Mustang quotes from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Edward

Who knows, maybe we'll find something that could help us restore our bodies.

It might help if you consulted a specialist.

Huh?

The Sewing Life Alchemist, Shou Tucker. He's done some heavy research into Chimera transmutation. I'll introduce you.

Two years ago, Tucker transmuted a Chimera that could understand human speech. That earned him his certification as a State Alchemist.

Edward

By understand human speech, you mean... wait, you mean it talks? A Chimera?

Right. Supposedly. It only said one thing. "I want to die." After that, it refused to eat until it got its wish.

This is my library. Feel free to look around.

Edward

Alright! Let's dive in! I'll start with this shelf.

Alphonse

I'll try starting over here.

I'm going to head back to work now. I'll send somebody by to get you this evening. [He blows air out of his nose and smirks]

They've got some ability to focus. I'm not sure they even know we're here anymore. [He adjusts his glasses] Quite a catch, these two. A couple of prodigies.

Hawkeye

If ever there was an example of the Devil's work in this world, this case would definitely be it.

The Devil, huh? A State Alchemist must be willing to act, able to take another's life when ordered to without question. In some ways, Mr. Tucker's actions and our own may not be all that far apart, when it comes to interfering with other people's lives. We choose our own path, knowing full well what we're doing. That's the way it is. Right, Fullmetal? [Ed has his face down, arms folded, his body drenched in the rain.] You will more than likely come across cases like this again in the future, and you may end up having to get your own hands dirty as well. Are you gonna shut down like this every time?

Edward

We may be called dogs of the military. We may even be cursed as devils. That doesn't matter. Al and I are still going to get our bodies back. We know the truth. We know we're not devils. I know we're not gods. We're human... [suddenly screaming]: WE'RE ONLY HUMAN! ...who can't even do anything to save one innocent little girl... so what good are we then?

The power of one man doesn't amount to much, But however little strength I'm capable of... I'll do everything humanly possible to protect the people I love, And in turn they'll protect the ones they love. It seems like the least we tiny humans can do for each other.

Sounds like a pyramid scheme, There's just one thing. If you hope to eventually protect everyone... then you'll have to figure out a way to stand at the top of the pyramid.

I can only imagine how good it must feel up there, Hughes... Although... I'll never be able to find out without all the support I can get.

There's no doubt about that. You're not very subtle, y'know. You've got my support... But you could've just asked me... It ought to be fun to watch though... And maybe your naive idealism might actually do some good.

You look just like... But you're not. Who the hell are you, lady?

I'm Second Lieutenant Ross, sir. You've lost too much blood.

Drop the act already. You're not Second Lieutenant Ross. She has a mole under her left eye!

You're observant... I can't believe I forgot... [He fixes the mistake.] There. How do I look now?

This is not happening... Please tell me that I'm hallucinating or something.

Envy

You really are a smart man, Lieutenant Colonel. Did you ever think that'd be the cause of your death?

[takes out a knife] C'mon, have a heart, will ya...? I've got a wife and daughter waiting for me... So the last thing I'm gonna do... is die on them!

Envy

You look surprised!

... What the hell are you?!

There's a Lieutenant Colonel Hughes on hold for you. He claims it's urgent.

Of course he does... Put him through... Look, Hughes, I don't have time for daughter stories. [A pause.] Hey, Hughes? Hughes...? You okay...? Hughes?!

You humans don't make any sense to me. You throw away your lives for nothing.

Gracia... I'm so sorry... Elysia... Remember, Daddy loves you... I'm sorry.

Alchemists as a whole, we really are horrible creatures, aren't we? There's a side of me that's desperately trying to crack the theories of Human Transmutation right now. I think I understand what drove those boys when they tried to... bring back their mother.

Hawkeye

[pauses, trying to gauge him] Are you alright, colonel?

[putting his cap on] Yeah, I'm fine... except... it's a terrible day for rain.

Hawkeye

[confused, looking at sky] But... what do you mean? It's not raining... [Then she looks at him again]

[lifts chin, and a tear spills] Yes it is.

Hawkeye

Oh... so it is.

Hawkeye

I hate to say it, but it sounds like there might be some kind of conspiracy going on here. But how does it all tie together?

That's the big question. But Hughes... I'd say he deserves an answer. Once I'm transferred to Central... I'm gonna start shaking things up until I find one.

Hawkeye

Doesn't sound like you to mix your public and personal concerns.

There's no difference between the two. I will become the Fuhrer of this country AND I will take vengeance for Hughes. I'll do these things because I have to do them. I'm going after the senior staff. Are you with me, Lieutenant?

Hawkeye

Do you even have to ask?

