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Bruce Wayne ([personal profile] idkmybffalfred) wrote in [community profile] imperial_stage2012-01-07 01:08 pm

Party time and more [Action]

[In a ballroom at Central City.]

The auction was done and a hefty pile of wealth had been gathered to help pay for the reconstruction of Amestris in the wake of the devastating undead invasion. All that was left at this point was the after party, and EVERYONE has been invited. The majority of the party has moved to a huge ballroom, complete with an in house orchestra, several tables of light snacks and drinks, a large dancing area, tables around the edges of the room, and servants with trays of drinks making sure no one goes long without a glass. Brag about your newest acquisition, seeth with jealousy at the guy who bid more on the piece you wanted, enjoy fine food and drinks from across the empire, get drunk, dance, have fun. Mr. Wayne is footing the bill tonight.

[Elsewhere, later that evening...]


A dark figure edges close to the tall wall surrounding the manor belonging to the mysterious man known only as The Major. It produces a grappling hook from under its cloak, and is perched atop the wall in short order to get a better look at what it has to contend with here.
king_of_flames: (Default)

[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-12 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
Well, who better to do so here than me?

[personal profile] queen_sacrifice 2012-01-12 05:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ Busying herself by looking over the guests around them. ]

Surely there is someone familiar here..
king_of_flames: (O...kay?)

[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-12 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
...Most likely. But how many of them would be willing to bump me out of the equation?

[personal profile] queen_sacrifice 2012-01-12 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
If I bat my eyelashes just right..
king_of_flames: (Sure thing Fullmetal)

[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-12 06:20 am (UTC)(link)
You think that'd work on someone who knows you?

[A bit of teasing here.]

[personal profile] queen_sacrifice 2012-01-12 06:30 am (UTC)(link)
It might. I bet it would work on you.
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[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-12 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe. But maybe not. Who's to say?

[personal profile] queen_sacrifice 2012-01-12 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
I could experiment.. but past analysis has proven the odds in my favor, so I see little need to.
king_of_flames: (O...kay?)

[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-12 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
You think I've changed that little in ten years, huh?

[personal profile] queen_sacrifice 2012-01-13 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
Yes.

[ At least she's honest. ]

Men don't just change over time. They change because of events that happen to them.
king_of_flames: (I wonder...)

[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-13 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
...Well...don't forget. There was one such event.

[All of Roy's joviality evaporated. In its place was solemnity. Ishval has clearly left its mark on him.]

[personal profile] queen_sacrifice 2012-01-14 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
And what changes occurred in you with such an event?
king_of_flames: (I wonder...)

[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-14 05:12 am (UTC)(link)
...

[Roy doesn't answer. Not immediately. But the expression on his face indicates that this isn't an easy time of his life to revisit.]

This isn't the place for a thorough discussion of that experience. For now, let's say that I lost my naivete and replaced it with motivation.

[personal profile] queen_sacrifice 2012-01-17 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
Motivation..

[ That much she can understand. Silent for a moment, she considers a different path. ]

Say.. are you bored of this charade yet?
king_of_flames: (O...kay?)

[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-17 03:28 am (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't say "bored," but I wouldn't mind cutting out early.

[personal profile] queen_sacrifice 2012-01-17 10:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Then I suppose I should escort the ill Mustang back to where he resides like a proper soldier would.
king_of_flames: (Sure thing Fullmetal)

[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-17 10:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[A chuckle.]

Then please watch over me, General. I'm in your care.

[personal profile] queen_sacrifice 2012-01-17 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll consider it. If you're fortunate, I'll not force you to run laps.
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[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-17 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
You'd go so far as to make an ill man exert himself?

[personal profile] queen_sacrifice 2012-01-19 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
A little exercise will kick that illness out.
king_of_flames: (O...kay?)

[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-19 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
Or make it worse.

[personal profile] queen_sacrifice 2012-01-19 08:34 am (UTC)(link)
A weak man doesn't earn his rank. Come now.
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[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-19 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Good point. I'll stay right by you.

[personal profile] queen_sacrifice 2012-01-20 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ She'll be a proper escort and offer him her arm. ]

Just in case there's a bit of ice on the path.
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[personal profile] king_of_flames 2012-01-20 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
[And he gladly accepts her arm.]

Thank you.

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