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* Ruby and Jaune make a promise not to keep secrets from each other. Canada and America make a similar promise. And so far they've ''kept'' it. [[SecretlyDying Until Canada]] [[TearJerker didn't.]]

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* Ruby and Jaune make a promise not to keep secrets from each other. Canada and America make a similar promise. And so far they've ''kept'' it. [[SecretlyDying Until Canada]] Until]] Canada [[TearJerker didn't.]]



* America's sheer ''joy'' when England asks him if he wants to talk about magic at a later time. He's like a kid who finally got acknowledgement from their AloofOlderBrother. And this is after days of England rejecting and avoiding him because of Vale.

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* America's sheer ''joy'' when England asks him if he wants to talk about magic at a later time. He's like a kid who finally got acknowledgement from their AloofOlderBrother.AloofBigBrother (or [[AloofBigSister Sister]]). And this is after days of England rejecting and avoiding him because of Vale.



* When America flees, France, Australia, and [[{{Dismotivation}} Rom]][[{{Tsundere}} ano]] chase him for miles at Canada and England's behest. Australia and France manage to calm America down enough to get him to return. [[TearJerker Then the]] [[MoodWhiplash Atlas soldiers show up.]]
* England allows France to hug him when he is upset about Canada's [[SecretlyDying condi]][[HeroicBSOD tion]].

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* When America flees, France, Australia, and [[{{Dismotivation}} Rom]][[{{Tsundere}} ano]] Romano]] chase him for miles at Canada and England's behest. Australia and France manage to calm America down enough to get him to return. [[TearJerker Then the]] Then]] the [[MoodWhiplash Atlas soldiers show up.]]
* England allows France to hug him when he is upset about Canada's [[SecretlyDying condi]][[HeroicBSOD tion]].condition]].



* A puffy-eyed Ruby asks England if he wants to have a sleepover [[note]] in actuality, come to a meeting to discuss Ozpin, Silver Eyes, and what they are going to do next. [[/note]] and he agrees without hesitation because he does not want her to start crying again. [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold It's not like he's worried]] [[{{Tsundere}} about her or anything.]]
* The nations of Earth, JNPR, and RW_Y immediately accept Sun as Vacuo and voice their support of him. They also assure him they will protect him from Salem, Atlas, and [[ManipulativeBastard Oz]][[BrokenPedestal pin]]. [[note]] Blake doesn't support him (quite the opposite), thus her exclusion. [[/note]]

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* A puffy-eyed Ruby asks England if he wants to have a sleepover [[note]] in actuality, come to a meeting to discuss Ozpin, Silver Eyes, and what they are going to do next. [[/note]] and he agrees without hesitation because he does not want her to start crying again. [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold It's not like he's worried]] about [[{{Tsundere}} about her or anything.]]
* The nations of Earth, JNPR, and RW_Y immediately accept Sun as Vacuo and voice their support of him. They also assure him they will protect him from Salem, Atlas, and [[ManipulativeBastard Oz]][[BrokenPedestal pin]].Ozpin]]. [[note]] Blake doesn't support him (quite the opposite), thus her exclusion. [[/note]]
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* Penny asks to be America's sister. He, Canada, and England [[FamilyOfChoice accept her into the family]].
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* Ruby apologizes for [[YouShouldHaveDiedInstead what she said]] to America. He tells her he never blamed her for what she said and encourages her to forgive herself.
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* Even though their relationship is rocky, Ruby calls Raven "Aunt Raven" and Raven doesn't mind.
* While everyone else reacts to the [[TheCorruption red-eyed, pale-skinned, Grimm-veined]] Canada with fear or horror, America runs up to his brother and hugs him without hesitation.
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* Raven cares about her family enough to save Qrow from Frontier and Yang from the Ursa Spawner.
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* England threatens to destroy Ozpin if he tries to sacrifice England's family, friends, or "those children". England is [[CharacterDevelopment no longer]] an AloofAlly to RWBY and JNPR and has grown to care about them.
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* America forgives Doctor Charon for using him in his vendetta against Ironwood. No one was nearby except Penny, and if they were, no one would have blamed him if he refused to forgive the man that manipulated him. [[WhatYouAreInTheDark America forgave Charon anyway]]. When Penny asks why he isn't angry, he says there are better things to hold grudges over.
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* The Faunus that America saved in the Institute was Neon’s brother, Blaze. The Katt family greets America like a good friend and genuinely thank him for saving Blaze, calling him a hero.

