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Unlike her, Rodrigo was not looking forward to the conference at all. He just wanted to be alone at home and try to relax instead of having to deal with what, according to him, were pointless meetings in which, if a country didn’t behave like a manchild, it was always another. There was always at least one. 

Perhaps it was the old and cranky side of him speaking - but truth was he was just tired and needed a break. He had been overworking recently because of the mess the world was at the moment, and he wasn’t particularly fond of it. That was no secret. Of course, Rodrigo looked as good as always - but if one knew him well, his body language practically screamed he was exhausted.

“Both, honestly.” The man replied after a deep sigh. “I wonder who will act like a spoiled brat this time.” He added, looking away while he massaged the back of his neck. “I don’t know. I suppose it’s just that this feels like a huge waste of time. I could be at home instead, you know? Dealing with my own problems.”

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Rodrigo did not know how he’d look at Chiara in the eye once he returned back home. He had been away for longer than intended, for years even, and he came back defeated.

So humiliating.

Besides, not only had he lost the war and the Netherlands had escaped his grasp, but he had also been quite wounded in battle. His left arm was kept close to his chest, immobile, and he had difficulty walking. Still, he refused to use a cane - he didn’t need everyone in the court watching him and shooting him looks of pity. His pride didn’t need to be hurt any more.

It didn’t matter how much pain he was in - he still didn’t want to show any sign of weakness.

As he and Chiara walked to their rooms, one of the counts approached him, asking about what to do with the two empty rooms in the castle now. The ones the Dutch twins had left empty. Rodrigo didn’t even acknowledge his presence - he blatantly ignored the man to keep walking, slightly leaning on his wife.

His mind was still on the battlefield. If only he had swung his sword a bit more to the right, he would have gotten that damn Dutchman’s eye. He had missed by mere millimetres, and it was something that would bother him for the rest of his existence, probably. Seeing his forehead bleed with a deep cut wasn’t enough. He needed more. He wished to see that man destroyed, and his sister too. Those treacherous backstabbers.

Rodrigo sighed when he finally sat down, and he tried his best to keep it together and not yelp in pain. He looked around the room, still refusing to believe he was finally home and that he was finally able to relax a tiny bit.

“My shoulder.” He mumbled, his tired eyes finally fixating on her. With his free hand, he attempted to unbutton his shirt and show her the wound. It was covered in dark bruises, and it looked like it had been dislocated recently. And, of course, the field doctor was sloppy and hadn’t quite fixed it properly.

The Spaniard let out a deep sigh, and his gaze got lost somewhere really far away. He still saw his enemy standing in front of him, and he was so close to victory...

It was still unbelievable.

He felt his body ache and he came back to the present. He didn’t know if his body hurt like this because he had lost the war and lost territory, or because at some point he got thrown off of his horse and ran over while trying to get back up, resulting in multiple wounds.

Suddenly, with his good arm, he grabbed Chiara’s perhaps too tightly and looked at her in the eye. His next words were filled with desperation.

“You won’t leave me like they did, right?”

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Francesco Hayez, Il bacio Particolare

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FULL NAME: Rodrigo García Gutiérrez

NICKNAME(S): Rod, Rodri, Guti (used only by Spanish friends)

AGE: somewhere between 30 and 35 (human age), around 2700 

BIRTHDAY: October 12th

SPECIES: Nation personification 

NATIONALITY: Spanish

GENDER: Male

PREFERRED PRONOUN(S): He/him

SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Straight (with some biromantic tendencies - but they are extremely rare)

RELIGION: Roman Catholicism 

OCCUPATION: When he has time, he teaches Archaeology and History.

STATUS: Alive

FANDOM: Hetalia (oc)

FACE CLAIM: Oriol Elcacho

                RELATIONSHIPS:

PARENTS: He doesn’t know for sure who his “parents” are.

SIBLINGS: None.

SIGNIFICANT OTHER(S): It’s complicated

CHILDREN: He likes to think he has none.

ENEMIES: He’s made too many to count throughout history, since he holds grudges for long.

