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[fuzei]

[ There's a very quiet 'uwah' followed by a moment of silence. This is followed by another sound of admiration, but since this is audio, it's hard to say who the voice might belong to, much less what it is that is so intriguing. Thankfully, the person responsible is about to provide some commentary. ]

How curious… [ Here she starts to fade in and out a little. ] Such a thing… it makes one feel like a princess. [ When she gets closer, the sound of fabric rustling can be heard. ] Is this being spirited away? I have never experienced such a thing! [ Now she sounds like she's getting more excited. ] Is it that I am the heroine now? [ Now she seems to be moving away, because the sound is getting more muffled again. She can still be heard talking to herself every so often though, and further 'uwah!'s and 'aaa's can be heard intermittently. ] ... so beautiful...

Aa! Am I addressing someone? Please excuse my rudeness. My name is Japan. [ More rustling can be heard, because it's just like her to bow even when she can't be seen. ] May I ask... to whom I am speaking...?

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[sheroic]

Japan? It's you? Again? [ She grins and seems like she's almost trying to hug the mirror. ]

So do you know how to get home now? [ Because apparently she did not listen to one thing Japan said. ]

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[fuzei]

[ Oh! Suddenly, video. Japan blinks at the image for a second or two, then looks aside. Then looks back to America. Is she hugging the screen? ]

America-san... such a thing... aa! Amercia-san's memories have been altered! [ No, it's yours, Japan. In a manner of speaking. ]

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[sheroic]

Huh? Really?! [ Unfortunately she will believe that. ]

What's been altered? I'm pretty sure I'm not pregnant... [ This is like a soap opera right ]

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[revolutionized]

...Japan? [She vaguely recalls this, the country thing. But she's never spoken to one in depth, so she's confused all over again.]

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[fuzei]

[ This is like a bad game of telephone with only two people is what this is. ]

America-san is pregnant?!

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[fuzei]

[ The rustling stops for a moment, then there's a bit more — which is, incidentally, Japan scooting closer to the vine — and then she speaks. ] Yes?

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[revolutionized]

That's your name? It's the same name as the country I'm from.

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[sheroic]

I am?! [ She looks down at her stomach in horror. ] So that's why I've been gaining weight! [ No it's because she eats too much. ]

Japan, Japan, you'll help me raise it, right?

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[fuzei]

[ Japan's eyes are bright, either with something akin to terror or she's just ready to cry (why is she ready to cry?). ]

America-san, how has such a thing happened? [ She wrings her hands. ] Who is the child's father?!

[ Apparently she's not going to answer the question unless she knows? ]

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[fuzei]

A country? Aa, I am that Japan. [ As if this explains everything ever. ] It is quite important that I return home soon....

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[sheroic]

Uh--[ She pauses and thinks because oh yeah there needs to be a father. ]

Good question! I've been here for... way over a year, so I can't be--unless... the Queen did something weird... Japan, I don't think there is a father!

[ofnovalue]

... Lady Akiha had just told me that Japan was a nation... Might you be among those people who are nations here? Their hume embodiments?

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[revolutionized]

Oh.

[Wait, what.]

What? You're a person!

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[fuzei]

[ Japan goes a bit pale. ]

There is no father? Aa... America-san, my sincerest apologies... truly, it must be a difficult time for America-san now. Perhaps I have said something terribly thoughtless.

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[fuzei]

That is correct. [ She sounds pretty calm. ]

[fuzei]

[ A moment while she mouths the word 'hume,' as if trying it on for size. ]

Aa, truly... that is my name and I am 'that Japan.'

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[sheroic]

Hey, I'll be OK! I mean, you're gonna help me, right? You'll feed it and bathe it and change its diaper...

[ofnovalue]

Mm. Then in the interest of diplomacy...

I am Queen Ovelia Atkascha of Ivalice. In the absence of my King, I will act as representative of my people. Tis my honor to meet you, m'lady.

I can try to answer what questions you may have. I imagine a great many has come into your mind since you awoke.

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[fuzei]

[ With this, Japan slumps over a bit, now sitting down. ] It is all so sudden....

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[sheroic]

You should have been prepared! I mean, you just got kidnapped, y'know.

[fuzei]

Aa... please, excuse my rudeness! [ She bows, deeply, and remains that way for several seconds. ] It is my honor to make such acquaintance, Atkascha-sama. I would not wish to burden such a person with my questions, but I am grateful for the consideration.

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[fuzei]

[ At that, she looks aside. ] I was unprepared to be kidnapped as well.

[fionna_time]

Hey, what's up?

I'm Fionna! Guess you just arrived huh?

[fuzei]

It is a pleasure, Fionna-san. [ She bows. ] That is correct, I have just arrived in this place.

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[sheroic]

What were you doing before you came here?