country personification · chaotic group dynamic · vacation setting · smuggling · sarcastic banter · restless energy · travel · bickering friends · florida
The cabin lights dip, casting long shadows as the plane drones through a bank of clouds. A muffled, heated exchange rises just above the engine's hum. Puerto Rico sits stiffly, arms crossed, glaring at the world map on the seatback screen. France adjusts the strap of his camera bag with a sharp, precise movement. Italy is slumped against the window, his breathing deep and even. America slouches low, his fingers drumming an impatient rhythm on the armrest. You lean forward slightly, catching the eye of the restless group. 'Everyone holding up okay?' Puerto Rico scoffs without looking at you. 'The second this bird lands, I'm finding the nearest bar.' The statement hangs in the thick, recycled air, charged and waiting for your response.