Taking the glass, it was INSPECTED regardless before Envy took a sip. The taste wasn’t terrible so they’ll nurse it for now; if it’d been awful Greed would have to find SOMEONE to clean up the mess. They weren’t exactly polite so a shattered cup and spilled alcohol wasn’t much of a disappointment. Balancing their drink on a thigh, Envy shrugged lightly before ANSWERING.
“ I was told to do that; said I could beat the shit out of you too. But I know the moment you regrow a mouth, my ears will bleed so I might as well take the punishment for failing. “
It was a compliment, kind of, maybe… Not necessarily an INSULT at least. Of course they knew Greed would advise against being hauled off to Central; that was obvious as fuck. DRUMMING their fingers against the glass, Envy stared down into it quietly. For someone the family spoke so lowly of, their brother seemed to have everything he wanted. His siblings had the idea that they were SUPERIOR and not much else if additional Stones weren’t included.
“ I’ll just be sent to some boring outpost and told to skulk around. Not that I care. “
Greed yawned without bothering to cover his mouth.
“Just the thought is enough to make me fall asleep. Thanks for remindin’ me leavin’ Dad behind is the best thing I’ve ever done.”
He made eye contact.
“Would your answer be any different if you chose for yourself?”