who its for? He won't ask, but he can show him to a room!

.... almost does indeed lose his gaul before half shoving, half pressing the present into France's hand. '... Bon anniversaire.'

smiles and pecks his cheek before looking down at the gift he now holds. "Merci. Should I open it now or wait?"

flushes bright red, tugging his collar in an attempt to pass it off as the heat. '... There is nothing wrong with being spoilt early, just_

dinnae open it infront of me?' He's not sure how France is going to react to a hat and medal from a member of the Garde Ecossaise.

(( *gall /fails xD'' ))

[lol Gaul is his maman! /shot.]

nods, pretending to not notice the blushing. "I'll open it later tonight, then. It'll be something to look forward to."

grateful for the feigned ignorance and grins through his blush. 'So, rooms huh?'

"Oui. This way." He leads him upstairs starts down the hall. "How was your trip over?"

follows. 'Uneventful... so nothing to whine about. How was yer trip down?'

"It wasn't bad, but I slept the whole way so I can't say much about it either way."

nods, taking in his surroundings. ''m glad.' A short pause, 'Sorry to hear about the World Cup.'

his wince isn't visible. It's still horribly embarrassing to think about, and will be for a while. "Next time will be better."

notices the wince but says nothing. He can't really say much on the world cup since he hasn't qualified for it in 17 years._

Slapping France good naturely on the back, he grins and thankfully the blush is long gone, 'Aye, you will.'

(( /unshoots That he is~ ))

smiles again and nods. He just needs to find his new Zidane. "Ouais. Ah. Here's your room." It's actually one of the last ones left with a -

seaside view. It sucks for everyone else, really, unless they choose to share rooms or something.

would be happy anywhere and is open to bunking if that needs to happen. He thanks France, making an appreciative comment about the view. _

'Now go enjoy yourself, eh? It's your party afterall and you shouldnae have to worry about naught on your special day- days.'

must be a good host above all! But he knows not to hover, especially when guests just arrive after long trips. "Mm, I will. Make sure you-

do as well. There's plenty of fun things to do around here."

nods, 'I will mate.' He'll also try not to get obnoxiously drunk... but he can't promise anything, 'Thanks.' The door shuts with a soft_

click and he's left to worry about the present by himself.

expecting many people to get drunk, with all the German and Belgian beer here, as well as the bar. So as long as furniture and faces -

do not get broken, he's fine with it. He heads over to his suite, intending to set the gift on his bed and open it later, but after-

carrying it around for so long, he wants to know what it is. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he carefully unwraps the wrapping paper. -

A fond smile forms as he examines the hat and medal. It's a reminder of his very old and important alliance--and friendship--with the other-

nation. It's definitely something he'll treasure. He'll thank Gregory both in person, and with a thank you note.