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* The Faunus that America saved in the Institute was Neon’s Neon's brother, Blaze. The Katt family greets America like a good friend and genuinely thank him for saving Blaze, calling him a hero.hero.
* The survivors of the Institute hear RWBY asking the Katt family if they have any games and movies for a "no worries day". They let the team borrow items for their party, with a few offering money to the people who rescued them. The girls accept the games but politely decline the money, appreciating the offer nonetheless.
* America helps Penny put her hair in a ponytail every morning (except the days he in a deep depression). When he gets enough energy to do something other than lay listlessly in bed, one of the first things he does is ask Penny if she wants him to help her with her hair. She happily says yes.
* France compliments Penny's culinary skills and offers to teach her how to cook.
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* Unlike every previous time when they had a disagreement, England puts his anger and misconceptions aside and refuses to leave America. He also insists that he is going to help him recover.
* England apologizes for taking advantage of America's amnesia to try to trick him into performing the ritual that would hurt Vale's people.
* The Faunus that America saved in the Institute was Neon’s brother, Blaze. The Katt family greets America like a good friend and genuinely thank him for saving Blaze, calling him a hero.
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* After escaping Atlas, Blake and Yang begin mending their friendship.
* America, England, and Canada's reunion.
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* Weiss apologizes for leaving Whitley alone with [[AbusiveParents their father]] and convinces him to leave with her. As Jacques shouts threats at them, Whitley walks away with Weiss and she calmly tells him not to look back and that she's proud of him. They hug before Whitley goes to leave with Klein.
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* Ruby takes a moment to check on Oscar and see how he's coping with their mission in the Institute.
* America and Australia patiently encourage and assist an injured Faunus prisoner. The man is terrified of being left behind due to his injuries but they gently reassure him they won't leave him.

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* A puffy-eyed Ruby asks England if he wants to have a sleepover [[note]] in actuality, come to a meeting to discuss Ozpin, Silver Eyes, and what they are going to do next. [[/note]] and he agrees without hesitation because he does not want her to start crying again. [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold It’s not like he’s worried]] [[{{Tsundere}} about her or anything.]]

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* A puffy-eyed Ruby asks England if he wants to have a sleepover [[note]] in actuality, come to a meeting to discuss Ozpin, Silver Eyes, and what they are going to do next. [[/note]] and he agrees without hesitation because he does not want her to start crying again. [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold It’s It's not like he’s he's worried]] [[{{Tsundere}} about her or anything.]]]]
* The nations of Earth, JNPR, and RW_Y immediately accept Sun as Vacuo and voice their support of him. They also assure him they will protect him from Salem, Atlas, and [[ManipulativeBastard Oz]][[BrokenPedestal pin]]. [[note]] Blake doesn't support him (quite the opposite), thus her exclusion. [[/note]]
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* In chapter fourteen, for the first time in a very long time, America declares he is a hero.
* A puffy-eyed Ruby asks England if he wants to have a sleepover [[note]] in actuality, come to a meeting to discuss Ozpin, Silver Eyes, and what they are going to do next. [[/note]] and he agrees without hesitation because he does not want her to start crying again. [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold It’s not like he’s worried]] [[{{Tsundere}} about her or anything.]]
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* Mixed with TearJerker, but Russia's sad, nostalgic look when reminded of America's amnesia. [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther It turns out he really does care about America and values his friendship.]]

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* Mixed with TearJerker, but Russia's sad, nostalgic look when reminded of America's amnesia. [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther [[FriendshipMoment It turns out he really does care about America and values his friendship.]]
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* France tries to protect Blake from Adam despite hardly knowing her. [[LovableCoward He]] refuses to run away even when the opportunity arises. He also willing throws himself between Blake and Adam and is ''stabbed'' shielding her with his body. Sure, [[{{Immortality}} he can't die]] but still, that's some lengths to go for a mortal he barely knows.

