Personality: At first glance, Switzerland can seem standoffish to the point of being blatantly rude, disinterested, opinionated, and unapologetically blunt in all matters - and he really is. However upon closer inspection, it’s clear that there’s so much more to him than first impressions.
It is true that he values his privacy, but much like protecting his borders, he’s worked hard to establish himself as a neutral party despite being a small nation literally surrounded by major world powers - his intention for being so steadfast in being aloof is simply a matter of self-preservation. Action long ingrained into habit in order to keep his house in order and protect his people in accordance to his own sense of justice. And yet, it’s this same sense of justice that, when he came across a sickly Liechtenstein, prompted him to pick her up, adopt her, and not only nurse her back to health but to protect her even after she was stable once again.
Unlike other nations, it was this sense of justice rather than a desire for control over either her or her lands - or the need to increase his power and influence in the world order - that had him stepping into the rare role of an 'equal guardian' for her. Protect her, teach her (ie constantly lecture), but always respect her own sovernity. They were and have always remained equals with a mutually beneficial relationship. In this way he makes clear that he has definite views of how people should treat each other - views that he’s maintained since he was a young nation, as evidenced with the way he spent his youth both picking Austria up and lecturing him to act less recklessly, to become stronger, and following him around to be sure he was safe.
He simply believes that the strong should use their strength to protect their own lands first and to treat others with decency and respect rather than an intent to control or dominate. That helping someone when they’re down and out is the right things to do, and not for personal gain - and if you have to tighten your own belt for a little bit to do it, then so be it.
Just be mindful of how you spend your resources and take responsibility for how they’re managed in order to make them last while doing so. Which also brings up his frugal nature. Because he knows the pains of having such a tenuous and uncertain beginning, and the struggle to establish a sustainable independance, Switzerland is always cognizant of the need to spend money and resources with caution and prudence - not to the extent of oppressing his people under the weight of greedy taxation, but if the choice is the expensive brand name or a generic that tastes just as good? He’s buying the generic, hands down.
He is absolutely unapologetic in voicing his opinion when he needs to - or encouraging others (like Japan) to step up and form their own opinions as well. This is especially important for smaller nations if they want to be heard and listen to with respect from the larger idiots that are always squabbling. It’s a means of survival that, over the years, has helped to establish his neutrality because when he says absolutely no one is authorized to cross neutral borders, he means no one - regardless of alliances outside his borders. Therefore it’s better to say what you mean, and absolutely mean what you say in the clearest, most unmistakable manner possible and if it comes off as curt or rude, well, at least they know where you stand without question, right?
It’s much the same with his seeming disinterest in others affairs - because if anything, it’s quite the opposite. He’s actually got quite the extensive intelligence monitoring program in place. And the reason is simple: In order to stay on top of what the larger, squabbling idiots are up to, he’ll watch and he’ll listen all so he can be better prepared to turn them aside at his borders when they move from posturing to action against each other.
And all of this reveals a deeper, more complex person. He does have compassion, despite his cool exterior and for those that he accepts into his close circle of important people, he offers a surprising yet gruff wealth of sincerity, support, and strength - he’s a protector that pushes them always to stand strongly on their own two feet. He has a definite love for music and art and the beauty found in nature and, if given the opportunity to relax his guard, would much rather spend his free time out under the open skies with his sister or Austria though he refuses to acknowledge that point anymore than anything else.
And yet.
He absolutely will not hesitate to take up arms at a moment’s notice to defend what’s his - or his sister’s - so don't forget it.
Abilities: As the personification of a nation that has spent centuries as a mercenary followed by a rigid defense of his own hard-won borders, Switzerland has become the epitomie of a soldier through and through. So while it’s not impossible to kill him (nations can fall, even neutral ones) he’ll make it pretty damn hard to kill him. Aside from that, he’s fairly close to immortal - alive so long as his lands survive.
Other: He’s going to be rather stubborn about protecting his home in game - as in setting old school hunting traps (As soon as he finds enough rope) around the edge of his property and creating makeshift weapons to protect his house with.... people will figure out the idea to stay off his lawn eventually, right?
Third Person: To say Switzerland was less than amused upon waking up in this nightmareishly familiar place was an understatement. Although at least this time he was waking up in a comfortable lawn chair rather than getting moved in the middle of the night to a sandy beach but... all the same he would really have preferred to continue life as if this place had never happened. As if he'd never been to this alien infested pla-- no. He was not going to start giving credence to Poland's crack pot ideas about this place yet.
So here he is, back in this same town failing to attain the perfect level of stepford and for what? To live a mundane life, cut off from their true homes? Think nothing of their bosses that needed them, or the people that relied on them - oh no. Here, they had to play house in strange marriages and with children no less. He scowled at the mere thought and mumbled a few curses under his breath, his expression foreboding as he glared daggers at the unassuming door waiting to reveal his latest version of supposed family.
First, however, was finding out whether or not his bank was still standing. Then to see if his wishes, left behind in a letter in his desk in the event of his disappearance had been followed - because if so, then than meant his hard-won collection of arms was safe in Vietnam's hands.
Assuming, of course, that Vietnam was even here anymore.
If not, well, it shouldn't be that hard to track down his arms. If not with her, then possibly… Japan? Or even Austria?
Also assuming either of them were still trapped in this place as well.
What a pain in the ass. Either way, it was time to get up and play monkey to the Landlord's soundless tune so Switzerland did the only thing he could do - he gave a disgruntled sigh as he pushed to his feet, the unread documents still clutched in his hand, and marched himself right to the door. Time to meet his so-called family.
Again.
OTHER; Housing Request?: Request Switzerland be assigned to 1451 as spouse to North Italy. Did you read the rules and FAQ?: Yup.
