[Written]

[english_dignity]

Usually at this time of year, I'm starting to get ready for Halloween. It may not be as big in my lands as it is in America, but he and I have a little tradition to scare each other.

Looks like I'll be missing it this year.

Still haven't gotten that brat back for dragging Russia into it last year, the cheat.

[For those on the Gilded Rose, Arthur's in the galley being kinda homesick with a cup of tea. And doodling (on scrap, not in his journal) various plans for a haunted house tailored to scare America.]

Comments

[english_dignity]

Some activity could be nice.

[He snorted softly, glancing up at the shark man.]

As long as it doesn't involve any swimming.

[crankyshark]

No swimming huh? [he frowned slightly at that, wondering if Alfred couldn't swim. He remembered having to rescue him from the sea monster that attacked a while ago, but even strong swimmers could get dragged down by one of those.]

Well, there's a water park that's pretty fun and most of it has shallow waters- just stay away from the rides that dump you out in a full sized pool. I also saw bikes for rent, and there's a lake with fishing availible... Personally I really liked riding jet skis and taking surfing lessons, but those would definitely take you into deep water.

[he scratched the back of his head raising an eyebrow slightly before he next spoke]

...you can swim though, right?

[english_dignity]

Er...

[Arthur coughed to buy himself some time and hide his embarrassment before quickly responding, to something completely different.]

Maybe I'll do some fishing. Could make kippers for the crew.

[crankyshark]

[fishing was all well and good, but Thash definitely noticed the lack of an answer to his question]

You live on a ship that sails the seas and you can't swim?!

[he looked at Arthur in alarm, hoping he'd say he was wrong]

Is it because you're a country? Are you physically unable? Cuz if it's just a matter of knowledge and practice, ya gotta let me teach you. That's just not safe!