Returning Home (Open to all)

[silverviper2134]

Riza felt the blush, which had finally begun to fade, return to her face. The tone of his voice was obviously implying something, but at the same time, he was talking to Tai about something serious. She would speak to Roy about this later, when they were alone, but for now, they had other matters to attend to.

[taisky16]

Tai's eyes flickered for a brief second. He actually hadn't considered the possibility of choosing between Roy and Greed under such circumstances as the former had acertained. He DID have loyalty to the homunculus, having promised to stay with him if allowed, but at the same time he had made practically the same oath to Roy. He had almost forgotten about that.

"D*mn," Tai swore under his breath, momentarily looking away from Roy's stern gaze. "I hate making choices." He looked up once more and raised his voice back to speaking standards. "Greed's more of a friend. I told him I'd help him, but only if he'll accept my help. I made that promise to you years ago, though...I guess I'l choose if and when that time comes."

Tai truely hated these tense situations. He was good under pressure, but only to a certain point. Once he reached it though, he began to faulter. He really needed more practice with things like that. Hopefully being under Roy's guidence would do the trick.

"Reach into my back pocket," Tai repeated, slightly more forceful. "I have a feeling it's contents will set your mind at ease."

((Whatever happened to Ed, Al, and Winry?))

[Greed]

Roy perked a brow, one that said his obvious hesitance and suspicion.
Even so, he reached into the back pocket. Pulling out the contents, and thowing it up lightly, to catch it in the palm of his hand. He looked at it for a moment. Not directly knowing how to respond.

||Make the details of what it means and such. Then I will make a reaction post. Then alone moment with, Riza. Lawlz. Then back in public.||

[silverviper2134]

Riza craned her head slightly, trying to get a better view of what Mustang held. "What is this supposed to mean?" she asked, her gaze moving over to Tai.

[taisky16]

"I used my alchemy to craft that for you...five years ago when I joined the state and fell under your jurisdiction," Tai explained, almost hesitantely. "You said you saw potential in me, and pulled strings to get me in this place. You said you'd ever only done that once, so I wanted to repay you."

Turning, Tai's eyes glowed with a steely gaze that also bespoke of a friendly sort, one that was determined and loyal to those the person owning them cared for. It wasn't very hard to guess what Tai would say next, but he said it anyway.

"I never forget my friends. Commanding fficers. People who leave an impression on me. Whatever term you wanna use, you fall under that category sir. I've studied your flame alchemy and know how it works. If your gloves are wet, it's difficult to make a spark, correct?"

Tai crossed over and nodded his eyes to the symbol on the side. The classic circle composed of triangles, Amestrian writing, and a minature lizard wihtin in all, tying the powerful emblem together. It was truely something to behold.

"It's stainless steel, so it won't corrode easily. With your symbol on it, it'll make quick work to create a spark even in the dampest weather for emergencies. Think of it as my way of paying you back for all you've done. I'd salute, but I don't have any arms."

[Greed]

Roy frowned upon inspecting it, not because of the quality, it was very fine quality. But it was the reason for it being given to him.
"I never asked for payment in what I did, nor did I wish for it." he said, flatly.
"I did as I wished, I had no interest in holding it over your head." he added.
He was playing the part of the influential commanding officer, and a friend, now.
"And for the record, that's not how it works. I can use alchemy with the circles on the gloves, aiming it at any spark-like usable object. I could use lightning itself, by using these circles. The material it is made out of, is to make it more convenient. Rather then spend time in a battle looking for usable quantities, I can simply snap and make my own. " he said, simply.
"And there is a secret that only two living people know about my alchemy." he said, grinning.
"That is Riza, and I." he said, grinning wider.
"It's tattooed on her bare back." he said, winking to the male and pocketing the lighter.

[silverviper2134]

Hearing Roy tell Tai about the tattoo on her back, Riza blushed in a mixture of anger and embarresment. "Sir, was it really necessary to reveal that?" she asked her commanding officer, sounding a bit annoyed at him. God, even though he ranked higher than her, he still acted like a new recruit sometimes.

[Greed]

He turned his gaze to her, it was a mixture of genuine trust, and what could be interpreted as loving.
"Yeah, kind'a." he joked.
"Didn't you need to talk to me alone?" he asked, teasingly.
Even through all this, she could easily tell he wasn't meaning any of this to harm her in any way at all. Being in the office so much, they hardly get to experience their actual relationship. It was relaxing being able to act honestly around each other.
"By the way.." Roy said, as if an after thought.
"My promotion, the one I mentioned. Is that I am a brigadier general." he said, smiling. He didn't even tell Riza this, he left this as a surprise for her and Tai.
He had been promoted, and finally started reaching the top dogs.
He was a general.
Which gave him room to really begin his planning.

[silverviper2134]

"Sir, while I would like to speak with you in private, I feel that your current duty is slightly more important" she said, a smile playing on her face despite her best attempts. Hearing his news of his promotion, she smiled a bit more. "Congratulations, sir".

[Greed]

He only grinned more as she finished.
"Hold the fort till I get back, Tai. Let me know when the Elrics get back." he said, taking Riza by the hand and 'dragging' her to the hall, away from the main room; Saying how 'she was always so uptight.'
He let her hand go, and slowly turned around. They finally had a moment to be alone, to act themselves, to be real with each other.
"So.." he said, waiting on her.

[silverviper2134]

Riza sighed slightly. "Sir, I would feel more comfortable if we did this later." she told him, sighing slightly at his impatience. Even if they were 'alone' this was still someone else's home, and that made her feel a bit uneasy.

[Greed]

He smiled.
"Sorry, can't help you." he said, jokingly.
"I never get time to speak with you, other then barking orders. So, you're stuck here for now. And I want you to tell me what you planned on saying." he said, his smile still there.

[silverviper2134]

"Sir, while I'm not saying I like this descision, but I feel we need to keep our relationship strictly business, at least while on active duty. Otherwise, we could both be expelled from the military" she told him, sounding somewhat disappointed with her words.

[Greed]

"As true as that may be, skipping this moment might result in not having one for a very long time.. Especially in our line of work." he said, sounding guilty. He said that mainly because they never got a moment to talk as it was, now after getting into the deep water they might not have one again.

[silverviper2134]

She smiled slightly. "I don't see why this cannot wait until later. We'll no doubt be here until long after we're supposed to be on active duty. And the ride back to Central would give us enough time to discuss this properly".

[Greed]

"Yeah..." he replied, sounding more guilt ridden then disappointed.
He took a step away, and put an arm forward. Giving the 'after you' gesture.

[silverviper2134]

Riza nodded slightly, then walked into the main living space of the Rockbell home. "I wonder what could be taking the brothers so long" she wondered aloud to Mustang.

[Greed]

"M'mm." he said, standing there just a moment longer then her.
Revolving around the fact that they would most likely never get the chance to speak to each other as such.
Or rather, with what he planned to do, ever again.
He felt a stabbing pain of self loathing for not being able to talk to her, and one of guilty happiness, because he wasn't about to fully get her involved.
He smiled, weakly.
"Lets go." he said, simply.

[silverviper2134]

Hawkeye nodded slightly. She followed after the Brigedir General, unsure of exactly where they were going. It didn't really matter though. She had to follow Mustang while they were on duty. God knows how much trouble the man would get into if she didn't.

[Greed]

They headed back into the main room, waiting for the Elrics. Making his way to the couch, Roy sat. |I know what I have to do.| he thought.