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[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[Those of you who know Japan or have seen him around Garden might have noticed how seriously he takes... everything. Class, training, cleaning, people running in the halls... So it's only natural to see him busy throughout the day!

A) You might spot him training with his katana. He seems quite skilled, even if he stops every so often to huff dramatically and mumble to himself about his 'old age.' How weird when he looks around 18...

B) Alternatively, he likes to spend whatever free time he has in the Quad. You can probably spot him with a notebook, watching some others occasionally and then writing-- no, sketching? Something. Wait, that looks inappropriate, doesn't it?! But if you walk close, he'll flip to the next page immediately and start drawing a rabbit. ...Yes, this happens no matter how many times you pass by. How suspicious.

C) Lastly, that same Japan from your classes that does all of his homework, answers questions correctly, stays quiet in class... Is on the disciplinary committee and will stop you in the hallway if you're running or anything... Well it sure sounds like his bag is meowing. Loudly. As he nervously looks around. INVESTIGATE?]

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[fierybluebird]

It's like... here there are supposedly phoenixes but I haven't met anyone who's really seen one and they only seem to use the feathers for reviving. Which... mine can't even do.

And sometimes I wonder if I'm really a phoenix at all or just a mock-up of one. I used to think that of being human. That I wasn't human, just a disguise I wore. [Shrugs.] I suppose it all sounds very strange.

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[He covers his mouth with a hand]

...No, I believe I can understand that sort of thing quite well. [Human or country... Empire or... Well. There were many questions like this, weren't there?]

[fierybluebird]

Ah thank you.

So I'm the only phoenix you've met then?

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

You certainly are. It was startling... Please do not tease me in such a way in the future. [with the. being a phoenix thing.]

My old heart cannot take this sort of treatment very often.

[fierybluebird]

Eh? What's wrong with this?

[Just... turns into a phoenix and sits on Japan's shoulders with his head on Japan's head.]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

Eh?!--...

[...]

While I was speaking of not letting me know that you were human, this is still a bit startling. Hah...

[fierybluebird]

[Chirps and attempts to tell him he's more phoenix than human. Or so he thinks.]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...Perhaps you could return to normal before attempting speech.

[fierybluebird]

[Sighs and hops off, switches back, and folds his arms behind his neck.]

Who's to say I'm actually human and not phoenix, eh?

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...

It seems to me that you are both. Ah, connecting them was the startling part.

[fierybluebird]

Aye. [Leans an arm on Japan's head. Just because.] Though I suppose it was unfair of me. You did tell me early on that you're a country, but I'm not used to explaining my species to people. Generally a bad idea and all.

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[gkjdfsgjf flustered at that leaning]

... A bad idea? Is it?

[fierybluebird]

Mm. Back home I have a bounty large enough that most people know about it already, but that doesn't mean I just let anyone see it. Just in case, you know? And before I was famous like that, devil fruit users aren't usually regarded in the nicest of views. Monster and freak being nicer terms used really.

Here, it's not as tricky because I'm male, and apparently all sorceresses are female -- and as I said, there are phoenixes, but apparently it still sets some people off that I wouldn't completely hide it as much as possible.

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

Uwah... [No Japan don't find it cool that he has a bounty...] I understand. That must be a lot to consider.

[fierybluebird]

[Shrugs.] It doesn't really faze me, but that is why I don't go around telling people.

Besides. [EVIL PIRATE GRIN.] You should see people's faces when they first find out. [Trololol.]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...That sort of expression seems dangerous.

[fierybluebird]

Dangerous? [Cools it down... a little.]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...Yes. Ah, well, I believe if that expression were directed at me, I'd feel a bit intimidated. Or worried.

[fierybluebird]

Eh, really? Why?

[Because you know... sadly... only people with BRAINS who see that face get scared and run. The rest apparently don't mind being his play things.]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...

[you know, he could explain all the ways that you're a creeper, marco, but... he'd rather not]

Ah... no reason.

[fierybluebird]

[Oh gosh... what I wouldn't give to see someone do that...]

[And he shrugs.]

Suit yourself.

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[ONE DAY. It might happen.

But for now Japan stays quiet and looks to his bag at another meow.]

Ah... I should probably head to my dorm. It was a pleasure speaking with you.

[fierybluebird]

Aye you too Japan. [Waves him off.]