countryhumans · soviet era · toxic relationship · forced proximity · mediator · cold war · unrequited affection · authoritarian · road trip · historical regression
The rain hammers the roof of the sedan, a low drumming against metal. Russia cracks the door, steam rising from the asphalt. "You know, the rain is sort of like communism." A pause. USA's brow furrows in the rearview. "At first it seems nice..." Russia steps out, turning back with a wild grin, "But when you get into it, IT'S EVEN BETTER!!" you, squeezed between them, feels the chill settle in.