Charlie served as an enlisted soldier under Roy Mustang during the Ishval Civil War. What stands out about him is that after the fighting ended, he made a point of seeking out his commander to thank him personally—apparently Mustang had made a real effort to protect his men during the conflict. It's the kind of gesture that suggests Charlie saw something worth respecting in Mustang's leadership, even in the chaos of war.
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