Intro; Video

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

[Feed shows Ash blond hair and a bright soft blue eye before she stands up and blinks. A contented cat purring loudly in her arms as she scratches behind it's ear]

Oh, so it's like a video call? What a strange plant...

[Moves closer and gives a bit of a strained smile]

Does anyone know where I am or... what this vine is? Oh, and I have your cats, they're very friendly. I assume they belong to someone? I don't know how this works but if anyone can get back to me it would be great...

...Or explain where my pants went?

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[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

[She gives a small wave, suddenly feeling extremely self conscious and blushes, looking away from her. She holds the orange tabby close to herself again like some kind of soft, furry shield.]

Hello...

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

I... I should apologize. I don't think I'm very good at dealing with things that don't make any sense quite yet.



So let's start again. Hi, I'm Canada and sometimes I go by Margaret or any nickname of that you care to think up. And it's very nice to meet you.

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

I-it's okie... I'm not much better... all I do is cry.

[Gives her a soft but watery smile]

Ukraine, but um... most just call me Katyushka or Kat. Is easiest for others.

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

Katyushka is pretty. It suits you well.

Oh, and what year are you from? I know that's a silly question, but things are sometimes a little messed up here. Ev-even moreso than this, I mean.

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Margaret is a pretty name but is bit of a mouthful.

[She blushes a bit and sets the orange cat down once he meows at her]

Oh, well my twentieth anniversary of my independence is coming up in August but it's 2011 that I'm from. But what about you?

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

Well, home, Ukr--

You're independent? That's wonderful! Congratulations!

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

[smiles and blushes]


Thank you, it was a long battle and... I think it hurt my brother to see me go but I needed to do what was best. So, in 1991 I became independent and... Matvey, I guess you where you are from, was the first to recognize me. It was very nice, and is hard but I am trying.

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

I'm so happy for you. I don't even have the words. Of course I'd recognize you. You deserve it. Oh, if anyone deserves independence, it's you!

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

[Blushes brightly but returns the hug with a small smile]

Thank you, it took a while and a lot of work but so far it seems like a good idea. I think Vanya still hates me for it though, I feel bad that I had to leave him.

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

Freedom is always a good idea.

Vanya... is that your Russia?

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

Yes, he is my little brother. Ivan is what most call him. [smiles and is blushing but she doesn't mind the hug. She really does enjoy them thoroughly.]

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

I'll remember that. I'm so used to Russia being the little sister. It seems like everyone is opposite. Between my version of the world and yours, I mean. And, umm... My Ukraine calls me Ryta sometimes. Or lots of people call me Maggie, if you prefer.

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

Ryta is a very pretty name, Maggie is too, is there one you would rather I call you?

[She gives Canada a very warm and kind smile]

Yes, Vanya is my little brother and Natalia is my baby sister... is she still as... odd, in your world?

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

Either is fine by me. Whichever feels best. And Belarus is... a unique gentleman. Assuming things are the same, you are a saint for putting up with your brother and sister as you do.

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

I think they would be very similar. [She gives a small shrug and a soft smile] I do not blame them for who they heff become. Sometimes I t'ink I could heff done more or paid better attention to what was going on with t'em. Maybe taught Vanya a bit more compassion and not to hurt people to get his way.

[Shakes her head sadly] T'ere are many t'ings I wish I could back and change about t'em... but is in past now right? They are family and I still love them even if t'ey are crazy.

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

It's not your fault, Katyushka. I'm sure of that, no matter the faults of your siblings.

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

No, mebbe not. But I could heff done more and made them learn, but whom em I kidding? No one could force Russia to do anything.

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

No, no they couldn't. She's a nearly unstoppable force. He. He's a nearly unstoppable force. Don't blame yourself.

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

Mebbe, but it is still something I think about. Being a big sister never stops, you know.

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

I know. It's tough, but I know.

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

[Smiles softly] You're just as kind, Maggie. Now, um... can you help me find my regular clothes?

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

Sure! I think, usually, when people are first brought here, their clothes are over this way... Are these your things, here?

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

[She takes a moment to follow Maggie and peeks over her shoulder at the 'aha'] Oh yes, those are my overalls and blouse. Thank you.

[Smiles and her and gathers the clothing together in her arms and looks for somewhere to change so she's not in the awkward white shift that she's sure looks terrible on her anyway.]

[welljustwatchme.livejournal.com]

You're welcome!

Umm. I'm just going to be in the clearing over here.

[dewy-sunflowers.livejournal.com]

Is Okie

[She blushes and waits until Canada is in the clearing and changes her clothing quickly. Already she feels better being in her overalls and blouse and her good, thick soled work boots.

She takes a moment before going over to where Maggie is.]

Thank you again, Canada.