iceland

Hm, I'm Iceland. Don't be annoying and we'll be fine I guess. (This is a indie rp account for Hetalia's Iceland. 100% hetalia associated and a mix of canon, history, culture, and current events in equal amounts. please read about, rules, and info pages. Side blog of terradisirene)

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-He can't help but be a little embarrassed at his own description, but at least Singapore seemed to like it.-

"Show me those too. We just have a lot of birds, sheep, horses, some foxes too. Not that I don't like them, but they're not flashy...but yeah, I hope things get better for them. We're doing our best meanwhile in taking care of them."

-He crosses his arms and sighs.-

"Hmpf, sometimes that seems it's all some people care about, but you're right. I used to think I wanted loads of tourists and it's not like I want them all gone, but some of them are stupid and just don't listen. I guess signs can only do so much. Maybe fines might actually be a good idea. We just have it for three things."

-He figures mentioning some of the words horror stories would be terribly embarrassing. People using nature trails as a bathroom was one of his least fat things.-

[xiaohongdian]

' Well. If you'd really like a tour of the animals that live on this land and more, there are a few nature reserves and wildlife parks to choose from... '

[What, you think he isn't going to try to promote a little tourism when he sees the chance? Think again!]

' And there's nothing wrong with being able to accommodate a large number of tourists-- why, I'd like to think I do that rather well myself. But there's also no shame in making sure your guests understand the house rules before letting them in, right? Sometimes, you need to be firmer with those rules too. Besides, disruptors only make the experience worse for other tourists, too. '

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

"Like what? What's it like at your place this time of year anyway?"

-He's so tired of the cold and dark of winter, Iceland wants to see some place warm and it doesn't matter where it is, well mostly.-

"I guess you're right. It's just kinda been overwhelming, for years there weren't a lot and then all of a sudden after that huge eruption they just kept coming. We have a lot of fragile nature so it's always a worry people are gonna mess it up...or just do something stupid and die. I'm gonna see if we can eventually do something about more rules, it's for their own good after all, right?"

-He's not even joking about the dying part.-

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-Iceland takes a look at the photo and his eyes widen slightly at the sight.-

"Oh they look like magic...not that I'd know anything about that."

"That's not a lot though, it's good they're protected. We gotta protect vulnerable animals. I've been worried about our puffins lately."

"And yeah it's a pain...we don't fine them or anything, but I wouldn't be against it. It just kinda pisses the owner off and they get yelled at..."

-He's wishing there was a fine now, he's so tired of tourist nonsense.-

[xiaohongdian]

[He hadn't expected that kind of description; it catches him off-guard for a moment, but the pleased smile that blooms upon his lips is telling of what he thinks about it.]

' They do look rather magical, don't they? I think a lot of the animals in my place do. You should see the juvenile tapirs, too-- those have nice stripe patterns. '

' But I agree, of course. Though I'm sorry to hear that about your puffins-- they are a rather iconic fixture themselves. '

[He nods his head at the next spoken words.]

' When money is involved, it does become a deterrent. Besides, I don't think it's necessarily wrong to fine tourists for causing grievances. The rules exist for a reason, after all. '

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-He can't help but be a little embarrassed at his own description, but at least Singapore seemed to like it.-

"Show me those too. We just have a lot of birds, sheep, horses, some foxes too. Not that I don't like them, but they're not flashy...but yeah, I hope things get better for them. We're doing our best meanwhile in taking care of them."

-He crosses his arms and sighs.-

"Hmpf, sometimes that seems it's all some people care about, but you're right. I used to think I wanted loads of tourists and it's not like I want them all gone, but some of them are stupid and just don't listen. I guess signs can only do so much. Maybe fines might actually be a good idea. We just have it for three things."

-He figures mentioning some of the words horror stories would be terribly embarrassing. People using nature trails as a bathroom was one of his least fat things.-

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-He can't help but be intrigued, he loves animals.-

"I don't think I've ever seen one. What do they even look like?"

"It's like my horses, only they're not endangered or anything, but you're not supposed to feed them either. Bet lots of stupid people try."

[xiaohongdian]

[A fellow animal lover! It takes one to know one.]

' Ah-- please give me a moment! They're rather cute, I believe, so words won't do good on my part-- '

[He fishes his phone out and does a quick Google search. There we go!]

' It's this right here! '

' They're quite rare-- less than three-thousand are left out in the wild, I believe-- but one happened to wander into an industrial estate earlier. They're being monitored now, so I wouldn't worry too much about it. '

' But that's no good at all, Mr. Iceland. Animal diets can be rather finicky, after all. I hope you heavily fine your tourists just for that; sometimes you need a firmer hand on them, you know? They are welcomed guests, so long as they behave. '

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-Iceland takes a look at the photo and his eyes widen slightly at the sight.-

"Oh they look like magic...not that I'd know anything about that."

