for tonight we see the water the night we only fear; (CLOSED)

[queen_sacrifice]

WHO; Cornelia li Britannia, Roy Mustang, possibly others.
WHAT; Birthday celebrations + conversations via Destiny Crystals
WHEN; January 13th because Kattu actually forgot her own character's birthday
WHERE; Military quarters in Darobeth. To be more precise, Cornelia's quarters
WARNINGS; None

A birthday was the celebration of life, but for someone like Cornelia li Britannia, it just signified another year of accomplishments and military success. For as long as she can think back (an action she hardly engages in for it leaves her with nothing but bitterness in her mind), her life hasn't been her own for years. This was the path she chose - a path to protect her baby sister, her half-siblings, and her cousins. While it was a daunting road to travel, it was one she did with little complaint, for as long as the aforementioned were content and safe, then she herself can find solace in her actions.

So it mattered little to her that she spent another year on the field of battle.

Unfortunately for her, the day was called to her attention by a glimmer of hope discarded many years ago. A stupid man from her childhood who insisted upon foolish parties. Thankfully for her, there was no one close by to invite, but she did still held the obligation of answering the call of Roy Mustang. All she can do is pray to some deity for patience to endure.

Comments

[king_of_flames]

"Hope, plain and simple. We both have our own hopes, dreams, and goals -- I know that because we're both human."

That gave Roy an idea. "How about a toast to our goals?"

[queen_sacrifice]

"To our goals.." She's not going to comment on hopes and dreams. Generals really shouldn't focus on that kind of thing. "Fine, that will do."

[king_of_flames]

"All right, then. To our goals." Roy once again raised his glass.

[queen_sacrifice]

"To our goals."

Clink!

Now that he's left her speechless, she'll take a sip from her glass, trying to remain calm.

[king_of_flames]

Roy likewise takes a sip from his own glass, then cuts into his steak. After cutting off a piece, he sticks his fork into it and lifts it into his mouth. It tasted as delicious as always.

[queen_sacrifice]

Well, she's going to try to hide how much she's enjoying this meal, but there are some things she's not trained well to do. Keeping her emotions to herself is one of them as she's rather expressive, so instead she'll enjoy herself.

[king_of_flames]

Roy doesn't even need to ask how the meal was, for he could read Cornelia's satisfaction quite well from her face. He watched her for all of about two seconds and found himself smiling, then busied himself with his own meal.