The One I Must Protect

by Nilmiel

A promise is the beginning of a connection, and connections forge relationships. -Royai 100-

27. Dependency

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Dependency

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When the word dependency was spoken, most eyes in the room would turn immediately towards Havoc, who would glare at them, shaking the unlit cigarette between his teeth at them. They would laugh, and Havoc would grin, and then the group would get back to work.

When the word was spoken, Roy's gaze would flicker to Riza for a fraction of a second, while the rest of the group joked about Havoc's addictive habits. His gaze would linger on her just enough to catch a glimpse of the tip of the array that was etched onto her back. In that fraction of a second, he felt completely exposed; his soul lay bare before all of his enemies.