...Are you alright, France-san?

Hmm? Of course. Better than ever, just a little tired of the quiet.

Why not go see England-san or Spain-san? The holiday is coming up and they should be doing something.

Ha. ...I wonder. Perhaps that's not a bad idea.

I believe England-san is hosting a pirate themed party.

...yes that sounds about right, doesn't it?

Yes. Perhaps he would be happy to see you?

Ahahaha. Oh, I didn't really think you were the joking type!

...

A-ah...yes...

Though my presence would undoubtedly make the party that much better. Perhaps I'll do him the favor.

Perhaps?

Mmhmm. It's a bit of a trip. And Monday is an important day.

Oh?

Oui. La Toussant. It's a day to honor and remember the dead. I'll be visiting graves.

Ah, much like our Obon?

Yes, I think they're similar.

I see. That should be very busy for you then?

Yes, it will be. But I like the tradition.

Yes, tradition is very important.

Hey, France! Don't you have some creepy stories that originate from your nation? You should share

Creepy stories? Well, certainly there are some. Every nation has *some*

You should tell other nations some of the stories! It's Halloween time, I mean...

Mm. many of my best stories have been stolen and given annoyingly cheerful and perfect endings.

So tell me the real version. Rome tells stories, too, they're pretty cool

Hmm. Well. The scariest stories are true ones, no? The one about La Bête du Gévaudan is chilling.

It was a mysterious beast that ate dozens of people. The rumors of it even now are that it was...

mm, we call it le loup-garou... umm. werewolf. That's your word.

Werewolves originated from you?

Hmm. I don't think so. They go back much earlier than that. Classical literature isn't my strong suit but I think they show up even in

Ancient Greek works

But La Bête is a famous occurrence. So many people died with no actual explanation, though many wolves were killed because of it.

Oh! Perhaps you saw the movie about it. Le Pacte des Loups. That is, Brotherhood of the Wolf.

I'll have to check it out... I've seen a lot of movies but I don't know that one right off the top of my head...

Watch it with me ?

Hmm. All right. I suppose I can do that.

Yaaaay!