Two people sat in a big room, staring at each other with a soft smile. Wooden logs burning in the fireplace kept them warm. The room was well-lit thanks to lanterns mounted on the wall.
Elric fed the last piece of apple to Evelyn. It felt like a child was being felt. He made her feel adored by all of his pamperings. After her father's death, she was left alone. Even though Earl was close to her, she still felt empty. Seeing Elric care for her, made her feel loved again.
Remembering he hadn't had water, she asked, "You haven't had your water yet."
He gave her a kind nod as he placed the plate on the table. "I have a question for you, Miss Evelyn," he said.
She was unsure what he intended to ask, so she nodded and waited for him to go on.
"What happened in the council building that you left without informing anyone?" He asked.
She averted her eyes away from him, unsure about how to explain to him.
