04 { mar 2: early morning } { video }

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[Hughes' expression is fairly unreadable.]

Hey, is anyone else able to contact Roy Mustang? I can't seem to get a hold of him. I can't contact Hawkeye either.

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[comradery]

[Hughes is surprised to see a pretty female troll answer the door instead of Signless but quickly recalls that Disciple had been staying over. He smiles warmly and takes her hand, shaking it enthusiastically.]

You must be DiDi, right? Nice to meet you! I'm Hughes!

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[Oho! Her smile widens and she makes a small, happy noise. Hughes had most definitely been pleasant to talk to, and she could tell that he and Signless were good friends. Any friend of Signless was a friend of hers so she returned the shake with equal enthusiasm, then stepped aside indicating that he should enter.]

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[So cute! Hughes has to force himself to hold back the giggle in his throat that he would love to voice. Being silly in front of Disciple is a no-no though! First impressions are important! Save it for some other time, old man!

Realizing she cannot speak, Hughes nods and walks in with a friendly smile.]

Is Signless in?

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[She closes the door and claps her hands softly together. She raises a single finger, asking for a moment and then she scampers off to retrieve him. She'll likely be getting her communicator as well so that they can speak at least a little bit.]

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[He nods.]

Sure, no problem.

[...and waits patiently for her to return.]

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[ sure enough, when Disciple returns, the Signless is with her. he hopes that Hughes doesn't mind, but her hand is temporarily tucked into his arm. they can be disgustingly affectionate.

he smiles though. looks like the troll is ready to go whenever. ]

You smell like pie, Hughes.

[scribes]

[She's got her communicator in her free hand, and is very lightly resting her head on Signless' arm as well. While she hasn't quite gotten into the habit of carrying the device around with her at all times, she's able to use it with ease and quickly writes up a message for Hughes.]

I'm glad to m33t you in person at last. Signless speaks well of you.

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[They're so cute!!! N- No! Deep breaths, Maes! Don't gush like an idiot! You've got this!

He laughs softly at Signless' words.]

Big surprise there, huh? [Reading the text off of Disciples communicator, he chuckles.] Really? Well, it's good to know he doesn't secretly hate me, hahaha!

[sermonize]

If I did hate you I would certainly have an odd way of showing it, hmm?

I'm glad you two can meet, even if it only briefly. I've contacted Dolorosa and she should be arriving soon as well.

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[Her smile widened a little at that.]

So what will the two of you be up to today? You ought to be careful, Hughes, this one has a habit of getting in trouble.

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I'm taking him out to eat, and we might go somewhere else after. I think we're both pretty prone to getting into trouble though. [Hughes chuckles.]

Anyhow, the restaurant we're going to is really nice. If it's not for business or going out with friends, it'd make for a nice date spot, too. [Hint, hint, Signless. Maybe two adorable trolls Hughes knows should go on a classy date there sometime.]

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[ blinking a little... he doesn't mind the teasing but - ]

I suppose it is a good thing she came along. With how we spent that human holiday of romance, I'm sure some would be starting to talk.

[scribes]

[Is that so? She is raising a very pointed eyebrow at you Hughes. Is she going to have competition here?]

[comradery]

[Hughes snorts softly.] People need to talk over that, too? Can't friends just hang out without worrying about that kind of thing? [He shrugs.] If they start talking, then they're idiots. Besides, why would you date a loser like me when y'got this cute, little lady, eh?

[sermonize]

A loser wouldn't make for such a good and loyal friend.

[ just a small smile. he turns to Di, giving her temple a bit of a kiss. ]

Have fun with Dolorosa. I promise I'll be back in one piece.

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[Hughes laughs sheepishly at the comment and waits for the Signless to pull back before nodding toward the door.]

Shall we go?

[sermonize]

Yes... Though if I don't return, they know where you live.

[ winks. because you better take good care of him now with this suit thing, Hughes. ]

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Hahaha! Don't worry, I'll bring you back safe and sound.

[Hughes gives Disciple a curt wave before heading back out of the apartment.]

I hope you don't mind that you will likely be out for most of the evening, though.

[sermonize]

[ Signless departs with a soft smile, a chuckle on his lips. ]

Well I had planned to be out late.

[comradery]

Good! Since I figured we could have a bit of a nightcap after dinner! But, first, we need to get some proper attire for you. Yes, yes.

[Heading off to the tailor's now!]

[sermonize]

Nightcap?

[ that's the question he's asking, following along like a bit of a bark beast. ]

[comradery]

Something to help end the night with, hahaha! Typically alcohol. [Hughes shrugs.] Just a tiny bit wouldn't hurt, right?

[Conversation aside, Hughes makes note of the way Signless is trailing behind him and muses to himself how it is sort of adorable.]

[sermonize]

I don't believe that it would... I simply don't indulge that often.

[ more like once. ever. because they couldn't afford to have their senses dulled like that. also because ah ha ha. just can't AFFORD it with money at all. ]

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Good, good! A little alcohol always helps one sleep better anyway, hehe.

[More walking! It is one of those times Hughes considers investing in a motor bike.]

How's she been adjusting, by the way? [Talking about Di, of course.]

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Are you saying that you are having difficulties finding sleep?

[ prod prod. he'll answer the question about Muelin in a bit. but for now he can't help but poke a bit at Hughes first. ]