07-26-2018, 04:34 PM
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While Roy waited for Riza to make her way over, Roy quickly thought through the process of proposing to Riza one last time. He wanted to make sure his thought process was completely correct, that his idea wasn't extreme(at least in his and Riza's eyes- the lieutenant has seen him perform large amounts of flame alchemy before), and that nothing will go wrong. As the maned lioness began to make her way over, Roy glanced at their gathering clanmates for a moment. He noticed a few familiar faces in the small crowd- Suiteheart, Shinninglight, Lessa, and Versailles. For the moment Roy glanced at Suiteheart, he caught that smile on her face- she knew what was about to go down. Hawkeye was completely right on assuming Suiteheart had a part in Mustang's plan- as he went to Suiteheart and Margaery for advice earlier in the week. The other three, now they probably don't know what exactly is going to happen- but perhaps Suiteheart's excited expression drew them over.
Roy didn't look at the four for very long. His glance at them lasted mere seconds, before snapping his head back in Riza's direction. His gaze instantly landed on the maned lioness- his lieutenant, assistant, bodyguard, and queen. The two of them, have gone through so much together throughout the years until now. They knew each other when Roy began to learn flame alchemy from her father, and then later on, completed his studies from her father's notes tattooed on her back. They've been sent to war, both ordered to kill their own countrymen in a mass genocide. They were the only two in Roy's unit in East & Central who knew each other before the civil war. While their dedication and loyalty to one another back then was strong, there were laws that barred them from ever thinking of each other as more than just subordinates.
The anti-fraternization laws. As badly as he wished those laws were abolished while they were in Amestris, it wouldn't have been easy. The anti-fraternization laws were set in place for years, and the military had to plans to remove it anytime soon. It certainly wasn't going to be abolished under Fuhrer King Bradley, that's for sure. And if there was some kind of miracle and they were abolished, they wouldn't be in a sudden relationship with the snap of his fingers. It wasn't that easy in a military standpoint, really.
But it's different here, which Roy began to realize that the moment he learned they were stuck here. This world is different from Amestris. There are so many components to this world that Roy Mustang could point out that wouldn't be the same back at home. One example is the society in this world- not once has Roy seen a human, this society is full of species of animals, and they can communicate to one another. Most importantly, the anti-fraternization laws do not exist here. Never once has Roy come across a rule that bars anyone from marrying someone else or being in a relationship with another. Not only that, but everything they worked for- their plan, unit, country, and most importantly military ranks are no longer of use to them. While Roy often refers Riza as 'lieutenant', they both know she is no longer a first lieutenant, and that they're calling each other their old military ranks from a force of habit.
Without the anti-fraternization laws in place, it got Roy to think more and more about their situation. Roy knew in the past that he cared about Lieutenant Hawkeye, and she cared about him in return. It wasn't everyday one almost breaks down at the thought of the loss of their commanding officer. Back then, Roy wouldn't have dared to admit her feelings to him, and he knew she'd do the same. Any kind of hints that were suggested, any conversations they had in person or on the phone, they had to make sure that they gave no indication to anyone that there might be something more going on between them. But here, those thoughts in his mind began to get louder and louder, until he knew he couldn't ignore them any longer. He had to talk to people he could trust, and put aside those thoughts that wanted to give him doubt. The thoughts that wanted him to conditionally believe what he's thinking is wrong, while it isn't anymore.
Roy kept his gaze locked on her, ears pricking up as he listened to her speak up. She had every right to question why he was bringing her out in the grand circle- rather than his or her room. While he could have easily proposed in private, the size of their rooms wouldn't have been enough. If he did his plan in either of them, without a doubt a large fire would have broken out. Instead of giving her an answer she'd like to hear, he decided to push his plan forward. She'd quickly learn why he brought her out here in a few short moments.
"Riza Hawkeye," The melanistic bobcat spoke up with a loud, commanding voice, blue eyes gleaming with seriousness, "We are no longer barred from Amestris's anti-fraternization laws!" She could probably get a sense of where Roy was going to take this from here. Simultaneously, Roy quickly pulled the earring box from behind, opening it as his flint claws snapped. Roy was a master at flame alchemy- he knew how to create explosions, pin-point aiming, and even the understanding of keeping his flames under his control. There was more he could do, such as kill flames, or even raise the oxygen density around someone to make them dizzy. There were a few sparks, and not even a few moments passed by as his controlled flames went into the air. The flames quickly began to form letters, that would quickly change to words and then, to a question.
Will you marry me?
Not once did Roy's flames touch any surface of the observatory, he kept the fire strong and going- not once did it shrink or grow in size. It stayed as perfect as Roy Mustang imagined it to be. Roy's gaze didn't even tear away from Riza, Roy was that confident in his flame alchemy. Roy held the open earring box in his paw- a beautiful, single diamond earring shining under Roy's firey message. Considering Riza couldn't wear a ring, Roy hoped a earring would suffice- he'd even pierce his own left ear if she says yes at their wedding.
