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[He was not properly dressed for this weather! Not that getting angry at the wind biting at his cheeks or the snow falling on his shoulders would help matters. But it gave his mind something more to concentrate on other than freezing to death in this 'other' world.] Useless in the rain? [His voice was low, muttered to the wind for himself more than anyone who would happen to be out...not that there was that he could see.] And snow.

[The Colonel tugged his military jacket around him more, wishing he had his overcoat instead, as he turned a corner. He was drawn from his own musings, however, when he saw a familiar flash of red. Roy paused, voice raising to be heard this time.] Fullmetal...?

[Edward was used to being out alone, humans rarely bothered to be out in the weather or at the times the homunculus roamed. It had been a long while since he'd seen any of the vampires around, either.

Ah, but here was an interesting sight. A Mustang, wandering the streets as if he had nowhere else to go. The homunculus had been around long enough to deduce what that usually meant... A newcomer.

He tilts his head slightly, the wind and the way his hood fell over his features covering his face just a bit. This Roy looked younger, they always did - they were always too young to be his Roy, but-

That never stopped the urge to get close to them. And this one had foolishly called out for his attention.

He offers a friendly smile, for what Roy could see through the wind and snow and whipping about of his hood. Calling back simply.]

You look wet, Colonel.

[Let him make the correction if he wasn't actually ranked so.]

[He stopped in front of you, his hands deep within his pockets as he tried to keep them warm. Although he had his gloves--he always had his gloves--he was not about to risk wetting them, especially now.] And you look far too comfortable in the snow. [He glanced over you, sensing something wasn't quite right, remembering what that sign had said earlier.]

Not all of us are useless when wet. [The smile was more of a smirk, now - trademark Elric cocky humor. He had to be careful in the cold, he wasn't as comfortable with it as he might lead others to believe... but water was definitely no issue for him.

He cocked his head slightly, almost like a bird sizing up whether or not to take flight before speaking again.] You're new, huh? Could probably use a place to get dry and warm. Didn't feel like stopping at the inn?

Some of us are just useless in the cold..[his gaze raked down over you, noticing your hands were hidden but he could assume enough with your carefree nature in the weather that skin was not stinging from the bite of cold metal] Then again, you don't seem to have automail to weigh you down.

[At the last thing said, a bit of a scowl touched his lips before he quickly controlled his features once more] Something about free lodging and free food at an inn doesn't sound right. [Although he had to admit with the day dwindling away, he would have little choice soon if he didn't find an alternative. He would be damned if he would freeze to death before he found a way back home.]

Automail... [He sounded thoughtful, as if trying to place what that was] I hope you read the sign when you arrived. We're not all alike.

[At the last part, he couldn't help but grin.] Everything about that inn sounds fishy, I'm surprised anyone stays there.

The couple I lived with left. [He motioned to a house nearby, watching Roy carefully] You could come in and get warm if you like. I have plenty of coffee.

[He could tell Roy was suspicious, but the answer to that would confirm whether or not the man perceived him as a threat.]

[He didn't bother to point out that he had been comparing you with the Ed he knew, to see the differences, instead quirking a brow some at the prospect of getting warm and...coffee? He would have agreed just for that last part.] Coffee would go good about now.

[Well, one thing remained consistent with Roys across universes.

Coffee.

And he certainly wasn't complaining.]

I don't eat much, so there isn't a lot of food... [Edward opened the door to the apartment he'd shared with Alfons and her boyfriend] but you're welcome to what I do have.

[Once inside the homunculus wasted no time removing his coat to hang up and tugging off his boots. Standing in nothing but a t-shirt and light pants as he moved to the kitchen to start a pot of coffee for Roy.

Whether Mustang followed or remained in the front room was up to him, but the small living room he'd been left in housed a small sofa covered in rumpled sheets as if someone had recently used it as a bed.]

[He stepped in out of the wind and snow, grateful for the break against getting more soaked than he was already. His dark gaze traveled around the apartment, more out of habit to know his surroundings than any sort of appraisal.] Thank you, but coffee will be fine.

[Not all alike indeed. He was trying to wrap his mind around a world where an Edward Elric did not eat a lot and actually had manners. Although, as you removed your coat to hang up, he could finally see you better. You were also older than the Ed from his world, not much younger than himself if he judged correctly.

He took a moment to look over you, taking in similarities and changes and deciding you had made the transition to adulthood nicely. Roy shrugged out of his own jacket, hanging it with yours and removing his own boots before he moved to the kitchen with you.] Would you like some help? [He offered you a smirk, knowing coffee was a simple enough task, but his curiosity with you had been peaked]

I've been able to make coffee for awhile, Colonel. [He answered with a smirk, moving about the small kitchen quietly, grabbing a mug for each of them and setting them on the table]

If you don't want to stay at the inn, you have to pay rent so... you might want to find a job in the morninng.

[He knew that remark was coming, chuckling lightly as he took a seat at the table instead. Well if you wanted to do all the work...] Colonel isn't exactly accurate here, is it. Just Roy will do.

[He gave a nod at the last thing you said, wondering if you actually thought he hadn't considered that.] I was planning to see if the military here would recruit. That will do...until I find a way home.

Colonel's never been accurate [he shrugged] Just habit.

Military's probably full with everyone trying to get in. [He looked bored with that statement more than anything] No one's original in this place.

[He didn't bother to hide a sigh at that.] You're probably right. [He took the mug of coffee, eyes closing as he savored the hot liquid, the first relaxing part of this strange day. Once he opened his eyes again, his gaze settled back upon you.] What sort of work do you do here?

I don't....

[He fetched milk to add to his own coffee, watching Roy curiously]

It helps that I don't eat much. [He smirked at that, taking a sip of his coffee]

[He quirked a brow some at that, his gaze traveling over you once more, as though to see if you were malnourished or not.] Everyone has to eat, Ed.

