14. Command
Do your paperwork, sir. Riza never let up on him, not even for an instant. Roy groaned and sunk further in the chair as she continued to berate him. He didn't want to do it right now, there were other, more important things to attend to. Like feeding her dog! She always seemed to forget to feed the poor thing. But even that excuse didn't fly, though she did excuse herself momentarily to go find some dog food for him. Perfect, Roy thought, and used that moment to escape the stuffy office.
Wandering around Central, Roy found himself down near Maes' old office, not at all surprised by where his feet took him. It was habit, after all. He just wished Maes was still there rather than his replacement…
Shouldn't you be completing those papers I sent over to your office, sir? Archer's tone was nearly the same as Riza's, though with an added edge of sarcasm that never seemed to disappear when talking with the Flame Colonel. Roy groaned. He hated being reminded of what he had to do.
And you should return to your office, Lieutenant Colonel. Roy finally growled in response. If he was going to be taunted, then the least he could do was throw his power around a little.
Right away, sir. The response was as sarcastic and contemptuous as he's expected. Archer didn't like to take orders from him, apparently. That was a rather amusing thought.