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Allo?

[[ 8D }}

Salutations, France-san. I apologize for the hour of the call.

I have been awake for some time. And I am concerned about Angleterre.

...Yes, as you said before. I am...sorry that such a thing has come to pass.

Do not worry. It is just....

this is very sensitive and he will hate for you to mention anything.

I will tell him I have told you some cover story, but with you I feel I must be honest.

It is about your....relations.

....I see. He mentioned...strained international relations earlier.

Is this...what he mentioned to you?

Well, this doesn't involve your governments, I hope. More your.... activities together. In bed.

..................................................

He. ...talks. ...about that?

Al- oh, you ARE still there.

Not in so many words. But enough for me to understand. We go back a long way and though he fights me, I know that he admires me deeply and looks to me as an older brother.

Yes, your history is much longer together than most.

Yes, quite. We are very old. This.... is part of the problem.

...You are still young compared to some, France-san.

But yes, I suppose age can be a difficulty.

Thank you. I am very lucky, I know. But for others... age affects them differently. You yourself suffer from a bad back....

High blood pressure and a tendency to wander early in the morning, yes.

Well, Angleterre's age is giving him.... different problems.

....?

I must come straight out with it.

Is it the meals? I can. ...Well, he insists on cooking sometimes, but a healthy diet is key to long life.

I do not wish to hurt his feelings... He is so proud of what he makes.

His sex drive is suffering and he fears you keep him around only for your.... intimate activities.

And you must never let him cook. I agree with you entirely. It will be the thing that kills him

W-what?!

Forgive me for being forward

But you must not pressure him for intimacy beyond perhaps a pat on the shoulder.

As you know, he is not fond of touch, but he has always tried to be more like me and deny the rumours about his lack of sexuality

he tries too hard and it is tiring him terribly.

....

If you care for him....

please....

reject his advances

they are only for show.

Love him for who he is.

...I-if you think it is for the best....

A.... uh...

he....

..... he is...

.....

....merde....

ah oui. He is very funny sometimes!

....I did not realize I was making him unhappy.

and not so bad a story teller.

Western ways are still mystery to me now.

It is the pressures of society. I am sure he led you to believe he was.... a certain way.

But the touches.... they haunt him.

....I. Ah. It is impolite to speak of it.

........ I see.

Indeed. So I must beg of you.... please do not put pressure on him, do not allow him to continue the charade

I shall tell him I told you simply that he is suffering from the jetlag still but was too ashamed to tell you for fear of causing disappointment.

I understand.

we must let him believe that we think he is merely tired.

It is...curious, but I will do my best to use your kind advice.

He has a reputation to uphold.

Ah, face. Yes. I understand.

I will work harder so he feels no pressure to entertain.

he tries too hard to do so, so you must be firm, no matter how much you might crave to...do things. You may always call me and I will help you through those moments

{{ trying not to laugh }}

..... It is rare that I have such things.

But I thank France-san for his kindness.

{{ orz he believes him. it's so sad }}

Then perhaps you are the best for him. Others would be too demanding.

You are most welcome. As much as he and I have fought, this is a matter of love. I rise above differences in the face of such things.

....Yes, so I have realized from being near Londonsan.

And thank you, France-san.

London is.... best left to himself. If you can manage it.

Good luck. Let me know when the urges arise. I will give you a helping hand.

He is. Not here. I do not wish to damage my home.

..............Your assistance is appreciated. {{ and unnecessary. he will just...never call. }}

{{ damn. phase two, failed }}

{{ he's pretty sure phonesex assistance isn't cheating }}

{{ gj france, you just made him 100% celibate again }}

{{ 8D }}

{{ england will hate him for this. }}

{{ yes. Yes he will. }}

{{ sob }}