It really wasn't everyday you wake up and discover you are no longer human, Roy would know. It was a strange and an extremely hard reality to accept, especially when it's unexpected. Roy hadn't been expecting it either, when it happened to him- he never meant to get himself caught in that transmutation circle. It wasn't his intention to get Riza caught in it either. The accident killed them both, and it pains Roy everyday to know that he failed his goal of reaching Fuhrer, and that he got Riza caught in it too. While Roy might not visibly show the pain, he definitely feels it. Roy would call the Ascendants a living hell. Maybe a punishment from Truth for getting caught in the worst taboo among all alchemists.

While living his new life here, Roy's trust in his groupmates were not gained very easily. Almost for a month or more, Roy didn't trust any of them. He questioned them almost everyday, didn't get to know them, and even demanded questions from all of them when he 'joined'. It has taken a lot of time and thought for Roy to place his trust in some groupmates- like Suiteheart, Margaery, & Rin, to name a few. It's actually surprised Roy a bit, he's found friendships with them as well, and some people(Suiteheart as a main example), helped pull him out of a dark place during a rough time. Any new member, Roy Mustang has zero trust- if they want to gain it, they better get to know the Flame Alchemist.

Roy was padding through the territory, padding along a familiar path. Roy was heading towards the field that he himself showed up in, padding along on three legs like he had four. It's been a long week for Roy- he accidentally got a bobcat kitten attached to him, and managed to convince it that he was her father. At first he was reluctant, but after bonding with the kitten for a few days(she almost literally never left his side), he decided to take her in and name her Aaliyah Mustang. Roy wasn't going to be out here for very long. He didn't want to risk leaving Aaliyah alone for too long, he wanted to make sure she was safe and out of harm. Who knew all the responsibility that came along with being a parent! Surely if Maes was able to handle this, then so can he.

As Roy padded along, the male came to a pause when he heard an unfamiliar voice. Ears pricking up, Roy listened carefully, picking up on the uncertainty and confusion that came along with it. Hmm, how interesting. Roy generally didn't approach joiners, Roy wasn't known to being the most friendly, but their tone caught his attention. The Flame Alchemist will investigate, but he's not going to welcome this stranger with open arms. Hell no. The bobcat changed his direction, padding towards the sound, and now scent that he just picked up.

By the time arrived, Joel was already greeting the stranger, who was a border collie. As he padded closer, he got a better look of her expression. She looked nervous, confused, and uncertain. Just like he had been months ago. "Give her some space," Roy commented at his fellow Starstruck Guardian, his gaze locking on her. "Now tell me, who exactly are you?" He began to question himself, sounding far more harsh than Joel. "And considering you're trespassing on our territory, you will tell us why you're here- whether you mind or not." He continued as his ears flattened to his skull, eyes blinking.

Oh, boo! She was late.

But thinking about it, she realized that she didn’t care! What a shocker.

Margaery adored being punctual. Greeting newcomers was one of her strange - and dull - pastimes and Genevieve simply could not stand that. She knew that she was supposed to be protecting Margaery while she healed, but being expected to meet each joiner in a timely fashion? Unrealistic, especially for her. She cared too much for herself to dedicate any of her precious time to anybody else. And yet, she was here nonetheless, those copper-hued eyes of her studying Bex with faux curiosity. What a shame that this new girl was a dog. Then again, she supposed that it just made her all the more safer from Genevieve’s fangs. Canine blood and her condition did not mix. At all. Oh well.

Rolling her shoulders, the huntress would force something akin to a cold smile onto her face, tail swishing in the absent air behind her. [color=#b14767]”Genevieve Harper,” She greeted, taking but a brief moment to glare at the “love of her life” Suiteheart. She hoped that she was enjoying this too, it would be no fun if Suite wasn’t even slightly tormented by the fact that Margaery had gone missing in action. [color=#b15767]”I’m filling in for the ever lovely, Margaery. You’ll meet her one day, cutie pie,” She continued, humming. Was that all she needed to do? Could she go now? Who knew. This clan business was so dumb to Genevieve. Back in her prime, she existed as an assasin to kill these types of people. Ugh, Margaery’s life is so boring! Doesn’t she ever kill anyone? Stifling a groan, the chocolate point resigned to hanging around for a moment or two longer. Maybe things would be explained to her if she did.

"Hey Roy, it's alright dude." Roy's ears pricked up at Suiteheart's voice, glancing over at her when she gently bumped into him. "She doesn't seem bad." Roy blinked for a moment, looking over at his friend for a few good seconds. Roy couldn't exactly help it but have the hostile demeanor, he didn't come to trust people easily at all. Even if they don't seem that bad, like Suiteheart described. Roy, realizing now that Bex seemed to be in a similar situation to his joining experience, probably shouldn't have greeted her with that hostility. She was confused like him, he even noticed her questioning if the Ascendants were like a gang. She certainly wasn't questioning them all like he had, but she definitely has a sarcastic attitude when he sees one.

His gaze landed back on the border collie, when she began to speak to him directly. He didn't give much reaction to her comment regarding his 'warm greeting', he was well aware he was harsh to her, but instead, he frowned at the comment about trespassing. They didn't exactly need to put up signs when they have that bordered scent- perhaps she didn't pick up on it or didn't think much of it. "We actually have a border, perhaps you didn't notice it." Roy commented with a flick of his ear, before letting out a sigh.

"Roy Mustang," The male introduced himself to the female with a firm nod, keeping his gaze locked on her. He didn't bother to make a comment regarding Bex joining them like Suiteheart and Hazel did. His groupmates are well aware that Roy isn't that open/welcoming to new people. He couldn't see himself offering them to come into their territory with wide, open arms like they do. He doesn't mind if this Bex person comes to live with them, but she has to gain Roy's trust first before she can call him his friend.