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[anti_altruisms]

Good evening.

[ The video flickers on, and there's a very pale, very fatigued-looking Archer sitting in his apartment. A dragon egg is also visible, nestled in a bundle of blankets next to him. (Is he nesting??)

In any case, he doesn't mince words. ]

Since we're all likely experiencing similar symptoms, I'll be brief - I'm looking for moonlacing partners, specifically hand-holding and basic physical contact. Anything more than that is subject to discussion.

[ He moves a hand, and just for a moment, it almost looks translucent. Or maybe, it's just the crystals staring to form on his skin. ]

Thank you for your time.

[ With that, he ends the feed. ]

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[nihonkoku]

[ a tilt of his head, the very picture of (unsure), but then he holds up his hand. ]

I will also volunteer my time and my hand for our mutual benefit. [ ah. ] This seems to be the least alarming option I've seen thus far.

[anti_altruisms]

[ Japan, you understand him, and he's so grateful. ]

It is less... [ ah, what's a good word? ] compromising.

[ Yes, let's go with that. ]

Would you prefer if I met you somewhere?

[nihonkoku]

It's certainly less scandalous. [ he's not up for getting naked with strangers, thanks... ]

[ a beat. ] I believe that you are a gentleman, so I wouldn't be opposed to meeting you at your apartment. Pardon my saying so, but you should be conserving your energy at the moment. [ japan feels terrible, but his body hasn't started doing that. ]

[anti_altruisms]

[ Ah, yes....getting naked with strangers. It's...not really preferable.

Archer laughs weakly. ]

I've looked worse than this before so I'm sure it'll be fine.

[ He just has to...actually moonlace. ]

I'm not interested in doing more than any partner would be willing to do so yes, if you'd like to come over, that's fine.

[ Japan is sensible so he doesn't mind if his country knows where his apartment it. ]

[nihonkoku]

So have I, but that doesn't mean that I was fine for quite some time afterward. [ how does it feel being gently scolded by your nation??

but he lets it go, because archer is at least aware of and doing something about his chroma drain. ]

It seems as if you've had several offers, so please schedule me in when it best suits you and your other partners. I'm not personally in any danger at the moment. [ a beat, and then a little uncertainly: ] Perhaps as a nation, I generally have more energy to spare anyway. [ who knows? maybe it's just his pride as a japanese man that's keeping him going (no). ]

[anti_altruisms]

[ Ah, well...there are far worse scoldings he could have gotten. ]

Point taken.

[ He isn't going to argue about his poor choices leading up to this moment. ]

I'll let you know. Ordinarily I would say I have a higher output that most as well, but I'm not especially fond of the methods needed to maintain those levels here.

[ He's going to do it (is doing it), but you know...he's still Not Fond. ]

[nihonkoku]

[ his face goes a little warm as he glances away. ] Ah.. yes. They're, mm, a lot to take in.. if you're not accustomed.

[ not to say that japan also won't (he already has), but you know. ]

[anti_altruisms]

[ Archer clears his throat. ]

Well, I promise not to make things too overwhelming. I have some tea here so I'll have it ready when you decide to come over.