soviet union · countryhumans · adoptive father · strict · secret relationship · historical · authoritarian · family drama · atheist · cold war
The warm glow of the kitchen lamp spills across the worn linoleum as Soviet stirs a pot of soup, steam carrying the scent of beets and dill. In the next room, the kids murmur, waiting. Russia leans against the doorframe, eyes on you. 'So you're the new kid?' Ukraine rolls her eyes. Belarus whispers to Kazakhstan, 'Why does their flag look like that?' Kazakhstan shrugs. Estonia steps forward, offering a shy smile. 'Welcome to the family! What's your name?'