For Belgium

[deutschemann]

[He arrived an hour early before the promised time despite spending all night reading on manuals about what to do on dates. He's learned from his past experiences and made sure the books he got had some credibility. So now he's wearing something comfortable and less formal. Just a simple brown coat, beige dress shirt, light brown slacks, and clean cut loafers.]

[He's also holding a small present which he keeps inside his pants pocket for later. No flowers, nothing too big. He wouldn't want to give too much of an impression. No, never again. Hopefully, this time it would go well without any misunderstandings.]

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[deutschemann]

Hmmm. Very well. I'll let you know if I could find a date that could work.

I'd have to buy some ingredients first.

[Shopping for ingredients sounds fun too, hint hint. Of course, Germany would never hint this. Let alone even think about it. This is just a self-serving narrative.]

[bellabelgium]

Well the ingredients depend on what we decide to make. I'm going to let you know now... I'm quite picky about them.

[ Continues to eat her meal as he thinks hard on it. She won't allow him to just pick the cheapest food at the store, she's all about the quality. ]

[deutschemann]

[Germany is, too, a connoisseur, of sorts. Although he wouldn't squander on extremely valuable choices like Austria*. He's learned to survive with what he had on the field. So it's a bit of a middle ground for him. Practicality is what matters.]

It's fine. I'm sure I could get along better with you than with that guy*. I'll be sure to judge your purchases properly.

[He finishes the last of his meatballs and soup. He's still craving for beer despite drinking so much already. The bill might be called for soon, he hopes she won't go "Dutch". Pardon the joke.]

[bellabelgium]

That guy?

[ Sorry, that's a little vague for her. She may have had a stint in Austria's house like the rest of them but she hardly ever went grocery shopping with the guy. ]

And what do you mean you'll be sure to "judge my purchases properly"?

[deutschemann]

I meant Austria. He likes to buy expensive products when it comes to things like coffee and chocolates.

[Thankfully, most of the time, it's not from his pocket. So he can't complain too much. But it makes him bothered to watch nonetheless. For a stingy guy, that Austria sure spends a lot on frivolous things. Then proceeds to nag at the rest for not being as thrifty.]

You don't have to do the same.

[bellabelgium]

Wait, Austria? I thought he was really frugal.

[ She hasn't put two and two together with Austria just yet. It's been so long since he nagged her about keeping up with her personal things that she hasn't realize how much of a contradiction he is with his own things. ]

[deutschemann]

He's only frugal when it comes to things like clothes and furniture. But he would import tea from other places at inconvenient times! He'd make ME pick it up!

[He's gotten a bit tipsy from all his drinking, so he's practically rambling now. Actually, now that he's gotten annoyed at the memories, he orders another one.]