Canada [WIP]

Country Name:Canada
Full Title: Canada
Human Name: Matthew Williams (though looking at his nicknames takes a bit)
Birthday: July 1


Distinguishing Features:
Matthew tends to hide his more effeminate build under baggy clothes. No matter how many pancakes and poutines he scarfs down, he never really gains much fat. His tummy has a tiny and healthy bit, but the rest of him is slim (girly as some may have joked until Alfred heard and made them take it back) and lean muscle. Typically he keeps his short wavy hair down, but on some occasions he'll pull it back into a pony tail (mindful of brothers who might yank it) or find cute hair clips in it (courtesy of a family member - North). He does own contacts, but even when wearing them will carry around his glasses (Halifax). When angry his eyes seem to freeze and take a darker maroon-purple color, but when happy they lighten and twist in color like the Aurora Borealis. His eye color sticks to what he's truely feeling, even if he doesn't know it. When scared they turn a more blue-violet tint, but when sad they look like a pale watercolor lavendar. Normally they're a calm amethyst. He's actually shorter than his twin and England by an inch and a half, not due to anything connected with his land or government which has flourished and is quite healthy, but thanks to his own doubts and fears and bad habit of hunching over.

Quote:"I'm Canada, the one who feeds you..." "I'm not America, I'm Canada!"


Personality: ...
Calm, shy, kind, honest, rather plain jane, easygoing, softhearted and gentle. Tries to show the appeal for Canada in various ways most recently his olympic gold medals (though America just screamed there was a ghost....). Can be a bit prone to depression.

He's labeled by the European countries as 'the country to live in when you're an old man'.

Matthew Williams doesn't typically need to hide his feelings thanks to his special power, but does so furthering the Canadian Doormat stereotype. However, he does have a fierce and passionate side to him, not only displayed in Molson commercials or Hockey matches. You could describe him to be similar to two of his famous animals: the beaver and the polar bear. Like a beaver who mates for life, he is loyal (though the mating for life has yet to be seen). He thinks and plans ahead. Also he does tend to spread out (though not in the same sense a beaver would, though they have spread across Russia creating flood issues). Similar to the polar bear, he tends to blend in and remain solitary. He is social, but situations tend to leave him alone with his seemingly narcoleptic companion. One thing that should always be remembered about him is that he also has the rage of a polar bear. Beware upsetting him, especially if a hockey stick is nearby and never threaten those he loves or is loyal to.

Canada is one of the most compassionate Nations you'll meet, a trait he shares with his somewhat better know neighbor-brother. If there is a crisis or area in turmoil, best bets are that Canada will respond and be there with aid shortly. Unlike America, Canada is a ethnic collective rather than a melting pot. His people sadly more often than not will call themselves anything but Canadian, something that he still isn't quite at terms with, though he does enjoy how some Nations visit because of it. Canada has a lot of internal issues with himself due to past events and tends to internalize most of them, rather than trouble others. He has a warped view of how much a bother he is to his family and friends and tries to be as independent as possible. Unfortunately like most his mind is fragile and with enough maneuvering with his natural tendency toward depression he could be easily manipulated to dependency, even though he is quite stable economically.


Likes:
Maple, Kumakitchi, my family (though they can be frustrating), Prussia, Cuba, Ukraine, Peace, Snow, Hockey, LaCrosse, learning languages and about other cultures, skydiving, other extreme sports, nature preservation/outdoors

Hobbies:
Hockey and extreme sports
Gardening
Reading
Learning about the many cultures in his and other Nations
Animal care
Pancakes/baking
Making anything maple
Smoking pot
Singing
Sewing (England's fault)
Crafts/Woodwork
Sketching and painting
Dancing (ballroom, swing, rave, club)
Using his invisibility to mess with Alfred


Dislikes:
Being ignored/ being mistaken for America, pointless suabbles/war/fighting, messes, losing at Hockey to America, running out of syrup or pancakes (he goes through withdrawl), America telling me what to do, France trying to play with my Ahoge, explaining the previous one, England's ...."cooking"...., bigotry and the like, being abandoned.


Relationships:
(Many of the Countries have a bad habit of not seeing or remembering him)

AMERICA:
He's his brother, his twin. He will always love him, no matter what he does to hurt him or embarrass him. 1812 and all other past events still carry their mark, but Alfred always somehow knew when to pop in when he was needed most. Alfred may have been a selfish brat for most his life, until Danny showed up, but Canada kinda liked how America was so possessive and made him feel wanted. He knew his brother was an idiot and just took it as misdirected affection (much as he convinced himself that England's scones were chunks of love that were too strong they'd kill your taste-buds for months). While he loves his brother, he also hates him. He hates how Alfred would even think that he could disregard his wishes and try to take him and shove him into a gilded cage (1812), the jokes over the years, how Americans could think he was a state, that Alfred took all the glory even though he wasn't even there very long (WWI & WWII), how England and France loved him more, and how everyone thought he was America or that his name was America's Brother/Hat.