"That's not a lot though, it's good they're protected. We gotta protect vulnerable animals. I've been worried about our puffins lately."

"And yeah it's a pain...we don't fine them or anything, but I wouldn't be against it. It just kinda pisses the owner off and they get yelled at..."

-He's wishing there was a fine now, he's so tired of tourist nonsense.-

[xiaohongdian]

' ... and remember; if you do see a Malayan tapir around, don't feed it! Don't even think of coming near it. They're an endangered species, after all. '

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-He can't help but be intrigued, he loves animals.-

"I don't think I've ever seen one. What do they even look like?"

"It's like my horses, only they're not endangered or anything, but you're not supposed to feed them either. Bet lots of stupid people try."

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[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

"...I guess we can go get some if you really want."

-He always is ready for ice cream.-

"The guy who was the gloomy guy's secret third thing. Him."

[fukusunoharu]

[This does perk Kei up a little. Cold weather be damned, ice cream is nice for moments of despair like this!]

" ... you know, there's a place nearby with some pretty nice soft serves. "

[He pauses a moment.]

" ... oh! Yeah! 'Hikaru!' That's his name, the guy's secret third thing. Man, I sure chose a mouthful of a label, huh? "

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-He perks up slightly. Also at least now Kei clearly feels better.-

"Oh, then let's just go."

-He nods.-

"Yeah you did, maybe make something else up. Still, I guess there's something appealing about it. Feels kinda special, I think I like it."

-It feels odd and a bit funny, to have a name with no face to it and face with no name, but it's also not too much of a concern. He'll find out the other boy's name eventually he's sure.-

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

"Do you know how many people have that reaction? I don't hate you or nothing. It's not a big deal."

-But he does decide to eat some himself, it makes seeing it wasted not so bad.-

"...That's nice of you though. If you ever visit Iceland just have the ice cream and hot dogs instead. Promise most people like those."

-He's going to hope he can change the subject, he doesn't want Kei to get overemotional on him.-

"...So, what's that guy's name?"

[fukusunoharu]

" Ice cream... that sure sounds really good right now. "

[Granted, it might be just him wanting to wash out the taste of death from his tongue. The culprit may be gone, but it sure does linger!]

" ... right, the guy. Which guy..? "

[He might still be a little disoriented. Give him a bit.]

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

"...I guess we can go get some if you really want."

-He always is ready for ice cream.-

"The guy who was the gloomy guy's secret third thing. Him."

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-Now he's starting to get alarmed and he actually looks a little worried too.-

"Just spit it out. I'm not gonna get mad, most people don't like it. Just do it."

-He wishes he had water with him, unfortunately he doesn't.-

[fukusunoharu]

[He doesn't even hesitate upon being given the go signal.]

" ... please don't hate me. I promise I really appreciate the thought behind it. "

[His taste buds may not agree with the candy, but his heart certainly does.]

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

"Do you know how many people have that reaction? I don't hate you or nothing. It's not a big deal."

-But he does decide to eat some himself, it makes seeing it wasted not so bad.-

"...That's nice of you though. If you ever visit Iceland just have the ice cream and hot dogs instead. Promise most people like those."

-He's going to hope he can change the subject, he doesn't want Kei to get overemotional on him.-

"...So, what's that guy's name?"

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

"Yeah, that's what I meant, in vibes I guess."

-He notices that tone of jealousy, but he's distracted by that question.-

"No, I mean he does work with the Norwegian government, but he's no celebrity and no way."

-His tone sounds more insistent now.-

"I'm just...some guy from Iceland, and ok ask him for me. I don't wanna feel like a creep anymore, but what's his guy's name then?"

-He watches him eat the candy, but then sees his face. For a second he looks dismayed, but then he looks blankly resigned.-

"I'm guessing you don't like it. Not too surprised."

[fukusunoharu]

[He does want to answer the other two questions, but--]

[... it's worse than burnt tire. It tastes like death. Is this... is this what dying tastes like?]

" ... mmnnh... "

[He's trying not to spit it out, but it's sure proving to be a herculean task. Are these tears? Is he crying, or ascending into a new plane? He feels his body melting away-- or rather, he feels himself melting away from his body. Nothing makes sense anymore. All that exists is him, and the awful flavor of death in his mouth, and Kei is pretty sure the him that exists now is withering away.]

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-Now he's starting to get alarmed and he actually looks a little worried too.-

"Just spit it out. I'm not gonna get mad, most people don't like it. Just do it."

