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[doctor_dismemberment]

[The feed cuts on to a frantic-looking Nazi who's struggling to smile.]

Look. No, okay, look, ja? [He holds his hands up to the camera in a "calm down" motion.] There are three posts about that silly collar thing. Talk in those. Let us do something else now, okay?

[He lifts up a book.]

We are going to read some stories, then we may discuss them. That is fun und unrelated, right? Here, I will begin.

[He clears his throat.]

'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...'

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[doctor_dismemberment]

[Richtofen nods.]

I see.

[He shrugs and waves a hand around in an indecisive sort of motion.]

Err... Bits und pieces. I have a vague-ish idea...? [All of that time travel really makes it difficult to get a handle on historical events.] But nothing really concrete.

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[mostremaining]

Well, you mentioned West Germany specifically, so I thought you knew. Hmm. [He takes a deep breath and sighs before continuing.]

Well, after World War II, I- er, Prussia is officially dissolved, and Germany is divided into zones of occupation. Later, those zones are consolidated into West and East Germany. I would have died, but thanks to a little nation trickery, I got to represent East Germany. East Germany was one of Russia's satellites, and we got aaaalll the "perks" that entailed. In short, life sucked for me.

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[doctor_dismemberment]

I have dealt with a lot of... [Richtofen raises his hands and gestures around as he tries to figure out what to call it.] ...interesting... time-related... absurdities. Ja. It gets very confusing.

[He shakes his head. Once Prussia finishes his explanation, it's difficult to keep himself from cracking a smile. His country's fate was less than pleasant, but the thought of any sort of suffering warms his heart. He manages to keep a straight face through some miracle.]

I am sure you endured, mein Freund. I would expect no less from my country. Er- Well, sort of. You get the point!

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[mostremaining]

[Prussia can't help but smile a little, getting some of his old confidence back.]

Heh, yeah! I endured, or I wouldn't still be here. Or... wouldn't have still been alive in my world. You know what I mean. It sucked, but I'm a fighter. I got through it.