My work is finished for today and I meet with Allemagne tomorrow. I believe wine is now appropriate. Ah who am I kidding, it always is!
/GOING TO ATTEMPT BEING CIVIL??
I kind of miss being able to drink.
I wish I could have you sample my wine, ami. It is the best in the world.
I could perhaps try a little of it. Just not too much.
Of course!
Not too much.
And a visit! 
Anders
a
visit?
Hawke, you know Justice doesn't let me drink. I just thought... a taste?
Wine-tasting is an industry in and of itself!
Oui a visit! I hate using those computers and how else will I tell you about my revolution?
Justice is... Justice. It's hard to explain, but he wasn't so bad when I knew him.
And I would like to hear about this revolution...
I can take care of that!
He just sees that as another distraction.
ah my apologies ami, I forgot
hmmm.
Sex is so very vital to one's health! It's only fair that you stay healthy in order to further your cause, oui?
See??
She is a brilliant woman!
you are so very welcome 
Despite what you and probably Isabela think, I don't think anyone's ever gotten sick from lack of sex.
( 8| )
... that is a lie
*that is such a lie*
I can help with this!! 
I remember what happened last time you tried to 'help', Francis.
Technically you were the one helping, ami!
And I relax!
I play Wicked Grace at the Hanged Man sometimes.
Not enough!
You should dance, and take walks, and pose for me so I can sketch your portrait!
(look what you two have done, HE'LL MAKE THIS HIS QUEST)
Of course!
I do a lot of walking. Just ask Hawke.
Anders, ami, listen--
I play the lute sometimes as well?
(BADLY BUT STILL)
Starting a revolution is all well and good but, s'il vous plait, remember what you are fighting for.
I can't forget what I'm fighting for. The freedom of mages everywhere depends on my actions.
How can anyone ever forget that?
Non that is not what I mean. The price paid may not be worth it if you cannot see the forest for the trees.
Trust me, I have lived this.
Then it's all the more important that I don't forget.
You only have one life! It is precious, and you have the right to live it to the fullest extent.
No. I've already dedicated it to my cause.
There's nothing else more important
This means taking weekends off and getting so drunk that you find the word chocolat to be painfully hilarious.
Then do it!
I will show you both how to live!
Mages are oppressed every day of the week.
I am the nation of France, I do not have weekends off.
I take them anyway.
I don't have time to take off.
Excuses! 
I will make you both have a break, with me, and it will be fabulous.
No arguments. Oui? Oui!
I cannot simply drop everything! My contacts in the underground, they'll need my help.
And my clinic always has patients waiting.
One day, Anders.
They will be there when you come back.
Or they'll be dead.
What am I supposed to do with the two of you.
Mon Dieu...
You were supposed to come as well!
I don't think my taking time off is for the greater good
...I'm not going to win this, am I?
It *is* for the greater good.
And I cannot be wrong because I am France. That is the final word on it.
...*Orlesians*
Not Orlesian!
French!
*French*.
It seems like the same thing, really
And Isabela would probably just try and get me drunk enough that I end up making out with an ogre.
...that sounds...dangerous
Oh.
Yes, a hero must save people! That's right!
RPG heroes are so cool..
I'm so glad to know you'll be there to watch my back, Hawke.
Don't encourage Japon, monsieur Mage...
So cool...
Hawke's... something else... but I'm not sure she needs that reaction.
But she's an RPG hero...
*Kiku* you do realize they are real...
ah, such admiration though! 
....Oh..
They are 3D now, aren't they.
What's an RPG?
...Perhaps I should not tell you.
It could break reality.
... I-I would avoid doing that.
I happen to like living in reality. 
Yes...it would be wise to remain silent in this case.
Alright... But now I'm suspicious.
....Please do not think of it.
Japon is strange and cryptic at times, Anders. Worry not!
This is perfectly normal.
It...isn't so strange, is it?
...you're not exactly making me feel much better, Francis
Kiku has this effect on everyone.
............ 
Oh, is that your name? Kiku?
...One of them, yes.
It's m human first name...
Like Francis'? Then I'll call you Kiku.
he is so formal and polite, he--ahahaha!
(Because why wouldn't he be okay with that)
....................I..
His culture is vastly different from mine, Anders. 
Did I say something wrong?
...Ah...not...really... I'm simply unused to being...called by my first name.
Why's that?
Doing so is very forward for him and his citizens!
(france is just thinking this is so adorable... sob)
Yes...it's quite...forward...
I am most accustomed to being called my name, Japan...
I suppose if it's that much of a problem, I can call you messere...
...how is that different from being called by your other name?
...I...
( He has no idea. It just sounds less formal. )
It is like being called a title...?
Even if it is..my name.
I... like your human names.
France
a
nation's name is--oui! A title, and a name.
(They make him feel less like he's talking to *nations*)
...ah.
Even I find it a little strange to hear Francis rather than.. eh, France.
I suppose...it is easier for humans, however...
Does my calling you Francis bother you?
Non! Use whatever you feel comfortable with when it comes to me, I do not mind~
I suppose I can try simply using 'Japan' then... At least it's not a familiar place to me.
If only you could visit my house
What are you talking about? I've visited your house. I met you there on your second day on the island.
ah, not that house. *My* house. My land!
You mean the... country?
....how does that work?
If you are France, how can you be *in* France?
...That is a complicated question.
Does that mean you're not going to answer?
....
You learn quickly, Anders-san.
Or I've gotten answers like that before.
Then you are well prepared to deal with the Japanese.
It is rare to find foreigners who understand the art of Japanese negotiations.
... you are so disparagingly honest sometimes, Japon.
I didn't say anything about understanding it or accepting it. I was just asking if that was what you meant.
(he's so very tactful)
Though I supposed it's easier than dealing with the Qunari.
....I see.
He means he understands, Kiku.
Oh alright. I'll accept it.
I wish you *would* try and explain some time.
I'm not certain if you inviting me to 'visit France' means something else, if you're France.
You have such a dirty mind, monsieur.
I.....see..... 
No. I just know what you're like.
ah, this again... We are past this, eh?
The appropriate response to a direct invitation to a nation's house is "thank you!"
...Japan, he *does* only mean a visit, doesn't he?
Of course I mean a visit! My land is excellent and has so much to see and do!
....Yes.
I. Think so.
Oh.
I'm sorry then.
I suppose it would be interesting to see a place in another world.
Of course it would, especially my land. And Kiku's land also. His culture's quality is second only to mine!
...
Thank.....you....