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"Huh, ya think so?" the other state said with a grin while he stepped out on the ground - there were trees around the place with autumn leaves that had fallen or were ready to do so when the frost came, and some hills due to being in the southwestern region of the state.

"I've been here for a few years now, been kind of cautious though that none of my politicians find me though! Ya know how that is, right?" his laughter came off - different. But it was hard to pin down why it was, it sounded resentful and disgusted, but the tone changed once again to it's normal on that Tennessee was likely used to hearing.

"But hey you're probably are cold huh? Trust me, it's bit warmer in there" he said with a slight wave walking ahead opening the door for the other state, "In my opinion, it's all about how ya dress, what ya drink, and how well insulated your house is to survive up here!" And to be fair, he saw this as some truth. Specifically, the drinking bit.

"I can understand, I guess!" Wisconsin laughed opening the door while they waltzed right into the kitchen, the house did look better on the inside. While it did show it's age, it was still clean and in good condition compared to the look it had outside. A decently sized table, four chairs, a sink in surprisingly good condition without a scratch on it, stove, and two refrigerators - one smaller than another. Why had two, was a great mystery.

That being said, it was warmer in the house.

Of course, it wasn't perfect, there was an empty bottle of beer on the table but it was still nice enough. Apparently the Badger State preferred to keep it looking tidy on the inside more than the outside which made it look almost desolate. He chuckled looking back Tennessee with a small grin, "Yeah, ya are handling yourself really well."

It was hard to say if he was understating that or not because of his tone was exactly the same.

Oh if Tennessee knew that Wisconsin cleaned it up a bit before he went to pick him up, it might be a different story. The beer bottles were almost built up like a fortress on there.

While playing with his dark hair again, he made a small laugh, "Yeah, and I'm pretty damn thankful for that." This may have also explained the issue of why he asked if the other state had a human name.

"Oh, ya can sit wherever ya like and put your stuff anywhere!" Twisting his hair around while he said that, soon cracking his fingers out of nervous habit, "Nothing too fancy, but I never was a fancy person to begin with!"

"I wouldn't know honestly, I haven't really visited anyone to tell ya the truth," Wisconsin was telling the truth about this, he didn't visit many often and in return - save Illinois or Minnesota, who they often met by sheer chance outside of meetings - he never really saw face to face.

"So, do ya want anything to eat or anything? I mean, if you're hungry and all!" He stopped playing with his hair as he said this, no longer feeling too anxious in this situation, "I can maybe make ya something to eat, if ya like as long as ya can tell me what ya have in mind!"

"Huh? Oh, I'll see about it maybe! It might prove to be interesting..."

It wasn't that Wisconsin didn't go to festivals or socialized - -it was more he didn't want to tell who he was considering his ... interesting relationship with his cities, his politicians, and his people. It was hard to deal with both of them at times, both ridiculously strong willed and demanding cities with vastly different ideologies. To ever say his actual thoughts, would be a disaster and who knows they'd react.

This is exactly why he was hesitant to even meet with his politicians, and even talk deeply with other states. He'd merely be used as a trophy, someone they move along side with in victory, forcing him to reflect what they believed.

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"Well, let's see then what to cook ya..." He said tapping his chin, it's like he was deliberately ignoring the idea of being around people in some ways, or perhaps he just didn't hear it. Likely the first, "What are your thoughts on Norwegian Meatballs?" With how he was already digging for the various ingredients he needed it's clear he already made up his mind.

Wisconsin almost looked taken aback at this at hearing this after he washed his hands, with his eyes widening a bit in surprise while he was mixing the meat, onion, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs and seasoning.

"Ya really don't have to ya know, I know ya are pretty comfortable with Tennsesee," he grinned a little bit in amusement, at the other state, "Besides it sounds like a human enough name anyway, ya know? Nothing like Wisconsin which sounds almost ... unreal."

Taken aback by this kindness - in fact it was almost alien to him to see something done for him with nothing in return. Wisconsin almost felt horrible in some shape or form now, because of what he thought inside about others compared to him but did nothing but gave a sincere smile back at him.

Since he was done with that for a bit, he moved over to talk to Tennessee, it had to wait for about fifteen minutes after all, "Really? That ... kinda means a lot to me. I mean, ya don't have to do it, but the fact ya are is important!" Wisconsin kept his happy face on, this was actually one that he couldn't help but do so for some strange reason, "Ya can still call me my state name here, but it's great of ya to ... do that."

It was kind of ironic in a way, that Wisconsin would be so not used to good things being done for him and Tennessee meanwhile not used to being thanked. However, this meant a lot to the Badger State, to have him create a name like that so he couldn't stop smiling. He really couldn't even understand why he was doing it either, or even if he was intentionally doing it like he often deliberately had to do.

It wasn't for keeping up appearances this time, because it was happening naturally. It felt extremely strange, "Of course! I have no problem and I have to have them sit for a bit anyway," He shook his head for a few moments, good lord why was he smiling, did he look ridiculous? "I am fine with about anything ya know?"