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ROAD TRIP MEME

How To:
1. Post with your character and preferences.
2. Others tag you, and will you look at that, you're now on a road trip together! For some reason.
3. Optionally, roll from 1-15 to get your scenario.
4. ???
5. JACKPOT.

1: LOST You should have made a left toin at Albuquerque, or maybe you've been holding the map upside down this whole time! Whatever it is, you're hopelessly LOST. Will you make it back on the path to your destination, or will you find a new adventure? ~~Try not to open any hatches.~~

2: Tourist Trap Okay, you're all for seeing the sights, but World's Biggest Doorstopper? World's Smallest Chicken? World's Noisiest Whistle? Do we really have to stop here, too?

3: Car Trouble Maybe you got a flat tire. Maybe your engine's stalled. Or maybe you just overestimated how far you could get on a half tank of gas. Either way, you're broke down on the side of the road and the nearest station is miles away; better get behind it and push!

4: Bad Weather Driving in the rain? No problem. Driving in torrential downpours or a blinding blizzard? Big problem! Better find a way to get out of the storm fast!

5: When Ya Gotta Go... Didn't I tell you to go before we left? Well, even if you did, maybe you shouldn't have had that 44 ounce Super Big Gulp, because there's not another rest stop for miles. Maybe you can find an empty bottle in the back...

6: Road Delays Stuck in traffic? Stuck at road construction? Stuck in a funeral procession? Bridge out? Whatever it is, it's blocking your way. Do you wait patiently, or maybe find your own way around it.

7: Smokey and the Bandit Oh no, those blue lights behind you can't be good. Maybe you should just pull over and accept your speeding ticket like a decent citizen. Or, maybe you should floor it. High speed chase anyone?

8: Night Driving You decided to drive through the night, and now it's one AM and you're all out of coffee. Wake up a friend and make them help you stay awake; falling asleep at the wheel is dangerous!

9: Ghost Town Boy, this town sure is quiet. And... kind of creepy. Oh God, did something in those corn rows just move? I hear banjo music; CAN'T YOU DRIVE ANY FASTER?!

10: Roadkill Good going, you hit an animal. I sure hope you feel good about yourself. Now you've killed the poor- oh, it's still moving? What do we do now!?
10a: The I Know What You Did Last Summer Edition That animal you hit was a little more human than you care for... oh dear...

11: ROAD RAGE That jerk cut me off! How dare he!? I'll make him pay! Or maybe you cut off a less-than-friendly driver of your own, and now he's after you...

12: Carjacked Awww, that was a good lunch. ...Wait, I know this is where we parked... Dude, where's the car!?!?

13: Hitchhiking Who said you needed a car for a road trip? Stick that thumb out and catch a ride where you're going. Maybe you and a buddy are chillin' with the pigs in a trailer, or maybe that nice looking hitchhiker you picked up down the road is not as nice as you thought...

14: Fantasy Car Roads? Where you're going, you don't need roads. If you're in Doc's DeLorean, anyway. Or maybe the car is really Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Or a spy car. Or the Batmobile. Or a Transformer! Whatever it is, this car is NOT normal.

15: Are We There Yet? Roller's choice! Pick your favorite option, or two, or three, or just roll with whatever feels right!

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No. It's just, you smile more. Like when its just us and stuff. It was something that I started noticing.

[worrying that Toris might think this a bad thing he adds quickly]

Which is great. You know? I'm glad you're happy when you're hanging out with me!

Well, I...

[ Jeez, he didn't even realize that he smiled more around Alfred. Now he's going to be forever super self-conscious.

But he does suppose that it's nonetheless true. He is always happy to spend time with Alfred. He considers him a dear friend and has the utmost respect for him. ]

I am happy and I really enjoy your company.

[ He pauses for a moment, his cheeks turning a faint shade of pink. Talking about feelings is a little embarrassing sometimes... ]

You know... you were really one of the first people to show me genuine kindness and not take advantage of my weaknesses. And just... after everything that I've experienced, that was very refreshing and it isn't something that I will ever forget.

[ He looks over at Alfred, smiling brightly. ]

You'll never know how much I appreciate and admire you.

[Alfred had heard that things had not been easy for Toris living with Ivan, he knew it was bad, he just did not know how bad it was. He felt he was beginning to get an idea what it was like though as Toris explained that Alfred was one of the first people to show him true kindness.

Lithuania had been around for a much longer time than America, and yet he was the first person to show Toris kindness? It made him a little angry at that normally cheerful face of his turns dark. He frowns and looks like he is about to say something when something else Toris says catches him off guard.]

You…you admire me?

[ Living with Ivan had been a nightmare for everyone involved. Toris would never say that he was the only one who had it rough... At least he hadn't been partitioned and wiped off the map twice like his close friend Poland had. He's just been subjected to some manipulation, harsh treatment and his personality has made it easy for others to push him around.

During his outsourcing days, America had never done any of that to him. Ever.

Turning his attention back to the road, he nods his head. ]

Yes, I do.

[America blinked a couple of times and following Toris’ lead looks out at the road.

But…why?

[Alfred was not a modest kind of person. He knew where his strengths were and he wasn’t afraid to say just how awesome he thought he was. However, it was always a little surprising when someone else said it. That was the thing, he was very self-assured, but hearing it from other people that he was awesome, admire even. Well, that was even better.]

[ Toris just keeps smiling as they continue driving down the French countryside. ]

Because you're not afraid of anyone. And even when times get hard, you still have that air of charisma. Every time I see you, you're always smiling, you keep your chin up and try to be positive and proactive... That's admirable. When so many others simply lack the courage or... strength to do the same.

[ He pauses for a moment. ]

I feel... safe when I'm around you. Safe and reassured.

[ Which feels a little strange sometimes considering that Alfred is so much younger than he is. ]

But…but…you’ve been around for years? You must way stronger than I am…then again….I guess some of the other older ones aren’t as strong as me…

[All this thinking was hurting his head and he pinched the bridge of his nose, trying to make sense of it all.]

You’re a pretty awesome dude as well you know.

[ He chuckles softly. ]

Ačiū... That's a nice thing to say.

[ Even if he doesn't really feel all that awesome sometimes. ]

I’m not just saying it, honestly, you really are a pretty awesome guy.

[Alfred grins at the other man and then notices a the Road sign that just went by.]

Uh…I think that last sign said something about Germany…

[ Aw, Alfred. ]

Coming from you, that really means a lot.

[ And then he sighs a little because: ]

... We really are lost, aren't we? Though I guess it really doesn't matter where we are at this point. We just need to get to a town.

You’re right, as soon as we make it to the next town I’m sure everything will be all right.

[He nodded confidentially.]

And now back to the important part. The music.

[ He nods, making a mental note to update his music collection when this little road trip is over. At least then he'll have a better selection should he and Alfred travel together again. ]

Of course. Though... do you like German music? Because that might be all we have to listen to here pretty soon.