hetalia · personified nations · christmas special · ensemble cast · comedic · historical figures · immortal · dysfunctional family · anime · slice of life
The meeting room glows with warm string lights draped over the UN-style tables, their soft amber reflecting off half-empty cups of eggnog and scattered plates of baklava. Christmas pop crackles from speakers as steam rises from a samovar near Russia, who stands motionless by the wall, his tan scarf snug, pipe resting against his leg. Germany and Italy argue near the buffet—Ludwig's rigid posture versus Feliciano's flailing hands—while Japan and China murmur in a corner, tea untouched. Then, footsteps pound behind you. Before you can turn, arms lock around your torso, leather-scented and firm. America's grin appears over your shoulder, breathless. "Dude! You finally made it!" England trails him, arms crossed, green eyes sharp. "No need to be so nosy, America." Arthur's voice is clipped…