Hawkeye

Now you've decided to treat them like children?

There's no need for them to know just yet... The fewer obstacles that stand in their way right now... the better.

Hawkeye

Colonel... They are gonna find out someday.

It's funny... I've accused Armstrong of being soft... But right now I'm no better than he is.

Hawkeye

I fail to see anything "soft" about it. It's cruel, Colonel.

Maria Ross was a fugitive. Our orders were "shoot to kill." So I did.

Alphonse

That's all you have to say?!

About Hughes' death... I apologize for hiding it. But you do not argue against orders... or ask for explanations. Just follow them.

You're an idiot! It's bad enough you believed her, but then you gave up?!

Hawkeye

Please, forgive me, Colonel.

You've gotta stay strong. Don't you EVER give up on living. I need to know you can keep your cool no matter what happens.

Hawkeye

Yes, sir.

I'm gonna continue to rely on you to watch my back. Don't let me down.

You oughta think about taking your own advice, Colonel. Since you were the one who abandoned his post.

Roy

Hey! SHUT UP, HAVOC! [his injury plays up as a result of him yelling] AGH! Ugghh… And what the hell, why are we even in the same room? At my rank I should have my own room, with a hot nurse.

Riza

Try to understand sir; it was easier to protect you both in the same room.

Roy

Which reminds me: Why haven’t they tried to kill us yet?

Envy

What’s wrong with you? How could you let that bastard go after what he did? You should have yanked his spine out of his mouth!

Gluttony

Lust… He killed Lust…

Envy

It’s not too late to kill him! So get to it!

We can use Mustang, he’s useless if we kill him however.

Envy

Use him? Hold on, you mean the portal?

You don’t need to worry about it. And forget Mustang. Father wants me to handle it.

Speaking of. You owe me money. How 'bout you cough it up?

Edward

Eyes on the road! [The car goes wild] You remembered!? C'mon, how much did I borrow, 500 Cenz?

It was 520 Cenz! Don't con me!

Edward

I'm not conning you! I'm just not like a penny-pincher like you.

Alphonse

I'm sorry, Colonel.

Edward

At this rate, you'll never make it big. [looks down at the cents] Actually I am going to hang on to this. I will return it when you become the Führer.

Who told you?

Edward

Lieutenant Hawkeye. She told me about Ishval too. [arrives at destination]

Fullmetal, you can keep the change for now, but I'll be getting it back for sure.

Edward

And when that day comes, I'll borrow more money from you again, With the promise of, "I will pay you back when you turn this country into a democracy." And when you get that back, I'll borrow some money and make sure you agree to something else.

Which means I have a long life ahead of me, huh?

Edward

That'r right. Quit worrying the Lieutenant! [slams door] Thanks for the ride.

What are you doing, Lieutenant? Do you know who your gun's pointed at?

Hawkeye

Ha! Who? Don't make me laugh. When it's just us, the Colonel calls me by my first name, "Riza."

Envy

So you two are that close, are you?

Hawkeye

I lied. [She shoots Envy in the head, knocking him to the ground.] But it was still very nice of you to fall for it, Envy. [Envy gets up, growling, but is knocked back bu another bullet. Hawkeye begins firing the pistol in her hand until it runs out of ammo.] And now you can do me the favor of dying!

Envy

Ow, that hurts!

Envy

Damn it...! You are really annoying with that thing!

Envy

HA HA! I'll dump you at his feet, like a ragd-!

Hawkeye

Colonel!

[stares Envy directly in the eye] ... What in the Hell are you doing to my Lieutenant? [Envy does not respond, looking absolutely terrified. Mustang then turns to Hawkeye.] Don't interfere, Lieutenant. I told you I'd take care of him myself.

Envy

Grr...! YOU DAMN HUMAN! DON'T YOU UNDERESTIMATE ME-! [He is engulfed by Roy's flames mid-sentence.] AAH!

Edward

AL, NO!

Edward

AL, YOU DUMBASS!

Nice, Ed. Just keep going.

Zampano

GO, KID!

Darius

ELRIC!

Yeah! Let him have it! Fullmetal!

Hawkeye

Kick his ass, Ed!

Izumi

Go, Ed!

Fight, Edward Elric!

GO!

Ling

Greed, this is what you desperately wanted, isn't it?

May

Please don't die!

Hohenheim

GO, EDWARD!

Lan Fan

Fight on.

FULLMETAL!

Greed

Yeah, you're right. This is what I wanted. I wanted the chance to have friends like these.

Edward

GET UP, YOU NOVICE! I'M ABOUT TO SHOW YOU HOW OUT-CLASSED YOU REALLY ARE! THIS FIGHT, YOU LOSE!