The next two drabbles of this series are really the only two that could be linked; the rest stand alone. I do not own Fullmetal Alchemist. There are end-of-series spoilers.
# 9 – Business Trip
"I'm sorry for sending you North in my stead..." Roy muttered, "But no one else can pretend to be me."
"No worries. I'll think of it as a promotion, Boss," Jean smiled, blue eyes blinking owlishly in the brightness of the hospital room.
"When we get back from this little trip, I will be Fuhrer of Amestris."
"I've never doubted that, Sir."
"I know," Roy stood, snapping a crisp salute. "I'll see you at the top, Colonel."
"Good luck, Lieutenant," Havoc replied. The mood dimmed as soon as Roy left the room and Havoc realized he might never come back.