In which I talk far too much.

( and we try/to keep our spirits high... )

This pretty aptly demonstrates why I am not an historian...

Fandom: Fullmetal Alchemist
Pairing/Characters: Ensemble
Content Advisory: General audiences
Words: 1,224
Summary: A fictional historian on a certain former Colonel and his associates.

( A point on which all sources agree is the somewhat volatile nature of Mustang's relationship with Edward Elric during this period... )

Good grief, plot.

Fandom: Fullmetal Alchemist
Pairing/Characters: Roy/Riza, Team Mustang
Content Advisory: Sex
Words: 5,556
Summary: Isolation breeds anxiety, and some rather rash decisions. Set after chapter 62, though a little handwavy about the timeline.

Many thanks to memories_child for beta-fu.

( The shortest possible checkmate takes two moves, but relies entirely on the opponent's weaknesses )