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[ Ah, that's a shame. Peter cookies might not be as good as those made by someone who's an expert cook but he tried to make them patriotic. And yes, they just met, but it feels wrong not to acknowledge someone's special day when it's such an important one. ]

Sup! Oh, do you have a party planned? I was wondering where you lived, since I wanted to come by to give you something.

hahahaha, yeahhh, of course! just.. the rest of the nations and some of my other friends that i invited... should be here any minute nowww

BUT FOR REAL U WANNA GIVE ME SOMETHING???

_{[ He sends the address to his apartment. ]}

just walk on in!!

I should have imagined that you already had plans, I don't mean to interrupt so I can be quick. Wait there are other nations here? Guess you can tell me in person, I'll be there in no time.

YUP! It's nothing too special, though, so I hope you won't be disappointed.

[ He shows up at Alfred's door in about 10 minutes, holding a cookie box with a retro design that Peter offers to Alfred the moment he opens the door. ]

Happy 4th of July, America.

_{[ IT'S HIS FLAG!!!! Of course, he loves that, and holds the box, practically shaking with excitement. What have you done, Peter. ]}

Oh my God! What is in it? WHAT IS IN IT??

_{[ OPEN IT, DUMMY. ]}

[ That's far more excitement that Peter had anticipated. it makes him laugh and point to the front of the box. ]

Why don't you open it and see?

[ Enjoy the yummy cookies! ]

_{[ HE'S GETTING TO IT. And of course, he states the obvious: ]}

COOKIES!!!! Oh, dude, thanks so much! I'm gonna --

_{[ yeah, already stuffing his face with several at once. ]}

Fhank you scho much!

[ Peter doesn't mind that Alfred states the obvious, just happy to see the joy on the other man's face. ]

I was wondering if you would find them any good, I guess this answers my question.

[ Just try not to choke, Alfred! Peter reaches out to pat him in the arm, a wide smile playing on his lips.

Any kind of food for me is always good, buddy!

_{[ He swallows the remainder of his cookies and gives Peter a grin. ]}

You know, I was raised by England, so once I got away from that guy I really tried to improve cooking ASAP. All of his stuff was basically shit.

Edited 2020-07-16 02:57 (UTC)

I can relate to that. Sweet food is just the best.

[ They're still talking on Alfred's doorway, though, and Peter wonders if he should point it out. ]

Raised by England..? Oh but of course there's an English country who is also a person. How did that even work? Did he travel back and forth all the way from the Estates to the United Kingdom? Because that's quite a long trip.

Uhhh. Not really. I lived with him for the longest time! Then, before I knew it, I wanted to move out. I didn't actually leave his house until I left to go to war with him and his men. I wanted to be where my soon-to-be citizens were.

Even though we're connected to our land masses, we're still individuals that can make our own choices and be where we want to be.

That's quite the jump, going from living with him to a full war but given our nation's it shouldn't shouldn't be surprised. Are you in good terms now?

That's a relief to know. It would be truly shitty if you didn't have at least that degree of freedom.

I mean, he's okay. It's beneficial to have him around, but a lot of stuff about him sucks.

[ Peter only gives a nod as an answer. Being a nation on its own must be really difficult, if you have to take into account sociopolitical context with other anthropomorphic nations on top of that...it seems like a huge headache. ]

Well, in that case, let's not think about him anymore. I hope you enjoy the b-day present, try to make at least a few cookies last until tomorrow. [ He doubts it will happen. ] I know we haven't talked all that much but I wanted to do something special.

You did do something special..!! Hahaha, I love it.

_{[ Oh. We're back to being lively again. ]}

Hey.. can I ask.. why you wanted to do something special? I mean, cookies are a pret-ty big deal to me.

[ It's much better that way, since it's American's big day. Peter smile softens, though. ]

I haven't lived on earth for decades but I haven't forgotten the 4th of July either. I figured it must be an important day for you, so...cookies.

Would you celebrate the 4th of July when you were on Earth? Like.. were you a big patriotic guy?

The last time I was on earth I was eight years old but I lived in Missouri so...yeah we celebrated it big time. Fireworks, parades, booths, attractions, bounce houses...my mom made cookies too. Ohh and camel apples. I loved these.

Eight years old? Dude, that's whack. You have a lot of 4th of Julys that you gotta catch up on!

_{[ America feels like he needs to throw a party for Peter even though it's his birthday. ]}

Yeah I was kidnapped by the Ravagers at the time, that's why I lived all my life going from one side to the galaxy to the other. I suppose I do. Along with New years and Christmas parties....not a lot of those in space.

_{[ Oh no. This is horrible. ]}

Did you celebrate.. any holidays in space?

Holidays...no. I lived with space pirates, they loved gettign drunks and partying but not the same way we did on Earth.

[ He barely celebrated any of his b-day but he made sure to remember the date. ]

I know it sounds a little sad but I got used to it, don't worry. This is your big day.

Well.

_{[ Well. ]}

Wanna do something totally American and shoot bottle rockets at each other with me?

_{[ He figures this is something you can't easily do in space, but it's so important to do to each other. Nothing like being an idiot, doing something dangerous and bonding over it. ]}

[ Peter's eye light up. This is why he likes you so much, America. ]

That would be a dream come true.

[ Nope, not something he could do in space and he absolutely loves the suggestion. ]

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