10. First Night

Maes dropped the last box off in Roy's new bedroom and came back into the living room to see the younger man sitting on the couch and gazing dumbly at the silver pocket watch in his hand. He chuckled as he plopped himself down next to his friend and stole the watch before Roy could stop him.

"I told you you'd pass," the older man chided good naturedly and chuckled as Roy rolled his eyes at him. "Fine, don't believe me." He didn't give the watch back, instead setting it (carefully) down on a nearby box and leaning over the younger man. Roy gave easily, smiling up at Maes as he leaned back on the couch and they celebrated his new rank as State Alchemist and his new apartment.