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Roy lifted a piece of paper from the envelope. Unfolding it, he read the scribbled printing, eyes widening. He grabbed the envelope, shaking out its contents. Six military badges fell onto the desk. Four privates, a Sergeant and a corporal. Every badge had blood spatters on it. He could hear the room go silent, if he had turned around he would see the men tense up and Riza hold Elysia a little tighter.

"Those bastards." he growled lowly, dropping the note.

"Sir, what does the letter say?" Fury asked hesitantly. Riza took it from its newfound spot on the desk, reading it aloud.

"Dear Colonel Mustang,

It seems some of the vermin running around this place have been caught in one of our traps. Pesky rodents shouldn't be wandering around alone should they? Beware Colonel, there may be a dirty rodent among you and we may be the cause of it's weeding into your team. You never know if one of your own could be plotting betrayal or treason against you.

PS. I hope you like that little present we brought you. Theres another one in store for you.

The Homunculi."

The room settled into an eerie, awkward silence as every one of the subordinates began to wonder if one of them really was planning treason against their superior officer. They started dwelling on those thoughts, not daring to move or speak until someone else did. Silent for such a time could drive someone mad if the matter wasn't so serious. For a long while no one touched their alcohol, the happy mood leaving the room immediately. They watched as Roy sat down on his chair and turned it to look out into the clear night sky. As Riza took her seat beside him and soon the others turned back to quiet conversation and warm whisky, not having much fun.

Riza sat beside her commanding officer for the second time that day, staring out the window. The snow had stopped a long while ago and it seemed that a warmer air had fallen in, causing the snow to begin to melt. They could be out in a few days easily, then hopefully get some more comfortable rest. She looked down at Elysia. At least the girl got her sleep, even if Riza didn't get much. She hadn't slept well during the night and barely got any during the day, save that small nap she'd taken, but even that was interrupted. Her eyes turned to Roy who happened to be looking straight at her.

"Sir, is something..." What was she going to say? Wrong? Of course something's wrong! Six innocent people had died just an hour or so ago! She mentally slapped herself for saying something so stupid.

"Riza, you look tired, get some rest." he mumbled, turning his eyes back to the starry night sky.

"I'm fine, sir. I don't need sleep." she said, yet it was ironic how she broke into a yawn straight after.

"You seem like you do." he sighed, sitting back against the chair. "Don't deny what your body wants."

"Its a bit late to stop doing that." she sighed as well.

"I'm going to stay awake tonight, keep guard." he said after a minute, fidgeting with one of his previously discarded gloves.

"Then I am as well." her left grip on the arm of her chair tightened.

"I don't want you, or anyone else tired in the morning, in case the homunculi have another attack planned."

"Sir, I know you want to go out and destroy the homunculi, but sneaking out when the rest of us are sleeping?" she looked up to heard him sigh.

"You always see right though my bluffs, Riza."

"Its not too hard. You fidget with your gloves when your planning something." she closed her eyes. "I'm not about to let you leave without me."

"Fine, we'll go tomorrow night. Theres too much snow to be melted out before then." he dropped his voice low, so the others wouldn't hear.

"Yes, sir. We'll plan during the day." she mumbled, voice slipping tiredly.

"Sounds good. And Riza?" when no answer came he turned to see that she'd fallen asleep, sitting upright. Smirking, he quaintly moved her chair to the couch then lowered her down onto it, letting Elysia down to sleep beside her. He covered her with the blanket then frowned for a moment. She had her hair clipped up still. It wouldn't be comfortable to have something hard like that stuck to the back of her head, poking you while you sleep now would it? He genitally reached behind her head and took the brown/red clip out then smoothed back her silky hair. "Good night." he mumbled, pushing a few strands off of her face. He then leaned against the back of the couch, closing his own eyes, not caring if the other men had been watching. He was content and that seemed to be enough.

Riza slept soundly that night, not like the one before it. She didn't toss and turn or anything, just slept. No dreams, no nightmares, just sleep. A hand on her shoulder finally woke her, the light of the sun shining down onto her face. She squinted for a minute before her eyes ajusted to see two pairs of eyes staring at her. One bright green, the other a darker navy blue (I don't care what you all say. Black eyes my ass, if you look close enough during the dog speech thing, they are dark blue).

"Is she awake?" asked a small voice.

"I don't know, maybe we should force feed her breakfast." joked the other.

"I'm awake, I don't want you choking me." she mumbled, sitting up to she them kneeling by the couch.

"She's up! Miss Riza, Uncle Roy got out your breakfast for you." Elysia smiled upward at the woman.

"He did, did he?" she yawned, scratching the back of her head to find an empty space where her hair clip should have been. She was about to ask them when Roy interrupted her.

"Thats a good look for your hair, Riza. Left long and slightly messy." he laughed slightly.

"Sir, where's the clip?" she asked.

"I'm not telling, you look better without it." he told her simply.

"Sir, give me the hair clip." she sighed. "Its too early to have to deal with your little games."

"Too early? Riza, its almost eleven o'clock." he stated after a look at his watch.

"What?" she was surprised at this. "How did I sleep so long? How could you let me?"

"You looked like you needed it." he shrugged. "Any ways, your not getting it back right now so go eat your breakfast." he said, standing up and walking toward a small collection of scattered toys, Elysia at his heels.

Riza sighed, he'd made up his mind about not giving it back. Why she didn't pull her gun on him, she didn't know. Oh well. She stood, discarding her blankets, and walked to the desks where a bowl and glass sat waiting you her along with four talking men. She sat down, they didn't notice, and looked down at the food before her. It looked like he'd put in fruit, yogurt and whipped cream. She took a spoonful. Yep, thats what it was. She finished quickly, the food tasting exellent, then looked back at her superior. So he can make a good breakfast as well? Isn't he full of little surprises.

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