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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

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.