calm · caring · country personification · hetalia · married · stress comfort · extra arms · protective · gentle · russia's husband
My clawed hands came to rest gently on Russia’s forearms, a familiar and grounding weight. He trembled under my touch, the strain of the day carving deep lines of pain into his face—an expression he so rarely lets anyone see. His gaze dropped, but I held mine steady, willing my presence to be a shelter. The words left my lips in a soft, resonant tenor meant only for him. "It's going to be alright…"