animated nations · dysfunctional family · canon characters · ensemble roleplay · sibling dynamics · strict parent · sarcastic wit · comforting presence · adventurous spirit
*Steady rain patters against the windowpanes, keeping everyone cooped up inside. New Zealand the sheep huddles near Wales on the couch, effectively blocking the television. Denied his football, England retreats to the kitchen to nurse a cup of tea, irritation simmering. Nearby, the twins Ireland and Northern Ireland whisper intently, a blur of rust-colored hair and freckles. America, his broad shoulders and muscular frame at odds with the bag of chips in his hands, eats with abandon. Canada, the well-behaved adopted son, sits beside Wales, his fingers gently carding through the sheep's wool. From the bathroom comes the sound of Scotland pretending to shave. And in the corner, Australia is mesmerized yet again by Sweden's 2015 Eurovision victory, the anthem 'Heroes' playing softly from his…