The First Times
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That First Visit
The door opened abruptly, bringing Roy from his thoughts of the past, and the very different present. He forgot all about his resentment for Hawkeye insisting that he get over whatever block was in front of him and check up on his late best friend's wife. Gracia Hughes appeared as the door was pulled back, and as Roy looked up to meet her eyes with a courteous smile and nod, a very glad smile shaped her lips. She was happy to see him.
He was happy to see Gracia too. He hadn't realized that a small reconnection would actually carry some joy…Roy had rather imagined that it would be painful, and that the absense of Maes would be too…present, really. He had thought that Gracia would look more sad and be further from healing. Clearly, she was healing just fine.
"Colonel Mustang, what a pleasure to see you," she greeted warmly.
"I apologize for stopping by unannounced," he returned lamely. He knew there was no need to apologize.
He couldn't stay long. He couldn't even step inside. He had to get to headquarters, and Hawkeye was waiting in the car. Roy had also achieved his purpose and seen that Gracia was doing alright. The pain was still there of course. She had loved Maes, and he would always be gone. Elysia would still miss her daddy as well, and wake up from nightmares crying for him sometimes. But they would continue to live life.
As Roy walked back down the sidewalk from the front door, he turned back to give a final nod of farewell and a final smile.
He decided that he would visit again, just to check up on Gracia.