Switzerland, but even more paranoid than thought possible, is something best avoided. But Austria knew that he would never forgive himself if he didn't try to bring him out from paranoid insanity. Little Lichtenstein was trapped as well. They all were.
But no one could save them. Everyone in the world was scared, ignorant, or in denial. The strongest person was tortured by many of his powerful, former friends for no reason. No one was safe from anyone. Even (especially?) friends. It hit all of them like bricks, and most people didn't know who to believe, or even what they wanted to believe. America won a trial at the U.N., and while he would be hurt by saying it, he said it anyway. But all of them were his friends, and the "punishment" to America's "crime" was... Rodrick felt like he was in a dream. A nightmare. When would he wake up?
He left several messages on Switzerland's phone and later went to his house. He saw nary a soul on his way there. He grabbed a newspaper and read that gun sales went up.
Great. When he finally approached their house, he saw that a metal gate enclosed it. It was, for other words, a cage that kept the monsters out. And them in.
Basch didn't respond to any of his calls, but he seemed to pop out immediately when Austria came. His eyes had dark rims and were bloodshot, just barely held in his usual glare. His hands were slightly shaking, and the gun he was holding looked very large and deadly. Austria hoped that the safety was on.
Afraid of setting him off, but knowing his lack of patience, Austria quietly said "I wanted to check on you-"
"Why?!"
"... Because you are mildly xenopho-"
"Well, maybe I was right to be that!"
".. Is Lich-"
"What the fuck do you want with my sister!? You are not going to touch her, or I'll-"
"I wanted to make sure that you guys were dealing with the news well. I'm not."
Basch lowered the gun slightly, and his hands shook less.
"It was a group that did America, and I am by myself. You should know from how many times you had to bail me out how... unsuited-"
"You're saying that you're more likely to get raped than to commit rape."
"... In a way."
"Look, I'm not saying that you're super strong or masculine, but even the little Italies raped him. They're children!"
"Actually, they're older than you." Basch's eyes went wide, and Rodrick wondered if he made a mistake.
Switzerland closed them again, and said "It doesn't matter. I don't want to risk it. I'll be more responsive to your phone calls, and let Lichtenstein talk to you and Hungary on the phone. Bye."
Please no talk about guns. I'll think that I'll update every four to six days, but no longer promising to