Title: Puppy Not-Love

Author: S J Smith

Rating: Gen

Summary: Riza asks Roy for a favor.

Disclaimer: Arakawa owns all.

Notes: Written for Cornerofmadness, who gave me prompts of "Roy" and "puppy"

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"Why do I have to babysit?" Roy frowned at the little mite of a dog, worrying his shoelaces.

"Because you're not scheduled for any meetings this morning, and Edward will be by shortly to pick up the puppy." Riza leaned down to pat the pup's haunches. If she wore anything other than a military uniform, she'd be giving him a great view. As it was, the high collar and black t-shirt hid all but her most womanly curves. Roy mentally cursed Grumman for not approving his request for miniskirts.

"I don't want to put up with Edward." Roy made a face. "He's going to brag about his family, and it'll be like Hughes all over again with the photographs and talking about his wife and how cute his kids are."

The fact she smiled fondly didn't mean she was cutting him any slack. "You know you enjoy it. Keep the puppy for Edward. Try not to rile him up too much. Or yourself."

Scoffing, Roy bent over to scoop up the puppy, setting the chewing little beast in his lap. "I guess it's all worth it if we get the house to ourselves again." He arched his eyebrows. "What say tonight, we go for a long walk, come back, and put the dogs to bed early?"

"We'll see." Riza turned to leave him and the puppy alone with each other. "If you're good and don't cause anyone any trouble."

"Wait, are you talking about me, or the dog?" Roy shouted at Riza as the door to his office closed behind her. The puppy yapped and attacked the braid hanging from his lapel. "You're going to be a helluva lot of trouble," he grumbled, pulling the braid free of those voracious little jaws. "This better be worth it."

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