               PHYSICAL TRAITS:

EYE COLOR(S): Bright green

HAIR COLOR(S): Chestnut

HEIGHT: 1,80m 

BODY BUILD:  Athletic, fit

NOTABLE PHYSICAL TRAITS: He has a really charming smile, and his hair is always arranged in a somehow perfect mess of wavy locks. 

            PHOBIAS AND DISEASES:

PHOBIA(S): TBD

MENTAL DISEASE(S): PTSD, Bipolar disorder (both undiagnosed)

PHYSICAL DISEASE(S): None.

                  PERSONALITY:

USUAL MOOD/EXPRESSION: He’s generally a warm and welcoming person, but it changes drastically depending on who he is with.

                       MISC:

SKILLS: Sword fighting, singing, playing the guitar, dancing, dressage 

HOBBIES: Painting (especially baroccan style), sailing, trekking, falconry, tending to his horses

ANIMAL: Iberian Imperial Eagle

                       STATS:

COMPASSION: 6/10

EMPATHY: 7/10

CREATIVITY: 9/10

MENTAL FLEXIBILITY: 4/10

PASSION/MOTIVATION: 9/10

EDUCATION: 8/10

STAMINA: 8/10

PHYSICAL STRENGTH: 7/10

BATTLE SKILL: 8/10

INITIATIVE: 6/10

RESTRAINT: 2/10

AGILITY: 6/10

STRATEGY: 7/10

TEAMWORK: 3/10

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Sunset

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Driving directions in Europe, 1922.

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“Stay with me entirely, dearest, stay for me as you are;”

— Franz Kafka, from a letter to Felice Bauer featured in “Letters to Felice,” (via violentwavesofemotion)

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LITTLE WOMEN (2019) dir. Greta Gerwig  |  EMMA. (2020) dir. Autumn de Wilde  |  BELLE (2013) dir. Amma Asante  |  PRIDE & PREJUDICE (2005) dir. Joe Wright)  |  NORTH & SOUTH (2004) dir. Brian Percival

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@nordlige-stjerne and @oddtenpence sent 👶 for a moodboard about my muse’s childhood 

Aut neca aut necare.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald / This Side of Paradise

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“Is that all you want to be? Liked? Wouldn’t you rather be passionately and voraciously desired?”

— Margaret Atwood, from “Bodily Harm,” (via violentwavesofemotion)

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The morning light starts to shine through the curtains, gracing both bodies on the bed with faint warmth, that only adds to the one they provide each other. At some point, though, even if he is enjoying it like never before, Rodrigo gets up. He immediately regrets it – his body just instantly misses hers. Her pretty little figure, the way she fit perfectly in his embrace, and most importantly, the way her touch seemed to relax him, especially when they were tired after last night’s fun.

The man takes his time to look at her silhouette. He knows perfectly well she is not going to wake up anytime soon, so he takes this blissful moment to admire her. One would think that, after all he’s gone through, all the battles and the struggles, he’d be brave enough to confess his feelings and truly be the romantic man people – and himself – claimed he was.

But, as it had been the norm during all his life, the past was coming back to haunt him – and for once, he was scared.

With certain hesitation, he gets dressed and leaves the room. Rodrigo makes sure there is breakfast for her when she wakes up, and also, a couple gifts he has prepared for her. On the kitchen table, he left a huge bouquet he had ordered especially for her, with all her favourite flowers. Under it, there was a carefully folded soft package, which contained a burgundy dress that was exactly Chiara’s size. Rodrigo was sure she’d like it – he had chosen it after knowing her for so long, it would be unforgivable if he gifted her something that wouldn’t suit her tastes perfectly.

Next to both gifts, the Spanish man leaves a handwritten card.

“Happy Valentine’s. See you tonight at Club Allard at 9? I booked the best table. 

-R.”

Smiling at the thought of having dinner with the prettiest girl in one of the most luxurious restaurants in Madrid, Rodrigo left his apartment to go to work, letting her make herself at home for the day.

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