prismatica | [video] Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride

[ now that the video feed has stopped showing slow cinematic shots of gelato you get to be greeted by a certain nation just smiling and waving as happily as could be. sanguis season is here again and this time around he seems to simply be sporting the fluffy ears, the littlest fangs and what looks to be an excited wagging tail in the background ]

Ciao, cia~o~!

How is everyone? Doing well I hope! It's been a very active time recently, hasn't it? The weather also seems to be warming up a little more, so doesn't that mean it's time for a certain something to help you relax?

Although, I guess any time is a good time for gelato for me!

[ he laughs, waving it off quickly enough ]

I'm always making gelato and other sweets, if anyone ever wants a taste you should definitely ask! I'm always more than willing to share, and it makes me happy to see people enjoying things. But that aside, I did have a question in mind.

[ he brings his hands together, looking thoughtful for a moment before perking up once again ]

What sorts of flavours make you think of home? Or even, what kind of flavour would you like to look for in gelato? I'm always experimenting, so having the opinions of others is always great to work off of! Since we have so many people from so many different places, it seems like a great chance to try something new and exciting!

[ hands planted on the counter-top he playfully pushes himself up on it, leaning in excitedly to the camera ]

Also! Do you think gelato affects moonblessed the same way it would affect other animals? I've been thinking of making a gelato safe for dogs for Berlitz, because I feel bad enjoying it in front of him and not sharing--Do you think that would be beneficial for everyone as well?

Let me know what you think! I would like everyone's thoughts and opinions, maybe make a little something everyone can enjoy!

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[ austria, your tsun is showing--not that italy minds, it's always quite endearing when he does manage to notice. for now though, it's business as per usual when it comes to the other nation ]

Ciao, Austria! Ciao!

[ look at that excitement! but oh, austria is delving into some very good insights here--afterall, iris was very different from what he's been getting accustomed to. so it was interesting to see what sorts of things this affects ]

A-ah! You should never be nervous about admitting these things openly Austria, the more open you are the more capable I am of doing something to help you out! I feel like when I'm here I could focus on my own strength a little more, so please allow me to show you the same care you've shown for me~

[ the mention of plants and flowers though... it gives him a moment of thought before nodding ]

This... this should be doable! There's no shame in finding comfort in the urge of ingesting flowers, it's not totally uncommon even outside of your moonblessing. A rose flavour would be such a light and refreshing flavour--kind of like kulfi, right? I've had that, it was truly good and I think it should be easy enough to replicate the flavour in a gelato.

Along that same line, we could work with things like lavendar, hibiscus, cherry blossom... we could work with a whole line of edible flowers.

[ a smile though, tapping his lips in thought ]

Salt... I don't see why not? I mean, sea salt has become quite a popular flavour quite recently. We could try a few variations and see what you think tastes best, right?

[He lets a small smile by, raising his hand to wave his fingers lazily.] Tschau.

[But... but it's so embarrassing, Italy]

Of course I'm nervous, who eats a flower!? I don't mean the ones we normally eat like fried zucchini blossoms-- although, goodness, that sounds lovely -- or ones we eat as garnishes. I mean I looked at my entire flower garden and got hungry. Do you know how many deer I've had to shoo away from my garden? I'm becoming my own annoyance, I'm not fond of it!

[Kulfi. Oh, god, he's hungry again, and that has nothing to do with being here, he just wants kulfi.]

Those all sound quite nice, really, even now when I don't have those cravings. Hibiscus would be good as a sorbet, if you ask me.

[salt. it's so awkward to admit such a foreign but recognizable instinct, but]

...Salted rose. That's been done, hasn't it? I feel as if I've seen it in some trendy shops.

[ but is it wrong that he enjoys how cute and sweet austria can be when embarrassed? because he's definitely smiling a lot more than usual ]

Plenty of people Austria, just because you've never indulged beyond what you'd enjoy in a savory dish or two. But I guess if you put it that way... maybe now this is some form of cosmic punishment for you not sharing such a delightful buffet with the local wildlife...

Honestly Austria, I don't know how you can deny a deer. They're so darling and a treat when you get to spend time with one. [ and they can taste good, but he won't go there ]

A hibiscus sorbet... It would be perfect. These things can be enjoyable, no matter what time it is. So I'd be more than happy to indulge you, during and even outside your moments of cravings~

[ thoughtful, hmm.... ]

Salted rose... I'll definitely play with the flavourings. Would you mind if I used any roses you have in your garden as the base?

Cosmic punishment?

[If it's cosmic punishment, it's certainly not for shooing a deer away from a garden; it's for his thriving hunting culture.]

They certainly are, and I'm not sure I'll be able to hunt so easily if I remember any of this when I return. [It's okay, Italy, he went there for you. It had been one of his favorite treats. Maybe he'll stick with boar. Grouse. It's getting him to realize he's not sure the last time he ate meat since last month, and since he's not affected by the Iris moon at the moment, he's got a hankering.

He hesitates thoughtfully, taking mental note of what he had left in every flower.]

I think I can spare a few without it throwing off the aesthetic. How many will you need?

Maybe, possibly... either that or the king of the forest wants to make you his rightful heir.

[ he's definitely teasing you now austria, truly he is ]

No? Do you think you'd carry too many memories of you yourself being a cute deer? How unfortunate your home tends to have such good venison dishes...

[ was he thinking about something seriously for a moment? maybe. but he's not voicing so much ]

Oh I won't need much, not enough to throw off your exquisite display since I'm only working on enough for you to enjoy~

[He doesn't mind.] King, hm? Would be nice to have a say in something.

We do. It's infuriating. [Although Austria does pick up on the strangeness of Italy, in his current form, talking about venison...

god, Italy, you can't just vore your old babysitter

he clears his throat.]

Then feel free. Ah, to take the roses, I mean. I'm sure a few of them need to be culled anyway.

[culled, huh

u n c o m f o r t a b l e]

Are you okay Austria?

[ that curious tic of the wolf ears as he leans into the camera curiously ]

You're looking pretty pale... I'll stop by the garden in a few to see what I could use~

[Pale? Did it really show?

... Is he that adjusted to having his other form that it's instinctive like that, even when he's not actually in that form?

huh.

He shakes his head quickly as if his apparent prey instinct were an annoying bug on his face that could be shaken off.]

No, I'm perfectly fine. Looking forward to seeing you.

[And that's honest, too, because he's sure that Italy actually being there to talk with instead of an image on a screen would shoo away some of the irrational paranoia.]

[ italy wouldn't blame him if that were the case, but on the otherhand he would be kind of amused to think he was intimidating in some way, as unintentional as it was.

for now, he simply offers a smile ]

I'll be right over in that case!

[ and he really will, right here ]

[video] Ain't nothin' gonna break-a my stride

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