Bryony could have sworn that she saw a flash of real pleasure in Arch's eyes, the same swift joy that she sometimes saw in Elric's when she had especially pleased him, the look she so often strived to see as often as possible.  But when Arch said he wanted to speak to Mikoto, she wasn't so sure, and as they walked away she moved a little closer to Elric, her hand resting on his thigh.  She always had been someone to worry for the people around her and want to protect them and help them, and she hoped that there wasn't going to be any friction between them.<br/><br/>She knew Elric would sense her need for comfort and touch, and wished they were somewhere less formal and she could sit on his lap so that he could hold her.  "I hope they are OK," she said softly, knowing that she should voice her worries, so that he knew what was concerning her.