I said much.

[A smirk, although he doesn't seem to notice the look Roy gives him.] I eat when I'm hungry.

Well, as long as you're not starving yourself..[He chuckled some before taking up his coffee again, savoring an even longer sip before setting it down once more, returning his gaze to you.] So do you rescue many stray Mustangs from the snow?

Don't get a lot of snow [he mused]

Don't get a lot of Mustangs, either.

[Another smirk, almost wistful.]

You're welcome to stay the night.

[Edward was an early riser, not bothering to set any alarm clocks for that very reason. Who needed to be told what time to get up when they woke up shortly after sunrise on their own anyway?

And he drank a lot of coffee. He liked coffee, mostly because it reminded him of Roy. Of home.

So by the time his new house guest woke up, he'd be greeted by the smell of coffee and pancakes. A grocery bag on the counter near the oven as if the homunculus had been out shopping already that morning, boxes scattered around and a mess of eggshells cracked in the sink as he busied himself flipping a pancake]

[Roy was drawn awake by the smell of coffee, finding what clothes he had and pulling them on, except the military jacket before making his way out to the kitchen.

He blinked, seeing you busying yourself in the kitchen before he smirked, walking into it with you] You've been busy

[he glanced up curiously when Roy entered the room, looking as if he'd forgotten anyone was with him at all before shrugging a shoulder - turning his attention back to the stove top] I figured if you're going to be staying any length of time you might want some food in the house.

[he blinked at that before shaking his head] I'm not going to impose. But that coffee does smell good. [he smirked and moved to take down two mugs for them]

You say that like you're imposing [he retorted mildly, watching Roy for a moment before moving to get two dishes for them - setting them on the table before returning to the stove, back turned to Roy even as he spoke]

I imagine you don't eat much for a human, that seems to be the general rule of thumb anyway.

[he watched you curiously at that response before chuckling softly] Like you should talk..you barely have enough food here as a human.

[Edward glanced up at that, casting Roy a curious look before finishing the last of the pancakes and switching the burner off] ... I don't get hungry often.

The Edward from my world threatens to eat the country out of food yearly. Then again..you appear older than him. [he poured them each a cup of coffee]

so I'd imagine [he answered softly, remembering the same surprise from his own Roy when- presented with food, he didn't devour the plate along with it. Edward moved to get the milk, pouring some into his mug before sitting down at the table]

Roy was always surprised by how little I ate.

[he stared at the milk for a moment before diverting his gaze, another reminder that this was not his world and things that happened last night were not the production of a dream]

I hope he didn't give you a hard time about it. [he chuckled lightly before taking up his mug, not adding anything to it. Roy took a sip, seeming to relax after the first bit of coffee touched his tongue]

Once or twice [he murmured with a shrug, drinking from his own mug before lifting golden eyes to the man across the table once more]

what about you? What were things like between you and- me.. from your world?

[he took another swallow before setting the mug down upon the table top, meeting your gaze once more] Volatile seems to be the first word that comes to mind.

[he smirked some at you, shaking his head] We always seem to be at each others throats, but I like to think we come through for each other in the end. [he traced a fingertip along the lip of the mug before continuing]

And you and Roy on your world?

[Edward paused, watching Roy quietly with both hands holding the mug in front of him. As if he was trying to read the fragmented memories on the human's face.

After a pause his gaze lowered to the mug before him, tone neutral.] I don't remember much from before coming here.

Roy and I were very close- [he cut himself off there before adding quietly.] Things might have been different before that, it's hard to tell.

[You didn't remember much? Well, that seemed strange. He could tell you were hiding something but he didn't want to pry too much considering you did save him from the snow.] I take it he didn't get pulled to this world with you. [He finished off his coffee before setting the mug aside. He allowed a small smile to play over his lips.] You've been here a long time?

Thankfully, no. [He took a sip of his coffee, watching Roy set his mug aside before continuing.] He's home where he belongs.

[After a pause he smiled with Roy's last question.] Three years, give or take. Hard to believe I've been on my own that long....

[Edward pushed his coffee mug aside, turning his gaze to Roy.] You should eat, I made enough for both of us.

[A dark brow quirked some at that as he tried to imagine being in this world alone for so long with so many familiar faces around and yet they were all strangers. Roy hid a frown as he realized that could very well be his situation if finding a way back proved to be impossible.] That means you're planning to eat as well, hm?

[He smirked a bit and took a fork, trying the pancakes before giving a small hum of appreciation.] I never would have guessed you would be able to find your way around the kitchen.

I didn't make enough for both of us for you to eat it all. [He retorted, clearly amused]

I like to observe others.. [He answered, indifferently.] When I got here Alfons took me in. When everyone started leaving- I figured out a few thing on my own.

[Edward tapped his temple, humming thoughtfully.] They say alchemy was born in the kitchen.

[He let out a chuckle at that remark but didn't comment further on it, instead taking another bite of the pancake.] hm, so I've heard. [He flashed you another smirk, shaking his head.] Although, cooking still eludes me.

[Roy considered your words, watching you a moment before continuing.] When you say they started leaving...do you mean back to their world?

[He smirked at that, helping himself to his own pancakes before speaking thoughtfully.] You know, I've never seen Roy cook. Usually the old lady takes care of that.

[At the last part all humor left his expression.]

I'm not- sure.

There's an Ed here, he comes and goes a lot. At least, he talks about it more than most do... He's the one you'd want to ask about that, I guess.

[He could tell he struck some sort of nerve with that, not that he had meant to.] Perhaps once this snow clears up. [Dark eyes flicked to the window, seeing it was still coming down hard. Roy held off a frown.] If it lets up at this rate.

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