-He wishes he had water with him, unfortunately he doesn't.-

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-He hands it over to Kei. He personally thinks his licorice is the best, he loves it's salty intense flavor.-

"Do the others have a role or label? And what might you call me? Not that I care or anything... I'm just curious."

"And you really give yourself a lot of credit, huh?"

-His tone is dry as he gives Kei a skeptical look.-

"Hmm, it's fish yeah, cured raw salmon It can be fancy nowadays, but it started out as a every day simple dish. That's who he is at heart I think even if he has gotten real successful."

"Secret third thing?"

-He's not against unconventional or undefined relationships, if anything he's mildly curious. He's not surprised though, he figured anything with a normal human wouldn't play out for some reason.-

-He's also not against a open or poly relationship, but he also figures that might be too much for a seventeen year old human.-

"Who even said that? But ok, I guess just message me if you do. What was this guy's name even? Just curious. I feel creepy knowing what he looks like without a name..."

[fukusunoharu]

[He's excited! He won't open it yet though, instead rotating the bag around in his hands like a shiny new object. And well, in a way, it sure is-- sure, it's just a bag of candy, but it's European candy. Icelandic candy. Now that's special.]

" Role or label? Like in baseball, or something else? 'Cause like, sure I did just call myself the cute and sweet one, but it's just something I came up with on the spot. I guess Shunpii's the fast one, but pretentious is probably more accurate. Aoicchi's like, the loud nagging one, and Haru-chan... well, he can be intimidating to people, but he's also probably the most baseball-brained outta everybody. And yet girls still like him even if he doesn't care about anything but baseball! The nerve... "

[There is some jealousy in his tone, though who it's directed at isn't clear. To distract himself from it, Kei begins to open the little bag of licorice.]

" ... you can be the mysterious and cool one though! Like, you've got this whole mysterious vibe to you. "

[He gives a cheeky little grin.]

" It's just how I see it! Anyway, is your brother some kinda celebrity? 'Cause that gravlaks stuff if I've got it right is pretty fancy! "

" Wait... does that mean you're a celebrity? "

[The bag is opened now, and he begins fishing for the licorice inside. He takes one and begins to examine it-- well, it does look like ordinary licorice, but maybe this one's different!]

" Yeah! Secret third thing! I, uh, technically was the one who said it, but the guy didn't disagree, so I guess that's what it is! As for his name, uh... well I kinda forgot, but, uh. I could ask it next time I see him? I do know the name of his secret third thing, though! "

[Curiosity satisfied, he pops the licorice in his mouth.]

[...]

[He really wants to spit it out.]

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

"Yeah, that's what I meant, in vibes I guess."

-He notices that tone of jealousy, but he's distracted by that question.-

"No, I mean he does work with the Norwegian government, but he's no celebrity and no way."

-His tone sounds more insistent now.-

"I'm just...some guy from Iceland, and ok ask him for me. I don't wanna feel like a creep anymore, but what's his guy's name then?"

-He watches him eat the candy, but then sees his face. For a second he looks dismayed, but then he looks blankly resigned.-

"I'm guessing you don't like it. Not too surprised."

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

"Only the fake kind. Here."

-He takes out a packet of black licorice candy from his pocket, it has a little Icelandic flag on the wrapper.-

-Then Iceland listens to all his descriptions, he finds it oddly interesting, though it helps he does like all those foods, especially the ramen and pasta.-

"Your friends sound interesting...but I guess so. I dunno what that says about you."

-He pauses for a moment.-

"My brother would be gravlaks. Fish is important to him, and he started out a rough guy when he was young, but he's sorta fancy now even if he is kinda still simple."

-Then he remembers something.-

"Speaking of vibes, what happened to that wingman stuff and that guy...not that I care."

[fukusunoharu]

[!!]

" Ooh, gimme! "

[He's not a fan of licorice, but he does like trying new things! Maybe Icelandic licorice is different than the burnt tire taste he's come to expect. He wouldn't want to have to spit it out in front of Egill, after all.]

" And yeah! Most of 'em are a pretty intense bunch, except for Yama-chan I guess. But he's the reasonable one and I'm the sweet and cute one, so it all works out! "

[He might be giving himself a bit too much credit, here.]

" I guess... well, everyone loves dessert, right? So maybe that means I'll be loved by everyone! Anyway... what's gravlaks, even? It sounds really fancy though, you said it's got to do with fish? "

" So uh... good news is I was right on the money about him liking guys? But bad news is he's got... well, some kinda secret third thing going on with somebody else. I'm guessing that means he's taken. But don't worry! I'll totally find some other cool guy who likes guys for you. I practically got the sense for it! Somebody told me I'm a decent wingman, so it'll work out. "

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-He hands it over to Kei. He personally thinks his licorice is the best, he loves it's salty intense flavor.-

"Do the others have a role or label? And what might you call me? Not that I care or anything... I'm just curious."

