decided to work out a catalogue of measures for the Euro crisis, about the support for the countries in financial troubles, as well as the stabilisation of the banking system. I have to get this done within the next two weeks and France doesn't seem to be a lot of help as usual. Italy's and my relationship doesn't need much improvement right now luckily, since we get along quite well. That is a relief to hear, especially since I heard about the new earthquake yesterday. As you said yourself, we are friends and thus I can't simply stop worrying about you given those natural disasters. Please don't hestitate to ask for assistance if I can help you. My paperwork may me important, but never as much as a friend's life. Don't worry so much, please. I rather consider your letters a nice distraction that prevents me from going insane with all the work. Viele Grüße, Deutschland Doitsu-san, Very well. S-shall we start from now? Please do not worry yourself on accidentally insulting us! It was clear that it was not intentional and it would be dishonourable of anyone to hold it against you in that case. Whether they are grounded or not, please do not stop us from worrying over your well being. I say this from a person who knows you and your work habits as well as a friend. While it is unfortunate that you have much work and your bosses do not allow you to go out, I am glad things are going well for you considering everything that had happened with Italia-kun. As for Furansu-san.. I have no comment. I apologise for causing you any distress. Thank you for your worry, but please do not stress yourself over myself. I am sure you have more important things to do. Please do not think that I may cease to exist! While i am happy that you put value to my life, please do not worry of it extinguishing in the current time! As a Japanese man, I will survive and rebiuld myself even during hard times! Please do not worry about my death! ..In the mean time, I shall do as appropriate. Please excuse me. !! Please do not overwork yourself untill you lose your grip on sanity! Surely Italia-kun has been writing you many letters! And the other nations! Please do not fall to madness! I shall also write letters to you as often as I can! Please do not lose yourself in the mean time! I shall send this immediately, please take care of yourself! Japan Honda Kiku
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Post by Feliciano Vargas on Oct 15, 2011 16:35:32 GMT -5
Mio amico Luddi, If I hear Arthur or anyone else say something like that about Luddi or his siblings ever again I will make them regret it, ve! Even Lovi knows better than to ever say something so mean about you. Ludwig, I'm just telling you the truth. You are one of the nicest, most considerate nations I have met in my life, and you made a mistake that you regret. You do not deserve to have something like that shoved back in your face after all that you've been doing to help everyone since then.* Yes it would, ve! Even if it's not the finals, if Germany and Italy play against each other we should watch it together! I'll talk to Lovi about it, an dmake sure that he's not mean whether we win or lose, va bene? I know that Luddi will be able to keep Gilbert in line as well~ Ve, I know I don't need to be scared, but I can't help it... They just always get so mad when they don't agree with something I'm scared of upsetting anyone. But I'll do my best to remember Luddi's advice! Well, I don't know what else to do, ve! I like hugging Luddi, he's mio amico! ...Grazie, Luddi. I-I don't know what to say... Thank you so much, Luddi. I don't know why, but reading that... V-Ve, I'm one of the luckiest nations in the world, having Luddi as my best friend. ...I was never upset over all the fighting though. Ve, It gave me a reason to not focus on Nonno's death and having to be separated from Lovi for the first time since your Nonno ruled him and I. Those fights were never fought through force, ve, I honestly enjoyed them at first so Luddi doesn't have to worry about that, neither does Lovi. No, Luddi shouldn't feel obligated to learn Italian! I asked Luddi to teach me German, so he doesn't have to learn Italian if he doesn't want to. ...You don't have to understand, Luddi, just please trust me. There is no such thing as a little headache, Luddi, they can be caused by overstressing yourself mentally or physically and can be a sign of becoming ill. Luddi, I want you to take a break now, not later. Per favore? I am becoming worried for you, mio amico. Oh, I understand what Luddi is saying, ve. There are many people that I've spoken to who believe like that. Though I believe that Dio never tells us we must be good people, but he wishes it so and that's why we should. Plus everyone deserves to be treated kindly especially mio amico Luddi and mi amore Lovi, who never are treated as nicely as they should be, ve. I wish that Mr. Switzerland would join as well, but he has been neutral for so long, I can see why he would be reluctant as well. Ve, Luddi, don't worry yourself too much if he doesn't join though, you'll be overstressing yourself even more and that's not good for your health, ve. You do not hug friends in Germany, Luddi? Ve, I didn't know that... We always hug our close friends here in Italia, so I'm sorry if I've been upsetting you, but that is just what we do here and what I'm used to. I don't think that the others would think that I was growing up if I stopped, since I think the other nations hug their friends as well, but If Luddi really doesn't want me to hug him...I guess I'll try to stop, ve... Don't worry, I'll remember what Luddi has said as well! Luddi is only strict because he means well and doesn't want bad things to happen to anyone! But am I really embarrassing Luddi, ve? I don't mean to, I just am telling Luddi the truth and I want him to know how I feel about him! Tuo amico, Feliciano --- * This and what I said in the last letter are honestly what I believe, so I'm saying these just as much to Corinna as I am to Germany. Germans do not deserve all the cruel Nazi jokes that they get because they are working so hard and so thoughtfully to help the rest of the EU and Europe. Please remember that, okay? I am not the only one who thinks this way and I know it, so please ignore the ones too stupid to think otherwise.
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Post by ludwig on Oct 16, 2011 6:22:57 GMT -5
Lieber Japan,
I would be glad to.
Nevertheless I am sorry. I have to keep in mind that you are unfamiliar with our direct European way of speaking. As someone who knows my working habits you can believe me when I say that I have a schedule and everything is under control. Please don't worry.
It is not my bosses who don't allow me to go out, rather the opposite. Italy and I are friends again, so there is nothing to worry about. I guess it was stupid from me to expect anything from France in the first place.
Why are you apologizing again? Don't play it down please, Japan. All those natural disasters must hurt you a lot, even if they are not life-threatening. As I wrote in my last letter, no paperworks can be as important as a friend's health. So please take good care of yourself and let us help you if there is something we can do for you.
T-thanks for your concern, Japan! I appreciate it, since there are a lot of important things you have to take care of recently. It is truely embarrassing how much I seem to put you out. If Italy should have told you anything, it was just a little headache, nothing to worry about. I am fine, I won't fall into madness and I have everything under control. Please don't worry about me.
Viele Grüße, Deutschland
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