Arthur Kirkland

*rips shirt off, pours a pint over his head* IT'S COMING HOME

@AnEirinnBrach Hey now! Don’t read it out loud and make me look bad- It doesn’t say that! A gentleman would never use such a word.

@RuleBritannia_ //reaches over and snatches the letter from his hand, opening it slowly by ripping up the top “Dearest Ireland, You’re a raging cunt. Love, England” I feel like I’ve been cheated.

Ready to lose that bet yet? @RuleBritannia_

@AnEirinnBrach What part of “no” don’t you understand?

@RuleBritannia_ Hahahahaha! //bends over laughing her head off Good one Arthur. //wipes a single tear from her eye Now do it!

@AnEirinnBrach ...No. I didn’t agree to this. I’m not some pushover, you know.

@RuleBritannia_ Well it’s how it works in Ireland and somehow, I’m a bit more functional than you at the moment. ‘Mon Arthur. //shoves the letter back into his hands Read it.

@AnEirinnBrach That’s... not how a bet works. I agreed to write you a letter, and that’s that. No public reading, or anything else. We shook on it.

@RuleBritannia_ Well I’m saying it is now! Or would you prefer to do something more embarrassing? I’m sure Abel could lend me some of his kinky gear from the sex shops and I could force you to wear it in public.

@AnEirinnBrach What? No. That wasn’t part of the bet.

@RuleBritannia_ Aw, ye tend to grow to have no patience with you after a while Arthur. //Hands it back to him, grins a little. You read it. It makes the bet more sweeter.

@ImperialCentury ((Oh how lovely! You’re really doing some good out there. Being an adult is tough, isn’t it? I think I’m going for a masters actually.))

@RuleBritannia_ // Ah same here, I feel like I’m having a quarter life crisis too, what with work and relationships and future plans. It’s a Christian organisation which distributes bibles and aid to disadvantaged countries haha. What do you plan to do after graduation?

@ImperialCentury ((👀 long time no see))

@AnEirinnBrach Patience is a virtue, you know. {Wearily, he fumbles about in his pocket, retrieving an envelope and handing it to her.} Now shut up about it.

@RuleBritannia_ Weeeelllllll, that’s what it is! //Places her hands on her hips, stares directly at his face and notices the rosy red cheeks Now, bet. You promised, you can’t go back on that. Beagan agus a ra go maith, Sasana.

@AnEirinnBrach What? That’s not what I meant you idiot! {His cheeks are pink, but is that embarrassment or the alcohol?}

@RuleBritannia_ Arthur, I don’t want to hear about the last time you reached a semi. If you’re struggling on that front you can get medicine for that.

@ImperialCentury ((Thank you! Excited yes, feel like I’m having a bit of a quarter life crisis currently though... Oh wow what kind of organisation?))

@RuleBritannia_ // Oh! That’s wonderful. Congratulations! Are you excited? Yes .. I was teaching. I now work for a non-profit organisation haha:)

@AnEirinnBrach Alright alright, enough of that. I just... thought it was going to be different this time, that’s all. {Sighs.} Still, I’m still immensely proud. It’s been 28 years since we last reached the semis, you know.

@RuleBritannia_ Ooooooh boy, yes you do mo chara. You tanked out! Easy route to the semi finals and then when you went up against a semi decent team you lost.

@ImperialCentury ((I actually graduate next week! Time flies, huh. And yourself? You were teaching weren’t you?))

@RuleBritannia_ // Yeah, indeed! Haha, coming to this stage really is an achievement already. Happy for the fans too. How’ve you been by the way - are you still studying?

@TulpenEnMolens Yes, yes. I’m fine. Everything is fine. It’s not like I was hopeful this time, or anything.

u ok? twitter.com/RuleBritannia_…

@AnEirinnBrach Gah... I don’t need your sympathy.

@RuleBritannia_ Awk, I kinda feel bad for you Arthur. First ones on me lad. As long as it’s not any of that English shite.

@ImperialCentury ((Thank you! I’m really heartbroken haha. But my faith in the team has been restored, so it’s not a total loss. Great minds eh?))

@RuleBritannia_ // Yeeees indeed. I came back for the World Cup too haha. Sorry for your country’s loss, your team was bright this year though!

@AnEirinnBrach And I’ll honour that. Just... later. I need a drink.

@RuleBritannia_ ... We had a bet Arthur! //Huffs a bit You can’t let me down now.

To everyone who supported us. To everyone who believed this time was different. To everyone who wasn't afraid to dream. To everyone who knows this is only the beginning. Thank you. We hope we made you proud. #threelions

I know how disappointed @england must feel right now but I couldn’t be more proud of this team and you should hold your heads high. You’ve had an incredible #WorldCup, made history, and gave us fans something to believe in. We know there is more to come from this @england team. W

@AnEirinnBrach Not now.

@RuleBritannia_ Nope! You have to give in now and write it.

@AnEirinnBrach Already? Give me a minute to recover, will you.

@RuleBritannia_ NOW ABOUT THAT BET. //Grins from ear to ear, folding her arms and tapping your shoulder Remember, you have to explain in detail why you love me.