Switzerland | Axis Powers Hetalia | Reserved (2/2)
It is true that he values his privacy, but much like protecting his borders, he’s worked hard to establish himself as a neutral party despite being a small nation literally surrounded by major world powers - his intention for being so steadfast in being aloof is simply a matter of self-preservation. Action long ingrained into habit in order to keep his house in order and protect his people in accordance to his own sense of justice. And yet, it’s this same sense of justice that, when he came across a sickly Liechtenstein, prompted him to pick her up, adopt her, and not only nurse her back to health but to protect her even after she was stable once again.
Unlike other nations, it was this sense of justice rather than a desire for control over either her or her lands - or the need to increase his power and influence in the world order - that had him stepping into the rare role of an 'equal guardian' for her. Protect her, teach her (ie constantly lecture), but always respect her own sovernity. They were and have always remained equals with a mutually beneficial relationship. In this way he makes clear that he has definite views of how people should treat each other - views that he’s maintained since he was a young nation, as evidenced with the way he spent his youth both picking Austria up and lecturing him to act less recklessly, to become stronger, and following him around to be sure he was safe.
He simply believes that the strong should use their strength to protect their own lands first and to treat others with decency and respect rather than an intent to control or dominate. That helping someone when they’re down and out is the right things to do, and not for personal gain - and if you have to tighten your own belt for a little bit to do it, then so be it.
Just be mindful of how you spend your resources and take responsibility for how they’re managed in order to make them last while doing so. Which also brings up his frugal nature. Because he knows the pains of having such a tenuous and uncertain beginning, and the struggle to establish a sustainable independance, Switzerland is always cognizant of the need to spend money and resources with caution and prudence - not to the extent of oppressing his people under the weight of greedy taxation, but if the choice is the expensive brand name or a generic that tastes just as good? He’s buying the generic, hands down.
He is absolutely unapologetic in voicing his opinion when he needs to - or encouraging others (like Japan) to step up and form their own opinions as well. This is especially important for smaller nations if they want to be heard and listen to with respect from the larger idiots that are always squabbling. It’s a means of survival that, over the years, has helped to establish his neutrality because when he says absolutely no one is authorized to cross neutral borders, he means no one - regardless of alliances outside his borders. Therefore it’s better to say what you mean, and absolutely mean what you say in the clearest, most unmistakable manner possible and if it comes off as curt or rude, well, at least they know where you stand without question, right?
It’s much the same with his seeming disinterest in others affairs - because if anything, it’s quite the opposite. He’s actually got quite the extensive intelligence monitoring program in place. And the reason is simple: In order to stay on top of what the larger, squabbling idiots are up to, he’ll watch and he’ll listen all so he can be better prepared to turn them aside at his borders when they move from posturing to action against each other.
And all of this reveals a deeper, more complex person. He does have compassion, despite his cool exterior and for those that he accepts into his close circle of important people, he offers a surprising yet gruff wealth of sincerity, support, and strength - he’s a protector that pushes them always to stand strongly on their own two feet. He has a definite love for music and art and the beauty found in nature and, if given the opportunity to relax his guard, would much rather spend his free time out under the open skies with his sister
or Austria though he refuses to acknowledge that point anymorethan anything else.And yet.
He absolutely will not hesitate to take up arms at a moment’s notice to defend what’s his - or his sister’s - so don't forget it.
Abilities: As the personification of a nation that has spent centuries as a mercenary followed by a rigid defense of his own hard-won borders, Switzerland has become the epitomie of a soldier through and through. So while it’s not impossible to kill him (nations can fall, even neutral ones) he’ll make it pretty damn hard to kill him. Aside from that, he’s fairly close to immortal - alive so long as his lands survive.
Other: He’s going to be rather stubborn about protecting his home in game - as in setting old school hunting traps (As soon as he finds enough rope) around the edge of his property and creating makeshift weapons to protect his house with.... people will figure out the idea to stay off his lawn eventually, right?
SAMPLES;
First Person:
Here and Here.
Third Person:
To say Switzerland was less than amused upon waking up in this nightmareishly familiar place was an understatement. Although at least this time he was waking up in a comfortable lawn chair rather than getting moved in the middle of the night to a sandy beach but... all the same he would really have preferred to continue life as if this place had never happened. As if he'd never been to this alien infested pla-- no. He was not going to start giving credence to Poland's crack pot ideas about this place yet.
So here he is, back in this same town failing to attain the perfect level of stepford and for what? To live a mundane life, cut off from their true homes? Think nothing of their bosses that needed them, or the people that relied on them - oh no. Here, they had to play house in strange marriages and with children no less. He scowled at the mere thought and mumbled a few curses under his breath, his expression foreboding as he glared daggers at the unassuming door waiting to reveal his latest version of supposed family.
First, however, was finding out whether or not his bank was still standing. Then to see if his wishes, left behind in a letter in his desk in the event of his disappearance had been followed - because if so, then than meant his hard-won collection of arms was safe in Vietnam's hands.
Assuming, of course, that Vietnam was even here anymore.
If not, well, it shouldn't be that hard to track down his arms. If not with her, then possibly… Japan? Or even Austria?
Also assuming either of them were still trapped in this place as well.
What a pain in the ass.
Either way, it was time to get up and play monkey to the Landlord's soundless tune so Switzerland did the only thing he could do - he gave a disgruntled sigh as he pushed to his feet, the unread documents still clutched in his hand, and marched himself right to the door. Time to meet his so-called family.
Again.
OTHER;
Housing Request?: Request Switzerland be assigned to 1451 as spouse to North Italy.
Did you read the rules and FAQ?: Yup.