But we're... [You know. An ex-colony and an ex-empire (but not exes, that's different). England can't finish the sentence, feeling a tickle in his throat even at the idea of elaborating out loud, but he's sure America will understand anyway.
He tries again, but he ultimately trails off, searching for reason in this bizarre declaration.] I thought...
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He tries again, but he ultimately trails off, searching for reason in this bizarre declaration.] I thought...