followstheflame | Report 060

[Riza turns on her PCD to make an announcement...

...only to be interrupted right away by three dogs all vying for her attention. At the same time. Black Hayate and Dakota manage to get on either side of her on the couch while Sirius (in dog form) pants happily in front of her. This would be okay if they were sitting still, but as luck would have it, they weren't. Soon enough they're trying to walk all over her and howling in happiness, though Riza really looks anything but happy, so what is causing this behavior?]

Boys, down.

[No response.]

Boys, down! Now!

[She snaps her fingers and points forcefully off-screen. Slowly, Hayate and Dakota follow her orders, but Sirius, while intimidated, only lays down in front of her. And cooperates.]

...Don't even think of giving me a face. I'm still mad at you.

[Riza finally has a moment to breathe.]

Oh my God...

[Private//Unhackable to Alphonse]

Right, as I was trying to say. I hate to be a bother right now and if I ask too much of you, then don't worry about declining. As you can see I'm a little overwhelmed and the cat is really not happy with all this excitement. If you could take him off of my hands for a while, I would really appreciate it. Again, don't feel bad if you can't, I just know I can trust you to take care of him. Thank you.

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[Roy has finally managed to master the layout of the house and, with the help of a simple walking stick he transmuted, could make his way around without getting lost or banging into anything.

He follows the barking to the living room.]

My, my, what's with all the noise?

[Riza turns around on the couch to watch Roy, to see how his progress is coming. She's been trying to stay close by in case he needs her right away, but she still gives him space. He has to learn how to adapt.

And she knows he needs his independence, too.]

The dogs got excited.

So I heard. What did you do, open up the dog food?

[Black Hayate decides that this would be a fantastic time to jump up on Roy and shower him with affection. Sadly, Roy did not see this coming.]

Ack!

No, they just-Hayate!

[She was going to kill someone at this point.

BRB, trying to save you, Colonel, but dragging the brat away.]

I'm sorry. I guess he missed you.

[Roy has landed on his ass on the floor. He scowls petulantly.]

I can feel the love.

He's usually not like this. I don't know what's wrong.

[But enough of that, reaching for your hands to help you uuuup.]

No, I can take him, don't worry.

[Soft, and a little sad.]

Kitty will be happy to see Bradley.

[You see that? That is relief washing over her features.]

Thank you. At least someone will be happy to see him.

[Roy grasps her hand firmly.

And stops. Something doesn't feel right...something is missing.]

...Lieutenant.

[...Oh. Yeah, she did reach out with her right hand, too, huh.

This...isn't going to be a fun conversation.]

...Colonel.

Has he been causing trouble?

[She shakes her head.]

No, it's just gotten hectic here in the last few days and I think that's too much change in such a short amount of time for him. He doesn't seem comfortable right now.

Well... we have a few dogs here too, but they're pretty good with the cat around. We'll see how Bradley does over here.

You like cats, too. I think that might help.

It will... maybe he just needs some friends.

Hawkeye-san? Do you ... need help?

[He's calm, really.]

What happened?

...An accident.

[It's...kind of true. She hadn't meant to die, after all.]

Maybe. Again, thank you, Alphonse. I owe you one.

What kind of accident?

I think I'm okay now. But thank you, Miss Unohana.

[She tries to pull her hands away, getting more uncomfortable the longer they stay like that.]

It doesn't matter, Sir. It's just a finger.

[He holds onto her hand tighter. She doesn't get to pull away from this.]

It's not just a finger!

[It was a sign. Someone had hurt her, and he had failed to protect her, the most important person in his life. The thought fills him with a helpless anger.]

[...Dammit, Roy. Riza falls to her knees beside him.]

It doesn't matter. It's over now. I'm fine.

[He doesn't let go, but he does loosen his grip, just a bit. His thumb gently traces over the space where her finger used to be.]

Where was I when this happened?

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