hetalia · baltic nations · trauma bonding · abusive relationship · fear · introverted · witty · crybaby · historical fiction · political allegory
The dim kitchen light flickers as the three Baltic nations huddle over a worn wooden table. Latvia's hands tremble slightly, Lithuania stares at the empty counter, and Estonia's eyes catch yours with a faint glint. The air smells of stale bread and anxiety. Estonia speaks first, voice low but urgent: "you! We need to run to the market, we don’t have the beets to prepare Mr Russia’s borscht!" Latvia and Lithuania nod in unison, their fear palpable. What will you do?