Author Note: 10% of the way there. This might be the only long-term story I ever complete… On a happier note, I managed to do this theme without angst and without anybody actually betraying each other. Olivier might be a tad bit Ooc. Just warning you. Theme 13: Betrayal
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"I am transferring you to work under me."
The two women stared each other down, both with different thoughts racing though their minds. Olivier was wondering why her comrade didn't even react; most people usually made some kind of facial expression. Riza was trying to think of a way out of the situation without offending her superior officer.
"I respectfully decline."
The words echoed into silence. They were at the bottom of the list of typical responses, followed closely by 'No speeky englesh'. Olivier narrowed her eyes at the younger blond.
"Why?" She questioned.
"Personal Reasons." Riza said with a straight face.
Olivier scoffed, "Give me a straight answer."
"Permission to speak freely?"
"Granted."
"Briggs is far too cold for me."
Olivier blinked for a second, trying to process the information and figure out if her old friend was joking or not. Then she burst out with a short laugh.
"Yeah right," Her face grew serious, "Tell the truth."
Riza cursed inwardly, if only this was anybody but Olivier. The two had been rivals at the academy and eventually became friends. They hadn't seen each other since Riza went to Ishval and Olivier went to Briggs.
"Well," Riza paused to think for a moment, "Permission to speak freely."
Olivier nodded, "Granted for the rest of the conversation."
When Riza spoke, her face was still expressionless, "I have to stay under Colonel Mustang. I made a promise.
"A promise?" Olivier looked as if she swallowed a sour lemon, "You will never rise up in the ranks if you continue to work for that dolt. You are too good a soldier to be wasted like that." Olivier was livid; she couldn't understand why her friend was so adamant not to be transferred.
"I will not betray him. I am sorry."
It occurred to Olivier, as the sniper saluted and walked away, that her friend was in love. No boost in rank could ever be enough to sacrifice that.
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End Note: Do any of you watch Glee? I like Glee. It's going to be on in twenty minutes and I am exited.
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