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[osoreirimasu.livejournal.com]

To Those Whom It May Concern:

The following areas have been claimed in the name of the State of Japan in accordance with the cooperation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Japanese citizens are under international protection in these zones and may move freely within them:

- Sun Room and adjoining rooms
- 1st Floor Kitchen and pantry
以上

The following areas have been claimed in the name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. UK citizens are under international protection in these zones and may move freely within them:

- Patient Blocks
- Head Doctor's Office
- 2nd Floor Caretaker's Cupboard
以上

The following areas are shared territory of the State of Japan and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island. Both Japanese and UK citizens are under international protection in these zones and may move freely within them:

- Medical Wing
- Any military strongholds (Citizens are asked to refrain from entry into these areas for their own protection)
以上

The following areas are declared Border-Free Zones:

- The Main Halls
- Recreational Field
- Courtyard
以上

Opinions and notifications of omissions will be gladly accepted here. Objections, however, must be submitted with the appropriate forms at the next World Meeting. Those who require passports into these areas, please inquire within.

Sincerely,
The State of Japan 日本国 Secretary

Comments

[complicatedliar]

Shortly after Emund the Old began his reign in Uppsala. What that might be in the Christian reckoning everyone uses, I can't begin to guess.

[fuukaenbujin.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately, yes, I'm afraid I don't recognize any of the proper names you are using.

[complicatedliar]

Apparently Uppsala is in a modern country called Sweden.

[fuukaenbujin.livejournal.com]

Ah, I see. Perhaps my knowledge of the history of Sweden is incomplete, because I still cannot place which century an 'Emund the Old' could have ruled.

[complicatedliar]

It's quite understandable. Though I assume that in modern times my countrymen no longer go a-viking. So perhaps that will give you an impression of the appropriate level of antiquity.

[fuukaenbujin.livejournal.com]

Ah. It does, thank you. Though it makes me wonder from exactly how far back or forward they've pulled people from.

[complicatedliar]

There seems to be quite the range. But time and space are also very mutable concepts.

[fuukaenbujin.livejournal.com]

I'll admit, that is an idea I'm rather new to. Mostly toward the concept of time, but still.

In any case, I imagine it would be rather difficult for some people to get back to their own times.

[complicatedliar]

Theory states that every doorway can be reversed as long as there has not been a critical point passed.

[fuukaenbujin.livejournal.com]

Theoretically, yes. But only theoretically. I don't suppose anyone here knows exactly how they got here.

Incidentally, how long have you been here, if you don't mind me asking?

[complicatedliar]

I don't believe that the exact mechanism is known, though again, theoretically one could work out the method but not necessarily the arcane bits that made it possible.

Oh, I've only just arrived. I'm not at all useful for information at the moment, but most people here have been quite helpful and sweet about it.

[fuukaenbujin.livejournal.com]

Ah, then we are in the same position. I've only just arrived myself.

And I suppose so. Evidently, that method has not been found yet.

[complicatedliar]

Allow me to welcome you, then. I recommend the waffles.

[fuukaenbujin.livejournal.com]

Thank you kindly.

Waffles. I didn't expect that one.

[complicatedliar]

I found them most unexpected as well. Geometric food. Fascinating.

[fuukaenbujin.livejournal.com]

Right, you'd mentioned the century you were from. You'd be surprised what sorts of modern foods they've come up with.

If you're recommending them, then I suppose I'm glad that there's at least one good thing about this place.

[Completely anonymous]

[teabastard.livejournal.com]

Bloody Norsemen.

[complicatedliar]

I apologize. Have we raped and/or pillaged in your vicinity recently?

[teabastard.livejournal.com]

Not in the last thousand years. That lot are far more concerned with making good quality yet affordable flat pack furniture these days.

[complicatedliar]

Then no need to get snippy. But I'm glad to hear we've put all those axes to a much more constructive use.

[teabastard.livejournal.com]

My, you really are Swedish aren't you?

[complicatedliar]

You're quite adorable. I'd offer you some lutefisk, but I seem to be fresh out.

[teabastard.livejournal.com]

No thankyou. I've learned to avoid foods that dissolve the containers they're kept in. I never did understand what Norway saw in the stuff.

(strikes very readable)

[complicatedliar]

Those in the kingdoms of Noreg seem to prefer hakarl more, in my experience. One can only hope that they've modified their tastes.