Post by Germany - Ludwig Wilhelm on Jun 19, 2016 0:47:47 GMT -5
Upon hearing about the altercation between China and Japan, Germany had a difficult time deciding how to react. Eventually, after many flavors of rage had danced across his face, he'd quietly stated that he needed a drink. Which, happily, England had agreed to - whether it was because he also wanted a drink or because he had become concerned about what might happen if the German was denied his desired beverage is something that he's unsure of, but the important thing is that now they're entering the officer's tent where they should be easily able to acquire some sort of alcohol. Beer, preferably.
Fortunately, it's late enough that the place is fairly empty, and soon Germany is seated at a table with a passable beer. Not a good one - though 'good' is matter of opinion and he's a bit of a connoisseur of beer - but it's good enough that he's willing to drink it. Which is a good thing, because he finds himself still mulling over the news he was just given.
Japan visited China? How could he be so foolish! He realizes that the two are brothers and is quite familiar with that familial bond, but still! And China shot him?!? Even more foolish!!! He's simultaneously angry at China for shooting Japan, upset with Japan for putting himself in that situation by expecting anything less, distressed by all the many implications of this, and annoyed with England for daring to describe the situation as being 'alright' now - there's nothing alright about this! And did he have to mention that this is good for their war effort? It is - Japan's assistance would be extremely helpful - but though he suspected that something would happen to bring his friend into the war, he'd been hoping that he would be wrong.
Fortunately for England, this is not the same Germany he faced during the last world war. If he was, he might have exploded at England not just for the news, but also for the way that it was delivered. But instead he finds it a little easier to listen to the more logical side of his mind, and that side of him points out that it's pointless to explode right now - the only possible target right now is England, and that would not help anything. If China was present, that would be another story. "It seems that I vill have to put ruining China on my to-do list..." he says after a few moments with his beer, his voice surprisingly quiet and calm - which has the effect of making it impossible to determine exactly how upset he is and how literal his words are.
Fortunately, it's late enough that the place is fairly empty, and soon Germany is seated at a table with a passable beer. Not a good one - though 'good' is matter of opinion and he's a bit of a connoisseur of beer - but it's good enough that he's willing to drink it. Which is a good thing, because he finds himself still mulling over the news he was just given.
Japan visited China? How could he be so foolish! He realizes that the two are brothers and is quite familiar with that familial bond, but still! And China shot him?!? Even more foolish!!! He's simultaneously angry at China for shooting Japan, upset with Japan for putting himself in that situation by expecting anything less, distressed by all the many implications of this, and annoyed with England for daring to describe the situation as being 'alright' now - there's nothing alright about this! And did he have to mention that this is good for their war effort? It is - Japan's assistance would be extremely helpful - but though he suspected that something would happen to bring his friend into the war, he'd been hoping that he would be wrong.
Fortunately for England, this is not the same Germany he faced during the last world war. If he was, he might have exploded at England not just for the news, but also for the way that it was delivered. But instead he finds it a little easier to listen to the more logical side of his mind, and that side of him points out that it's pointless to explode right now - the only possible target right now is England, and that would not help anything. If China was present, that would be another story. "It seems that I vill have to put ruining China on my to-do list..." he says after a few moments with his beer, his voice surprisingly quiet and calm - which has the effect of making it impossible to determine exactly how upset he is and how literal his words are.