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[notyetlost]

 A. Action - 1332 Benny Road

[Poland didn't care much for nightmares, especially of the dream within a dream variety. One moment he was happily laying in the ryefield of his dreams, only to shift to a nightmarish one where he woke up in Mayfield.

Although he had to admit waking up in Mayfield again was one of the more vivid dreams he'd had in a while. The out of date pajamas he'd woken up in felt itchy to him. The set up of the master bedroom was exactly as he remembered. Even his assigned drone wife was there, chipper and unnerving as ever. If it weren't so terrible, he'd commend his rem state for it's attention to detail.

The problem with nightmares though, was that you couldn't do anything about them until they ran their course. Trying to force yourself awake didn't really work. No matter how much arm pinching or cheek slapping  or shouting "wake up" repeatedly at your reflection in the bathroom mirror one tried. All of which Poland tried regardless, to no avail.

Waiting to wake up, Poland got up and riffled through his closet. At least this nightmare was kind enough to remember the clothing he'd gotten back from home the last time he'd been here so he didn't have to wait while looking like a dork.]


B. Action - 1333 Benny Road

[Good morning neighbors! You have a vistor from next door of the equestrian variety, poking his head through the kitchen window and trying to snatch fruit off your counter.

You weren't going to eat all those apples yourselves. Mr. Pony is just making sure they don't go wasted. You can thank him when you wake up.]


C. Action - Around Town

[Reacquainting himself with Mayfield was not how Poland anticipated spending his day. It didn't take long to recognize everything and relearn his way around. Compared to finding his way around some of his larger cities it was relatively simple to remember.

His cities were definitely better though. There really wasn't much to like about Mayfield in his opinion. Hence why he decided to reacquaint himself while riding Mr. Pony around. Might as well make something about it enjoyable! Nothing brightens up stuff like including ponies after all.

Don't mind the less than bubbly blonde taking up half the side walk riding around on his pony. Or do mind. Up to you.]

Comments

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[virtualdiva]

[She heard him from downstairs, as she was coming home from singing in the park. The shouts from the bathroom stop her cold as she enters, and she almost drops the leek she's munching on as she remembers when she last heard Poland's voice like that.]

Poland-san? [He's back. He's back.]

[notyetlost]

[Poland shifts his gaze from his reflection in the mirror to the doorway, seeing Miku for first time in what had felt like... well. Years really.

He'd thought about her on occasion when his mind wandered, but it'd been a long while since he'd pictured her so clearly. Especially her voice. This dream was really going all out, wasn't it?]

Oh hey Miku. What's up? [His tone is nonchalant as he gives her a smile and a brief wave. He still has yet to realize he's not actually dreaming.]

[virtualdiva]

[She stares at him for a second, stunned. People have been coming back lately, and leaving as well, but Poland...she hadn't expected to see him back.]

You're back! [Be prepared, Poland--Miku will now proceed to hug you. Hey, it's been a while for her.]

[notyetlost]

A-ah-- [Poland hadn't expected the sudden hug, but he'd gotten friendly enough with Miku during his first stay that he didn't feel any sudden panicky urges to try to wriggle his way out of her arms. Infact, he even hugs her back. He'd missed Miku, even her leeks.]

Yeah! But I'm totally not staying long or anything. I'm just waiting to wake up. I'm sure my alarm clock is gonna go off like any minute now.

B

[vytis]

[Lithuania, rather exasperatedly, attempts to shoo Mr. Pony out of the window.]

Those aren't for you, you know. [Lithuania eyes the bowl of apples and starts pulling out the ones that have bite marks.] Well, I suppose you can have the ones you've already chewed--

[And at that moment, arm halfway extended to give Mr. Pony one of the aforementioned chewed-on apples, Lithuania realizes that if Mr. Pony is back, so is Poland.

The apples are dropped and scattered all over the counter as he runs next door as if the whole place might catch on fire and vanish any moment. Still, he hesitates at the door, as if the whole thing might have been a very odd trick of Mayfield's.]

[notyetlost]

[Poland had been putting together some breakfast for Mr. Pony, rather sullenly. He couldn't believe it! Stuck back in Mayfield? It was terrible! It was horrible! It was no good and just very bad in every sense of the word!

In fact he was so caught up in how bad it was that he failed to notice that Mr. Pony had left. Looking out the window of the kitchen briefly, Poland was surprised to see him hanging about outside.]

Mr. Pony? Hey! What are you doing in their yard? Like, come back here and eat your breakfast!

[He drops the bowl of oats on the counter and opens the front door to go get him, not expecting to suddenly be face to face with Lithuania.]

[vytis]

[For a moment Lithuania just stares at Poland, half expecting him to start spouting off nonsense about the weather and calling him Mr. Laurinaitis, but there's no doubt this is Poland and not a drone wearing his face.]

