Nina quotes from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Oh, Mr. Tucker, I almost forgot. I've got a message for you. It's from the Colonel. He says "Don't forget, Assessment Day is coming soon."

Yes. Please assure him I know.

Right.

Hey, Daddy? What does Assessment Day mean?

State Alchemists have to report on their research once a year in order to keep their certification. You see, last year Nina your daddy didn't get a very good evaluation. Unless I do something really impressive this year, I won't be a State Alchemist anymore.

Nina

Huh? No, you'll do just fine, Daddy! I know you will. You're always studying so much!

[kneels to hug Nina] You're right, Nina. I have to try hard... [in his thoughts] ...or we'll be left with nothing. Again.

Alphonse

Your mother left two years ago?

Nina

Daddy said she went back to live at her parent's house.

Alphonse

It must get a kind of lonely just you and your Dad living in this big house, huh?

Nina

[Shakes her head] Not really. Daddy's so nice, and plus I've got Alexander to play with, too! But lately Daddy's been studying in his lab all the time. I guess that does make me a little bit lonely.

Before I earned my State Alchemist certification, our life was terrible. We were so poor in those days. My wife couldn't stand living that kind of life, so she left us. [He sighs.] I can't afford to fail this assessment. I don't want to go back to those days again. I don't even think I could.

Nina

Don't worry, Daddy! It's OK! If those people do tell you no, me and Alexander will growl at them until they say yes!

Alphonse

[He chuckles] You tell them, Nina.

Hey, Nina. I've got an idea... do you want to play with Daddy tomorrow?

Nina

Really?!

Yeah.

Nina

[Nina jumps onto Tucker] Woo-hoo! Alexander! Daddy says he's going to play with us tomorrow! [Alexander barks.]