[Post 009] Video/Text/Action From Violet City

[francia]

[France is huddled underneath his new comforter, clearly believing that the incoming storm means it's time to be in a continuous state of cold. He looks pleasant enough, though, and Marianne can be spotted stretched out happily on the radiator on the far right of the screen.]

It looks like a big storm in coming in. The locals were really adamant on stocking up their homes for disaster which isn't entirely reassuring.

[He snuggles underneath the comforter a bit more.]

I love winter weather, but this is a little too much even for me. I'm staying inside.

[His expression shifts into a worried one; this is probably the actual reason for this post.]

I hope no one is seriously trying to travel in this...



[Private Text to Envy and China]

Have you made it safely to Goldenrod, or are you still traveling?

Comments

[Video]

[miniworth]

One of his fans said Phantom Thieves are flashy, so I guess he did.

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

[France just... doesn't understand this at all. He stares at Edgeworth with a blank, befuddled expression.]

[Video]

[miniworth]

...I-... I really don't know either, France.

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

That's... just...

[France shakes his head before frowning at Edgeworth.]

But that's not an excuse to not follow fashion! You should still be aware of the trends so you can pick which ones to follow and embrace as part of your personality!

[France will save Edgeworth from his future fashion victim status!]

[Video]

[miniworth]

....[He'll never understand, France. He's just going to uh.. give you this look.]

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

[Pouts at you. Forever.]

You should listen to Big Brother France.

[Video]

[miniworth]

With all due respect, Mr. France, you're old enough to be my father.

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

I -

[He flushes bright red.]

That doesn't matter! I would rather you think of me as your big brother!

[Video]

[miniworth]

Uh....

[He just. Staaaaaaaares.]

[And then he smiles, laughs a bit, even.]

Whatever you say, France.

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

For now on, I am your big brother! You cannot deny me!

[Video]

[miniworth]

...If it's the usual "I'm older than you so you have to listen to me" argument, that won't work on me, France.

[Video 1:2]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

What?

[Video 2:2]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

No! No, it doesn't work like that.

Being big brother to you means I protect and teach you! It's nice if you do what I say, but I can't force you without a full military...

[video]

[miniworth]

.....Teach me, France?

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

About the facts of life and the little mysteries in this world!

[Video]

[miniworth]

..... Then tell me, France.

[Suddenly -- whoa, Miles, why are you locking the video.]

If it's so protect something dear to you.. how far will you go?

[Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

[France blinks, surprised. He pauses for a long moment before responding, slowly, with a much more cautious tone.]

What do you mean?

[Video; locked]

[miniworth]

...There are people I want to protect, here, and things.. back home, that I want to change, but I'm afraid that I might not be strong enough.

.......The only way to protect them might be to go against everything I'd lived by until now. And I wanted to see what you would do.

[Locked Video 1:2]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

I...

[Locked Video 2:2]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

[France speaks in a quiet tone, choosing his words carefully.]

There have been times when the surest course of action would seem--under other circumstances--the most extreme. Sometimes, in these moments, I have done ugly things to protect what is precious to me.

I'm a Nation, Edgeworth. There's a reason I've lived this long.

[Locked Video]

[miniworth]

.......Thank you, France. [And it's because you're a nation that he asked you, France. Nations go through a lot more than individual humans.]

....I'll just have to hope that whatever I plan to do doesn't bring disaster..

[Locked Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

[France nods slowly. He pauses for a long time before continuing.]

What exactly are you planning to do and why?

[Locked Video]

[miniworth]

....I don't know what I'll do, exactly.

But I don't want to be able to help someone and watch them die or get hurt, right in front of my eyes, ever again. The only thing I won't take is a life.

[Locked Video]

[of-france.livejournal.com]

[France smiles gently, trying to hide his relief.]

I'm certain you'll find a way to prevent most bad things from happening that won't need extreme measures. You can always talk to me, if you like. I'm your big brother now, after all.

[Locked Video]

[miniworth]

...Thank you, France.

At the very least, I want to be able to defend myself without completely depending on Pokémon... or without depending on them at all. I don't want to put them in danger. [Even Ken knows how to. It's only me that can't do anything.]