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Post by [x] Spain on Apr 27, 2012 20:55:29 GMT -5
While he was enjoying some amiable chat with Wales, Spain heard something move on the edge of his sense. Yes, heard. He couldn't see everywhere so over the centuries (especially with the bullfighting) he had learned how to hear much better than see. Hearing something new move and move across the floor turned his reflexes onto the defense out of habit.
However, before his "DODGE NOW" instinct could kick in, he turned to see who - or what - was moving.
A young girl, short black hair and black eyes, was steadily walking toward him while looking around. He didn't sense that she was a threat; in fact she looked quite a bit lost. He had never seen her before, so she was probably an Asian nation (her appearance helped out with that theory as well).
His other instincts kicking in, he smiled broadly and waved her over. "Hola, chica!" Hello, girl! "You're new, aren't you? ¡Bienvenido!" Welcome!
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Post by Singapore on Apr 28, 2012 3:17:40 GMT -5
Feeling glad that the nation noticed her, she waved back. She continued walking towards the nation and got a better look at him. He was definitely European, brown hair, and had a nice warm feel in his eyes.
"Yes." she said to him. "I am new here. In fact, I just came in. And I was wondering if there were any Groundskeepers here."
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Post by [x] Spain on Apr 29, 2012 14:51:13 GMT -5
With a confidently proud smile, Spain pointed at himself. "You're looking at the one and only Groundskeeper, España!" Sure, he was a little confused as to why the young girl was asking him about that, but hey, he doesn't always get to be proud of his position. Especially not when Romano was constantly belittling him at every chance. "May I ask why?"
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Post by Singapore on Apr 30, 2012 1:05:07 GMT -5
"OH!" she beamed. "It's because I'm a Groundskeeper too!"
She was really happy of her hunch. She looked at Spain with admiration, he would be the one to direct her in the right direction.
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Post by [x] Spain on Apr 30, 2012 11:11:06 GMT -5
Spain's entire face lit up even brighter (if that was indeed possible) and he wrapped the little Asian nation in a huge bear-hug that almost lifted her up in the air. Finally! He finally got the henchman underling minion assistant that he had been praying for~! "Fantastico!" Fantastic! "Welcome, welcome, then! You have no idea how excited I am you're here!" It had been centuries since he had gotten any help with really anything. Even the time he had Romano didn't count. Romano didn't really do much when he was working for him. In fact, it felt more like Spain was working for him.
Noticing that he was slightly crushing her, he set her down and let her go. "So, before we begin, may I have your name, chica?"
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Post by Singapore on May 1, 2012 0:56:28 GMT -5
"EEP!!" she let out a small screech as Spain squeezed her. He let go of her and set her down. It was a bit of a surprise, but it was a pleasant one. After all, it was her first warm welcome.
"So, before we begin, may I have your name, chica?"he had said.
"Ah..." she started. "I'm Singapore."
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Post by [x] Spain on May 3, 2012 22:07:18 GMT -5
Singapore... he hadn't heard that name before. Then again, it made sense since his only real dealings with an Asian nation was with Japan.
"Encantado~" Nice to meet you~ "Perfect!" Spain clapped his hands together and already began concocting different ways of splitting up jobs. "Now, it'd probably be best of we began with a tour of the warehouse so you know where exactly everything is. It'd be bad if the only other groundskeeper got lost!"
He almost skipped ahead, glee seeping from every pore of his body that he wouldn't be working alone anymore.
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Post by Singapore on May 4, 2012 0:58:40 GMT -5
She followed the skipping-away Spain and looked around. There were several nations around, some she could recognize--mostly the Asian countries--but there were some she could not seem to even name. Well, she would be able to get to know all of them a little later.
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Post by [x] Spain on May 7, 2012 19:57:29 GMT -5
"So, anyway~" Spain started, spinning around to face her and held his hands out to the side. "This is the main room of the warehouse, also called the common room. It's where we tend to - as America would put it - 'hang out' and relax. Most countries meet up here to play games and such." He lifted his right hand up a bit higher, pointing out the catwalk-esque dorm area. "Up there is the rest area; where we sleep. Right now you're not going to be bunking with anyone because there's an odd number of nations. Though apparently Ita-chan is coming later, so you'll probably be bunking with him." He kept up his rambling, pointing out different aspects of the warehouse and giving her essentially his own personal tour of the place.
Though he had to check back every once in a while to make sure she was keeping up with his normally fast pace.
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Post by Singapore on May 8, 2012 5:27:59 GMT -5
She listened intently to what Spain was saying. She memorized most of the rooms by now, but when she heard that she was bunked with Italy she froze. Italy! As in waving-a-white-flag Italy!!!! She was to be bunked with a... Coward!!! She didn't have anything against him, but it as his naive and cowardly attitude that ticked her off the most. Now, she had to be sharing a bunk with HIM!?! But wait, maybe she heard Spain wrong.
"Sp... Spain, did you say 'Ita-chan'? As in Italy?" he asked.
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Post by [x] Spain on May 8, 2012 19:33:51 GMT -5
Spain stopped for a moment to answer her question. "Si," he responded, looking around to see how far they were in the tour. "Is that a problem?"
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Post by Singapore on May 9, 2012 0:54:40 GMT -5
"Is that a problem?"
Yes. This is a big problem. She was actually going to share a bunk with that scaredy-cat!!!!! Should she complain to Spain, or at least tell him her problems?? No... she would be acting like a little kid.
"Uh... Nothing." She said. "Just making sure."
She was going to keep this 'secret' for a while.
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Post by Russia on May 21, 2012 12:40:19 GMT -5
Russia wandered past the perimeter fence as it rattled in the wind, feet crunching on the dry mud. It wasn't really that cold compared to a Siberian winter, but he'd be glad to be somewhere warmer- warmth was good, even if there were already people there. Unless it was Belarus, in which case nearly anywhere in the universe was better. Why couldn't that attitude apply to someone like Lithuania? Or even China?
Reaching the door, he tried to look through the gap, but it was firmly shut against whatever might be outside. Letting out a breath of resignation, he knocked on the door, calling out softly "Hello? Who's in there~?"
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Post by [x] Spain on May 21, 2012 14:09:56 GMT -5
Right as Spain had finished his tour with Singapore, another knock came form the door. "Perfect timing!" He said, once again clapping his hands together. "This is another job you'll have, Sing." He explained, checking to see who was at the door. "Greeting other nations and making sure they feel welcome. Just watch and learn."
He opened the door and fell into someone's shadow.
Russia's, to be exact.
Luckily he was never able to see (or read) the intimidating aura around the huge man, so he was completely unfazed.
"Welcome, Russia!" He beamed, ushering him in. "How was the trip?"
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Post by Russia on May 21, 2012 14:33:22 GMT -5
A little taken aback by the shorter man's... enthusiastic (compared to most country's) welcome, but not really showing it, Russia took a few seconds to answer "Not very bad, spasibo" (thank you) "I am quite used to this kind of weather" The inside of the building looked nice, given the situation, but a country he didn't recognize stood to one side looking preoccupied with something, whatever it was. "Who else is here?" Russia asked, hoping Spain might have some idea whether there was anyone here who wouldn't take the next excuse to leave if they saw him.
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