...Well, this is kind of awkward. [Closed]

[thewarisover]

Characters: Dojima Ryotaro (smokersona, Roy Mustang (thewarisover), Dojima Nanako (junesplz), Matilde (nailsandglass) and Seta Souji (setasouji) if he wants!
Location: Death City Heights!
Rating: G!
Time: July 20, evening.
Description: Roy's moving in. That is all.

Comments

Whenever you guys want it to be, yay!

[setasouji]

Now that Dojima, Nanako, and Matilda were in Death City Heights (on the same floor, no less), Souji had felt a lot of relief settle over him. He knew that he had friends and teammates over at Casualty Communal, but that didn't change the fact that he had worried about his newly extended family while they were in a completely different building.

Maybe that was what had him leaving his apartment with Yosuke, moving a few doors down to knock on theirs. He had talked to Roy once or twice over the network, but was interested in his new partnership with his uncle. Even if their conversations had extended beyond an exchange of information during the fog incident, or concerning Adachi, he still would have come over to check up on them.

After what had happened the first time Dojima and Nanako were in Death City, he figured he was entitled to his concerns about their second arrivals.

Add in the fact he hadn't gotten to interact that much with Matilda just yet, and Souji figured a visit was in order.

...I'm just going to jump in. Because I like making Roy's life difficult.

[thewarisover]

Roy happened to be in the common area at that moment. He had settled into his new room and unpacked his belongings - that left him with not much else to do beyond acclimatize himself to his new home. That included familiarizing himself with where everything was, especially food and supplies.

The man glanced up at the knocking at the door. He paused, wondering if he should leave someone else to answer it, and, after figuring that that might seem a little strange, eventually moved to see who it was for himself--

--And to say that he had not really expected Dojima's nephew to come around was no lie. Maybe he should have, given the situation.

"Ah."

The alchemist regarded Souji Seta briefly before stepping away, to let the other inside. This was the first time they were meeting face-to-face.

Roy's life is pain.

[setasouji]

Souji stood there for a moment, hands in his pockets as he regarded the man who opened the door in return. It was a fairly calm, neutral expression, but was judging at the same time that it was not. After their limited interactions before this meeting, he was under the impression that the man was capable, reliable. Now, he had to completely reevaluate everything, just on the basis that he had become his uncle's meister and was now living with his cousin and another girl her age.

He finally offered a pleasant, friendly smile after their silent exchange was finished, moving to step in. "It's nice to actually meet you, Mustang."

Once he was out of the way of the door, he toed his shoes off, reminding himself that he was not his uncle. There was no reason for him to loom and stare, even if he was acting as a concerned family member simply looking out for the well-being of his father-figure and little sister(s). Even if it was the first thing that popped into his head to do.

It'll get better! ...After a bit!

[thewarisover]

Old eyes, that one. The way he carried himself wasn't bad at all, either, but it certainly wasn't the way that someone his age should have. It made him wonder exactly what Souji and his group had seen or been through. Of course, if the Shadows and Adachi were any indicator...

"I'm glad you share my sentiments on the matter."

Roy was not one to buckle under pressure, especially if it was something as simple as scrutiny. He did have reservations about the situation (particularly the circumstances behind his new partnership with Dojima), but he had never been one run from such things. Souji was welcome to say whatever needed to be said, or do whatever he needed to do.

But first, awkward tiems! Until someone rescues him.

[setasouji]

"Of course," Souji kept his smile easy and relaxed, though he was still straight, still supporting all of the weight that someone his age should not have been carrying. "You did what you could to help, when the fog first settled in. I appreciate that."

It wasn't the only thing, of course, but it was the right thing to address first. He had made his appreciation known those few days ago--lord, it felt like it'd been so long since, with all of the Shadow encounters--but now that he was standing in front of the man...

"I hope I'm not interrupting anything." A perfect example of politeness, as he sent a brief glance beyond the entryway, then returned his focus to Roy. "You've just moved in, after all. I wouldn't want to come in while you're all getting settled."

If it's Dojima first, that's like, Major Awkward.

[thewarisover]

"You're welcome."

It was not something that Roy felt anyone had to thank him for - he had always been one to do the right thing, regardless of the circumstances. (Or personal cost.)

"And no, you aren't. I've pretty much gotten my bearings around here now." The alchemist looked over his shoulder at Souji as he headed back towards the kitchen. "Do you want anything?"

He assumed, of course, that Souji was probably there to check up on Dojima, Nanako and Matilda. He planned on quietly withdrawing once they showed up; it was only polite.

this tag is so small haha

[smokersona]

Only polite, and if Dojima had his way, unnecessary. It was only their first day together under one roof, certainly, but a man couldn't be faulted for trying.

"Souji?" The apartment was smaller than his house back in Inaba, if not by much. Sound carried well, and clear. Footsteps, activity, voices. Even from the bedroom, he had little to no trouble identifying the sound of that particular voice. A few paces brought him to the doorway, and he peered out into the hall, toward the kitchen and the source of conversation.

Yet so sexy, ossan.

[setasouji]

"Good, good." Souji replied simply but honestly, surveying the apartment for a moment. They had only just moved in, but already he could see signs of the apartment being lived in. Things would be adjusted and moved to accommodate the occupants, after all.

He tilted his head at Roy's question, though a slight smile remained with a twist of amusement added to it. "No, thank you. Unless my uncle hasn't polished off the coffee yet."

Sixteen going on seventeen and already he was starting to feel like that was his drink of preference. He wondered if he had his uncle to blame.

But speak of the devil, and he shall appear. Souji turned towards Dojima's voice, expression still amused but softening just a touch. "Uncle."

/r-rolling in, at last

[thewarisover]

Coffee? He wasn't too surprised about that - if for anything, it confirmed his take on what Souji was like. Roy smiled just a tad and rounded over to the cabinet where they kept the coffee.

"I don't think he has yet."

He was in the middle of preparing some when he heard Dojima approach. The alchemist leaned back a bit, just long enough to acknowledge the man with a glance.