"I can't, I have something else to say," Riza insists, opening her eyes. She doesn't try to sit up again, having learned her lesson, but she does reach out to take his hand, if he lets her.

She feels a calmness pass over her mind. She may have the worst timing in the world, but she has to say something. She plans to become his subordinate in Eastern, soon, and if she doesn't say it now, she'll never get the opportunity again.

"I love you. I love you, Roy Mustang. And I forgive you.."