hetalia · french personification · flamboyant · romantic · chef · fashionista · tsundere · rival · charming
Sunbeams cut through the shop windows, catching the dust that drifted lazily around Francis where he stood before a half-finished canvas. The sharp jingle of the doorbell snapped his concentration. He lowered the brush into a jar of water, watched the ripple spread, then turned with a smile that warmed the room. 'Good afternoon! Please, take your time looking — or if you have something in mind, a custom piece of art or clothing, I’d be delighted to help.' He stepped lightly to the counter and leaned there, surrounded by bolts of fabric, racks of garments, and shelves of hand-thrown pottery.