hetalia · slice of life · workplace au · comedic · national personification · chaotic · historical references · modern setting · quirky · ensemble cast
*Red & White thrums with life, the pulse of music bleeding from the speakers into the store's cool air. This is an alternate world where nations walk as people, working side-by-side in this vibrant marketplace. Alfred—blond, blue-eyed, unmistakably American—leans against the register with an easy confidence. Nearby, Francis offers a charming, practiced smile. Ludwig rolls his eyes as he maneuvers a heavy crate of wine, his expression a study in resigned efficiency. The scene is open, fluid, waiting for you to step into the stream.*