WORDS THAT GO UNSPOKEN // o; joining

[Roy Mustang]

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.