And finally, feeling the heat against his fur, the Flame Alchemist spoke up one last time.
"Riza, I want you to be more than just my lieutenant."
Roy didn't look at the four for very long. His glance at them lasted mere seconds, before snapping his head back in Riza's direction. His gaze instantly landed on the maned lioness- his lieutenant, assistant, bodyguard, and queen. The two of them, have gone through so much together throughout the years until now. They knew each other when Roy began to learn flame alchemy from her father, and then later on, completed his studies from her father's notes tattooed on her back. They've been sent to war, both ordered to kill their own countrymen in a mass genocide. They were the only two in Roy's unit in East & Central who knew each other before the civil war. While their dedication and loyalty to one another back then was strong, there were laws that barred them from ever thinking of each other as more than just subordinates.
The anti-fraternization laws. As badly as he wished those laws were abolished while they were in Amestris, it wouldn't have been easy. The anti-fraternization laws were set in place for years, and the military had to plans to remove it anytime soon. It certainly wasn't going to be abolished under Fuhrer King Bradley, that's for sure. And if there was some kind of miracle and they were abolished, they wouldn't be in a sudden relationship with the snap of his fingers. It wasn't that easy in a military standpoint, really.
But it's different here, which Roy began to realize that the moment he learned they were stuck here. This world is different from Amestris. There are so many components to this world that Roy Mustang could point out that wouldn't be the same back at home. One example is the society in this world- not once has Roy seen a human, this society is full of species of animals, and they can communicate to one another. Most importantly, the anti-fraternization laws do not exist here. Never once has Roy come across a rule that bars anyone from marrying someone else or being in a relationship with another. Not only that, but everything they worked for- their plan, unit, country, and most importantly military ranks are no longer of use to them. While Roy often refers Riza as 'lieutenant', they both know she is no longer a first lieutenant, and that they're calling each other their old military ranks from a force of habit.
Without the anti-fraternization laws in place, it got Roy to think more and more about their situation. Roy knew in the past that he cared about Lieutenant Hawkeye, and she cared about him in return. It wasn't everyday one almost breaks down at the thought of the loss of their commanding officer. Back then, Roy wouldn't have dared to admit her feelings to him, and he knew she'd do the same. Any kind of hints that were suggested, any conversations they had in person or on the phone, they had to make sure that they gave no indication to anyone that there might be something more going on between them. But here, those thoughts in his mind began to get louder and louder, until he knew he couldn't ignore them any longer. He had to talk to people he could trust, and put aside those thoughts that wanted to give him doubt. The thoughts that wanted him to conditionally believe what he's thinking is wrong, while it isn't anymore.
Roy kept his gaze locked on her, ears pricking up as he listened to her speak up. She had every right to question why he was bringing her out in the grand circle- rather than his or her room. While he could have easily proposed in private, the size of their rooms wouldn't have been enough. If he did his plan in either of them, without a doubt a large fire would have broken out. Instead of giving her an answer she'd like to hear, he decided to push his plan forward. She'd quickly learn why he brought her out here in a few short moments.
"Riza Hawkeye," The melanistic bobcat spoke up with a loud, commanding voice, blue eyes gleaming with seriousness, "We are no longer barred from Amestris's anti-fraternization laws!" She could probably get a sense of where Roy was going to take this from here. Simultaneously, Roy quickly pulled the earring box from behind, opening it as his flint claws snapped. Roy was a master at flame alchemy- he knew how to create explosions, pin-point aiming, and even the understanding of keeping his flames under his control. There was more he could do, such as kill flames, or even raise the oxygen density around someone to make them dizzy. There were a few sparks, and not even a few moments passed by as his controlled flames went into the air. The flames quickly began to form letters, that would quickly change to words and then, to a question.
Will you marry me?
Not once did Roy's flames touch any surface of the observatory, he kept the fire strong and going- not once did it shrink or grow in size. It stayed as perfect as Roy Mustang imagined it to be. Roy's gaze didn't even tear away from Riza, Roy was that confident in his flame alchemy. Roy held the open earring box in his paw- a beautiful, single diamond earring shining under Roy's firey message. Considering Riza couldn't wear a ring, Roy hoped a earring would suffice- he'd even pierce his own left ear if she says yes at their wedding.
And finally, feeling the heat against his fur, the Flame Alchemist spoke up one last time.
"Riza, I want you to be more than just my lieutenant."
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— THE SHADOWS ON MY WALL DON'T SLEEP
Roy Mustang is a 3 year and 4 months old melanistic bobcat. He has obsidian fur- light shades on his muzzle, paws, belly, chest, and tail tip and darker spots all over his body. He is an amputee, his back right leg left in an uneven cut, stump. Roy is an Alchemist who specifies in flame alchemy- he has fire and air elementals. He resides in the Ascendants, happily married to Riza Hawkeye. Roy does not trust strangers easily, they must earn it. He's also blind.
— THEY KEEP CALLING ME, BECKONING.
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