[The reference to them as a unit brings tension to England's shoulders. It's easier when it's not about him, of course. He can give advice as long as he doesn't think it means he'll look invested.
He gives in and starts worrying the sleeve of his windbreaker between two of his fingers. All the same, he doesn't have the heart to reject America's olive branch (and truthfully, he doesn't want to).]
...we will. [Worrying turns to plucking with his fingers as he bows his head slightly.] We— you know, we're allies. So it's...all right, I mean, if you need to...
[He folds his arms a little tighter, giving the impression of a turtle gradually retreating into its shell.] It's, er, better to support each other. That's what makes a strong alliance.
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He gives in and starts worrying the sleeve of his windbreaker between two of his fingers. All the same, he doesn't have the heart to reject America's olive branch (and truthfully, he doesn't want to).]
...we will. [Worrying turns to plucking with his fingers as he bows his head slightly.] We— you know, we're allies. So it's...all right, I mean, if you need to...
[He folds his arms a little tighter, giving the impression of a turtle gradually retreating into its shell.] It's, er, better to support each other. That's what makes a strong alliance.