Clash

Alone in the darkness of his room, Reiner picked up his phone and started making a call. After a few rings, the line connected.

“It’s rare for you to initiate a call,” a cheerful voice spoke through the phone.

“Edward…” Reiner said.

“What is it old friend?” Edward replied enthusiastically. It was rare for Reiner to call him. Usually, it was the other way around.

“You remember how you asked me to find out about Natalia’s other lover?” Reiner asked emotionlessly.

“I see. So, you found out?” Edward replied as a smirk formed on his lips.

“Yeah…” Reiner said, followed by a small sigh.

“Who is it?” Edward inquired.

“…Zak Rosenhall” Reiner replied.

He heard a loud sigh on the other side of the line after a brief pause.

“You don’t seem too surprised,” Reiner stated his observation.

“I had a feeling that that was the case,” Edward replied back smoothly.

“Since when?” Reiner asked.