It takes time by larissa

For Roy and Riza, well, I guess you could say there were signs.

Quotation marks and an explanation

noun

each of a set of punctuation marks, single (' ') or double (" "), used either to mark the beginning and end of a title or quoted passage, or to indicate that a word or phrase is regarded as slang or jargon or is being discussed rather than used within the sentence.

"They sure are busy up here, aren't they, Jules?"

"Carvis, can you just pick up the documents before the General comes back? You know he gives me the creeps!"

"It's the eyes, I tell ya. Murderer eyes, it's what the soldiers call them. The war does that to fellas like him."

"Urgh! Will you stop pulling at your eyelids like that?"

"Why? Does it give you the creeps, as well?"

"Don't laugh at me. And no, it just makes you look like a dying fish! Now, seriously, what do you mean by fellas like him? The Flame Alchemist always seemed like quite a decent guy, in spite of… You know; how he freaks me out."

"Yeah, they say he is sort of a goody goody. That's just it, actually. He is an idealist. The military is no place for those."

"Just because you're so much of a conformist doesn't mean everybody else has to be. Amestris needs new minds like his or we would stay with the same outdated rules forever."

"Talking about outdated rules, look at this, Jules."

"You can't read the urgent files! We just get them where they need to be, we don't read what they are saying!"

"Calm down, man. It's no big deal, really. Just… Hear me, ok?"

"Fine. But, if we get caught, I'm pushing it all on you, Carvis."

"After careful examination of the characteristics of our Military system and of the ties that bind each and every individual involved in it, the Fuhrer decided to revoke the Fraternization rules, which involved the prohibition of relationships between militaries of different rank. This decision took into account several occurrences that were brought up to the Fuhrer's attention recently, and it is effective immediately."

"Wow, Carvis, that sure is a big change!"

"You can say that again… This damned rule has been breaking couples up and ruining careers since I can remember. I always knew there was a reason I liked Grumman."

Not much, but I felt like I needed to explain the last chapter a bit. It just felt entertaining to do it, sorry. I hope you guys are not disappointed or anything. Tell me what you think about the stories so far, my urge to write is directly related to the feedback I get!