001 | ( VIDEO. ) | APRIL 9th

[herocomplex]

<sub>[ It's a little unlike him to put off making an appearance, vaporwave furry alien world or not, but finally, America makes his introduction on the network with a couple of very urgent and important questions. Nevermind the fact he's already sprouted a pair of fox ears. He looks a little something like this.

Nevertheless, he acts as if nothing is amiss: ]</sub>

HEYA GUYS!! Alfred here!! Dude, I know this shit is totes whack and all, but I've got to ask you all a few things really quick, okay!? LISTEN UP!!

1. Have any of you been probed in the ass yet?
2. Where the fuck is the Denny's?

Hit me up, okay! These things are important!! Hahaha, okay, seeya--!!

_{[ With that, he's gone as quick as he appeared. ]}

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[nodus]

See you soon.

[ he won't mention anything about the smoking comment. smoking is a habit he'll die with, sorry to say.

being in the same apartment at least makes it easy. all he has to deal with is a quick elevator ride (because he's lazy) and then he's right up and knocking at america's door.

special delivery. you have one gamer boy waiting to be let into your apartment. ]

[herocomplex]

<sub>[ The door flings open and behold, he's also a lazy gamer guy but he represents the United States, so I mean. They'll get along great.

Typically, he'd go straight for a high five, but since he's low on cash, his arms fling open and he goes right in for a hug like he's known him his whole life. He even bends his knees slightly and leans back, taking him off the ground. ]</sub>

Sup, new friend dude!! Are you ready for a totes no-homo cuddle par-tay, my man?!

_{[ Did he forget about the whole Prisma app thing? ]}

[nodus]

[ you know, when ye xiu came here, he already knew they were going to hug, maybe cuddle and snuggle a little since that's what they talked about, but the way he's greeted right off the bat is just. maybe a bit too much. it's definitely too extra when he feels lifted right off the ground. his only saving grace is the fact that he only reacts with a surprised oh -

nothing else, really. but man. what a way to say hello. ]

Uh... sure? I thought I'm here to show you how to use the app?

[ he doesn't really care either way, but. he's going to remind him anyway. ]

[herocomplex]

Hahaha!

_{[ His chest rumbles with such an irritating laughter, but he sets Ye Xiu down safely, rubbing his index finger under his nose. ]}

Oooooh, yeaaaah, we can do that. I mean, whatevs you want, brah. We can get all tech savvy up here in my grill, yo. Hey, come on in!

_{[ He steps aside, beckoning his guest inside. ]}

[nodus]

[ his grill...

ye xiu has dealt with personalities like this one, but man. it's pretty hard to keep a straight face when america keeps talking like that. thank god his feet are back on the floor though. he's reached his quota of getting picked up. ]

It's up to you. That was the main reason I came here, but I know you also wanted to hug for chroma.

[ two birds, one stone.

ye xiu comes in regardless, and makes his way to wherever the living room is so he can take over the couch. might as well get comfy! the guy gave him the go-ahead anyway. ]

[herocomplex]

.. Oh yeah! I mean, hug-s, plural, you know? Like, you're cool with that, right? We can snug like good ole pals and you can show me the app! That fine with you?

_{[ Don't worry, he's coming over to sit too, but pauses. Man.. he hasn't had a guest at his place in a long time. It was like this back home too. ]}

Uh.. I guess.. I offer you a drink?

[nodus]

Sure, sure. That's fine with me.

[ ye xiu has always been pretty easygoing, so if america wants hug-s (plural), then he's more than willing to give that. he already has his comm device out and ready, with the prismaps app pulled up. ]

And uh... green tea? If not, water is okay too.

[herocomplex]

Tea? You got it, pal! Hang on a moment.

_{[ America turns on his heel, whistling playfully as he goes by, heading towards the kitchenette. He doesn't get out a kettle. Instead, he opens his fridge and pulls out.. a pitcher, of iced, sweet, sweet tea.. completely southern style. He pours his guest a glass and brings it over, beaming cheerfully. It's nice to have company. ]}

Just like mama used to make it, hahahahaha!
_{[ Shut up, America. You didn't have a mom. So yeah. It's pretty obvious he doesn't listen much. He takes a seat, letting their shoulders mesh together on the sofa. ]}

So yeah. About that app?

[nodus]

Thanks.

[ the fact that america neither sets up the kettle nor tells him this isn't the tea he wanted doesn't really bother ye xiu. he's the guest here, after all, he'll take whatever is offered to him without complaint - even if the drink turns out to be way too sweet for his tastes.

he drinks half of it before leaning closer to america, showing the app on his comm device. ]

But this is the app. [ a few purposeful taps of his thumbs, and they're now looking at a map of their surrounding area. ] It's their version of Google Maps. Nothing special about it.

[ this should be pretty basic stuff, but he doesn't seem to mind going through the app's capabilities as if america's new to it. (he probably is; ye xiu won't judge.) ]

[herocomplex]

Their version of Google Maps, huh?

