it’s MY current obsession and I get to decide when it’s gay. now here’s my canon divergence au where lan fan goes to winry to get her automail and paninya is there and
headcanon: the first time winry meets lan fan she's so fixated on the Xingese-style automail she barely notices lan fan but when she's done examining the arm they go on a date!!
Description - For someone who makes such witty banter in battle, Greed’s going to need a little help getting his words out, this time.
(No beta no edit, so I apologize for any spelling or grammar issues!)
“Alright, look. I’m gonna make this simple. We’ve- Been through a lot- Together. We’ve gotten pretty close- And I mean, how many other people have been in the same body?” Greed chuckled, then frowned, scratching awkwardly at the back of his neck. “Ah, damn it... Look, the point is, I love you, you brat, and you love me. ... I think. And, hey, I’m Greed!” He thumped his chest, squaring his shoulders and flashing his trademark grin again. “I want all the best things in life! So, right now, I want your life! ... To be a part of mine! ... Forever. So, wanna go ahead and take this ring, maybe?” He sighed heavily, and his hands dropped to his sides in a slouch. His gaze fell to the floor, then rose to meet the stoic black eyes that were regarding him with an unreadable indifference.
“So,” He straightened, running his hand through his hair as the other found a place on his hip, “How was that? Did it sound as ridiculous as I felt?”
“You need to have more confidence.” Lan Fan tilted her head to the side, then turned to stick her nose in the air. “If you think I’ll let you ask for Master Ling’s hand before you’re sure, you’re wrong.”
“Yeah, yeah.” Greed crossed his arms and rolled his eyes. “I’m as sure as anything, I wouldn’t be here, otherwise. And cut the ‘master’ crap, will ya? We’re alone, it’s not like you need to be all formal.”
“If he accepts your proposal, then you’ll be Consort to the Emperor.” Lan Fan turned her face once more to look at Greed straight on. “That would make you royalty. I have decided to make the adjustment, just in case.” Greed scowled.
“Yeah, have a little faith, why don’t- Wait.” Greed stopped, then grinned widely. “Hey, royalty, huh?” He held both hands on his hips, chin tilted back to tower over Lan Fan even more than he normally did. “That means you gotta do whatever I say, right?” In response, Land Fan stood up, straight face, and walked towards the door.
“Huh? Hey, wait! Where’re you going?” Greed turned after her, hands spread low in a shepherd’s harm-thee-not. “I was just kidding, sheesh! I tried henchmen, didn’t work out- Come on!” Lan Fan stopped, and Greed sulked.
“Geez, begging to a girl, and not even in the fun way.” He muttered, before casting the Ling-slaying puppy eyes on the young ninja. “I just wanna go over it, one more time. I gotta get this right.” Lan Fan sighed, then moved to rest a hand on his shoulder.
“Don’t worry, you’ll be fine.” She nodded, then looked down at the floor as her cheeks turned pink. “You’re not the only one with an important question to ask.”
“Huh?” Greed drew back slightly, face scrunching up in confusion.
“I’m not leaving because I’m offended. Alphonse is coming to visit Princess Chang, and he agreed to bring Winry and Paninya along with him. ... They should be arriving, soon.” She kept her gaze on the floor, but took her hand off his shoulder as she wrapped her arms around herself. Greed frowned for a minute, then broke out laughing. With a hum of frustration, Lan Fan cast what would have been an intimidating glare on him, if she hadn’t also been puffing out her cheeks.
“So, you’re popping the question, too, eh? What’re the odds?” Greed wiped his hand down his face and shook his head, still chuckling. “I bet you’re getting blondie out here ‘cause you told her you busted your arm up, again. How’d you manage to convince Petunia?”
“Paninya.” Lan Fan corrected automatically, though he made the ‘mistake’ so often she knew he was doing it on purpose. “You’re right about Winry. But I also told her that a friend of mine hurt his leg terribly, and is considering getting automail... So I suggested Paninya come along to show him what it’s like. Which isn’t false,” She said quickly. As though Greed would accuse her of being dishonest. As much as he claimed to hate lying, nobody could deny he was pretty underhanded.
“So, you’re just jumpin’ on the opportunity. I can respect that.” He smirked, folding his arms over his chest before dipping his head.
“Alright, girlie, I won’t keep ya. Get goin’.” he smirked, offering a small wave. “And, good luck, yeah?” Lan Fan nodded, decided to get him back for the ‘girlie’ remark later, and quickly left the room, blush never fading from her face. Greed smirked, then sighed. If she could do it, he had to.
“Alright,” He left the room only a few seconds after her, but noted as he closed the door that she was nowhere to be seen. Typical.
“From the top.” He pulled the ring box out of his pocket, staring at it as he walked. “We’ve been through a lot together, you and me. And I think we’ve gotten pretty close, I mean. How many other people have-!” His words were cut off as he walked right into someone else. Ling bounced right off of him, managed to regain his footing, and looked at Greed. Greed looked at the small box in Ling’s hand. Ling’s eyes shifted to the near-identical box Greed was holding, before he broke out in that dopey grin of his.
“I guess I have my answer,” He said, wrapping his arms tightly around the taller man’s midsection.
“Oh, no,” Greed shook his head, pushing Ling away. He met the confused gaze with an irritated frown. “I’ve been working on this damn speech for months, so you’re gonna sit and listen and like it, you got that?” Ling was silent, but nodded, sitting cross-legged in the middle of the hall and looking up at him.
“Right. Good kid.” Greed pouted slightly, deciding it couldn’t get any worse a start than this.
“So. We’ve been through a lot, together, you and me. And we’ve been closer than anyone I ever knew - Hell, I mean, we shared a body, right? So, I love you, and I can guess you love me. You know I’m Greed, and you know that means I want anything worth having, so- I want you. What do you say?” He swallowed, finally realizing that he hadn’t paused for a breath the entire speech. He stood, catching his breath and standing as tall as he could as Ling slowly stood, as well.
