[ it's an honest answer; he really has no idea. there's not enough information, and experience does tell a specific story of what happens when overlords circle the wagons, but roy doesn't have enough information at hand to make a decision one way or another, which is part of the problem. ]
I know that we need to get out of here. And I also know that we have a way out of here, through Maes, and that you are going first.
[ there's not much room for argument, on that front. ]
And I know that we'll be fine. We have strength in numbers, this time. We won't be caught off guard again.
[ she knows that it was true, they just didn't know enough to know why. her own insistence in knowing was coming from that fear tucked deep under her ribs, and riza takes a breath to ease it out again.
except then there's roy, and her eyes shoot over to him. ]
But sir, I- [ and all it takes is a look at his expression to know that the decision has been made, and riza cuts herself off, pressing her lips firmly together to avoid any other further argument.
instead, riza nods - once, before looking back around her room, taking stock of anything she needs to bring with her. ]
Can General Hughes bring everyone out of here? Doesn't his ability drain him?
[ obviously, skipping over the moment of argument that riza had decided to let go. for the best, really. he isn't changing his mind anytime soon. ]
He'll be able to bring out individuals who require it, and I need you on the outside. I'm coordinating other people to help, too, but his ability is the most useful for getting people out as quickly as possible, without the notice of the guard.
If there are others, children especially, I don't need-
[ but there is something about roy's tone that makes riza aware that it doesn't matter what she says, or thinks - she is going with general hughes and that is it.
and roy has a plan. roy needs her on the outside. that's the end of the conversation, right there, and riza feels the cool sensation of professionalism wash through her. it's comforting, in its own way, as she turns back to him. ]
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[ it's an honest answer; he really has no idea. there's not enough information, and experience does tell a specific story of what happens when overlords circle the wagons, but roy doesn't have enough information at hand to make a decision one way or another, which is part of the problem. ]
I know that we need to get out of here. And I also know that we have a way out of here, through Maes, and that you are going first.
[ there's not much room for argument, on that front. ]
And I know that we'll be fine. We have strength in numbers, this time. We won't be caught off guard again.
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except then there's roy, and her eyes shoot over to him. ]
But sir, I- [ and all it takes is a look at his expression to know that the decision has been made, and riza cuts herself off, pressing her lips firmly together to avoid any other further argument.
instead, riza nods - once, before looking back around her room, taking stock of anything she needs to bring with her. ]
Can General Hughes bring everyone out of here? Doesn't his ability drain him?
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[ obviously, skipping over the moment of argument that riza had decided to let go. for the best, really. he isn't changing his mind anytime soon. ]
He'll be able to bring out individuals who require it, and I need you on the outside. I'm coordinating other people to help, too, but his ability is the most useful for getting people out as quickly as possible, without the notice of the guard.
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[ but there is something about roy's tone that makes riza aware that it doesn't matter what she says, or thinks - she is going with general hughes and that is it.
and roy has a plan. roy needs her on the outside. that's the end of the conversation, right there, and riza feels the cool sensation of professionalism wash through her. it's comforting, in its own way, as she turns back to him. ]
What are my orders, sir? When I'm on the outside.