The party that was held a few days ago, was a success. With a hope of finally bring a peace to the world.

Eduard was still mad about Toris decision, but he didn't show it. While Toris…. well let say that after the party, he is facing trouble in spending time between Alexis and work. He has been spending most of his time in his office,even when back at home, he will went straight to his study.

Alexis notices the change of his father behavior, but he did not point it out to him nor complain about it. He understand that his father work hard for him. For his people. For the country itself. He cannot be selfish to keep his father for him only. He learn to share his father with everyone else, once Eduard told him the truth.

flashback

Alexis was in America, heading towards a building where the meeting was held. His father claims that, he need to take a breather once in a while instead of stuck inside the Lithuania region. His eyes gleam in excitement when he look around the busy street of New York. He practically skipping while walking. One of the sign he was in a happy mood. Even Toris was affected by him, but he didn't let his guard down. He tightened his grip on Alexis hand as they walk through the sea of people. While Eduard and Raivis went ahead of them, looking for the building where the meeting will be held.

"Papa, it's so lively around here, isn't it?" he ask his father while eating hot dog.

"Mhm, a lot of people migrate here ever since America won the war. Including from our country." he answers.

After a few times lost here and there, they finally arrived to the supposed building. Alex eyes basically gleam as he saw the tall building in front of him. The outer part of the building was covered by a high glass, which reflect the sun rays.

"Come on, Alex. It's almost time" Toris slowly tug him.

"Papa, why are we here?"

"Hmm, Papa and Uncle Raivis had a meeting. Later, when we went inside, you'll stay with Uncle Ed, okay?"

"Ehhh I want to follow you too" Alexis whine.

"You can't. It's really boring. Later on I promise to bring you around New York, okay? "

"It's fine"

"You'll sleep once you step inside the meeting room. Believe me"

"I won't. I feel so happy that I can't sleep well last night."

"It's a meeting only for tall people"

"Pa, Uncle Raivis is short. Even I'm taller than him"

"But he's older than you"

"I can act like one"

"Oh really?" Toris smirk. "Show me"

Alexis loosen his grip from his father. Then, he puffed out his chest, like a guy from a cartoon movie he saw yesterday. After that, he walked ahead of Toris.

"I'm a man Pa-Mr. Laurinaitis" Alexis tried to imitate a man voice but failed instantly because he sounds like he has a sore throat. Toris chuckles and pat his head. "Alright then, Mr. Alexis" . Alexis immediately hug his father. "Ačiū, Papa(Thank you, Papa)". "Jūs esate laukiami, mano sūnau(You're welcome, my son). Alright let's go. Ah, after you, " Toris bows and Alexis went ahead of him while skipping on his toes and giggling.

After half an hour the meeting was held, Alexis already asleep on his father lap. One hand gripping his father grey suits, while the other lay comfortably across his stomach. "Alexis, Alexis." he stroke Alexis's brown lock gently.

"Toris. Want me to take him outside?" Eduard offered.

"Sure. Just be careful" Toris slowly loosen Alexis's grip on his suits. Alexis stirred slightly when he lost his father warmth. "Just call me whe-".

"Relax, Toris. Alex will be fine with me. Just focus on your job, okay?" Eduard assured him. He slowly nod.

Eduard excuse himself, since he is not needed in the discussion and take a seat at a lounge that was available near the meeting room. However, as he about to lay Alexis on a sofa, he yawn and slowly open his eyes.

"Oh Alexis. You're awake"

"Uncle Eduard..where am I?" Alexis rubbing his eyes as he took a glimpse of the unfamiliar surrounding.

"In a lounge near the meeting room. You fall asleep while we were discussing back there."

"Oh..did.. I disturb you then?"

"Nope. I came because I have too look after you. Your father already prepared in case something like this happened, while they were negotiating"

"Negotiating?" Alexis tilted his head.

"Yup,negotiate. Well how to put this into a simple word..oh. Did you remember how your father tried to coaxed you to stay behind while he was in meeting?"

"Yes"

"That's what it call negotiating, but in a formal way."

"OH..I GET IT" Alexis eyes gleam as he learn a new word." But Uncle...what are they negotiate.. about? And isn't it weird that Papa suddenly bought me along with him in his trip?"

"Alexis" Once Eduard called the boy name, there is an aura of seriousness comes from him. "Promise me that you won't tell your father about this?".

"Pinky promise" Alexis show his pinky finger to Eduard.

"Alexis, didn't you realize that..we..include your father didn't age..at all?"

"Meaning?"

"Getting older. Like how all your friend's parents look. A father with a beard and maybe some grey hair."

