Ukraine was waiting for the two in front of the main building on the stairs of the Parliament buildings, not the hotel as planned, beaming at a small bundle in her arms. "Look what I found!" She chirped happily as they walked up to her. They peered over at the dark grey tabby cat, looking annoyed that it was being held, but not fed.

"Yeah, there's a place nearby that takes care of strays, keeps them fed and sheltered." Canada explained, pointing around the side of the building, over a small hill. "Strange that this little guy wandered so far. They usually do their best to keep them out."

"But why?" Katyusha wailed. "Why would they want to keep adorable creatures out?"

"Not everyone's too keen on cats. Some people downright hate them."

The woman looked mournfully at the little lump of fur. "But he's so cute…Ivan?"

"It's not my decision to make. Keep the thing if you really want." He sighed.

"Is it all right Matvey?"

He blinked, unsure of what to say. No one had ever asked him if it was alright to take the cats from the shelter, so he really didn't know. "I suppose…"

Ukraine looked giddy, kissing the feline on top of its head.

The cat, however, had different plans. It started squirming, and the minute it broke free, sped off back towards the shelter.

Ukraine let out an 'oh' of surprise, looking close to tears. "I was going to name him Ivan."

Russia was not amused. "What?"

She suddenly broke out into a grin, and stood up on tiptoe to ruffle her brother's hair. "Kidding. Let's go for dinner!"

Still looking annoyed, Russia followed the two back to Canada's car. The happier two were both already swapping ideas about where to eat. They finally settled on a surprise courtesy of their host.

"I've got a good one in mind."

He pulled up to a restaurant fairly close by. The bright neon sign declared it to be 'Zack's Diner' and it looked like a rejected set from Grease.

"It might look weird, but it's an amazing place. They've got all kinds of 50's memorabilia, and they make the world's best milkshakes.

Ivan was about to make a snide remark about dragging them out for milkshakes like some little kid, but Ukraine hooked her arms around either guy beside her, and pulled foreword. "Sounds fun! Let's go!"

The image of Russia sitting in the bright red booth was slightly laughable, Canada thought quietly, as if the massive nation could even hear his thoughts. But he managed to bite his lip to even keep from smiling too much. "So, what do you think?"

"It's not terrible, I'll admit." He muttered. "I can't help but feel like we're being tricked into eating McDonald's, but it's passable."

"Well I think they're great. They just bring out the whole thing instead of just a little glass!" Ukraine, ever the contrast of her brother, was completely overjoyed with the restaurant, especially the milkshakes which, as Canada had promised, were awesome.

"I always come to a place like this when I'm sick of all the really formal places, and really don't feel like cooking." He explained.

"I understand Matvey!" Ukraine chirped quickly. "It's nice to have an informal place to go every once in awhile. I mean there's conferences, and dinner parties with politicians, and it gets so stuffy that we start forgetting we're human too, and not just business people."

Russia got that too, not that he'd admit to sharing any sort of value with his older sister. It was almost like they preferred to be different most of the time.

After their meal, Matthew had insisted on taking them back to their hotel, rather than making them call a cab. He dropped them off at the front door, and just smiled as Ukraine thanked him, and promised to call once they got back home safely the next day.

"Aren't you going to thank Matvey?" She asked pointedly to Russia, who blinked slowly at her.

"Who?"

Ukraine opened her mouth to protest that they'd been talking only a few minutes ago, when Canada silenced her with a wave. "It's okay Katyusha, really. I'm used to it."

She was near tears again. "You shouldn't have to be used to it! Brother, please tell me you know who this is!"

"Da, of course. That's Canada. Don't you know?"

She glared at him in frustration. "Yes I know! Matvey is a very close friend, and you keep forgetting he exists!"

"You're making a big deal out of nothing Ukraine. Come on now. We've got an early flight tomorrow."

"Go ahead Kat. I really don't mind."

"Are you sure?"

"Positive. Now your brother's right, you need to rest."

"Alright." She conceded, following the Russian into the hotel with one last glance at the blond, who waved to assure her everything was fine, before pulling out, and heading home.

"Jealous."

"Oh hey Kumakichi." Canada murmured, scratching the bear behind the ear. "You ready for your dinner?"

Kumajirou didn't like being ignored. Matthew always paid close attention when he spoke, so he repeated himself. "Jealous."

"Huh? Why would I be jealous? And of whom?"

"Not you. Russia." He said, as if it were obvious.

"Now who would Ivan be jealous of?"

"Everyone." He said blankly. "Close to you."

"What're you talking about?"

This earned him a cuff over the head courtesy of a heavy-set white paw. "Stupid." Kumajirou muttered, curling back up in the passenger's seat. He'd let Canada figure it out himself. If he thought about it, he might get it soon enough.

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Thanks for reading!

Sorry this came out a lot later than anticipated, I kind of ended up drawing a blank about halfway through. Oh well, it's out, and I'll hopefully be faster at writing now.

I might of messed up the chapter names a little while back, I forgot one, so they're being fixed now, so this chapter has the same title as the last one, which is now a different title and… you can figure it out for yourself kay?

Review please! I've got nothing to bribe you with today, so perhaps you could just out of the kindness of your heart?

By the way, Zack's diner is a restaurant in Ottawa, and if your order a milkshake, they bring you the entire thing, not just the little bitty glass they serve it in, the entire container they made it in, and they're so good…I wanna go to Ottawa now!