Weimar, Germany

While the house was in chaos—Reich (Germany's father) was arguing with Prussia (Germany's great-grandfather), and Guy (Germany's grandfather) was trying to stop the fight between father and son—little Germany came to Weimar (Reich's brother, but Germany's uncle), who was sitting in his room. He was wearing pajamas and carrying his favorite toy, the one he usually slept with. Weimar opened the door and let him in. When Weimar sat down on the bed, Germany lay down at his feet with the toy and closed his eyes. Weimar knew that the little boy, only two years old, should be asleep by now, but the cries of Reich, Guy, and Prussia had awakened him, and now he came to Weimar, frightened by the cries. Weimar placed his hands on the little boy's back and head and covered him with his blanket.

• Quiet, Hera, I'm here... Don't be afraid of anything, baby...