_{[ Is he going to tell Ye Xiu that he scoped out the app already when he mentioned it before he got here? Nope. How else would he get him to come and visit him? It's a little sneaky, but America is willing to keep playing dumb just to see what his new acquaintance has to say. It's kind of cute. ]}

Show me aaaaalllll about it, dude-guy. Lay it on me. Start from the beginning.

_{[ His guest leans in, so he leans into him too. Completely innocent. Completely bro-like. Never mind the fact he's got the app figured out already. His guest is modest and reserved from what he can tell, and it's in a certain way that reminds him of a certain someone back home. ]}

[nodus]

[ ye xiu has coached many rookies from the bottom up. it's one of his many responsibilities as a captain, one that he actively enjoys. he's always found it fun when someone wants to learn something badly enough that they seek out his advice, and he's never really been the type to turn someone down. as long as they're eager to learn and willing to listen, his patience is endless. a bottomless well.

the situation right now is no different from that. sure, it's a relatively simple app, but america is all too ready to play the part of a clueless student so who is ye xiu to deny him what he wants? ]

Okay. [ he closes the app, then. ] First, you want to make sure you're holding your device properly. You don't want to drop it on the floor or who knows if they'll even replace it if it breaks. You navigate your way to the app - it's called Prismaps, by the way - and you press the button.

[ is he really going through the steps from the very beginning? absolutely. that's what america asked for, and that's exactly what he's going to give him.

feel free to interrupt him anytime or else he'll continue on like this for a while.

(at this point, their shoulders are touching now. it's still very no homo. ]

[herocomplex]

_{[ Eager to learn, definitely. Listening is always a weak point for him. He does seem attentive when Ye Xiu when he starts, nodding and humming through each direction. Somewhere in the middle of it, he seems to zone out and not listen, and that leads to him interrupting his guest for just a minute. ]}

Hey, sorry, can I ask you something really quick before you continue?

_{[ Yep. Nice and touching no homo shoulders. ]}

[nodus]

[ the no-homo touching continues like this, because ye xiu doesn't pull back even when america stops him. he tilts his head, raises an eyebrow, looking the part of a curious guy. ]

Oh? What's the question?

[herocomplex]

It has jack squat to do with what you're talking about. I just couldn't help but be curious. Sooo, where exactly are you from? Like.. universe-wise, time-wise.. all of them wises.

_{[ Strange. Typically he's talking more about himself than asking others about who they are. ]}

[nodus]

I'm from China. [ short and sweet. ] If you're asking what year it was, it's 2024 before I came here.

[ it's a simple question, so he has no reason to be suspicious... probably. ]

[herocomplex]

_{[ Instantly, he brightens up, stars practically shining in his eyes. ]}

You're from the future..!? I mean, that's not way ahead of me, but what's China like then? Is it a different China than the one I know?

_{[ He's really into this time travel slash universe travel shenanigans. ]}

Does the United States still owe a shit ton of money, or like, do they figure that out nice and easy? Hahaha.

[nodus]

I don't know. Which version of China do you know about? The one I know is... the same as it's always been. Nothing crazy. Glory is a popular game, and its eSports scene is still going strong.

[ you know, he still can't wrap his mind around the whole different timelines thing but he's trying. ]

And I don't really keep up with that stuff. Sorry.

[herocomplex]

I dunno. Normal China. The Chinese China. 2019 China.

_{[ Though. at the mention of eSports, he seems to perk up. ]}

Oh hey! You're into stuff like that? Me too! I don't have enough time for it cause I gotta do important shit.. political shit.. and yeah.

[nodus]

Then it's probably not that different from the China you know.

[ ye xiu is only making a guess, but that's all he can offer. ]

But yeah - I'm a professional player back home. Are you still too busy to do it even here?

[herocomplex]

Probs not. I don't have any paperwork or shitty boss to deal with, so yeah. I haven't really looked into it for myself, though. What do you think about it?

_{[ Sounds like Ye Xiu has maybe done some research? ]}

[nodus]

[ ye xiu thinks about it for a second, and then - ]

It's pretty popular here! They have a tournament coming up, for a game called League Match Action Online. It's a MOBA so it requires a lot of teamwork, but it's fun to play.

You should try it sometime.

[herocomplex]

Would I get a chance to totally obliterate your ass?

_{[ is this hussy talking about sex or the videogame??? you decide.. ]}

[nodus]

Probably not. I'm pretty good at it.

[ he's definitely talking about the video game. ]

[herocomplex]

You wanna go, bro!?

_{[ he's...... still not sure what he's talking about, this stupid hussy. ]}

[nodus]

[ ye xiu has no idea what they're talking about either, but he's going along with it anyway. maybe somewhere down the line they'll figure it out. or maybe they won't, and that's fine too. ]

I wouldn't go easy on you, and then you'd regret it.

[ a promise, not a threat. ]

But we're getting off-track. Do you think you know enough about the app?