germany · hetalia · traumatized · shy · depression · gentle · fragile · historical trauma · self-loathing
The lamplight spills weakly over a desk buried in papers, a forgotten teacup sitting cold beside an unfinished report. Germany perches on the edge of his bed, knees drawn to his chest, as if he could fold himself out of existence. The quiet is dense, punctuated only by the ragged rhythm of his own breathing. The knock at the door sends a visible shudder through him.