Prompt: Solider verse: When Robin takes Regina to meet his parents for the first time and they aren't really sure what to think of her being in the military.

Regina smoothed down her black dress one more time before leaving Robin's bedroom. Her heels clicked down his hall as she entered the kitchen, holding out her arms and twirling around. "What do you think?"

"You look beautiful," he assured her. "My parents are pretty laid-back, Regina. You don't have to do much to impress them. They'd be impressed if you were in jeans and a t-shirt."

She gave him an annoyed look. "Of course you think that way. You're their son. I'm the girlfriend. Trust me. It takes more than that to impress them."

"They're going to love you. Trust me," he said, kissing her forehead as someone knocked on his door. He smiled, rubbing her arms. "That's them. Ready?"

Regina nodded. She pressed her hand to her stomach to calm her nerves as he approached the door, opening it. He smiled warmly at the people on the other side. "Mum, Dad. Good to see you."

"You too, Robin," she heard his mother say. She then stepped into the apartment, revealing herself to be a woman about Regina's height with blonde hair cut in a stylish bob. She wore a nice blue pantsuit and matching heels–nothing too fancy but enough to make Regina glad she chose her best little black dress.

Robin closed the door after his father stepped inside, a tall man with graying blond hair and bright blue eyes. It was clear to Regina that Robin was the spitting image of him. He wore a button down light blue shirt and black pants but no tie or jacket.

"Regina, these are my parents, Sarah and Thomas Locksley," Robin introduced. "Mum, Dad, this is my girlfriend, First Lieutenant Regina Mills."

The pride in his voice as he used her rank made her smile and she wrapped her arm around his waist as she turned to his parents. "It's a pleasure to meet you."

His parents, though, were quiet and she felt her smile droop. She watched as Sarah Locksley shifted from foot to foot and then Thomas Locksley cleared his throat. "Umm…is that…?"

"Army," Regina clarified, knowing what the rest of his question is. "I went to West Point and entered as an officer."

"That's very impressive," Sarah said, awkwardly. "So, do you…do you fight?"

Regina nodded. "I've been to Iraq and there's talk that my unit may be sent to Afghanistan soon."

"That's why I wanted to introduce her to you now," Robin said, pulling her closer. "She may be overseas soon."

Sarah looked up at her soon. "Are you okay with that?"

"Regina and I have spoken about my concerns, but in the end, it's what she does," Robin said, giving Regina a small smile. "And I'm proud of her for it."

Thomas wrapped his arm around his wife's shoulders. "Why don't we head out to the restaurant? I would love to get to know you, Regina. I imagine you have a lot of good stories to tell."

"I think I have a few," Regina replied. "I'm sure you have some concerns about Robin dating a soldier and I'd be happy to discuss them with you too."

Sarah relaxed, finally smiling. "I appreciate it. But first, Thomas is right. We should get to know you. Then we'll get to know the army."

Robin took Regina's hand and squeezed it. "That sounds like a good idea to me."

"Me too," she agreed, picking up her clutch. "Let's go."

They left the apartment and she felt more confident that this evening was going to be a success. Even if Robin's parents had some doubts about her being a soldier, she was certain she could show them that she was still a good match for their son. They would know that Regina would do anything for Robin and that his happiness was her top priority.