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Armelle of the Forest Vice Captain
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 Posted: Sat May 12, 2012 8:58 pm
The State of Florida
Rutilio Acosta Carriedo
Grade 10
The Sunny Sophomore!
Florida isn't so much a place
where one goes to reinvent oneself,
as it is a place where one goes
if one no longer wished to be found.
☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀ "It has been too long," Florida said, his smile becoming more relaxed and natural as he hugged Mexico back. "Si, I have been having lots of population growth over the past few decades! Now I am even bigger and stronger than ever~!" Which honestly didn't set the bar very high, but he'd always done the best he could as a little military province back in the day. "Juan has gotten, um... bigger, too," Rutilio knew he'd get a good smack for that one if Cuba was there to hear him commenting on the man's weight. "Otherwise I think he is fine, but I don't think his boss feeds him right..."
The Floridian wrinkled his nose with distaste. Ever since the Cold War he'd only heard nasty things about Fidel Castro from the Cubans who came to live at his place. It didn't take much to get him on an angry rant about the horrible dictator he was convinced abused Cuba and mistreated the nation. If only the Floridian's attempts to poison Castro's cigars had worked... ☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀ <>
<> Florida has its own rhythm, too.
People go to work,
they watch their children learn and grow
and start families of their own.
They play in the sun and pass their lives
enjoying the outsized blessings
that make our state unique.
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 7:49 am
Landon perked up as he heard his older brother talking to his former sister. He was a little jealous that Rutilio could get along so well with Maria. Then again, he had eventually fallen into neglect and capture by Britain, and had been only too glad to join when the assertive President Jackson kicked those British out. Mexi had never been a part of Florida's joining the union... He checked the clock, and what he saw on it made him smile. Class was almost over! He turned in the little worksheet the teacher had given him, commending himself for not sticking his tongue out at him for handing out such a lame assignment. Water was his forte, after all, and he certainly didn't need the review. "But, Ruti, I don't think your attempts to feed him were much better before!" he laughed. "How is Cuba, anyway?"vbr (Phone. Not only did America try it, Kennedy ordered the CIA to do it under Operation Mongoose. [Whoa! Blast from from an unused history chapter!])
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Armelle of the Forest Vice Captain
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 8:09 am
The State of Florida
Rutilio Acosta Carriedo
Grade 10
The Sunny Sophomore!
Florida isn't so much a place
where one goes to reinvent oneself,
as it is a place where one goes
if one no longer wished to be found.
☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀ Florida flinched slightly when he heard his childhood nickname coming from his little brother. He must have picked that up from Cuba or living with Mexico when he was a kid because Rutilio certainly never taught him to say that. Those two nations were such bad influences on his siblings!
"J-Juan liked Floribbean food! Floribbean food is plenty healthy!" Florida said in his defense when California questioned the meals he'd offered Cuba in the past. "It is the best of American and Caribbean combined together and don't you forget it!" He was quiet for a moment as Landon's question finally sunk in and his cheerful smile returned.
"Oh, he seems to be ok. I still think Castro's stupid Communism has weakened him, but otherwise he is as energetic as ever~!" Rutilio just couldn't help sneaking in a comment about Castro again whenever someone questioned Cuba's health. ☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀ <>
< xd >> Florida has its own rhythm, too.
People go to work,
they watch their children learn and grow
and start families of their own.
They play in the sun and pass their lives
enjoying the outsized blessings
that make our state unique.
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 8:12 am
 I'm a →country←
Not some ←state→Georgia
Kartlos Beridze
Sophomore I'm the →original←
He's just ←fake→ Georgia struggled to keep up with Florida as he was dragged to his classroom. “Gamarjoba, I mean hello.” Georgia said, in his drowsy early morning state accidentally speaking Georgian instead of English. “Hey Toris, Eduard.” He said waving at the two Baltics he had met when they all were working for Russia.
[Out.Of.Music: Gamarjoba = Hello ]
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 8:47 am
Picardy
Shujinko Bonnefoy
The Trickster Sophomore Picardy walked into the classroom, looking bored out of his mind. From what he could see, this class was mostly North Americans and nations who were once part of the Soviet Union. Boring... he thought with a sigh. Why couldn't any of the other provinces come here too? He hoped one of the other sophomores might be cool, because these were the people he was gonna be stuck with all day, every day.
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 8:48 am
✿ Consuela Luz Maria Rodriguez ✿
The Rebellious Sophomore "Really? Let me guess, he's gotten bigger on his belly? Hah!" Mexi knew how much the Cuban loved sweet things. When she sees him, she's going to force him to diet. She petted the Floridean's head "I'm just glad you didn't become a gringo like Landon. You kept your Spanish culture." Estados Unidos Mexicanos
United Mexican States Spanish >> English {Out Of Mexico City: really? I think that would work xD}
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Kitty the Ninja Pikachu Captain
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Kitty the Ninja Pikachu Captain
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 8:53 am
 ☆ Eduard Von Bock ☆
The Genius Sophomore "Hm?" Eduard looked up and saw the Republic of Georgia was in their class as well. He knew Kartlos wehn they were all part of the Soviet Union "Tere, Kartlos. It's good to see you again." Eesti Vabariik
Republic of Estonia Estonian >> English {Out Of Tallinn:}
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:02 am
I'm a →country←
Not some ←state→Georgia
Kartlos Beridze
Sophomore I'm the →original←
He's just ←fake→ Georgia grinned at Eduard. “Good to see you too! How have you been?”
