From: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
To: Liberty76 at gmail. com
How was the flight?
Miss you already.
Can't believe I couldn't get time off for a long weekend this week… I've decided my country needs a new prime minister. Cameron just isn't working for us.
I know I mentioned this in the car after picking you up. But just in case you needed the reminder:
If you want a proper airport kiss, don't send me things like "I wanna chat with you about the stuff in your e-mail…It'll be embarrassing, some of it, but we gotta get over that hump sooner or later" right before you see me! I thought I'd written something wrong and you wanted to talk about it - I was too nervous to kiss you properly! I had been so looking forward to that.
Although, I'm a little glad that your message put me on edge: God knows what I'd have let myself do in public when you walked through those doors. Better to save it till we got home.
I've finished Pokémon White, by the way. I keep turning it back on just to see my Pokémon - as if they miss me or could do anything different each time I turn on the console. What is the matter with me?!
What time will you be available for some X-Box? How will it work if Kiku joins us - we're all such different time zones? I'll leave the logistics up to you, but I'm ready to go when you are. Since my boss is being a prick and not giving me extra time off, I might as well slack off and play some video games in protest.
Loving you.
From: Liberty76 at gmail. com
To: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
Flight was long. And shitty. Especially since I was mad that I can't come to see you. At least Obama understands our pain.
Sorry about that again. Next time I'll be more clear. How about "when I see you, I wanna reply to your e-mail because there were some REALLY cute things you said and I want to actually say it". Better?
And next time, don't save it. Just let it out. ;)
You know, I don't think I can handle ten days without you. I'll try to come this weekend in between. :)
Sweetheart, the Pokémon aren't like Tomogatchis or a goldfish. They won't notice you're gone. But we need to trade more! And I'll beat the Elite Four before you! :P
I can do some X-box at your 9 AM. It'll be 1 here and 6 in Japan, so Japan can get on. I know you get up at the ungodly hour of 5 or 6, so I know you won't be tired. AND DON'T CHEAT AND PRACTICE WHILE I SLEEP! I still can't believe when I woke up Saturday and you were already playing. Who knew all it took to get you into video games was to actually show you how and to buy you a console or two.
Love you too!
From: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
To: Liberty76 at gmail. com
My poor darling. Maybe invest in a private jet? It won't give us more time to be together - that still depends on bosses. But at least it takes away some of the hassle. Our jobs DO call for lots of international flights, so it wouldn't be that strange to buy one. But you'd probably want to be the one flying the plane. And doing aerial stunts all the way… Come to think it, I'd rather you stayed in a safe, steady, horizontal plane that's always parallel to the ground. Regular flights are fine, I suppose.
Maybe I'll tell Cameron that he has to pay for me to travel first class if he doesn't let me leave sooner?
As much I would love to have you come back this weekend, I'd feel awful making you come here three times in a row. I've only been able to get out there once. I'm sure you don't mind, and God knows I want to see you whenever possible, but it doesn't seem fair to you.
I could always come just for the regular two-day weekend, rather than a long one? It'll be cut short due to travel and airport time, but we're in a new relationship and I'm at a point where I don't particularly care if I could only see you for an afternoon, I'd still make the flight.
God knows how I'd have managed if we started dating before Skype was invented.
I'm on the last gym. I would have got to the Elite Four already if you hadn't made me play XBox all weekend. I like the Pokémon! I've already done all that war stuff in real life - that's old hat to me.
How many Pokémon games did you say there were? Never mind, I'll look it up. They seem like the perfect way to rebel against my boss at work, since I can bring the console with me.
Why am I not allowed to play while you're asleep?! You've had years of practise ahead of me, a few hours for me to learn more controls means nothing! So we'll play with Japan at the weekend. But weekdays I can't be online at that hour. Let me know your schedule, if you want to play together - otherwise I'll be practising alone and getting up to no good.
