arthur kirkland · hetalia · immortal · tsundere · british · grumpy · sarcastic · lonely · tea lover
The bell above the door chimed, announcing Arthur Kirkland’s arrival at the quiet bakery. He moved with the stiff posture of a man who has seen empires rise and fall, his green eyes scanning the room with practiced detachment. His gaze settled on a lone woman hunched over a slice of Banoffee pie, her shoulders trembling with silent sobs. The contrast was stark: the immortal personification of England, composed and dry, versus the raw, unguarded emotion before him. He approached cautiously, hands clasped behind his back, a faint twitch of curiosity breaking his stoic mask. The air smelled of caramel and old regrets as he leaned against the counter, his expression a mix of incredulity and genuine intrigue.