"Oh, it's you Mustang," Edeline said, watching Roy skate her way.
"Why so formal?" he asked with a raise of his eyebrow. "Outside the office, it's just Roy," he smiled. He came to a smooth stop in front of Edeline.
"But Risa-" she started. Roy laughed.
"She had something to take care of that she forgot about," Roy casually droped, with a small wink.
"Oh, ok. She didn't say anything about it when she invited me to go skating," Edeline replied, confused.
"She doesn't mean to be rude, I promise. Besides, I'm here. We can still enjoy ourselfs, can't we?"
How did she miss it? Riza was helping Roy. This was all part of the plan. Did she mind it?
Not even in the slightest.
"May I have this skate?" the man exaggerated a bow and an out-streached hand. Taking his hand, she gave (in her best attempt) a curtsy, and taking the hand, she replied with a grin,
"How can I say no?"
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"Here," lending a gloved hand, Roy took it, picking himself off the ground for the fifth time.
"If you fall anymore, you're not going to be able to sit tomorrow at work," Edeline laughed.
The two skated for some time more before the cold was felt.
Edeline shivered in the slightest. Praying it had gone unnoticed, she looked over at Roy who skated beside her. He had done the same.
"I'm just about done here myself," he gave a small, comforting smile. He could see she was cold. Edeline might have pretested that she could go longer, but her port had began it cold ritual. God, it was really starting to throb now.
"Yeah, I could do to warm up myself," she admitted casually, watching her feet now.
They were off the ice and now unlasing their skates when Edeline realized that she had left her boots in Risa's car.
"Damn, I think I left-" but before she could finish, they were being handed to her. Grabing them from Roy, she gave him a surprised look.
"I grabbed them before Riza left," Roy explained. She thanked him with a smile and a nod. It was enough.
When both were ready to go, standing, Edeline unconsciously found herself walking close to Roy's side for warmth. It was better than facing the cold air alone.
Pulling the girl closer, he simply stated,
"Here," and they continued to the sanctity of the warm structure aglow, across the street.
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They entered the doors and were met by warmth.
They sat at the first empty seat they saw, and sat across from each other. The waitress, upon seeing the new arivals, walked over to take their order.
"What can I get you two?" the women asked, note pad and pen at the ready.
"I'm thinking a hot cocoa. That's it for me," Roy answered.
"What would you like Edeline? This ones on me." She couldn't help but smile both on the inside and the outside.
"I'll have the same as you. Also, I was wondering if I could have a hot rag too," she added the last part a bit quieter.
"Sure thing, I'll be right back with your drinks and hot rag," she left, heading back to the kitchen.
"Is Alphonse expecting you back at any specific time?" Roy asked, stripping his winter gear.
"To be honest, not really. He thinks I'm out with Riza. As long as I'm back before too late," Edeline said, following Roy's lead.
"I'll have you back by then, I promise," Roy grinned. Seeing the waitress heading back towards them, he said,
"Drinks are here."
The woman set the two mugs on the table, and before leaving, asked if that was all, (again).
"Yes, thank you." She handed Edeline the hot rag and departed.
Pulling her pant leg above her knee, Edeline wraped her port with the rag. Sighing in relief, she looked back at Roy who sipped his drink.
"So, I'm curious," Edeline started, taking a sip of her own. "Does Riza know than? It's alright with me, I trust her. I just wanted to know what was happening there."
"Well, to answer your question, yes, she does know about you, me. I almost didn't say anything, but I trust her, and I knew you did too. I figured it be nice to be able to talk to at least someone," Roy explained. He sipped his cocoa.
"Well, I'm glad it's her then," Edeline agreed.
They talked for the some time after, entroled in each other's company. Soon enough, it was time to leave.
Roy drove Edeline back to the dorms. With the roar of the engine and the driver, she was soon lulled into a sound sleep.
He dreaded the thought of waking her, but soon he pulled up to the dorms. Gently shaking her awake, Roy kissed her on the cheek goodnight. He watched to make sure she got in before he pulled out. The drive back to his house was quiet. Too quiet.
It was still a great ending to a great night.
Roy smiled, content and happier than humanly possible.