chuckles shyly, with a small blush.

frowns at her brother... "I had no idea this was really happening.."

sighs. "I found out recently. I apologize on behalf of my people, aru."

shakes her head.. "It's okay.."

frowns. "No, it's not. It's improper that my people are referring to yours in such an improper way."

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(( Sure. And I have msn, yes~ ))

(( Adding~ ))

shrugs. " Well it's kinda flattering I guess~"

smiles a bit. "Well, as long as you are not offended aru..."

smiles at her brother, walking up to him to hug him tightly. " Of course not... if Brother wanted a wife like that then they must be great."

closes his eyes and hugs her back. "Thank you, Yuènán. I appreciate you not holding this against me, aru."

Nuzzles in more. "Of course Anh~..

kisses her head and holds her close. "I'm so proud of you. In general, aru. I'm honored to call you my little sister, you know that, aru?"

blinks, looking up. " Really..?

nods. "Absolutely."

's smiles widens as she giggles into his chest. "Ly is proud of you too Anh.."

strokes her back. "And what have I done, aru?"

"just being you~"

chuckles. "Well, thank you, aru."

Pulls back. "Weclome! Now tell me~" sits down and pats the spot beside her. "How have you been?"

does so. "I'm alright, aru. Busy busy busy with earthquake and flood rebuilding and Shanghai Expo, but i'm great otherwise, aru. Yourself?"

" wow D: that's alot.. I heard about tthe earthquake.. your okay??..and I;ve just been here and there.."

nods. "I'm fine now. It took a toll on me when it happened, but it has passed, aru. You're sure everything is fine?"

nods, a worried look on her face ass he grips his hand tightly.. " you sure?... Is there anything i can help you with..? Please let me help_

if you need it... I don't want you to worry about everything yourself.."

smiles and squeezes her hand, using his free one to stroke her head. "I'm fine, Ly. You shouldn't worry about me; i'm doing fine, aru._

Thank you though, I really do appreciate you caring this much about me."

tilts her head. " Why do you say that?.. Don't you have someone special to care for you??.. You should.."

's smile almost turns a bit melancholic. "No, not really. But I've gone this long on my own, so I think I'll be alright, aru."

frowns, scooting closer to him. "...I'm here to care for you... if you want.." she told him gently.. and she was... forever. " I love my_

Anh~ more than anything..."

holds her hand tightly. "You have no idea how happy I am to hear you say that, aru. Xièxiè nǐ, Yuènán. (Thank you, Vietnam.) Really."

smiles, leaning against him." Bạn được chào đón, Trung Quốc ... Tôi yêu bạn... (You are welcome, China... I love you.) "

cuddles her close. "Ér wǒ ài nǐ, Yuènán. (And I love you, Vietnam.)"

's cheeks darken in glee. She was glad... Yao was the one brother she worried the most about. " Thank you~"

grins. "Not a problem. My sister should know she's loved by her dà gēgē (big brother), aru."

"Heheh~" she gives him a sheepish grin. "Anh... what is your ideal partner?~" she asked, flopping back to gaze upon the sky.

snickers. "And why would you want to know, aru?"

shrugs. "Im just curious~ I gotta make sure they're good enough for my brother!" She murmured, glancing up at him.

smirks. "Someone firm, but sweet. Someone who will be loyal, but can be laid back at times, aru."

"Hmm..." she ponders.. rolling onto her stomach, tapping her lip gently. " i wonder who is like that.."

quite amused that his sister is doing this, but decides to play along for now.

"Def not Bela or Ivan... they're too scary.." shivers.." Oh! What about Taiwan? She's cute!.. though shes been super busy lately.." sighs.

looks at her. "Really, Vietnam. Taiwan? You know as much as I do that she doesn't like me as much as you do, aru."

sighs.." I guess...OH.. Trinidad?!..Oh wait.. shes a kid now... that's not gonna work.." grumbles as she scratches her head.

smirks. "You really don't need to do this, Ly. Really, aru."

Sighs again. " I know... But I want You to find someone and be happy.."

lies down so he's eye to eye with her. "And who said I needed a partner to be happy? I am perfectly content, aru."

smiles a bit.." well.. if your sure.. but everyone needs to find someone sooner or later..."

nods. "I'm sure. Really." Of course he wasn't, but his little sister didn't need to do this for him.

Knew the truth but let it slide~ "Well alright... got any plans for tonight?"

hums. "No, I don't think so. Why?"

smiles. sitting up, looking down at him. " Wanna stay over?"

smiles up at her. "Sure. Why not, aru?"

"YAY!" hops up." Toph's missed you!"

laughs, getting up to follow her. "Is that so?"

nods." Of course! " She opens her door, watching, on cue, Toph prancing over to the door to greet themm twirling around their feet.

(( I WAS NEVER SURE WHAT ANIMAL TOPH WAS. /DERP ))

(( a kitty XD ))

(( Thought so. Girl kitty, right? ))

(( yup! ))

bends down, stroking the cat's soft fur. "It's been much too long, Toph. I trust you've taken good care of Ly, aru?~" he says jokingly.

THe kitty mews, headbutting him hand and hopped her front paws on his arm, wanting to be held. " Shes been doing good~" Ly laughed, closing_

the door behind them.

picks her up, cuddling her close to his chest. "Good to hear; I'm glad you're taking care of your pet. You always begged for one when you_

were younger, aru."

smiles, petting the cat. " Yeah... but I knew it was hard back then to have time or money to feed one..that's why I worked really hard_

to be able too.. and I'm greatful~"

nods. "I'm glad you understand, aru. But Toph is a nice addition to the 'family', now, ne?"

nuzzles the cat in Yao's arms with her nose, receiving a lick in the process. " I think so~ everyone seems to like her~.. Now.. have you_

eaten?"

smiles. "Now that you mention it, I haven't, aru."

"come then~ what would you like?" she asked as she headed to the kitchen.

for a moment. "Nothing in particular, aru. Your cooking is always great, aru."

nods and decides to just make some soup~ to warm them up. "would you like anything to drink while you wait?"

nods. "Jasmine tea would be preferred, if it's not too much trouble, aru. I apologize for all of this hassle i'm putting you through."

smiles shaking her head, grabbing a mug and placing a teabag in it, turning on the kettle." Not at all! I'ts my pleasure~" she took out a_

pot, filled it with water to boil and then into the fridge to find things to chop up and sauté .