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* France tries to protect Blake from Adam despite hardly knowing her. [[LovableCoward [[CowardlyLion He]] refuses to run away even when the opportunity arises. He also willing throws himself between Blake and Adam and is ''stabbed'' shielding her with his body. Sure, [[{{Immortality}} he can't die]] but still, that's some lengths to go for a mortal he barely knows.



* Ruby runs around hugging all the returned nations. Even [[HatesBeingTouched Japan]] hugs her back, and Italy hugs her tight enough to lift her feet off the ground.

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* Ruby runs around hugging all the returned nations. Even [[HatesBeingTouched Japan]] hugs her back, and Italy hugs her tight tightly enough to lift her feet off the ground.
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* Canada often calls Pyrrha by the wrong name. He eventually does this intentionally as in inside joke between them and because he can tell it makes Pyrrha happy. It's revealed [[FamedInStory Pyrrha]] likes the misnaming because it signified Matthew and Alfred [[IJustWantToBeNormal did not recognize her]].
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* Pyrrhas reunion with her father. He embraces her and tells her he is not angry with her about what [[AccidentalMurder happened]] during the Tournament, assuaging her fears.

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* Pyrrhas Pyrrha's reunion with her father. He embraces her and tells her he is not angry with her about what [[AccidentalMurder happened]] during the Tournament, assuaging her fears.
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* The nations attempt to soothe America and make him feel welcome by cooking him food. Though [[FunnyMoments they made a mess]] their earnestness is delightful.

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* The nations attempt to soothe America and make him feel welcome by cooking him food. Though [[FunnyMoments [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments they made a mess]] their earnestness is delightful.
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* England comforts Canada (openly) and Weiss (subtly), assuring them there was nothing they could do for Mantle and its people, and the tragedy that befell Mantle is not their fault.
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* [[TheQuietOne Ren]] requests information from Italy about Romano and Italy enthusiastically shares stories about his big brother.
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* Japan gives America the stuffed animal he won from playing games at the Fairgrounds.


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* England gives Ruby advice on how to get used to wearing an eyepatch in his usual [[{{Tsundere}} gruff manner.]]
* He also grumpily pulls her cloak tighter around her to keep out the cold (with similar gruffness). Ruby's adorably perplexed reaction just cinches it.
* While discussing [[FalseFriend Emerald]], Germany reminds Ruby of her real friends. When Ruby asks if ''they'' are friends, Germany [[WhenSheSmiles gets a tiny little smile]] and affirms that they are.


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* England allows France to hug him when he is upset about Canada's [[SecretlyDying condi]][[HeroicBSOD tion]].
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* When America flees, France, Australia, and [[{{Dismotivation}} Rom]][[{{Tsundere}} ano]] chase him for miles at Canada and England's behest. Australia and France manage to calm America down enough to get him to return. [[TearJerker Then the]] [[MomentKiller Atlas soldiers show up.]]

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* When America flees, France, Australia, and [[{{Dismotivation}} Rom]][[{{Tsundere}} ano]] chase him for miles at Canada and England's behest. Australia and France manage to calm America down enough to get him to return. [[TearJerker Then the]] [[MomentKiller [[MoodWhiplash Atlas soldiers show up.]]
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* Weiss's unflinching support of Alfred and MatthewÂ’s right to stay at Beacon whether Arthur likes it or not. [[DefrostingIceQueen She even admits]] the twins are her friends.

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* Weiss's unflinching support of Alfred and Matthew’s right to stay at Beacon whether Arthur likes it or not. [[DefrostingIceQueen She even admits]] the twins are her friends.

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* Weiss's unflinching support of Alfred and Matthew’s MatthewÂ’s right to stay at Beacon whether Arthur likes it or not. [[DefrostingIceQueen She even admits]] the twins are her friends.


