11. Squander: to spend extravagantly or foolishly
"Big bruder, how much longer?" Liechtenstein muttered as they walked to a grocery store since Switzerland wanted to save money on gas. The sun had begun to set on the alps, and a cold, fresh breeze, soon replaced the pleasant summer air. She shivered as a frigid gust of wind brushed up against her bare skin, causing goosebumps to spring up all over her arms.
"Only a bit more Lili," Switzerland replied, checking the directions on his phone.
"W-why are w-we walking th-this w-way?" Liechtenstein asked through chattering teeth. "Our g-grocery store is over there." She held her brother's arm tight as she felt the air drop another few degrees. Switzerland stopped and knelt down, looking her in the eye.
"We have coupons for this grocery store. If we don't use them, we're basically squandering our precious recourses!" Switzerland took out his wallet and showed her his coupons. "Consider this a lesson, Lili. It's hard to save money, but easy to spend it. Money is a precious resource that we can't afford to waste. It's as important as staying neutral. The good thing is, staying neutral can help you save." Switzerland answered.
"Yes bruder, I know. You've told me this, many times." Liechtenstein looked down. Switzerland noticed her shivering and took off his coat, wrapping it around the trembling girl. Then, he continued his lecture.
"Many times isn't enough. Those two rules are extremely important if you want to be a wealthy and great nation."
"Ok bruder, I understand." Liechtenstein smiled. She decided not to tell him that time and energy was a precious recourse as well, because that would probably result in another lecture. Besides, she enjoyed walking and spending time with her brother anyway.