Fic rec.

[aquabean]

The amazing Karot has done it. She's written the Roy/Hughes I've been waiting for. If only because it makes my heart break for Roy all over again.

Parallelism
By karotsamused

Roy Mustang smiles politely at the woman on his best friend’s arm, introducing himself with an open hand instead of a salute. Maes had demanded he not meet this woman with his uniform on, by manner of sly intimation and the twinkle in his cat-gold eyes.