"Oh...Well..I didn't. I thought maybe Papa was young when he had me. Why? Is aging is what you all afraid of?"

"Hahahaha no silly boy. Guess how old am I?"

"Umm...what do I get if I'm right?"

"Anything you want" Eduard smirk as he know he would win in this game.

"Okay...24?"

"Wrong. That's too young, but it's okay. Besides, I have a skin of a lady-killer, after all"

"How about I'll cut that skin of a lady-killer of yours, uncle?. Then, you shouldn't feel too young. Umm.. 36?" Scowl and disgust plastered on Alexis face, as Eduard called his skin 'lady-killer'.

"No, thank you and wrong"

"I'm sure all lady would be really happy to hear that. Ehh..I guess 40 and that was maximum for someone who doesn't have white hair"

"Wrong. I tell you. A lot of lady swoon over me and what? Me, white hair? Jeez, I'm not Gilbert(Prussia), okay?"

"Uncle, he's an albino. And no. I never saw a lady swoon over you. For Papa and Raivis..yes I did. Besides, it's impossible for someone 50 and above to look as young as you. Unless, you've been granted to live long without aging"

"Looks like I win. Alright let's get to the point. Have you heard of a country representative before?"

"Country representative? Aren't their existence still remain unknown until now?"

"Let's say. What if, they really exist?"

"I..I would thank you to the representative of Lithuania because he always kept the country safe. Well..although we faced a few difficulty like we placed first in number of suicides.. but it's really a beautiful country. And I'm just feel glad by that." Alexis eyes gleam as he said those words.

"Oohh I'm sure he would be happy to hear that, Alex" Eduard pat Alexis's head.

"What's up asking me all the question, uncle?"

"Oh well. Looks like I need to introduce myself properly" Eduard push up his spectacles and grinned at Alexis, while Alexis tilted his head in confuse. "Introduce?"

"My name is Eduard. Eduard von Bock, the nation of Eesti Vabariik (Republic of Estonia) ."

"Eh, you're lying right, uncle?"

"I'm not. Beside, country representative do exist, my dear Alexis."

"Prove it"

"How can we kept an artifact without the permission of museum?"

"There's no artifact in our hous-"

"The ancient armor suit. Plus, the weapon." Eduard interrupted Alexis before he could finish his sentence. Sure enough their house are full with ancient artifacts, till that they could open up a mini museum.

"O...k..Are there any...you know..like you, uncle?"

"Sure they are, silly boy .You've been hanging around them since you born. Your father, Toris Laurinaitis, the nation of Lietuvos Respublika(Republic of Lithuania). Then there's your uncle Raivis. Raivis Galante , the nation of Latvijas Republika (Republic of Latvia) and Feliks Łukasiewicz, the nation of Rzeczpospolita Polska (Republic of Poland)

Alexis flashback end when a sudden sound of door slam from downstairs. He quickly run downstairs and hid behind a wall. There he saw his father sitting on a couch while sigh tiredly. Then, the man quickly went upstairs, straight to his study. Alex took this chance to the kitchen, to prepare kisielius* for his father.

Toris was checking on the paperwork when suddenly a knock disturb his concentration. "Come in" he say while did not even take a glance on the person walking towards him. When Alexis slowly put a tray of mug in front of Toris, only then Toris notice it was him.

"Oh, Alex. What is this?" as he eyed the dark red liquid inside the mug.

"Papa, it's kisielius. You really need to take a break you know" Alexis sigh and sit in front of Toris.

"I will, I will. After I finish all this w-"

"No. Work can do anytime, but your health comes first" Alexis remind his father as he remember a few months ago his father fall sick because of distress and when he came back, his work has been double.

"Alright. I'll take 5 minutes rest" he put aside his paperwork and gently take a sip of kisielius. "Mmm..you're right Alex. I really do need a rest and thank you for the drink" Toris smile and pat Alexis's hair.

"See. Your precious son know the best" Alexis proudly say that to his father. Then, Alex walk towards Toris and took a seat on his lap.

"But you know Pa...instead of me.. I'm sure Mama do the best kisielius in the world,right?" he whisper, but loud enough for Toris to hear.

Toris chuckle. "I'm not sure about that, Alex. Since I'm the one who always done the cooking job for her. But, she kind of have attachment issues with knife"

"Oh, that explain why I do have attachment with knife. Tehehe another point from Mama" Alexis grin

"Mhm but you still my boy, okay" Toris hug Alexis affectionately and swing his chair slowly side by side while humming a tune. Slowly, both of them fell into a deep slumber

*kisielius- fruity cranberry drinks