[Out.Of.Music: // ]
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:07 am
Landon grinned at the Floridian and tapped his head meaningfully. "Gotta keep your secrets locked up better than that, bro," he teased. His über-inquisitive Paparazzi had had no trouble fishing that nickname out of those who had attended Rutilio's party last night. If he hadn't had issues with Gran and Olivia in his own dorm, he might've gone himself... Upon hearing Maria's subtle jibe, he stuck out his tongue. "You're just jealous that America is way better than you. As for my surfer 'do, that's from swimming in golden rivers. Something I remember you lack." He watched as a new European entered the classroom. He had glasses just like the tall blonde Baltic nation. "Hi, you!" he said cheerfully, refraining from calling the other boy Four-Eyes. "Who are you?" (Phone. Strike six hundred for Nintendraw. >.< || Ah, Paparazzi. || In reference to immigrants from Mexico. || I need to add that Landon's hair lightened shortly after he discovered gold and joined the Union.)
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:14 am
✿ Consuela Luz Maria Rodriguez ✿
The Rebellious Sophomore Luz Maria glared at Landon. What a smart mouth he was. "Shut up, gringo. If he's so great, how come so many nations hate him? Hm? That's what I thought." She stuck her tongue out at him. Estados Unidos Mexicanos
United Mexican States Spanish >> English {Out Of Mexico City:}
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Kitty the Ninja Pikachu Captain
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Kitty the Ninja Pikachu Captain
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:17 am
☆ Eduard Von Bock ☆
The Genius Sophomore "Ah, good... Unfortunetly, I still live in Mr. Russia's home...." Eduard thinks he should just leave Ivan's home, since he doesn't want to rely on another nation "How about you?" Eesti Vabariik
Republic of Estonia Estonian >> English {Out Of Tallinn:}
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:22 am
The State of Florida
Rutilio Acosta Carriedo
Grade 10
The Sunny Sophomore!
Florida isn't so much a place
where one goes to reinvent oneself,
as it is a place where one goes
if one no longer wished to be found.
☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀ Florida sulked a little when he realized what California meant. "You are worse than a spy," he complained. "Do not send your camera monkeys after me! They're creepy and smell like sweat and stale pizza." Rutilio never had been a fan of the paparazzi. Sure he would let his boss send out pictures of him for tourism purposes and he wasn't shy of the camera by any means, but he didn't like taking the risk of some weirdo snapping a photo of him doing something odd. That could hurt his family friendly image and then what would all his theme parks do? At least when Landon was the brains behind the operation it was usually for harmless things like uncovering his brother's old nickname.
Hearing Mexico's praise as she patted his head made Florida's expression turn sheepish. "Oh, well... I did lose it for a little while," he admitted. "When America... bought me." More like violently conquered then blackmailed Spain into surrendering. "The Southerners made me act like them and learn their customs, but luckily Cuba was always close by to help me remember~! He kept me from completely turning into one of them."
Of course, it was only natural Florida had come to love some aspects of Southern life. Their fondness for agriculture and ranching had always appealed to him. Cattle herding and caring for orchards had always been among Florida's favorite things and it was nice to have other states around who could appreciate his interests. ☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀✿☀ <>
<> Florida has its own rhythm, too.
People go to work,
they watch their children learn and grow
and start families of their own.
They play in the sun and pass their lives
enjoying the outsized blessings
that make our state unique.
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Armelle of the Forest Vice Captain
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Kitty the Ninja Pikachu Captain
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:28 am
✿ Consuela Luz Maria Rodriguez ✿
The Rebellious Sophomore "Ah well. At least you're not that guy there." Mexi pointed at California "Now, I don't want you or Juan to start causing trouble. At least not without me." she grinned. Estados Unidos Mexicanos
United Mexican States Spanish >> English {Out Of Mexico City:}
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:37 am
Landon hoped that that hadn't been the middle finger. He wished Texas were here to absorb some of the hate. Choosing to ignore his sister, he smirked mischievously at Florida. "Ah, but those camera monkeys are quite useful sometimes! Remember World War Two?" Truth be told, even he had a hard time reining in their journalistic hunger for stories, but they always gave him good tabloid headlines when he was bored. (In WWII, they helped gear America against the evil Communist Russia.)
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Posted: Sun May 13, 2012 9:42 am
I'm a →country←
Not some ←state→Georgia
Kartlos Beridze
Sophomore I'm the →original←
He's just ←fake→ Georgia turned his attention towards a rather rude blonde boy. “I am the Republic of Georgia, Kartlos is my name. Care to tell me yours?” he said, before looking back at Eduard. “Really? Ugh, that sucks. Good luck with that.” He felt bad for Eduard, still having to live with Russia. Georgia had gotten out of there as soon as he could. “I've actually been doing pretty well since I left Mr. Russia.”
[Out.Of.Music: // ]
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