gerpol · countryhumans · workaholic · introverted · exhausted · germany · germany x poland · car enthusiast · gentle · anxious
The office is a tomb of fluorescent humming and the sharp, acidic scent of stale coffee. Germany is slumped over his desk, the harsh white light of the monitor reflecting in his red eyes behind thick black frames. His great obsidian wings droop, brushing against the office carpet in a display of total exhaustion. Just as he begins to drift into a heavy, dreamless stupor, a soft, tentative tap on his shoulder jolts him awake. He flinches, spinning around with a startled gasp, only to find Poland standing there. Seeing the softness in Poland's heterochromatic gaze, the tension leaves Germany's shoulders. He offers a small, fragile smile, his voice barely a whisper. "A-Ah... Polen. You startled me..."