"And you really give yourself a lot of credit, huh?"

-His tone is dry as he gives Kei a skeptical look.-

"Hmm, it's fish yeah, cured raw salmon It can be fancy nowadays, but it started out as a every day simple dish. That's who he is at heart I think even if he has gotten real successful."

"Secret third thing?"

-He's not against unconventional or undefined relationships, if anything he's mildly curious. He's not surprised though, he figured anything with a normal human wouldn't play out for some reason.-

-He's also not against a open or poly relationship, but he also figures that might be too much for a seventeen year old human.-

"Who even said that? But ok, I guess just message me if you do. What was this guy's name even? Just curious. I feel creepy knowing what he looks like without a name..."

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-Iceland rolls his eyes, more at the idea of Norway than at Kei, and huffs.-

"My brother is super annoying. Feels like he doesn't take me seriously and I know he'd send me stuff like that just to be "affectionate" and treat me like some kid. It's embarrassing to see."

-Then he crosses his arms.-

"You that busy with baseball? It's a easy read. I have a lot to do and find time to read it."

-Granted he has a lot more time in total than Kei, but there's only so many hours in a day. Kei really seems too hard on himself.-

"...Just wondering, do you ever just relax?"

[fukusunoharu]

" Ah... well that does sound annoying. "

[He can't quite relate, but Kaname can at least imagine how that'd be embarrassing. Of course not being taken seriously at all would feel frustrating, intentional or not. It does still sound miles better than how Haruka's relationship with his older brother is at least, but then again, that isn't really saying much.]

" Of course I relax. I told you some of the stuff I like doing outside of baseball last time, right? And rest is important for any athlete anyway, so it'd do no good not to. "

[After all, it'd be inconvenient if his other suddenly went on about the things he does in his downtime. The Master is serious about baseball, but he does have a life.]

" There's just... you know. Only so many hours in a day for anything. "

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

"Hmpf, it is. My other brother's annoying in other ways, but it's not as bad as it used to be at least..."

-It's not like he can explain fully their dynamics given they're tied to history and time, but at least he can give an approximate description. That was good enough.-

"Oh right. I guess....I dunno, it almost feels like you don't let yourself enjoy things. But that's true, people don't live long. I guess dying's gonna happen sooner or later."

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-He gives Kei a skeptical look, but he can't deny he's curious.-

"I'm kinda wondering about your mind, but I guess it is kinda similar. Do you just go by vibes or something else?"

-His eyes widen slightly and now he looks interested.-

"Oh, kinda like licorice. I really like licorice, but I don't mind that other choice too. I've had a few and they're ok."

-He's intrigued now, and his voice sounds slightly more animated.-

"What about Haruka? Or any of your other friends?"

[fukusunoharu]

" Something like that! Vibes, feelings, thoughts and all. Just whatever I think works! I'm thinking it's, like, really flexible, so there isn't one way to go about it. If it sounds right, then it's right! "

" But isn't licorice sweet? "

[Not to mention Kei personally thinks it tastes like burnt tire, but he won't tell that to Egill.]

" Mm, well Haru-chan's kinda hard to figure out for this... but I guess he's, like. Fried chicken. But really, really spicy fried chicken. So you don't think much 'cause it's like, hey! It's just fried chicken! But then you bite into it, and it punches you with the spicy, so you're, like, crying all over but you also can't really stop? He doesn't look it, but Haru-chan's actually got a temper! But he can also be pretty warm and nice, like fried chicken. Plus, like. He likes fried chicken. A lotta fried things, actually. I keep telling him to balance it out! "

[You know what, assigning flavor profiles to the rest of his friends is actually kind of fun. Was it cheating a little to use some of his friends' favorite foods as inspiration for all this? Then again, a favorite is a favorite for a reason.]

" I guess building off from that, Aoicchi's a bowl of tonkotsu ramen! It's like, bold and heavy, just like his personality, 'cause Aoi-chan's a pretty intense guy! But it's also warm, and a pretty reliable dish. Like, if you feel really bad, I don't think you can go wrong with soup and noodles, ramen's got, like, both soup and noodles! So just like you can rely on a good bowl of ramen, I like to think you can rely on him.

