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"Alphonse?" Liza's voice was surprised. Havoc couldn't resist looking up to see the shock stamped against his friend-with-benefits' face. "What are you doing here?"
Al shrugged, grey-gold eyes frank. "Just thought I'd stop by and say hello. Research is going well, and Master Izumi's decided I should take a break."
Havoc waved, grinning. "Well, take a seat. The General's out for today, and we're having a party."
"Some party," Al retorted. He drifted closer, hands brushing a card deck. "Gambling in office hours? I'm pretty sure that that's against some rule."
"So we're going to break it," Breda chimed in cheerfully. "We asked Ross and Broche over, so you'll be able to say hi to them, too."
"Besides, kid, what's your definition of 'rule-breaking' anyway?" Havoc snagged the deck and began shuffling. "If it's doing things you shouldn't do while your commanding officer is away, well, then, what's the point of having fun?"
"Havoc, shut up," Liza said, but without a bite in her voice. Yes indeedy, last night had gotten her sufficiently mellow. "Either that, or I'll let Black Hyate play with you."
Okay, maybe not that mellow.