The Sparrow's Gift |Countryhumans AU|

Russia is a by-the-book rookie officer with a sharp mind, blunt attitude, and no time for nonsense-or so he thinks. On his first chaotic day at the precinct, he's assigned to a detective who isn't even present, runs errands that make him feel like a glorified coffee boy, and ends up trailing behind a group of overeager rookies after hours. What starts as a harmless hangout spirals into something darker when they sneak into an underground hybrid trafficking market. Disguised under cheering crowds and flashing lights is a disturbing reality: hybrids being sold like collectibles.

Russia isn't interested in any of it-until a vendor shoves a small, terrified avian hybrid into his arms. Suddenly, the night becomes more than just a bad memory. It's the moment everything changes.

Author's Note (Why They Aren't Drawn as Countries):

I know these characters are based on countries, but you'll notice I don't draw them with traditional flag-themed skin tones or markings. That's a personal choice-mainly because I've found flag patterns hard to incorporate cleanly into my style. They either clash with my coloring approach or feel too forced on the design. I am trying to improve at it, but for now, I focus more on giving each character a distinctive personality and vibe, rather than sticking strictly to flag visuals.

Thanks for understanding-and I hope the story and designs still resonate with you in their own way!