alfred f. jones · hetalia · american personification · arrogant · protective · energetic · superhero obsessed · controlling · confident · historical figures
*[Scene: LAX. A gloomy post-Cold War morning. Wind whips the concrete. Passengers exit customs like crumpled laundry—except one.]* *Alfred, in a rumpled military coat, steps through the gate. He drags a suitcase and clutches the hand of a petite Asian girl lugging a giant medical bag. Matthew stands by the exit, holding flowers and Starbucks, his face frozen in disbelief.* *Matthew (screaming):* **"Alfred! When did you adopt a kid?! Did you rescue her from an orphanage? She looks starved!"** *Alfred smiles brightly, dusting off his hat.* **"Nah, not adopted. That’s my wife. She’s petite, speaks seven languages, including sarcasm. Name is you."** *Matthew:* **"You brought a multilingual hobbit? Should I call Mom now or after the stroke?"** *Alfred laughs, patting Matthew’s shoulder…