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* Ruby runs around hugging all the returned nations. Even [[HatesBeingTouched Japan]] hugs her back, and Italy hugs her tight enough to lift her feet off the ground.
* Pyrrha's pride in Jaune when she sees he has grown.
* Pyrrhas reunion with her father. He embraces her and tells her he is not angry with her about what [[AccidentalMurder happened]] during the Tournament, assuaging her fears.
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* America and Ruby geek out and chat about weapons together and it is freaking ''adorable''. Not only did Ruby find someone else with similar interests to herself, but America hardly blinked when she almost ran into him and proceeded to [[NoSocialSkills fumble through the following conversation]]. Yang implies that other people were put off by [[FriendlessBackground Ruby's enthusiasm and mannerisms back in Signal]] in the past, but Alfred accepted her immediately.

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* America and Ruby geek out and chat about weapons together and it is freaking ''adorable''. Not only did Ruby find someone else with similar interests to herself, but America hardly blinked when she almost ran into him and proceeded to [[NoSocialSkills fumble through the following conversation]]. Yang implies that other people were put off by [[FriendlessBackground Ruby's enthusiasm and mannerisms back in Signal]] in the past, but Alfred accepted her immediately.



* France tries to protect Blake from Adam despite hardly knowing her. [[LovableCoward He]] refuses to run away even when the opportunity arises. He also willing throws himself between Blake and Adam and gets ''stabbed'' shielding her with his body. Sure, [[{{Immortality}} he can't die]] but still, that's some lengths to go for a mortal he barely knows.

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* France tries to protect Blake from Adam despite hardly knowing her. [[LovableCoward He]] refuses to run away even when the opportunity arises. He also willing throws himself between Blake and Adam and gets is ''stabbed'' shielding her with his body. Sure, [[{{Immortality}} he can't die]] but still, that's some lengths to go for a mortal he barely knows.knows.
* The twins', RWBY, JNPR, and Penny's friendship in general. Scenes of them hanging out and having fun are sprinkled throughout the story, though they are [[TearJerker TearJerkers in hindsight]].
* Pyrrha immediately notices something is bothering America and drops her normal ExtremeDoormat tendencies, insisting she talks to him.



* France and England have an exaggerated and hilarious argument to cheer up Ruby and the other exhausted, downtrodden refugees on the airship.

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* [[VitriolicBestBuds France and England England]] have an exaggerated and hilarious argument to cheer up Ruby and the other exhausted, downtrodden refugees on the airship.



* Ruby and Jaune make a promise not to keep secrets from each other. Canada and America make a similar promise. And so far they've ''kept'' it.
* Australia promises to keep America's Semblance a secret from his (Australia's) boss and allows America to tell the others at his own pace.

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* Ruby and Jaune make a promise not to keep secrets from each other. Canada and America make a similar promise. And so far they've ''kept'' it.
it. [[SecretlyDying Until Canada]] [[TearJerker didn't.]]
* Australia promises to keep America's Semblance a secret from his (Australia's) boss and allows America to tell the others at his own pace. For context, America is a {{Technopath}}, that can hack into anything as long as he can touch technology. That makes him one of the most powerful (and dangerous) people on Earth. Yet rather than tell his boss about the potential threat [[note]] or resource to be exploited [[/note]], Australia chooses to trust America and keeps his Semblance to himself.



* The nations attempt to soothe America and make him feel welcome by cooking him food. Their earnestness is delightful.

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* The nations attempt to soothe America and make him feel welcome by cooking him food. Their Though [[FunnyMoments they made a mess]] their earnestness is delightful.



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[[/folder]]* Romano complains and grumbles the whole time, but he stays with America to support him when he goes to the World Conference and gives him advice on how to make the other nations leave him alone. He kept insisting they needed to hurry up and were going to be late, but he didn't leave America behind. ''Daaawwww.''
* Finland asks America if he and Pyrrha want to go with the Nordics to lunch. He never presses either of them for answers and (unlike many other nations) its implied he asks without ulterior motives.
* When America flees, France, Australia, and [[{{Dismotivation}} Rom]][[{{Tsundere}} ano]] chase him for miles at Canada and England's behest. Australia and France manage to calm America down enough to get him to return. [[TearJerker Then the]] [[MomentKiller Atlas soldiers show up.]]
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* The circumstances are horrific, but America's determination to keep Canada from harm while they are in the lab is absolutely heartmelting. Why does he go to such lengths and put himself in such danger? Simple: because Canada is his brother. It is an incredibly potent motivation when compared to the lofty and sometimes destructive "Save the World" mentality of many other characters.
* America feels safe enough with England to sleep when he is nearby. He also sleeps without nightmares.

