DULCI PUERI DORMITE // O, NAMING AALIYAH

[Roy Mustang]

God dammit, this kid has grown on me, The mechanistic bobcat thought to himself with a sigh, as he looked down at his paws, Aaliyah playing at his paws. It's only been a few days since they found Aliyah in the territory, and without a doubt, Roy hadn't expected her to get so attached to him. At first, it surprised him, maybe even shocked him. He felt confused why she felt so gravitated to him, especially when they looked different pelt wise. Sure, they happened to be the same species, but he thought she would have been able to tell the difference between her father and Roy. He seemed to be incorrect, he was very incorrect. As the days went on, Roy almost felt responsibility over the child- she stayed in his den, slept in his bed, and very often was playing at his paws or nearby him. He felt like it would be his fault if she got hurt or wandered into trouble.

After he began to look out for her, and began to get used to having her around, it was then the sudden realization hit him. He was acting like she was his daughter. Roy didn't even think at first that he was acting like a father figure, until Hope asked him a question at her joining. Is she yours? Someone thought Roy was her biological father. Unknown to them, Roy and Aaliyah actually have no relation at all. It just happened to be a coincidence that Roy was the same species as her and happened to be male as well. It was a misconception, really. But, maybe she belonged to him in another way. Roy was already acting like her father, he doesn't have to be related to her to be the father figure in her life. Might as well adopt her and make it official.

"Hey, look up at me," The Flame Alchemist spoke up to the kitten, gently nudging her with his front paw that wasn't preoccupied by her. Once he got her attention, Roy's gaze locked with hers, looking down at her small body. "You're now named Aaliyah Mustang, got it?" He said, believing the name was quite fitting.

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