Shunpii... I guess Shunpei-chan's like pasta? But like, really, really fancy pasta. Like, the kind where they import all the ingredients from overseas from all these niche places, 'cause he's got fancy tastes and he's lowkey kinda a prick about it. And I think it works too 'cause, like, tomatoes are kinda acidic, right? And when you layer out the pasta and serve it, sometimes you can hide surprises underneath all the sauce and cheese. Like meatballs! Are meatballs fancy? I dunno, I think they're fancy-- but like, point being! Even if you don't really know all that's going on in the pasta, it's still pretty good and you're glad to have it!

And there's Yama-chan! I think he's like miso soup, actually-- like, sure, it might seem plain at first, but a meal's not complete without it! And I just think there's something nice, warm, and comforting about miso soup, and Yama-chan's whole vibe is pretty warm and comforting! He's real nice to hang around, too. Honestly, if it weren't for him and Haru-chan, I don't think I'd still be playing baseball... "

[He pauses.]

" ... wait, does this make me the dessert? Wait... "

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

"Only the fake kind. Here."

-He takes out a packet of black licorice candy from his pocket, it has a little Icelandic flag on the wrapper.-

-Then Iceland listens to all his descriptions, he finds it oddly interesting, though it helps he does like all those foods, especially the ramen and pasta.-

"Your friends sound interesting...but I guess so. I dunno what that says about you."

-He pauses for a moment.-

"My brother would be gravlaks. Fish is important to him, and he started out a rough guy when he was young, but he's sorta fancy now even if he is kinda still simple."

-Then he remembers something.-

"Speaking of vibes, what happened to that wingman stuff and that guy...not that I care."

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-He wonders what exactly even happened, it's a reminder human lives can be just as turbulent in their own way. Kei sounds almost jaded and resigned to his reality, it's a little sad.-

"No...well, maybe charming in a weird way, cause they're so dumb they're charming in that way. It's not like I'm telling you to quit though, you do whatever. You're not my brother or nothing."

-If it was Norway he would insist that he stop, it was always embarrassing if it was someone related to you and they were being overly affectionate. That made him feel more like a child than ever.-

-Then he nods.-

"Yeah, it's a good adaptation. They mix up the order of things and add some stuff, but it's worth reading I think, just to relax. Just get it."

[fukusunoharu]

" What's having a brother got to do with anything about that? "

[He's an only child, so it's not like he thinks he can understand. Kaname's had to look after Haruka, but what he has with his childhood friend is different; and as for Kaname's other... well. He isn't even sure where to even start with that.]

" Assuming I'll even have the time to read it... "

[He is curious however, his grip on the book remaining as he absentmindedly tilts it back and forth while in thought.]

" ... but I guess it wouldn't hurt to have it around anyway, either. Just in case. "

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-Iceland rolls his eyes, more at the idea of Norway than at Kei, and huffs.-

"My brother is super annoying. Feels like he doesn't take me seriously and I know he'd send me stuff like that just to be "affectionate" and treat me like some kid. It's embarrassing to see."

-Then he crosses his arms.-

"You that busy with baseball? It's a easy read. I have a lot to do and find time to read it."

-Granted he has a lot more time in total than Kei, but there's only so many hours in a day. Kei really seems too hard on himself.-

"...Just wondering, do you ever just relax?"

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[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-He just stares at him, baffled. But he can't deny he's morbidly curious about his opinion on different people.-

"Huh? Um, where the hell did this even come from?"

-Still, strawberry oddly doesn't seem wrong. Strawberries are sweet, but sometimes they're sour two, night and day, oddly like Kei.-

"....I guess that works."

-He wants to know so bad.-

"...What...what about me?"

[fukusunoharu]

" From the complex depths of my own mind, that's where! "

[He's mostly kidding, but Kei does find himself enamored with the thought.]

" But really, it's like asking about blood types and zodiacs if you really think about it. But a lot less boring, so I think it should totally become a thing! 'Stead of asking somebody's star sign, you can ask what kind of flavor they are. It totally works! "

[Look at him. Look how pleased with himself he is.]

" Anyway! You seem more like a salty and smoky type for some reason. But not in an unpleasant way! You're like... a grilled onigiri. There's some sweetness there, but it's still pretty savory. Plus rice is white and you've got really light hair. So like that! "

[afhrafnumogholtasoley]

-He gives Kei a skeptical look, but he can't deny he's curious.-

"I'm kinda wondering about your mind, but I guess it is kinda similar. Do you just go by vibes or something else?"

-His eyes widen slightly and now he looks interested.-

"Oh, kinda like licorice. I really like licorice, but I don't mind that other choice too. I've had a few and they're ok."

-He's intrigued now, and his voice sounds slightly more animated.-

"What about Haruka? Or any of your other friends?"