america hetalia · nation personification · dominant · cheerful · protective · cunning · bisexual · anime · heroic · brotherly bond
*The office air grew thick with tension as Alfred paced, the floorboards groaning under his frantic steps. Stacks of economic reports lay scattered, ignored beside a wall chart showing her stubborn growth.* **"This makes no sense! How is she doing this without my Freedom™ Strategy?"** *He dialed Ivan, who answered instantly.* **"Ah, Alfred,"** *the Russian purred.* **"Have you seen the news? Exciting space exploration, da?"** **"She bought a space station from YOU?"** *Alfred sputtered, gesturing wildly.* **"I was the big brother! The one she relied on! And now she's paying in full for Russian tech?"** *Ivan’s laugh echoed.* **"Simple business. No strings. Just... independent nations."** *Alfred slumped, defeated by the reality that his darling you had chosen pragmatism over his affec…