[ she turns at the familiar voice, struck by a sudden reminder of him and tucking that back into her chest. it happens less, now, but back in the temple and back to a somewhat relaxed schedule, the feeling catches her off-guard. still, she does smile at him - polite. ]
Of course. I'm happy to help where I can.
[ riza notices how he shifts, and immediately feels herself tense - the fact he asked her out here, the fact he wanted to ask roy but didn't, it catches her attention enough to be on guard. she knew this conversation was going to come, at some point and in some version, but she wasn't necessarily expecting it now.
she should have, maybe, and that is the thought that relaxes her. that forces herself to relax. maes had every right to know anything he wanted to, and the more she thinks about it, the more she shouldn't have expected roy to tell him everything. but of it all, it's hughes' use of her first name that has her...concerned? worried? and as he continues, she can see why. ]
Sir- [ she purses her lips together for a moment. the idea of keeping anything from roy bothers her, bothers her down to her core. but she can also, in a way, understand.
so instead of argue, riza simply takes a slow breath. ]
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Of course. I'm happy to help where I can.
[ riza notices how he shifts, and immediately feels herself tense - the fact he asked her out here, the fact he wanted to ask roy but didn't, it catches her attention enough to be on guard. she knew this conversation was going to come, at some point and in some version, but she wasn't necessarily expecting it now.
she should have, maybe, and that is the thought that relaxes her. that forces herself to relax. maes had every right to know anything he wanted to, and the more she thinks about it, the more she shouldn't have expected roy to tell him everything. but of it all, it's hughes' use of her first name that has her...concerned? worried? and as he continues, she can see why. ]
Sir- [ she purses her lips together for a moment. the idea of keeping anything from roy bothers her, bothers her down to her core. but she can also, in a way, understand.
so instead of argue, riza simply takes a slow breath. ]
What do you need to ask?