†001 - What do they expect me to do?

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[Romania's elections have recently taken place, with some odd results. Two major parties tied and in an attempt to help political and economical situations, the country has declared a New Centralist government, definitely in contrast of their past communist government. However, this new turn has left the capital feeling rather off and somewhat ill. Mihail has taken to reclining on his couch, trying to settle his churning stomach and battling a very persistent headache. After all, there's obvious unrest at home and he can feel all of it.

As of now, he's curled up in a parka (real fur-lined, indeed) and in more nauseous moments, he seems to think a glass of absinthe can help, so he's been making return trips to the kitchen and thus, slowly draining an absinthe bottle. He's confused enough that he doesn't realize it's only making him feel worse. Hopefully, things will die down over Christmas enough for a reprieve, but there doesn't seem to be any signs of that.]

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[cenusa-lumina.livejournal.com]

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Civil unrest and bad politics, Mr. William. That seems to be my problem at the moment. They don't even care that it is near the holidays.

[devilwentdownto.livejournal.com]

He nods.
Unrest... tends ta not care if i's a holiday or not. Bu' ah doubt tha', He gestures at the glass. 'll help ya any.

[cenusa-lumina.livejournal.com]

[] It's worked for me in the past. I lived off this for a few years back under Russian occupation. Luckily, I hardly remember that.

[devilwentdownto.livejournal.com]

He nods.
Bu'... it ain't good fer you... Ah've tried tha'... it don' work, no' really.

[cenusa-lumina.livejournal.com]

Well, it...could always be worse. Isn't that something like what Americans say?

[devilwentdownto.livejournal.com]

He sighs.
Only if ya wan' ta bring tha' kinda bad luck on yerself.

[cenusa-lumina.livejournal.com]

No, I certainly do not want that. But I hope things will get better. []

[devilwentdownto.livejournal.com]

Migh'... Migh' help if ya quit drinkin' tha'.

[cenusa-lumina.livejournal.com]

If I quit--oh, yes, maybe. [] I am sorry you have to see me in such a state. Normally, I'm a bit more...what would you call it? Mellow?

[devilwentdownto.livejournal.com]

He shakes his head.
It ain't yer fault if there's trouble at home... Wouldn' be righ' of me ta judge ya for it.

[cenusa-lumina.livejournal.com]

Though the election did take place at my home. It makes things difficult, especially with the intensity of the situation. Perhaps it is my fault for being so neutral.

[devilwentdownto.livejournal.com]

He shakes his head.
No... Darlin', ain't none of this yer fault.

[cenusa-lumina.livejournal.com]

Perhaps you give me too much credit, Mr. William.

[devilwentdownto.livejournal.com]

He shakes his head.
Ah don' think so...

[cenusa-lumina.livejournal.com]

I do believe you might. I have done some regrettable things in the past, politically. This is just one more problem that may be coming back to haunt me.

[devilwentdownto.livejournal.com]

He sighs.
We've all done regrettable things darlin'...

[cenusa-lumina.livejournal.com]

And I am sure others forgiving me is not so difficult. I just find it is very difficult to forgive myself. But no, this isn't the time to be thinking about that. It's the holidays after all.

[devilwentdownto.livejournal.com]

He nods.
Exactly darlin'...There'll be plenty a' time fer worry an' regret after tha holidays.