It didn't fit the public image he usually kept up. The idea of Roy Mustang settling on one of the many women he was known to be seeing regularly would be hard to believe. Of course, those who knew the truth wouldn't be so surprised, not even by the name--Elizabeth was a particular favorite. She's just glad he doesn't strip when he's using his alchemy, unlike a certain Major, so it won't be too hard to keep out of the public eye.

It takes her a moment to meet his eyes, but she looks up and offers him a soft smile. "I think it's very you." Putting his emotions out there for those who'd know to see, the meaning of the flowers, all of it, even if the general idea of a tattoo was a stretch all things considered. But he doesn't remember that.

"I guess I'm just surprised. It's very specific and for reasons you have a bit of a reputation." One that was important before but was it really necessary now? Riza's not sure.