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[ The feed turns on and is faced on Spain sitting in the common room of his apartment building. He's looking rather official and important but it's all a facade so don't be fooled. Considering the short amount of time he's been here, he has already mourned being ripped from his home and come up with a buenísima idea for how to bide his time while he is here. ]

Good afternoon citizens of-- [ ...this place has a difficult name to remember... ] --Hugville! Are you tired of being tired because you didn't get a hug today? But you're also tired of seeking out a hug or befriending people enough to earn a hug? Well, I'm here to tell you not to be tired!

[ He holds up a sign that he painstakingly and lovingly made himself. ]



That's right, amigos! Isn't it cute? I will give FREE HUGS to anyone who needs one! They work every time!

[ He smiles at the camera, hoping that a couple of beautiful señoritas or cute little kids will jump into his arms! It'd be worth the free price if Spain could rescue them from low energy! After a second of seeing his stupid, smiling face, the camera turns off. ]

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[fixated]

[ Jack chuckled as he slowly worked his way through the messages on the terminal, still not used to the technology, but finding it useful all the same. But after a small amount of worth of trial and error, he manages to send a response ]

How noble of you, but... [ he paused, pursing his lips as he eyed the screen once more. ] I think you might have better success if you walk around with your sign. Hugs should be spontaneous, don't you think?

[ and then he laughed again and sent the video. Hugville indeed. He rather liked the name. ]

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[ He nods at this friendly stranger, contemplating what he said. He agrees with the sentiment that it is a noble cause, however, all in a day's work. ]

I can set up a stand somewhere. I just was taking advantage of free advertising for my business!

[ He's going to need a sandwich board... ]

[agelostdoll]

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...Maybe we should start an emergency hug brigade...

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You might have broken him momentarily with your genius idea. ]

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Ahhhh~ What a great idea!

Can you imagine all those unpleasant people who are not charming at all and have lots of trouble finding people who want to touch them?? They could be fading away alone in their rooms when we bust right in and give them a hug!

[ Then he'd be a hero and people who have no choice but to reward him with more hugs. ]

[missleadingquestions]

...Oh, that's so cute!

[Maya's pretty eager for company, at least over the network, and this guy seems nice enough.]

But you know, it's courteous to give your name first.

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[ He smiles at the new guest to his video feed he has. She seems pleasant and charming too! ]

Oh sorry! I guess I was distracted with my sign. My name is Spain. Nice to meet you!

[lovespasta]

That sounds like a great idea Big Brother Spain! How about running around and hugging people instead? [ It certainly sounds like a good idea... unless they run into someone who doesn't like hugs... ]

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Doth his eyes deceive him? ]

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He is so happy to see you, Italy! If it's not completely obvious by the way he presents himself as a total spaz right now. ]

Italita! I didn't know you were here too!!

[miniacreofland]

[Oh hey, it's Spain.]

That's a fucking awful idea ya Spanish dumbass!

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[ Oh hey, it's...Canada?

Where did that name even come from?? ]

You're only saying that because no one would ever hug you!

i'm so sorry for him...

[vereinigt]

[it takes awhile for Germany to formulate a proper response]

How are you so easy going as to believe in this sort of illogical situation? You should be more skeptical and look into researching our situation. [yes, he's in lecture mode, feel free to tune him out]

Not only are you easily believing in this, you are happily going along with it and helping the situation to perpetuate itself. Instead of offering some form of resistance, you are offering hugs of all things.

And why would you think that free hugs are some sort of deal? Unless you normally charge for them. [yes, Germany just went there] Is this normal behavior in your home? [and he went further] Or is this some sort of trick to sexually harass innocent and gullible bystanders? In which case you must cease and desist at once. You are not representing us as nations very well. [someone needs to stop him, please, he just keeps going, and he's going to embarrass himself]

You should be assisting me in formulating a way of solving this city's energy crisis in an environmentally conscious and morally dis-ambiguous manner, so we can go home and back to our problems. Do I need to remind you that you needed to work on your economy?

[and here he pauses to draw a breath, Spain could try and get in a word edgewise]

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[ omfg what is this? ]

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[ Well now he's just offended by half of the stuff you're spewing out!! ]

Re: i'm so sorry for him...

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[ And now he's just bored.

Is this really going on for this long? ]

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[ Seems like a good time for a mental siesta... ]

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[ Oh wait! Is that complete silence??

NOW'S HIS CHANCE!!

Spain snaps awake! ]

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Hey hey, Alemania!

You're not sore about the free hugs, are you? I'm just making the best of the situation while trying to help people out! No need to bring my economy into this, that's kind of personal, don't you think??

Are you feeling low on energy? Do you need someone to touch your back or pat you on the head?

...maybe it's for the best if you're feeling less energetic than this...

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[alwaysloyal]

[There will be some chuckling as he finds the announcement quite charming. It was rather refreshing to find someone as enthusiastic in wishing to help others as this individual.]

You are not only quite courteous, but positively charitable. Not many would offer their services as you have, sir. Thank you very much for doing so. There are many who will indeed need the benefits of an embrace.

[It won't be long until he begins to wonder.]

How many complimentary hugs have you given so far?

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[ The kind voice on the other end of the feed causes Spain to smile even though they can't see each other. ]

Thank you, señor. Business has not been busy yet but give it some time and the unpleasant and uncute people will be lining up!

[ Then a question! ]

Are you new to the area too?

[hamburgerhero]

Hey that's a good idea!

Maybe I should make a sign and join you. If it'll get more people active to generate energy and keep people from getting sick then that would be great!

_{[He's not surprised Spain came up with an idea like this first. If it hadn't been him it probably would have been Italy or perhaps even himself.]}

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[ Is a genius, of course. ]

We could form a hugging alliance, América!

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[goldenflint]

Oh my! [Mami chuckles. Gosh, your enthusiasm is contagious Spain.] I think that's a wonderful idea. I hope many people have take up your offer...?

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¡Ay dios mio is she cute! ]