The sun had long since slipped behind the horizon when Roy and his staff returned to his office. What they found there, was the Liuetenant general Mustang liplocked with a blonde haired soldier, one hand buried in loose golden locks and the other hand resting lightly at the small of the back. They parted with a quiet smack and the Lt General's head shifted slightly and the two swayed gently and slowly on the spot while the smaller figure raised their hands to cup the Lt General's face. Mustang shifted his hand up his lover's back, and the lithe figure threw their head back, tilting it to the side as the Lt General kissed thier neck. the hands that had been cupping the Lt General's face had shifted to his shoulders, and Mustang lifted his head and said quietly, "Stay safe."

"I will..."

more than one officer started in surprise to here the voice of the Brigadier General Elric answer to the quiet words.

The Lt General shifted and captured the Brigadier General's lips once more for a softer, chaster kiss.

"I'll expect your report when you return for assessments then."

"Don't fall to far behind, Roy," the Brigadier smiled. "I'd hate for you to miss the assessment because you have overdue paperwork."

The Lt General sighed and pressed their foreheads together. "Three weeks... It's just too long..."

"Mm..." the Brigadier agreed, "But it will pass in an eyeblink. love you."

"And I you."

They kissed once more, a soft brushing of the lips, and as quickly as it had started, it was over, and then the Lt General was turning away, a bereft look on his face. The Brigadier followed him for a few steps, gloved fingertips on the wing of a sleeve, his face longing and sad. The two stopped in front of the Gate, and the Lt. General took the Brigadier's hand and kissed the fingertips. The two stood like that for a while, as if unable to bear the thought of parting, but finally, the Lt General stepped away, still lightly holding onto the Brigadier's hand.

"Roy..."

"Edward."

their fingertips were only barely touching now, and the Lt General turned away altogether, and walked through the gate, leaving the Brigadier standing at the threshold, his hand still outstretched. the Lt general paused and turned his head, and the Brigadier smiled sadly and let his hand drop to his side as the barrier came up, closing off the Gate.