First I want to thank everyone that read my first story. big grin
And a special thanks to everyone that reviewed it. I'm so glad you all liked it
I'd also like to say thank you to all the wonderful people at the Royai Thread. I wouldn't be writing if it weren't for you guys hugs
(So if you don't like my writing, go and blame them mwahahaha XD)
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2. Goldfish
One day it was just there. Out of the blue, right there, on his desk. What was it doing on his desk? Why was it on the desk? What in the world was the meaning of this?!
His men walked in. He turned to them, shaking with suppressed rage. He observed them, his suspects. Who would be most likely to pull a stunt like this? And suddenly he knew.
"Havoc!" he barked, "What is this?"
Havoc looked up briefly and replied with a weary voice.
"I'd say that's a desk, Sir"
"I know that, Havoc! I meant what's on the desk."
Fuery had looked up, too.
"I think it's a fish, Sir"
"Goldfish to be precise," Falman said, "or Carassius auratus auratus, a creature common to.."
Roy silenced him with one look.
"I know it's a goldfish! What I want to know is what it's doing one my desk!"
At that point, Lieutenant Hawkeye walked in.
"Good morning. Sir I've got some papers you need sign before 1200 hours. I would appreciate it if you'd get them done well before that."
Roy sat down behind his desk, pulling the papers towards him.
"I'll try," he muttered under his breath. His eye fell on the goldfish.
"Lieutenant, do you know something about this goldfish?"
She looked at the fish.
"No Sir, I have no idea. Now, if you'll excuse me, there are some matters that need my attention."
Roy watched her go. It could be that he was imagining things, due to goldfish-stress, but he could have sworn she was blushing slightly.
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The sun was already sinking behind the buildings, turning the sky orange. Roy stretched his arms. Lieutenant Hawkeye had shoved loads of paperwork on his desk, which all had to be signed today. It took him hours, but he'd all finished them right on time.
Because he had been so busy, he hadn't given a thought to his mysterious fish, but now he leaned over to it, resting his head on his arms. The goldfish was swimming in circles, looking quite unconcerned.
"You're really lucky," he told the fish. "No paperwork, no annoying subordinates, not a care in the world."
He leaned closer to the bowl. There was something strange at the bottom of the bowl, something red. Somehow it didn't look like it belonged there. Then again, looking closer, it looked like it was under the bowl instead. He lifted the bowl and discovered a small envelope. He opened it and read, a smile spreading across his face.
"I knew it," he whispered.
He turned around and looked out of the window. There she was, apparently walking home, her dog walking beside here. Suddenly she turned round and looked up, her eyes meeting his. She smiled and gave him an unsure wave. He returned her wave.
"Thank you."
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Right, my first feeble attempt to write a comedy dialogue. It was pretty hard to write and after rereading it for a couple of times I'm not even sure it's funny…
Why would Riza give Roy a goldfish? I really don't know, maybe it was his birthday or something? XD
Anyway, please tell me what you think.
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