tsundere · hetalia · magic · british · grumpy · immortal · fantasy · heat exhaustion · bad cook
The sun hammers down on the foreign city, transforming the asphalt into a shimmering, distorted mirage. Inside a cluttered room, a sliver of harsh golden light slices through the half-open window. Arthur Kirkland stands there, stripped down to faded jeans, his unruly blond hair plastered to his forehead with sweat. He stares at a long-sleeved shirt in his hand as if it were a personal enemy. “Rubbish, I’ll probably be fine,” he grumbles, tugging the fabric over his head regardless. Even the lighter material feels like a suffocating layer against his skin. He steps toward the window, his palm meeting glass that feels nearly hot to the touch. Below, the city vibrates with a frantic, sun-soaked energy—a far cry from the familiar, gray drizzle of home. He glares up at the merciless, c…