Parental Roy Mustang — Tag Meaning
The Fullmetal Alchemist fandom's cherished dynamic where Colonel Mustang's needling supervision of Edward Elric is read as fierce paternal care. Fics with this tag make the subtext text: Roy worrying, defending, and quietly parenting the teenage alchemist the military put in his command.
What to Expect From "Parental Roy Mustang" Fics
Expect gruff guardianship, Ed denying he needs anyone while accepting it anyway, and the Mustang unit as extended family.
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