Theme: General/Family
Word Count: 213
Rating: G
Roy glanced up from his paperwork calmly, a serious look on his face, though it was a bit of a challenge to not quirk a smirk or keep his voice from showing any emotion. "I'm sorry, FullMetal. That's confidential information. If you want to know the answer, you'll have to ask Alphonse directly."
"He shot out of here so fast I didn't get a chance! He looked upset!" Ed insisted, he had an angry look in his eyes but his voice was full of worry for his younger brother. "Tell me! What did you do to him!?"
"Edward, calm down." Riza ordered.
"But--."
"Brigadier-General Mustang obviously doesn't wish to discuss the matter so you shouldn't push it." She reasoned. Roy put up a hand and shook his head at her, and she backed down from her defensive position.
"I can assureyou, I said not one word the entire time he spoke with me other than 'Hello,'." He replied confidently.
"If you're lying…" Ed muttered, "I'll see that you need an eye patch for your other eye, too!" he growled. Roy said nothing but nodded, giving his word. Ed sighed. "Permission to leave work early, Sir? I want to see how he is…" Ed mumbled finally.
"Permission granted."