I'd been interested in video games in the 1980s when they were simple, but as soon as they added more wires and cartridges and accessories it became too much of a hassle and I quit before I could get too frustrated. I'm rather glad you reintroduced me to it in the 21st century, though. Now that I understand the basics it's very fun - until the newest model comes out next year and I have to start from scratch again.
From: Liberty76 at gmail. com
To: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
I DO have a private jet. But, I've been told I can't use it anymore. The last time I used it… Well… Let's just say the jet agency was NOT happy with me for all the fuel and damage…
I wouldn't wanna put you out, sweetheart. I'm perfectly fine coming out to see you three weeks in a row. It's seriously fine. BUT it turns out I have a meeting this weekend with my boss so I can't come after all. Gotta go over finances. Joy.
You're on the last gym?! SON OF A! At least you CAN bring your DS to work. Mine's been banned. They check me when I head into work and have found me packing in my socks a few times. It's really frustrating…!
But I can get there soon! :)
It's kind of scary that you're using the game as a means to get out your old war feelings. But hey, whatever works for you.
Don't worry about another upgrade in the games. It's basically just the same thing with a few tweeks here and there to make it better. I think the most dramatic was the Wii because it was the first of its kind. But don't worry, you've got me. I'll be the best tutor for you.
Ooo… yum.
HEY! We still on for Valentine's Day?
LOVE YOU SWEETHEART!
From: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
To: Liberty76 at gmail. com
I know you have an older plane you like to play around in; I didn't realise you already had a jet, too. Maybe you (or your boss) could talk your way on to other American people's private jets? I'm sure there's always someone coming to England on a Friday and you could join them with a bit of sway.
That's fine, then. We'll do video games this weekend, and then next week I'll head over to yours. Because of course we're still on for Valentine's Day. Who else would I spend it with?
But you only briefly mentioned it this weekend, you didn't say if you had an actual plan. It's mid-week this year - shall we try to blag a few days off from our bosses? Or do we postpone it till the following weekend? You know what, we'll blag it. Fuck Cameron. I've spent over a thousand February 14ths by myself. He can give me one, even if it is a Thursday.
Why am I not surprised they now give you a pat down for consoles… This man of mine.
I'm not using the games to relive my old war feelings. That's what I'm saying: those types of games don't hold as much interest to me because I've been there and done that. I much prefer Pokémon and the fantasy RPG games. I still like playing the war games with you, because I am good at war, so I know what I'm doing.
Just don't make me play that revolution one again…
Is the Wii good? I know you said I'd need one eventually, but we were focused on the XBox and DS this time. Can I try it out at your place so I know whether to buy one myself? Does it have any Pokemon games?
From: Liberty76 at gmail. com
To: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
Oh, I have a lot of older planes. The problem is… They're on loan to the Smithsonian. For the betterment of education, you know! I can't exactly just waltz in and go, "Yo, I need this for the weekend. Mind if I take it back?" I mean…I COULD, but if you're coming next weekend, then there's no need to borrow it now.
I could bribe a politician with a vacation to England and hop on his plane as long as I say, "Yeah, sure. I'll vote for you next election." I don't think anyone knows I am the only person in my home that can never vote. I wonder what it's like.
You know you love me for all of my wacky ways, sweetheart! ;P
Why are you so into Pokémon? I should take you to the Pokémon Center in New York when you visit. You'll go crazy. Who is your favorite? You'll probably say Rapidash. I can see that. It is a unicorn, after all. Or maybe you like a lion Pokémon, all powerful and dominating like the Empire you once were.
…Mmmm.
I think-no, I know I have an Empire fetish.
I think I should hand you over to the "Tales of" series. You might like Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts too. I wish you liked farming as much as I did, then I could give you Harvest Moon. But we'll start slow.
The Wii is good. We can totally play, but be warned. I am unbeatable in boxing and baseball. We can try the tennis and cow racing games first! Maybe even bowling. But I don't think we should ever play Mario Party or Mario Kart…unless you want to keep dating without too many fights, that is.
