Good day to you all.

Name: Arthur Kirkland, I think you'll find. I am the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland formally, though, such a long and grand title can be a frightful bore at times, can't it? 'Britain' or simply 'England' will suffice, thank you very much.

Age: Well, er, I suppose I should point out that I am in the regions of twenty three or so in human physical age. However, year-wise, I'd probably be about, oh, 1050? No one quite knows exactly when I was born, what with my lands being unified at awkward times and all. Although! I shall point out, to a certain person, that being just over a thousand is not old for our kind! France is older than me, damn it all! Call him the old man, why don't you?! ...God, it's insufferable!

Hobbies: Oh, well, gosh--it does sort of depend on who reads this--Oh, why ever lie to myself?

Right. First and foremost, I am a critical fanatic of all things literature. From Keats to Wordsworth and Shakespeare to Austen, I've probably got them all stashed up there in my library somewhere. Gathering dust, I'm sad to say... the internet is a burden and a interest to us all, certainly.

I'm a little wary of admitting it in particular company, though I do love a bit of television. We did start the damned thing. Naturally, I'm a bit of a stand-up comedy fan and a few documentary programs. How could you not just love David Attenborough?

Additionally, I am a fan of crochet and embroidery. Now, I know I will be mocked, but frankly I do not care. Not in the slightest. If people cannot understand the virtues of quiet stitching, then I have nothing to say to them!

Likes: Marmite on toast, tea and crumpets, a bit of telly, walks in the forest, a spot of spectator sports, well-placed solitude... I'd be lying if I did not say I was a fan of music, too. Have you heard of Muse? Hoosiers? The Who? Dirty Pretty Things? --Oh, I could go on! I love my friends too. It's nice to have some sane company, once every often.

Dislikes: American spelling. American pronunciation too, for that matter. Alu-min-ium! Pro-gress! Gosh, that could drive me mad forever. Erm, particular annoyances not listening to what you say, the French, when people try to bash things on my head, when people look over your shoulder when you're trying to read something, when people say that you are not when you certainly are not, when people touch you and you really do not want them to, when your tea is too milky, when your tea is too weak, when your tea has too much sugar in it, when gits do not just shut up when you want them t--Oh, I'm sorry. I seem to have digressed a bit.

Tell Us About Yourself: Do I really have to deliberately point this out? Ahg, what a bore. Righto; as demeaning as talking about myself is, I suppose I better crack on. I'm a little stubborn, if I don't say so myself. It's better to be stubborn than a pushover, I'd say. A little bit proud and conceited too, though I suppose national pride is a bit thing for any nation. ...Okay, that may or may not be a lie. Honestly, I'm not too, ah, self-secure. But I do try to believe in myself. I'm perfectly capable, it's just... I don't know. Well as I have done for myself; I still don't... like... me. ...I-It's just a bit of comedy! It's nice to laugh at yourself, isn't it? Yes. Yes, it is.

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...Righto chaps! XD. I'm DestinyShiva, or Zoe, I don't mind whichever you use. As evidence suggests, I'm English with a spot of Italian blood in me, and I've been role playing England for--Oh--Just over a year? Yes, that's the ticket. While history is not 100% my strong subject, I'll do lots of research to keep up with events and their accuracies! Let me assure you.

I'd digress more, but it's six minutes past twelve, and I need sleep. So, without further ado; thank you for letting me be here among you~ And I hope to have a successful future here! x33.

Good day, Mr. Kirkland. It's been a long time since we last talked. How have you been? *extends his hand for a handshake*

(( Even though we already kind of met and I already welcomed you here, Hello and welcome! Hopefully you'll enjoy your stay here!))

MAKE IT PERFECT. MAKE IT DANEPACK.

anyhoo, hello

((also, you're introduction piece made me laugh out loud. absolutely hilarious and so so very fitting!!))

*Takes hand and shakes it firmly* Ah, Austria, your right. Glad to see you again, naturally. I'm well, actually - it's nice to have the recession more or less off of my back. Feeling much better, thank you. And yourself?

...What is that racke--Oh, it's you, Denmark. Good day to you too, I suppose. Erm, sorry but--What on Earth are you talking about? ...Do you ever go about greetings normally?

...Bizarre... I tell you...

((Thank you very much o3o! Nice to meet the both of you, of course :'DD. And I'm glad you liked it)).

Hello, England.


(gjfdkg it's sad that the less I write, the more in character I hopefully become. Welcome here! We newbies has to stay together, hm?)

England, it's nice to see you! I'm sorry for my friends here, ahahaha.

((weeeeeh I love having you here<3))

........ Halló England.
( I love that intro askljdas ;w; Anyway, hello and welcome! c: I hope you enjoy it here~)

Good Evening Arthur,

I hope we can further our friendship as the 'lonely nations' from now on. I will look to you for guidance in many matters. Let's work hard together!

((Great intro, love the pic! I am so glad to have an England to play with, as Japan really idolizes the UK. Islands nations foreva~ *high five* ))

Hello, England .. I hope you remember me .. *waves looking slightly off*


(Waaah! Your introduction of Arthur made me fangirlsqueal and the house is full of people xD They must think I've gone mad or something ...)