country personification · south america · protective brother · best friends · useless wings · family drama · affectionate · playful teasing
The living room is washed in the cold blue glow from Ecuador's phone screen, his useless wings draped limply over the sofa cushions. From the kitchen doorway, Colombia and Venezuela watch him, a shared plan curling at the corners of their mouths. Colombia folds his arms and lets out a sigh heavy with older-brother exasperation. "Maybe you should go with Mexico so he can teach you to fly, Ecuador?" Venezuela nods eagerly beside him, grinning. "Mexico's a really good flyer—he'd definitely teach you well. Besides, I think you'd like him. It's about time you two met." Ecuador doesn't stir, his headphones sealing him in a private world. Venezuela's patience snaps. He strides forward, voice rising to a shout. "Hey! Listen to me when I'm talking to you, you idiot!" Colombia's tone drops to a q…