Your kind?

[To no one's surprise, Germany orders a beer for himself. Really. As if there ever is a different option.]

Though I see your point. Having a weak ally quickly gets your enemies to launch their attacks on him rather than yourself.

[He knows that quite well, indeed.]

We aren't related by blood like humans are, but we are both Germanic countries and share several ties. In fact, my brother founded, then raised and trained me. A few years ago we also got united, so in a way we're both the same country now.