Summary: In Aht Urhgan, Aurou stumbles upon Etadial again. The two get to chat of Starlight and gifts, but quickly find out they are being observed, when a linkpearl falls from the staircase next to them and rolls to their feet. A black haired hume man follows after it, asking that they return it to him. He seems to know Aurou, but the Mithra doesn't quite acknowledge him. Curious, Etadial decides to test the Hume by showing his special dolphin-crest coin, and is amused to see the shocked, rather concerned look that crosses the Musketeer's face. He questions his identity, but the Hume is reluctant to reveal himself, repeatedly dodging the questions concerning his name.
The Elvaan then decides to invite the two to a walk to the docks for a more private conversation. There, he quickly turns to interrogate the Hume again, this time with more pressure. The Gold Musketeer doesn't falter until Etadial introduces himself as the Captain of the Amaranth. The musketeer doesn't believe him until a familiar female voice coming from another of his linkpearls confirms Etadial's statements. With a quick apologize, the Hume ultimately presents himself as Roy Mustang, the corsair also known as Flame Alchemist under Qultada's command. The three talk a little about their own affairs, and Etadial expresses concern about Marekh and his vengeful behavior. Roy assures him that there's nothing to fear: Marekh is desperate, but loyal. He also reveals that he knows of the two Midlanders who killed an Immortal, and that Draenen was on the crime scene. He asks though that they do not reveal of Roy's presence to anyone, as it could put in danger whoever knows anything about him (as a wanted criminal of the Empire). The alchemist then bids farewell to the two, saying that he has to keep an eye on Marekh to make sure the Mist doesn't claim him in his sleep.
To be an interesting, intriguing, well-written character, there needs to be something to allow the audience to relate to them. That is what the problem is with who wants their character to be "perfect". Perfect characters will never be strong, and strong characters will never be perfect, because WE (those who read, who watch, who RP) are not perfect.
"What makes a strong character is how they deal with their flaws, their fears, their turmoils, their troubles that get in the way. That's what makes them relatable." – Doug Walker
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