[Keinedon Avorellis]

America heard China's statement and the smile slowly fell off his face. He was so excited for this project and wanted to share it with everyone. But he felt like China particularly snappy tonight, and he didn't know why...

"Well you see. I uh... well we..."

America was at a loss for words. Prussia had shot him down without even giving his idea a second thought. Japan seemed skeptical. Only England seemed to actually be humoring the idea, even if it was just to make America feel better.

His hand slowly fell back to his side, and he suddenly sat cross legged. His finger and thumb made a crook that rested his chin with the other three fingers closed. And his other hand rested on his knee, elbow out.

America pondered for a second or two...