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[ Action | 503 Ricardo Street ]

[When Japan first wakes up to realize he's in clothes that are not his, a room he doesn't recognize and surrounded by things he may not have seen prior to now... Well, it'll be quite loud. In fact, first thing, he falls right out of bed (without stopping to even notice if anyone happened to be beside him) with a loud "Uwah!" and scrambles around trying to figure out where he is.

He's not really making much sense at first, stuttering things about opening his borders and America being too demanding and forceful, but feel free to greet him! Or stand there long enough and you'll catch his attention. You can also catch him after he's calmed down a bit! He'll be sitting somewhere and just trying to think it all through.]

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[It's after the initial shock that he's able to pick up the phone (albeit a bit shakily) and speak. His voice comes across as hesitant and... well. Worried. At the same time there's a certain sort of determination to present himself well. To... whoever would be receiving this. He wasn't quite sure yet.]

H-hello? Ah, surely this must be a mistake of some sort... Is this a city of America-san's? [Westernization wasn't supposed to happen overnight. There's a pause as he tries to work this out in his mind.]

I-I did not agree to this, so if anyone is hearing me, please explain this immediately! Ah... that is... [It seems like he's struggling to come up with a way to fix his wording, so he sort of fumbles. It's a few moments before he properly hangs up.]

[And of course action can be open to anyone who wants to stop by or pass by etc!]

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[fourseasons]

[He makes his way out back once he's aware someone is out there, and pauses at the sight. Strange... But so were a lot of things right now.

Finally he offers an awkward sort of half-bow as he tries to speak up.]

Ah, hello there...

[sunnydwithagun]

(Thankfully, Django's pretty much gotten his practice in for the day and takes note of the new person before him. Sheathing his gun, Django nods in return.)

Good morning! Did you just wake up here?

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Yes... [An awkward sort of pause as he eyes that gun before looking away.]

Ah, there was a bit of explanation given, but I am still not sure that I understand what is happening. [Oh, introducing himself--!]

I am Japan, by the way.

[sunnydwithagun]

I'm Django! (Yes, he's normally this chipper in the morning.)

It's normal to have questions about all of this; what would you like to know? I'll answer what I can.

[fourseasons]

[Oh, he's so nice...]

Pleased to meet you, Django-san. Ah... How did I arrive in this home? It is not mine, so I am quite confused.

[sunnydwithagun]

Their exact methods aren't very clear, but this town and the people in charge of it snatch people from various worlds and universes and forces them into homes; there, they're forced to live with either other people brought here or soulless, almost lifeless beings called "drones."

Sometimes it's both; this house has both drones and others, like myself.

[fourseasons]

Drones... [This all sounds way too creepy. He's not sure if he can handle this... Ah but as a true Japanese man he will not show weakness!!]

So I have been forced into this household...? What would happen if I do not stay here?

[sunnydwithagun]

Yes, we've all been forced to stay here. However, we don't have to stay here...for long.

Along with this home, the town gives you other duties to take care of, such as adults with jobs and children going to school. For each, you have a maximum of 3 days where you don't have to go to work or stay here, but after the third day, you become temporarily droned.

I'm usually not home very often, but I'm familiar with this setup.

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So it is too dangerous to do so for too long... I see.

[Great. He was thinking more and more that this was some kind of war, the exact sort of thing he'd been hiding from for over 200 years... But he was a different nation now, right?]

Ah, so... [You're supposed to be my son, is what he wants to ask, but he realizes soon that there's no cool way to ask that.]

[sunnydwithagun]

(No cool way at all, so Django is going to be forward with it.)

The town moves people around to force them into being a family. We don't necessarily have to act like family, but working together in a nightmare such as this place is highly recommended.

On that note, I should introduce myself. My name is Django.

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[He actually looks a little flustered. So he's the head of a house?! Even pretend, he has to take responsibility right?!]

Django-san! Ah, or would -kun be appropriate... No, -san, surely. Ah... um.

I am Japan, and I will do my very best!

[sunnydwithagun]

Just Django will be fine. There's no need for formalities if we're already this acquainted.

In case you need any assistance with your work, you can certainly ask me. Most of my time here is being spent aiding other residents trapped here, anyway.

Out of curiosity, would you happen to know someone named Spain? Your names seem similar; I met him the first day I was brought here.

[fourseasons]

D-django, then... [Oh no it's so forward, he's not sure if he'll get used to that. (He will though.)]

That is quite kind of Django... I appreciate it, but I will do my best to help, as well. Ah... and yes. I do know Spain-san. We traded for quite some time, and though I do not believe Holland-san is quite so close with him, I recently signed a treaty...

[sunnydwithagun]

Ah, that's good. Last I spoke to him, he seemed fine. It's actually quite fortunate you arrived when you did; the town recently went through a horrible week of suffering. They happen monthly, but the most recent one messed up the town's ability to keep people from permanently dying.

It's set up again, but apparently now there are adverse side effects to them, now.

[fourseasons]

...Permanently dying? Is there a way to die without any issue of permanence?

[sunnydwithagun]

Somewhat. Because this town emphasizes its motto of "the perfect place to live," it makes sure its residents can't escape it that easily. They have machines capable of keeping every resident of this town from permanently dying.

So if you were to perish today, the sun forbid, you would wake up tomorrow morning in your bed. It used to be flawless, but now part of your suffering from death might temporarily transfer over.

[fourseasons]

[The sun forbid, so cute... But oh these words are not cute. Japan frowns just a bit, thinking.]

How morbid... I do not wish to experience anything like that. T-this city appears harmless at first glance, so it is all startling.

[sunnydwithagun]

(Cute...Django gets that a lot, surprisingly.)

That's where its greatest strength lies: the town is unpredictable. One minute, things may be as simple as they are now, but the next minute the town may be flooded in an eternal darkness that brings out the worst in everyone.

As far as I know, that hasn't actually happened, but that doesn't mean it won't.

[fourseasons]

Hah... As a true Japanese man, I refuse to allow such things to hold me back!

[Oh, he got a little too excited there. Calming down.]

That is to say, I hope that Django will consider me an ally in the fight against this town.

[sunnydwithagun]

(Such confidence! Django admires Japan's passion.)

That, you can be certain of. I may not be at my full strength yet, but I'll do everything I can to help you.

[fourseasons]

I am glad to hear it. Surely there is strength in numbers.

[Friends and allies are important. He's new to the whole friend thing after so long, but he seems to be doing well so far! He's still nervous about messing something up, but...]

[sunnydwithagun]

There is great strength in numbers; each new person provides two more helping hands. It is through this unity we will be able to persevere.

(Hopefully, Japan won't get too sick of Django's optimism. He'll be spouting tons of it.)

[fourseasons]

[Not at all. Land of the rising sun!!! Japan finds his optimism very inspiring (and his references to the sun too, somehow).

In fact he's pretty much thinking this is a good kid.]

Precisely. [There's a warm sort of nod before he turns back to face the house.] Ah... Who else stays in this house?

[sunnydwithagun]

(It makes sense; this talk of the sun could probably be interpreted as Japanese Patriotism.)

There's also a Ms. Seiga Kaku who lives here, but I haven't had many chances to speak with her. She's filling in for the mother role in this house, so I assume you'll be speaking with her very soon.

[fourseasons]

Ah... [To think he's married. Even. Fakely. This is a huge responsibility, he's so not ready for it.]

I see. Thank you for the information.