No, it wasn't natural. For anyone. And yet it happened, with nations. He hadn't wanted her to be entirely surprised if he didn't come home one day but showed up later.

France sighed and wrapped both arms around her, leaning his cheek against her head. Since she hadn't pulled away. "My people are at peace, as are my allies." A few years before, not so much. "I work hard to keep it that way."

He couldn't answer her question. If he knew, he would tell her.