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Prism
Chapter Five - Planning
Riza turned her eyes to the floor. She and everyone else missed Maes and felt pity for his family he left behind. That picture was the last picture ever taken of him. Anna looked concerned when she saw Riza looking down. She walked over to her and put a hand on her shoulder.
"What's wrong?"
"It's nothing."
"You sure?"
"Yeah. I'm fine."
Anna wasn't convinced, but she dropped the issue and left the living room, heading to Riza's room. Riza noticed this and followed. Anna was standing holding her chest and looking into Riza's closet.
"Elizabeth... what... is... wrong... with... you...? This... is... scary..."
Riza chuckled at her friends face. It was true, Riza's closet was empty except for the military uniforms. Anna walked into the closet and picked up the dress uniform and held it.
"Wow! Look a sexy outfit in the closet. A darker color! Your really stepping out in the world now!"
"That's my dress uniform. Worn to special events like promotions, funerals, weddings..."
"Wait! Stop right there! Your kidding right? This dark blue below the knee skirt, matching jacket and whatever this is, is what you wear to weddings?" Anna poked the butt skirt when she said 'what ever this is'. Riza laughed.
"It's the rule."
Anna hung it back up and pulled out a regular uniform.
"Look a different color shirt. And! The skirt is shorter! Oh la la."
Riza relised she accidentally hung the white shirt with the regular uniforms instead of the dress uniform where it belonged. She walked into the closet and fixed her mistake.
"Actually, it belongs on his uniform. And the mini skirt is all the Fuhrer's idea. Long story." Riza sighed.
"Girl what happened to the fun days?"
"I still have fun."
Black Hayate barked in disapproval.
"I'll take that as a 'no she don't."
"I'm professional now Anna. I don't have time to go to parties and clubs anymore."
"Let me guess... the military."
"Yes. My job. My life."
"But all you own is five regular uniforms, one dress uniform and... the outfit your wearing right now. What gives?"
Riza sighed and looked into the closet with Anna. She closed her eyes, then opened them again and moved back across the room to sit on the edge of her bed.
"That's all I really need. Monday - Friday, I wear the light blue uniforms to work. Then, on weekends, I only leave the house on Saturdays so this outfit I'm wearing now is the only outfit I need. Then on Sundays, I just hang out in my pajamas. MY laundry is washed on Sundays so there is really no need for any other outfits."
"Girl, you need a life."
Anna sighed and walked from the closet. She didn't bother going through the dresser, she knew there was going to be nothing in there. She flopped onto the bed and stared at the ceiling. Riza watched this from the doorway and knew in her heart she changed... and not for the better. Just then Anna sat up.
"Girl! I've got a plan! I'm going to spend my two days here showing you a good time. Even though thats your job, I'll take it from you. You need to lighten up and live a little. Your 27 years old for gods sake, you need to have fun while you still can! Not to mention get yourself a man!"
Anna smiled and Riza stared at her. She reminded her of Maes telling Roy to get a girl. Riza smiled.
"Good luck, I'm in a pattern that is hard to break."
"Oh, don't worry. I have just the thing. Can we leave puppy home alone?"
"Yes...why?"
Before Riza had time to react, Anna grabbed her hand and dragged her out the door. Riza just bearly grabbed her handbag and keys.
"Be good boy!"
And with that, the door closed.
A/N - Please review. Constructive criticism accepted. No Flames (Thats Roy's job only). Please look in my profile oo0AnimeChild0oo for all my other stories. And again, thanks for reading.
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