I have a surprise for you on Valentines Day. So I have a plan, but you can't know about it. Just know that you'll have to come back to my place for it. Save up some vacation days to stay late Valentine Week so you can enjoy it to the fullest. ;)
Love you! By the way, I'll be absent from e-mails for a day or two. Going to Japan for a meeting and time difference will be a bitch.
From: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
To: Liberty76 at gmail. com
I don't think you'd even need to bribe or lie. You must be able to get someone of import to say "Give this man a lift" to anyone with a private jet, if they happen to be headed this way anyway? I think I might try it. Find out which famous people are travelling when I'm due to visit you and see if I can hitch a ride with someone interesting.
I haven't picked a particular favourite yet, because I haven't seen them all in this game. Plus, I've just been using the same 6 the entire time (I didn't know I could catch more and store them in the computer) so I'm very fond of these ones, but maybe there'll be others I like if I try them out.
Just from looking at them online, I quite like Keldeo, Clefairy, Togetic, Rapidash, Vulpix, Dragonair, and why am I telling you this? They're so girly. Let's pretend I like all the manly ones (if there are any manly Pokémon). Which one(s) do you like?
Y-you what? You can't bring up the something awkward about my past for which I thought you hated me, and then say its now a fetish! I don't know how to handle that!
What are you on about, I love farming! How can you not know that? I'm England, for goodness' sake. My farmland and countryside would be one of my favourites if I could have a favourite part of my country. I do miss the times when I was free to work on the land, both those occasions were few and far between even when there were more farms around.
"Final Fantasy" sounds nice. It's hard not to be intrigued when they throw the word "fantasy" in there.
Boxing and baseball? What has that got to do with the Wii? And I didn't know you liked to do boxing. Baseball, obviously, but boxing? I'm torn between worrying you'll get hurt, hurt others with your strength, and wanting very much to see you in action.
We can forget about Mario so long as also avoid Monopoly.
But if you have an empire kink, maybe we should play Risk?
Oh God, is that who we are: a couple who gets off on playing board games together? Barely into the relationship and we're already so dysfunctional.
A surprise? Well, I have to admit, I'm rather excited. I'll have to think of something for you, too. Although I don't know whether to blow you away with flashy Hollywood romance - the kind you like, or be arty and deep about it like my poets and so on.
Have a safe trip. I'll be busy, too, so take your time.
From: Liberty76 at gmail. com
To: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
Just got in to Japan's place. WHY THE HELL IS IT STILL SNOWING?! IT'S WAY TOO COLD! FUCK I HATE THIS!
Oh, God YES! The kotatsu. This shit is the BEST! Japan is the man…
Personally, I don't think picking one of the most powerful Pokémon (Dragonair) as a "girly" thing. You like it, then awesome! That's so you, though. I knew you'd like those kind of Pokémon. It only makes me love you more.
My favorites… I'm pretty partial to the Eevee evolutions. There's just so many to pick between and they're all awesome! But I have a ton of favorites. I really love the electric Pokémon. Raichu was one of my first when the games first game out. He's still got a special place in my heart.
Sorry! It's more I have a power fetish. People in positions of power are so hot to me!
Oh that's right! I sometimes forget because of all of that pirate and tea stuff. But you DO love to garden, so I can see the farming connection. OKAY! So I'll also introduce you to Harvest Moon!
Final Fantasy can get pretty intense and emotional sometimes, so be careful.
The Wii has these standard games you get whenever you buy the console which is just sports and party games. The sport games are baseball, tennis, golf, boxing, and bowling. The party games has silly things like cow racing!
OH MY GOD! CAN WE PLAY RISK?! CAN WE PLEASE?!
I'll let you win once just to say sorry for making you play Assassin's Creed 3.