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* The circumstances are horrific, but America's determination to keep Canada from harm while they are in the lab is absolutely heartmelting. Why does he go to such lengths and put himself in such danger? Simple: because Canada is his brother. It is an incredibly potent motivation when compared to the lofty and sometimes destructive [[TheNeedsOfTheMany "Save the World" World"]] mentality of many other characters.
* America feels safe enough with England to sleep when he is nearby. He It's also one of the few times he sleeps without nightmares.
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[[folder:''Weight of the World'']]

* The grumpy guard at the small town gives America and Canada enough money to get them started and [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold asks for nothing in return]].
* America and Ruby geek out and chat about weapons together and it is freaking ''adorable''. Not only did Ruby find someone else with similar interests to herself, but America hardly blinked when she almost ran into him and proceeded to [[NoSocialSkills fumble through the following conversation]]. Yang implies that other people were put off by [[FriendlessBackground Ruby's enthusiasm and mannerisms back in Signal]] in the past, but Alfred accepted her immediately.
* Sun and Neptune go talk to Canada simply because they thought he looked lonely and needed some company.
* Alfred readily welcomes Penny into their friend group because he can see she's lonely. This is despite him knowing she was ordered to watch over him by Ironwood.
* Weiss's unflinching support of Alfred and Matthew’s right to stay at Beacon whether Arthur likes it or not. [[DefrostingIceQueen She even admits]] the twins are her friends.
* France tries to protect Blake from Adam despite hardly knowing her. [[LovableCoward He]] refuses to run away even when the opportunity arises. He also willing throws himself between Blake and Adam and gets ''stabbed'' shielding her with his body. Sure, [[{{Immortality}} he can't die]] but still, that's some lengths to go for a mortal he barely knows.
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[[folder: ''The Shattered Soul'']]

* France and England have an exaggerated and hilarious argument to cheer up Ruby and the other exhausted, downtrodden refugees on the airship.
* Jaune, Ruby, Matthew, and the others defend Pyrrha when the airship crew kick her off the ship and refuse to let them (or Pyrrha herself) blame her for Beacon.
* Russia stops England from attacking Qrow after America's possible DeathOfPersonality is revealed. He claims to do it so Ruby does not have to see her uncle get pummeled. From the [[PsychopathicManchild unstable nation]], it's a pretty sweet gesture.
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[[folder: ''The Depths of Deception'']]

* Ruby and Jaune make a promise not to keep secrets from each other. Canada and America make a similar promise. And so far they've ''kept'' it.
* Australia promises to keep America's Semblance a secret from his (Australia's) boss and allows America to tell the others at his own pace.
* The quiet and reserved Japan goes out of his way to comfort Pyrrha and tells her that if she ever feels homesick or out of place on Earth, she can come talk to him.
* Pyrrha pets and talks to Uni despite being unable to see her.
* The nations attempt to soothe America and make him feel welcome by cooking him food. Their earnestness is delightful.
* Mixed with TearJerker, but Russia's sad, nostalgic look when reminded of America's amnesia. [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther It turns out he really does care about America and values his friendship.]]
** In a weird way, his willingness to blow up Atlas because of what they did to America is also this.
* America's sheer ''joy'' when England asks him if he wants to talk about magic at a later time. He's like a kid who finally got acknowledgement from their AloofOlderBrother. And this is after days of England rejecting and avoiding him because of Vale.
* The circumstances are horrific, but America's determination to keep Canada from harm while they are in the lab is absolutely heartmelting. Why does he go to such lengths and put himself in such danger? Simple: because Canada is his brother. It is an incredibly potent motivation when compared to the lofty and sometimes destructive "Save the World" mentality of many other characters.
* America feels safe enough with England to sleep when he is nearby. He also sleeps without nightmares.
* After spending days laying in bed and waiting to die, Canada is pulled out of his funk (and his bed) by Cuba.
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