Lenkija! [Lithuania, in a rare display of sudden physical affection, tugs Poland into a hug. Of course, Poland being stuck in Mayfield again isn't really anything to be happy about, but Lithuania still had his doubts about if anyone really went home when they were droned.

If Poland isn't careful, he might get yanked right up off his feet. Poland is sort of on the short side.]

[notyetlost]

[Lithuania wasn't exactly known for his excessively warm displays of affection and Poland flails slightly when he feels his feet leaving the ground. He hadn't gotten a hug like that in a while, let alone from Lithuania of all people.

Not that it was a bad thing. It was actually pretty nice! Really. Lithuania should always greet him like this. Poland was certainly worth it after all.

Poland hugs Lithuania back tightly, relishing in it for as long as possible.]

Liet!

C

[balaton]

We've been through this already. [Hungary's voice rises from inside the hardware store] Women can still shop here, you know! What if I decided to fix my oven or something like that?!

[A short while later, the door slams shut as Hungary exists the shop, a tin tank of servicing oil in her arms, and a scowl on her face.]

[notyetlost]

[From behind Hungary, Poland simply clicks his tongue judgmentally.] Wow, that is like the worst customer service ever.

Super rude.

1/2

[balaton]

Isn't it? And it's not like I'm asking for things for free, Popo!

[balaton]

[And here goes the tank-- no, not really, but Hungary squeezes it hard enough to leave dents on the side with her fingers.]

[notyetlost]

[Poland gestures at the tank with a flap of his hand.] Um... Hungary, you're like totally crushing your little tin thingy that you worked so hard to get.

[He'll just reach across Mr. Pony's head and gently try to pry it out of her vice like grip so she doesn't trash it.]

C

[willbeurprincess]

[She's managed to be out most of the day, visiting and things. So she missed the whole hugging Poland thing which is a SHAME. It doesn't mean she doesn't stop in the middle of the road when she sees him on the pony. Someone should tell her that's dangerous she could hit by a car]

...Poland?

[notyetlost]

[Poland looks around, pretty sure he heard his name. It takes him a moment before he notices Koharu, the middle of the road isn't generally where one looks for someone.

His entire face lights up immediately.]

Koharu!

[With a light tap of his heel against Mr. Pony's side to change direction, they trot into the street to see Koharu.]

[willbeurprincess]

[She hurries over, meeting them halfway and putting a hand on Mr. Pony's face, carefully rubbing as she looks up at Poland]

I'm so glad you're back. Lithuania has been a mess but Latvia came back and you too and I'm so glad. [Let's just say she isn't feeling well about how she's been dealing with things. Or how little she can help with these things rather.] America's gone too and after you were all droned...I'm just really glad you all are back.

Action ; A

[balzams]

[And there's definitely a strong scent of bacon wafting up from downstairs. If you follow it you'll find Latvia, still dressed in his pyjamas eating breakfast at the kitchen table. When he sees Poland he can't help but look a little perplexed. Yesterday he'd met a man that had Poland's face but was definitely not Poland. Latvia had just hoped that it was part of him that was still a little drunk so he's just going to stare at him until he confirms or denies this theory]

[notyetlost]

[After Miku dashed his hopes of everything being a dream, Poland wasn't expecting to see Latvia so early in morning. From what he remembered the last time, Latvia lived... well. Latvia lived... um.

Okay well Poland didn't exactly know where Latvia had been living to be honest, he'd never been invited over. Which in retrospect was actually kind of rude on Latvia's part. Nevertheless, it definitely wasn't here.]

Um. Łotwa.

Why are you in our house and why are you stealing our bacon?

[balzams]

[That was definitely different from yesterday. Was this really Poland's house though? Last time he checked, Poland didn't live with anyone bar his horses. Maybe times had changed]

What do you mean our house? I've been to your house and this is nothing like it.

And since when did you have a lodger?

C

[technophiling]

[Estonia stops and looks and readjusts his glasses for a moment, before calling out.]

Hello, Poola!

[notyetlost]

[Poland and Mr. Pony trot to a stop at the sound of Poland's name in Estonian.]

Estonia! [Poland hops off Mr. Pony and bounces over to him, looking at Estonia as if he's expecting something from him.]

[technophiling]

... [He's not sure what to do, so he just pats Poland on the shoulder a few times. That'll do, right?]

C

[motheringnation]

[She's out walking and...]



Poland!

[notyetlost]

Ukraina!

[Poland waves from atop Mr. Pony, pulling on his reins with his free hand to stop.]

[motheringnation]

[Walking over. Poland, get off Mr. Pony you are going to be getting a hug.]

You're back to normal!