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The State of Tennessee
☀Andrew S. Hickory☀

Tennessee frowned at the thought of talking to England and started to argue, but stopped and fell silent again. As much as she hated to admit it, the lobsterback had saved Leilani the last time. He, France and Spain had also explored the North American continent thoroughly and met many different native nations in the past. They might know something about this one.

Andrew decided to make another effort at moving. Her legs and arms were starting to get some feeling back in them, but she still felt stiff and awkward. There wasn't much strength in her muscles, either. It was frustrating although Tennessee felt a little lucky that she was at least recovering fast and it wasn't any worse than that. The girl strained to reach for the feathers the man had dropped before they got lost. "We have to use those to save Leilani," she said. "He said they'll take us to it."

Grade 9
The Volunteer

The State of Tennessee
☀Andrew S. Hickory☀

Tennessee nodded at North Carolina's question and relaxed against her brother again now that the feathers were safely in someone's possession. If anything happened to them they might lose their only chance to rescue Leilani. "You think George might know somethin'? He used to be real friendly with his natives..." she said although she kind of doubted Christian would know much more than they did. "I... I guess we should tell America but..." Tennessee almost winced at the thought of going to Alfred knowing how much she and the other states seemed to annoy their nation. He always seemed to be trying to get rid of them and would probably get irritated with Andrew for letting their baby sister be taken away. They didn't exactly have a warm relationship and Tennessee hated being reminded of how little her "mother country" thought of her. Honestly, Andrew would prefer going to anyone, even if it was the lobster back, over America.

Andrew jumped a little when Massachusetts entered and glanced over at the older state in surprise. She was so cheerful! Did she not see the broken glass, ruined living area and battered condition she was in? Well, Leah was a little odd so maybe she shouldn't be too surprised.

Suddenly feeling self conscious, she turned more into North Carolina almost as if hiding against him. It was one thing for the state who raised her to see Tennessee weakened and in such tattered clothes, but it made her embarrassed for their northern sister to see her so messed up. Andrew wasn't sure how to respond at first and her violet eyes flickered downward. "Leilani got taken by the guy with the Thunderbird..." she finally said.

Grade 9
The Volunteer

"He may or may not, I guess get the feeling Christian should know about what happened here." Carolina's eyes dropped at the mention of America. True they probably should, however they hadn't really seen much of him lately and felt a little uncertain of how he would react to this. He somehow doubted that America was even aware of the thunder bird case.

He sensed at dark energy coming from Leah. Even though he was just in the raging moment, it was nothing compared to Massachusetts' scariness. "Uh lets just get Andrew cleaned up first and start questioning some nations, then we can go after that b*****d and his over grown turkey."

Charlotte's expression finally lighten up and couldn't resist a small chuckle at how in a time like this his sister was worried about the dress. "Nothing a little needle and thread can't fix, if not I can always buy more. A dress can be replaced." He lend in placing his head on hers and smiled. "But you I can not."

He lifted up his sister in a bridal style and carried her to a undamaged furniture so he could go bring in another outfit.

The Old North state turned to Raivis who had been remaining quite for some time. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to snap at you. I'm more frustrated at the situation." He was still a bit annoyed but he couldn't hold a grudge for long.

The State of Tennessee
☀Andrew S. Hickory☀

Tennessee blinked at her big brother for a moment when he chuckled, not seeing what was so funny. Another blush crept across her cheeks when he put his head against hers and she couldn't resist a tiny smile at being told she was irreplaceable. Andrew didn't complain as she was picked up even though she felt a little silly being carried by her big brother. Right then she was just glad to have North Carolina with her and obediently waited without being told. Not that she could move much anyway, but Tennessee subconsciously couldn't help falling into the old routine of being cared for by the Old North State even if it had been centuries since she lived under his watch.

Andrew eyed Massachusetts warily when she proposed using magic to fix his clothes. She understood Leah was one of the "voodoo" experts of the family, but knowing how crazy her sister was made her a bit anxious. What if something went wrong?

"T-That's awful nice of you, Leah, but... um..." Tennessee muttered awkwardly as she tried to turn her sister down without insulting her magic skills. "I'd hate to put you out like that."

Grade 9
The Volunteer

The State of Tennessee
☀Andrew S. Hickory☀

Tennessee perked up when she saw North Carolina return with the clothes. Even though she had been reluctant to change, it would be nice to get into something where she wasn't risking exposure. Andrew continued to hold the dress together as best she could while waiting for her big brother to give her the clothes, but something seemed to be stopping him from approaching.

Tennessee blinked before looking over at the white snake of Leah's and slowly recalled that Charlotte didn't like snakes much. Which was actually an understatement. She'd been called from across state lines to come get one from off his porch before. Andrew frowned thoughtfully, knowing she couldn't just fling Salem away since he was a good snake and was important to Massachusetts, but she didn't want to force her brother to approach it, either.

Andrew decided to test and see how much she had recovered by forcing herself to stand and grip the back of the couch. She's gotten almost all feeling back and could move again, but her muscles were still stiff and strained against her putting weight on them. Still, she stubbornly tried to make her way to North Carolina in spite of the lingering paralysis.

Grade 9
The Volunteer

The State of Tennessee
☀Andrew S. Hickory☀

Tennessee looked up at her big brother and smiled sheepishly as she leaned against him. "Thanks, Charlotte," she said then perked up when she saw the jeans in North Carolina's arms. Not a skirt! No more boxer flashing! "Yeah, those are great," she agreed as she smiled up at her big brother with sparkly eyes like he'd just given her a Christmas present. When the first part of his question sunk in she blushed a little but nodded. It would be ok if it was Charlotte helping her. It wasn't like her big brother hadn't dressed her before, right?

Right... but she'd been a little boy back then.

Grade 9
The Volunteer