Bringing the Boys to Dinner

[dadandgone]

Who: Maes, Keith & Shiro
Where: Maes's Home; Central, Amestris
When: ???
Rating PG?
What: In another time, in another place this is what could have been. Is it another reality? Is it a dream? We don't know nor do we care. We just wanted something sweet and precious in contrast to in game horrors.

Maes is home and he's bringing guests to dinner.

[It doesn't matter how they got to this point, because like most dreams that isn't the most important part. For the purposes of this particular dream or alternate reality all you need to worry about is that apparently the Circle members have been granted a type of 'leave' to visit places important to them and that certain events in Maes's life (or lack there of) have simply not occurred. It's a dream or something, so let's just let them be happy for once.

It is a sunny, warm day in Central City. The vehicles and fashions are perhaps a little old fashioned to Shiro and Keith, but Maes is right at home. No more robotic, apocalyptic waste lands or undersea kingdoms. He's home and he's excited to give two of his closest friends from the Circle a rare treat in their travels: a nice home cooked meal. More importantly, he'll finally get to show off both his beautiful wife and precious baby daughter, something he had looked forward to doing for some time now.

While he knew Gracia never minded when he brought home guests on a whim, something he was prone to do quite often, he had stopped inside a florist on the way in order to pick her up a bouquet and use their phone to call ahead. Once that was taken care of, he rejoined Shiro and Keith, a simple, yet colorful floral array tucked under his arm.]

It's not much further now. She's really looking forward to meeting you both.

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[dadandgone]

Hey, come on now, I haven't been that bad. What's a man supposed to do when he misses his wife and daughter! Not talk about them? [Maes pretends to be offended at Keith's reply.]

[Gracia laughs softly. If it's one thing she wishes she could see more of around here it was pleasant dinner conversations like this. She enjoys hearing what little of the story she can, especially in regards to these two new friends of her husband.

It's hard not to miss that smile from Shiro and the light in Keith's eyes. Maes isn't the only observant one around here, especially when it comes to relationships.]

I'm glad. It's nice that you can work with someone you care so much about. From what Maes has told me, you're both quite capable.

[As best she can tell, both from what Maes has and hasn't said, he'd been off on a special assignment. A complicated one at that. It must have been far away or perhaps some sort of joint operation with another country for him to have met these two. He'd indicated something to that effect at least, that both Shiro and Keith were from 'far away.']

They've certainly kept me on my toes.

[lonered]

[Keith laughs.] Don't forget the picture showing.

[It's cute, Maes. And sweet. Seeing how much Maes cares about his family is honestly great. And the way Gracia and Elysia and Maes interact, it's unmistakable how close they are.

But what Shiro has said has Keith fighting a blush. what the heck, Shiro?]

What Shiro is leaving out is that he was out recruiting because he was the Garrison's golden boy -- broke all sorts of records like it was easy.

[Take that Shiro.]

[spaceforged]

[He laughs, at Hughes defense of his gushing about his family and at Keith's own defense. He holds up his hands with a sly grin on his face.]

And Maes has been pretty instrumental into why we've made it this far with our mission.

[He gives said man a softer smile, one of his rarer just Shiro expressions.] But trust me, you didn't drive me crazy with the photos and the talk. It's important sometimes to remind yourself and everyone around you that there's a world out there.

[Or 'worlds' as the case may be. He thinks he's given it long enough that the 'golden boy' bit Keith has just almost gotten his blush under control. He takes a bite of his bread and savors it. Almost.

He looks at him out of the corner of his eye.]

I was just very dedicated and wanted to make the cut. [Bullshit. He was a natural from the start and they both know it.]

You were showing third-year cadet skills without even breaking a sweat. All because I gave you the chance to do it. I knew you had to come with me. It would be a crime to let that talent go to waste.

[Shiro takes another bite of his bread then a bit of the roast on his plate as if he hadn't just dished that bit of a compliment out. He beams at Gracia.] This is wonderful! Thanks again for having us over.