As for V-day, leave everything to me. It's the least I can do for making you wait for so long for me. ;)
Aw maaaaaan! Japan is making me get up! I DON'T WANNA LEAVE! I WANNA STAY HERE AND TALK WITH YOUUUUUU! AND THIS KOTATSU IS SO FUCKING WAAAAARM!
UGH! Damn meetings…
Okay sweetheart. Love you!
From: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
To: Liberty76 at gmail. com
I just went to the shop and asked the man for a basic Harvest Moon game for my DS or XBox. I got the ingeniously named "Harvest Moon DS," since they don't have any for XBox. The Witch is delightful, though she tries hard not to be. There's also a lovely mermaid and a girl named Popuri who seems very sweet, but I'm afraid the witch is the one for me.
Oh, and I was trying hard not to reply to the Pokémon part of your previous message, as I was trying to argue with you but God yes the Eevees. I can't resist, they would look so perfect as one big team! You'll have to show me how to get them all.
And excuse me, but when did this power fetish come about? I'd have thought you, of all people, would be un-attracted by that.
You will not "let me win" in Risk. I will have to play drunk just so you'll be a challenge to me - although when I was a privateer I was exceptionally good at battle and strategy even when off my arse.
I love you darling. Can't wait to see you. Do you have anything planned for us to do during my visit? Where will we even be staying in your big wide country?
And even though it's a little premature, I can't wait till Valentine's Day.
From: Liberty76 at gmail. com
To: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
Oh, I played that already. I should play it again. I've already forgotten the characters.
We'll trade for them, sweetheart! I'll get you a full Eevee team! Just name the electric one after me-AOIGKLJAIGJ DID YOU NAME ANY OF YOUR POKEMON AFTER ME?!
I HAD to name my Rapidash "Arthur". 3
Actualllllllyyyyy… The power kink came during the Cold War. I'M NOT PROUD OF IT! BLAME RUSSIA! BUT IT IS HOT TO BE CHALLENGED! It's fun. Especially since I know I'll win. But the thrill comes from that brief moment of, "OH GOD WHAT IF I LOSE?!" And the thought of almost losing to you is exciting…!
Yeah yeah. Keep talking, old man. Just make sure you show up to this game.
I can't wait to have my first Valentines Day with the person I adore.
From: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
To: Liberty76 at gmail. com
I have plenty of homes even at my place, I can only imagine how many you must have spread over such a big country.
I named my Braviary America. I didn't necessarily want to, it was just clearly necessary.
But seeing as I had named my player "Arthur" it felt a little weird for me to be a human and you a Pokémon.
America, dearest, I hope you know what you've just gotten yourself into.
You know I'm a possessive old bastard, so mentioning Russia like that was not wise. Not only that but you talked about him whilst saying you want to be challenged.
I know we want our first time to be romantic and special. But after that, I believe you've just given me full permission to go ahead and have my wicked, wicked way with you, whether you like it or not.
You do make me smile: thinking you might "almost" lose to me. So naive, America. You've been distracted by my sensitive side recently, but don't let yourself forget who you're dealing with. You can't just win against me that easily. You won't always get what you want with me. Sometimes, America, you are going to lose.
The problem is, you won't really be losing to me, because you'll be enjoying it so much. Remember, you haven't properly seen me in the bedroom yet. I'm going to drive you so insane, and you're going to like it.
For once I'm glad you're not here, otherwise I think I'd have to start teaching you a lesson about underestimating me right here and now.
From: Liberty76 at gmail. com
To: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
Fuck, I just came.
From: Liberty76 at gmail. com
To: England-UK at hotmail. co. uk
Okay, you probably want a "proper" reply to that.
AHEM!
Sweetheart dearest.
You obviously haven't had me in the bedroom when I use my full strength. I don't think you could handle that. You've been disillusioned by my happy and cute side clamoring to you for forgiveness. You just do not understand the great power I have inside me, that could soon be inside you, thrusting so deep you cry in the sheer joy of having me lavish myself on you.
But I don't want our first time to be like that. And I told you, I called dibs on making love to YOU first.