After the revelation that Grindelwald stole Graves' face and identity, the ICW (specifically the British contingent) is out for blood - or, more accurately, a scapegoat. Like Percival Graves. There are calls for his resignation, for an investigation, for an /execution/ -
MACUSA's response takes the ICW by surprise.
Because Percival Graves is one of them and he's been hurt terribly. They should have noticed. They should have /done/ something, but they are NOT going to let anyone hurt him again.
The ICW has just shot themselves in the foot. The Americans are angry.
+ MACUSA resurrects that oldest of American traditions - giving England the finger and chanting 'fuck the British!' (Someone throws tea into the harbor)
++ MACUSA spontaneously bursting into 'The Star-Spangled Banner'.
Original!Graves(/Newt), Picquery, Tina, Queenie, MACUSA - MACUSA Protecting Percival
MACUSA's response takes the ICW by surprise.
Because Percival Graves is one of them and he's been hurt terribly. They should have noticed. They should have /done/ something, but they are NOT going to let anyone hurt him again.
The ICW has just shot themselves in the foot. The Americans are angry.
+ MACUSA resurrects that oldest of American traditions - giving England the finger and chanting 'fuck the British!' (Someone throws tea into the harbor)
++ MACUSA spontaneously bursting into 'The Star-Spangled Banner'.
+++ Somehow ends up Graves/Newt