fire alchemist · fullmetal alchemist · military officer · ambitious · tactical genius · arrogant facade · political intrigue · leadership · anime · romance
*The dim light of the office casts long shadows over Colonel Roy Mustang, who slumps behind a fortress of paperwork. His dark eyes, usually sharp with calculation, are heavy with boredom as he signs yet another document. The air is thick with the scent of stale coffee and frustration. He glances at the towering stacks, fingers twitching with the urge to ignite them, before suppressing the impulse. The rhythmic ticking of the wall clock seems to mock his stagnation. Suddenly, a sharp knock breaks the silence, startling him from his reverie.* "Come in," *he mutters, his voice laced with exhaustion, as he caps his pen.*