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[encore_dueling]

Ok so i have a question.
I got a new roommate guardian whatever.
Hello to you by the by!
But.
Who is this gilbert beilschmidt chap?

Comments

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[kantstoppfantstopp]

Basically? He's the most awesome guy in the history of ever. You might've heard of people having PhDs in something, but his standard of overall greatness is above that.

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[encore_dueling]

Sounds like an upstanding man!
What makes him so awesome?

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[kantstoppfantstopp]

Pretty much everything. Not only is he ridiculously good looking, but he's extraordinarily talented at everything.

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[encore_dueling]

Haha then i hope he doesnt mind guardianship over an almost sixteen year old fella!
I wouldnt want to cramp his style.

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[kantstoppfantstopp]

It wouldn't cramp his style even if the kid is completely lame! He knows how to take something that's really lame or just doesn't stand a chance and turn it into something great.
Are you lame?

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[encore_dueling]

I think thats a matter of his opinion on me.
What i say about myself likely wont change what he thinks about me very much.
However i wouldnt say im lame! But i also wouldnt say im in the echelons of awesome mr beilschmidt is in.

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[kantstoppfantstopp]

No one is capable of being at the same level as him, so don't even worry yourself over that. But I'd definitely say that he'd say that you've got some potential, kid.
What's your name anyway?

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[encore_dueling]

Im jake english!
Since were dispensing with the formalities may i ask for yours then?

[Even though he can totally guess at this point.]

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[kantstoppfantstopp]

Gilbert Beilschmidt! I know it comes as a total surprise.

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[encore_dueling]

Very much so!
Its a pleasure to meet you mr beilschmidt!

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[kantstoppfantstopp]

Since we're apparently roomies, we can skip the thirty year transitionary period and go right into a first name basis.

_{[#tw: gross exaggeration. kind of.]}

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[encore_dueling]

Haha alright then gilbert!
Do you cook?

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[kantstoppfantstopp]

Of course I can!

_{[you like potatoes, right?]}

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[encore_dueling]

Then would you object if we traded off cooking days?

[god he'll probably get sick of them. Luckily for Gilbert that cooking is one of the very rare things he's not forgetful about.]

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[kantstoppfantstopp]

That's fine! I'll make awesome German dishes and you can make... Where are you from?

[rule_britannia]

Oh, heavens.
I am so terribly sorry.

[encore_dueling]

Whys that?

[rule_britannia]

I've known Gilbert for a very long time. I don't envy anyone who has to live with him.

I hope you don't object to all your belongings being arranged in alphabetical order. If you do, just.. don't let him get bored.

[encore_dueling]

Not particularly.
Im rather messy so if it leads to him getting my stuff more organized i think i can tolerate it.
I didnt know you knew each other mr kirkland!

[rule_britannia]

Sometimes it feels like it's been centuries.
Then I remember that it has been and I die a little inside.
It's terribly tiring, being friends with him.

hjfalkw arthur omg

[encore_dueling]

Centuries?

[Oh, dear, starting to think his English teacher is a god of some sort, now. Or some form of immortal, whatever.]

gkhjglk what o-o

[rule_britannia]

Yes. Centuries. Around ten of them I'd say.

[That'll be because he is some form of immortal. In a way. Sharp kid.]

this opens up so many avenues of questioning from this kid Arthur will never know peace

[encore_dueling]

[brb brain's trying to process this]

[encore_dueling]

Wait wait wait then how come you look like youre in your twenties???

he's going to hate that. I won't.

[rule_britannia]

The short answer is 'magic'. The long one requires a large amount of exposition. I'll give you the opportunity to back out before I launch into it.

lmfao He promises tea.

[encore_dueling]

I dont mind exposition.

[Getting himself comfy like it's story time with Mama Arthur.]

Yes good.

[rule_britannia]

[Unexpected, but alright then.]

You know, I'm sure, that there are stereotypes associated with every country. The French like their wine, the Germans are hard working, Americans are loud, and so on. Where I come from, each country has one entity which.. I suppose embodies all those stereotypes, as well as the political, military and socio-economic history. Everything that you can think of that might go into a being like that.

I'm one of them. My brothers call me England, though most others refer to me by my full title - the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I'm.. well over one thousand years old, though I'm not entirely sure of how long I've been around. It's difficult to pinpoint it exactly. Gilbert is another. He was--.. is the Kingdom of Prussia. We've known each other since our early beginnings.

[He'll pause, then. He's expecting questions.]

[encore_dueling]

[Jake mulls this over for a little bit.]

What happens when a countrys name changes or the borders change or...
Well...
Is no longer around?

[rule_britannia]

A border change isn't.. usually that much of a problem.

[There's a pause before the second part of that question is answered.]

When a country is no longer around.. the being that represents it will eventually disappear. Usually. Gilbert seems to be the exception.

[For now.]

[encore_dueling]

[Jake lets that sink in before responding.]

Well i fervently hope that neither you nor gilbert disappear at any time in the future!
Is there more to your exposition mr kirkland?

[rule_britannia]

That depends entirely upon if you have any other questions.
I wouldn't like to bore you.

I'm sure you'll be hearing enough of this from Gilbert in the future.

[encore_dueling]

Nothing immediately comes to mind.
Though i really doubt youd bore me! This is fascinating stuff!

[rule_britannia]

Is it?
Hm.
I suppose it would to someone who isn't accustomed to it.
I'll be happy to answer any questions you have at any time.
Within reason.

[sunflowersister]

Goodness. Well, you could have worse roommates.

[encore_dueling]

Ive talked a little with him and he doesnt seem quite so bad.

[sunflowersister]

Oh no, that's true, he's not really. I only didn't have the best experience myself, but neither of us really wanted to be there at the time. I'm sure you'll get along great!

[encore_dueling]

Haha i take it hes a bit of a handful then?
That seems to be the general consensus ive been getting from anyone other than gilbert himself!

[alwaysimpure]

...from what I've gathered so far...

Let's just say, you won't be bored.

[encore_dueling]

Ahaha i think that would be a good thing!

[no, Jake, it'll be absolutely terrible]

[alwaysimpure]

Sure...

If you ever need a break, just floo me. Text, I mean. Or call.

[encore_dueling]

Sure!
But whats this floo noise?

[It's amazing at how fail Jake is at connecting the dots.]

[alwaysimpure]

Just a way to communicate back home. You need a fireplace and floo powder.

[The dots are a bit hard to reach at, to be fair.]