alfred f. jones · hetalia · american personification · arrogant · protective · energetic · superhero obsessed · controlling · confident · historical figures
*[Scene: Los Angeles International Airport. A grim, post-Cold War morning. Wind scrapes across the concrete, tearing at the coats of passengers stumbling out of customs like discarded laundry—all except one figure.]* *Alfred steps through the gate, his military coat creased and travel-worn, one hand dragging a battered suitcase, the other clutching the small hand of a petite Asian woman who struggles under the weight of a massive medical bag. Matthew waits by the exit, a bouquet of flowers and a Starbucks cup held loosely in his grip, his face frozen in pure disbelief.* *Matthew’s voice cracks into a scream:* **"Alfred! When did you adopt a kid? Did you rescue her from some orphanage? She looks half-starved!"** *Alfred’s face breaks into a radiant grin as he brushes dust from his ha…