[ tell me, who's that funky dude ★ closed ]

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Who: THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA feat. the united kingdom, abe no sousei, and kotarou katsura
When: vague time happenstances of stuff
Where: grocery store, indian restaurant, ramen cart???
What: domesticityityityitiytitiyitititityiyityiy
Rating/Warning: overdoses of FRIENDSHIP, YO

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[ they're all down there, bro vvvvvvvvvv ]

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[deontology]

[Wow America keep your shipping out of your brackets!!

But that's...also a relief. Sousei had been ready and prepared to accept industrialization and westernization as it came, but...there was definitely something a little sad about losing the traditional as well.

But if Japan manages to retain that...]

... You speak of Japan rather familiarly, I've noticed. [that's his way of asking if you know each other well]

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[ nope, sorry!!

at sousei's question, because it's definitely a question, he looks surprised. he thought it was obvious but then he reminds himself of the time discrepancy and nods. ]

Yeah, he's one of the Nations I'm actually on the best terms with! From when you're from, it's actually sort of the beginning of our relationship but then you know, time passes. Wars and stuff. [ don't mention wwii don't mention wwii don't mention wwii ] We were actually enemies for a bit! But then the war ended and I helped patch Japan all up. We've been on really good terms since!

[deontology]

[... Wars and stuff.

Yeah, Sousei knows when he's better off not asking. There's hundreds of years of history between them, and...it's not history he'll see. It'll just make things complicated to ask about it.

So he nods slowly.]

...I see. [he was just curious, but that gives him plenty to mull over, don't mind him and his awkward silence.]

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[ he is really really relieved when sousei doesn't ask for clarification because he's not ready to give it. he even lets the silence sit while they approach the restaurant, gesturing towards it when they're close. ]

Here's the place, dude.

[ holding open the door for sousei to go inside first!! he'll follow him in quickly after and request a table for two from the maitre d'. it's a pretty casual place and they're seated fairly quickly, given menus and glasses of water too. ]

Take a look at the menu, they've got descriptions of the stuff if you need a bit more info.

[deontology]

[It is pretty casual, which is something he appreciates; he's never been comfortable at classy, high-end places, though he does better than Tenka.

He's used to it, at least.

But this... he's more comfortable, even if it's still pretty foreign. So, quietly, he picks up the menu, glancing it over. It's...different, but there are some things that appear to be the same.]

...What do you eat here?

[bigstick]

[ it's the lack of expression, that's what makes it easier for you, sousei.

but yeah, america wouldn't feel right grabbing food with sousei anywhere very fancy. he just wants to hang out, gosh darnit!

at sousei's question he looks up and considers. ]

I think you should try a samosa first. They're like a meat pastry kind of thing, very tasty. Kind of a staple. As for a whole meal, uh...

[ he looks at the menu again, brow furrowing. ]

What kind of stuff do you usually go for?

[deontology]

That is not...

[... he lives in a dorm, America, he doesn't have room to be picky, he's a soldier and nobody in the entire Yamainu can cook--]

... I am not picky.

[aka he eats whatever he can, he just puts sauce on top and hopes for the best.

What a sad life.]

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[ he's gonna shake his head because nope, he's not accepting that as an answer. he gets what sousei means by it, or at least he has a feeling, but he knows that everyone has something they like. even if they don't usually have it. ]

No, no, that's not an answer. There's got to be something you like. If you could pick anything to eat, no limits, no one else to think about -- what would you go for? What kind of tastes do you like?

[ a very cheery grin here. ]

Think about it. There's gotta be something.

[deontology]

[... why is everyone so concerned with him legitimately enjoying life........... there's a pause, and he considers that for a long moment.

And then.

Well.]

...As far as any food items are concerned, I enjoy karashi renkon.

[have you ever had that, america

because it's probably god-awful for someone who isn't ready for it]

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[ because it's a nice thing to do, sousei. enjoy your life.

his face goes a little blank at that answer because he did not expect it at all. karashi... renkon... really now. he's had it before with japan but only once and never again because no?? please god no.

but it's sousei's favorite, okay. weird but okay. ]

Karashi... renkon... You are full of surprises, dude.

[ giving a shake of his head as he looks through the menu ]

Okay then, let's see. How about we hook you up with some... oh, oh. Chicken tikka masala. It's under the chicken section, how do you think that sounds?

[ he looks up pretty hopeful at sousei. he will get you the right meal, yep. ]

Can get some naan on the side, it'll be great!

[deontology]

[Why is that a surprise...admittedly it's a weird food to pick and even Tenka acts surprised sometimes, but nonetheless he doesn't get it at all. But for now he'll focus on the menu.

Chicken tikka masala... that sure sounds foreign to him.

But it doesn't sound terrible.]

...That sounds acceptable.

[Fine, America. He won't argue with that.]