Author's Note: Before Roy came for his meeting with the General, Riza was there.

# 30- Conversation

"You were never good at this you know. You don't have to play to entertain me." Riza shook her head in a stubborn manner as she narrowed her eyes in concentration as she stared at the chess board in front of her. Across from her sat the old General of Eastern- her granfather. He smiled fondly at her. "Riza, would you like some advice." She shook her head again.

"I can figure it out." she said. A fond, yet knowing smile spread the old man's face. Even though she was an adult now, he was still reminded of of the curious blonde child he had watched grow up. Her eyes remained concentrated on the board before finally moving a Pon and looking up at her grandfather expectantly, only to earn a chuckle.

"You know, you should get Colonel Mustang to teach you. He's pretty good... Hasn't beat me once however." he informed as he looked over the board.

"He's too busy. I don't want to give him any distractions from his work." said Riza watching her grandfather as he smiled knowingly.

"He's such a kind young man. And so dedicated and loyal. He'd make a great husband." Riza looked over at the old man with a raised eyebrow.

"Grandpa, don't." He smiled innocently at her.

"I'm just saying, dear. You kids won't be young forever."

"He still has a lot to accomplish until then." Riza mumured.

"But if he asked, would you?" Riza looked up at the old man in shock.

"I... I don't know- Gramps, stop trying to distract me!" she yelled, slightly flustered. He just laughed and shook his head.

"I'm telling you, Riza. One day my granddaughter will marry the future Furher." He said in an almost triumphant manner. Riza just laughed and shook her head.

"What makes you think that, Grandpa?" she asked.

"Simple dear. Grandpa is all knowing... And he always knows best." he answered and grinned, making one move. "Checkmate." Riza blinked and looked at the board in shock. The entire time he had distracted her from the game with this almost forbidden conversation and had her playing blindly.

"Not fair." she muttered and he laughed. He laughed as he set up the board for the game against his next visitor.

"Remember dear, Gramps always knows best."