FRANCE:
He is the one who "civilized him", though he doesn't blame him for that as the warm memories of cuddles and I love you's make up for all the bad. He hasn't quite dealt with feeling abandoned when he was younger, though he understands it was unavoidable. His Papa is the one who gave him the warm feelings inside and he treasures that Nation for that gift. The October Crisis had him hating and loving the man in a way that made him wish he could split in half to deal with it all. Francis was, is, and will always be his Papa. He gets annoyed at the French people's jokes about his "rustic accent" but feels much better when Francis reassures him (after all he loves his French heritage). He worries for the Nation, as it kept going through rough patch after patch (especially the WW) and wants to be able to keep an eye and helping hand out for his Papa.


ENGLAND:
He used to view the man as the Caterpillar Browed Boogeyman and a cruel man who scared him when he was new to the British Empire... but over time he thought the man was like him, afraid of being left alone. He grew to loyally love him as a second Father, not like his loving Papa, but more a protective Father to run to when he needed his help from a certain southern invader (though sometimes England would still favor the excolony- Alaska). Even though he is certain he could never be Arthur's America or even mean that much, he will stay by his side and be the good son for him. The older Nation doesn't show it much, but Canada is sure that he loves him.


RUSSIA:
Generally he has a good relationship with the former Soviet Union now that he's not Communist. He enjoys his country's pancake festival and competing with the other Nation in Hockey and winter sports. He has respect for Russia, for what he has gone through with his history/bosses (and because not to would probably get you piped and "One"). He wishes that he would not sit on him or try to intimidate him/others though... The tension between Russia and America is very stressful as he is located between the two and considers both an ally (some more than others). He does fear the older and larger Nation, though he keeps trying to think the best of the Russian.


UKRAINE:
He has a major crush on her for her kind personality... and erm... among other things... He was the first to recognize her as her own country and keeps good relations with her. He feels she is an ideal older sister and doesn't understand why Russia would worry her so much.


BELARUS:
She's a terrifying Nation with her obsession... and he finds it best to keep on her good side, but if she did anything to harm his loved ones... she'd soon find out what the Germans meant by Storm or Shock Troopers. Her actions make his a bit sympathetic to Russia and somewhat willing to lie and say Russia just left to go somewhere.... to help him out. She seems fine as long as she isn't in RussiaLove mode... He really only has to interact rarely... except her surprise Nii-san Kekkon visits...


GERMANY:
He respects the efficient man and enjoys good trade with his country, as well as immigrants. The bad blood in WW1& WW2 is taken care of, and he feels terrible for the aftermaths... but if Germany ever shows those signs again.... He will be there to stop it.


PRUSSIA:
They're good friends, though Gil can be annoying and frustrating. Him and Alfred are very much alike. He loves how Gil always sees him and knows his name and his appreciation for maple syrup and pancakes. He admires Gil for his confidence and sticking to his own desires. They disagree on beer, but it's okay that Gil is a bit stupid. He trust him and accepts his past, after all most Nations have at least one thing they regret. He feels guilt to this day for not saying something about separating the German brothers and letting Russia take Gil. He hasn't apologized because every time he decided to go to talk he ended up staying home, it makes him a coward, but he's hoping to one day be brave enough like Alfred would. The whole New Prussia thing makes him worry that is why Gilbert shows up too early in the morning... Gilbert this is not your house...


JAPAN:
He respects him for his honor and politeness, somewhat feeling bad Alfred is so rude sometimes (or was). He still remembers when he and Germany tried to invade, but hopes it is and will always be in the past.


CHINA:
China is one of if not the oldest Nation and that alone should give him the respect China has earned. He admires how China has dealt with all history has thrown and still throws at him. He believes China is wise and probably a good confidant. They both have good relations politically.


CUBA:
He's a good friend.... once he realizes he's not America. They both have had an uninterrupted work relationship for a long time, and he really loves how Cuba treats him well and always remembers the ice cream.


HONG KONG:
His quiet half-brother has always had his respect, especially with the fireworks used on England... He has a good trade relationship and tried to help him when he could (opening his borders for Hong Kong citizens to flee to Canada when he was to be returned to Communist China). He is respectful and affectionate (cooking and caring for) toward Hong Kong.


AUSTRALIA:
He is another brother that is rambunctious, though thanks to their governments they aren't very close. On good terms, but not too terribly close. However they are family, and Canada respects how Australia basically raised himself to a good strong Nation.


NETHERLANDS:
His best buddy and possible suitor... he's not quite sure... He loves sharing the tulip festival with the vibrant and strong Nation. Though he doesn't feel quite comfortable trying all of Netherland's hobbies, he does enjoy a few of them. Just sitting around either Netherland's or his own place forces him to relax, if the other's easy conversation doesn't then the smoke they share will. Ever since liberating the other Nation in the Second World War, Canada can't help but want to be around and protect his friend.... even though the other doesn't need it. He fights those thoughts and memories of how the other looked and smiles at whatever antic Netherlands is up to. Netherland's easygoing and playful nature helps him be a bit more mischievous.


Bio: