✪ first homerun [video]

[starspangledknockers]

[It's about time she tried this thing out, so here she is sitting in the library.]

Heya! Thought I'd make a broadcast and here it is! This is the United States of America speaking. Crazy I know, I bet you're all like, "Oh shit, she's so awesome!" Don't worry if you can't handle how great I am, that's totally natural and everything.

[SHE CLAPS her hands together once and rubs them together in apparent anticipation.] Now that I'm here, these Tower dudes really have it comin'. See, I'm gonna get you guys outta here. Don't know how, where or when, but I promise! [slams a fist into her palm with a firm nod, determination glittering in her eyes.]

Between now and whenever the hell that is, let's get to know each other! You got that part about me being America, which is totally like... the best part, and also that I'm fuckin' awesome. Yeah that's right, I'm the U.S. of A. Comin' right atcha from...

[she looks around]

Uh. This library. [A pout. Which immediately disappears, because she's back to smiling again.]

Whatev, whatev. [Who could ever tell she's looking for information? Really looking, actually. It's a ruse.

... It's a ruse, and she really is showing everyone how fabulous she is. And don't you forget it.]

Peace out homies, and stay frosty!~ [she points at the screen and mock-shoots it with her finger, and with a wink from Amelia, the broadcast ends.]

Comments

[starspangledknockers]

What's that got to do with being ignorant? I'm just stating facts. [this is said with honest bemusement and a very, very laid-back air.]

Don't think the whole network wants to hear boring stuff about stats like financial stuff and exports and population! Not that those things aren't great, 'cause they are, but it's a little on the boring side for a greeting!

[shadowofmoonlight]

I know you are ignorant because you speak in nonsense.

[starspangledknockers]

Dude, what you think is "nonsense" is just your opinion, and sorry to say opinions ain't the same as facts. You think I'm ignorant--doesn't mean I am.

I could totally say half the people I've met look freaky and weird, and okay some of 'em do, but like, I know better! Multiple dimensions and stuff mean totally different reference points of how life works! Couldn't hurt to be more accepting is my point.

[shadowofmoonlight]

Exactly what facts have you offered beyond grand standing?

[starspangledknockers]

That I'm America, that I'm a great [as in, important, prominent, extraordinary, outstanding] nation, aaaaand I'd say the promise I made is fact but that's kinda dumb. But I'm gonna make it happen! [NOD NOD]

If you think I'm ignorant 'cause I'm planning on kicking some ass when I'm new and all, you could like--I dunno, inform me more about this Tower stuff? Insults don't get anything done! You're being kinda ignorant, being all down and insulting right off the bat.

... That's what I'd say if I felt like being rude, but hey man you're allowed to think what you like. I ain't stoppin' ya.

[shadowofmoonlight]

...

You believe yourself to be an entire country.

I take it back. You are not a fool and an imbecile. You are insane.

[starspangledknockers]

Nope, I know I am. Check the name plate on my room--it says "United States of America." These jerks that kidnapped us might be complete lying dicks but they got one thing right.

[shadowofmoonlight]

A nation is a geographical area consisting of a population of multiple people whose limits are established geopolitical borders.

A nation cannot be a single individual.

[starspangledknockers]

Yeah, can't dispute the first part! [Now she's looking thoughtful and doesn't seem offended at all; and she really isn't offended. More like interested, having had the benefit of being young and strong enough to still maintain a closer bond to humanity not as filtered away by nationhood.]

Um, but--! A nation is also an idea too! What's the word... [she squints] Like, a not... solid thing, y'follow me? Us nations are concepts and like, I really dunno how, but we just are! Man I don't know how to explain it. [pouting a little, she rubs the back of her neck and seems a tiny bit sheepish]

If you take somethin' that ain't solid, like an idea and you make it a person, that's me and the other nations. We're kinda there to help guide events and stuff! Soon as a place has uh, borders and a government and like, the people identify as from that place, we start existing!

It's so awesome! [LOOK AT HOW HAPPY SHE IS. Do these blue eyes look like the eyes of a lunatic to you?

Do they?

Do they?]

[shadowofmoonlight]

...

That sounds absurd.

[starspangledknockers]

You're absurd.

[mature, Amelia.]

[shadowofmoonlight]

This conversation is over.

[aaand she's done]

[starspangledknockers]

Rude.

[stares at the semi-blank screen.

SOME PEOPLE...]