Report 017 - [Video Post]

[followstheflame]

[The feed turns on to show Riza sitting at the kitchen table again, this time with a few bowls filled with huge globs of ice cream. She has one in front of herself.]

Unless the Animus have another trick up their sleeves, I believe this is the last meal from the sky we'll receive. Therefore, I've saved some ice cream for any friends who'd like to celebrate the end of the week with me.

[Private to Mustang//Unhackable]

Colonel, I've saved one bowl specifically for you. It's in the ice box if you'd like to...join me later.

[She blushes a little bit at the end of her statement before turning off the feed.]

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[Offline] Lofl. Oh, come on.

[general-mustang.livejournal.com]

[Slowly, he stands up clearing his throat as he does and moving to sit back down where he was before, looking up at her a little sheepishly.]

Sorry.

[Offline] *fail flail?*

[followstheflame]

[Okay, so the teasing was slightly annoying, but she doesn't expect this reaction. What did she say or do wrong? As he moves away, she nods.]

It's...all right.

[Offline]

[general-mustang.livejournal.com]

[He let out a soft sigh, watching her briefly and finally turning his attention to the bowl in his hand, slowly eating small mouthfuls. This awkwardness was odd, but he supposed it was to be expected. Maes had said to take things slow - he should have known his best friend was right.]

It tastes good - I suppose the Animus aren't all that bad?

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[followstheflame]

[She glances at him for a couple of seconds before he speaks and then looks to her own bowl, also continuing to eat.]

They usually are, but sometimes they're pleasant.

[Another moment of silence, and then Riza turns her whole body toward the Colonel.]

Please, accept my apology. I did not mean to...

[To what? She doesn't even know what she did wrong.]

It was not my intention to hurt your good mood.

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[general-mustang.livejournal.com]

[He looked up a few times, until she apologised, and then there was a problem. She hadn't done anything wrong - and really he couldn't accept her apology. With a sigh, he shook his head.]

Don't. I'm in a good mood - I just... need to remind myself that we should be taking things slowly. I got a little carried away, it's not your fault.

[To top it off, he winked - and reached out with his free hand to cover her own.]

Don't apologise.

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[followstheflame]

[His hand on hers is comforting and she slowly intertwines their fingers together. Right, keep things slow.]

Yes, Sir.

[Offline] Why are you still awake?

[general-mustang.livejournal.com]

[His eyes dropped to their hands as she took a hold of it, and he offered her a smile, nodding once.]

Perfect.

[Offline] Finals Week. :/

[followstheflame]

...I'm glad you joined me, Colonel.