NNina
Oh a letter! Who are you writing to?
EdwardEh! Ah! A person it doesn’t matter!
Oh! It’s to Winry, isn’t it?
Edward
Hey! It’s just a simple report! Just passed the alchemy exam! How’s the weather, that whole thing, ok?
NNina
Winry’s a pretty name! Is she your girlfriend?
Edward
AAAHH! She’s not! She’s not! She’s not! She’s not! We’re friends!
NNina
I know I’m going to write a letter to my mommy too!
So your mom lives far away, doesn’t she Nina?
NNina
That’s right! She told my dad, ‘He was a good for nothing alchemist, who couldn’t do anything right. Hopefully, she’ll send a reply this time…
[Havoc and Edward are in a car with Havoc driving.]
What’s the matter, chief? You look like the sky’s falling down. Don’t let the Lieutenant Colonel get to you, his mind’s in on a case now.
Edward
What case?
Serial killer, only targets women.
Edward
Eh… Sounds like police business, why does he care?
It’s the Military’s backyard, it’s dishonorable. Mustang cares about that stuff.
Edward
Or wants a promotion. [Havoc suddenly stops the car.] Uhh!
It’s true kid, Mustang’s no political novice, he’ll do whatever he has to, to move up the chain around here. But if that’s all he was about, we wouldn’t follow him.
Edward
Tell me then, what else is he about?
You’ll learn soon enough.
Edward
So, Tucker...
Edward
When was the first time you made one of these...human-speaking chimeras?
I thought I told you. It's been two years now.
Edward
And when exactly did your wife leave you?
Edward
And those letters...that Nina wrote...did any of them ever reach her?
What are you...getting at?
Edward
Tell me this... Where have Alexander and Nina gone to?!
[Sighs] I hate prodigies like you Ed. Too damn perceptive.
[Edward throws Tucker against a wall.]
Edward
This guy used his own wife, Al!
Edward
HIS DAUGHTER!....and his dog! He transmuted them into that...THING! An easy process when you use people, right?!
Why are you getting so upset, Edward? It's the nature of scientific progress: animal testing, experimentation, trial and error! All advancements have -- a price.
Edward
SHUT UP! I'm not gonna let you rationalize this, you monster! That was your own family, damn it! You've been toying with people's LIVES!
Toying with lives? What?! Like your arm and leg there? Or your brother's body? Or trying to bring your mother back? That's toying, isn't it? You don't really think you are any different from me, do you, Ed? [Edward punches Tucker, sending him to the ground. Tucker chuckles. Edward prepares to punch him again but is stopped by Alphonse.]
Why, Mr. Tucker? The whole point was to pass the assessment and continue your way of life. But now your family's gone. What life is left?!
That's the funny thing, I didn't have a reason. I fully understood, no matter what I did, my life would be ruined. I could either do it with the science, or without. And so I chose science, to see if I could.
Edward
What kind of man...?
When you have the power to do something, it's hard not to try. Isn't that what we agreed on, Ed? Aren't we so much alike?
Edward
NO!
Sure...part of me did it for respect and this house. Just as you partly did it for your mother. But there's more. You're desperate to put your mind to use, Ed. To see what you're capable of, to put the world under your fingers...that's the essence of alchemy. You did it for knowledge...control. Above all, you did it just to prove you can. [Edward punches Tucker again]
Edward
You're wrong. Alchemy isn't meant to be... I'm not like you! [Edward repeatedly punches Tucker.] I'M NOT! NOT! I'M NOT!
Brother, you'll kill him!
BCBarry the Chopper
She seems to like taking things apart so I thought I'd do the same to her! Watch closely and maybe you'll get to see what makes her tick!
Edward
You sick...why are you doing this?!
BCBarry the Chopper
Why? Hmm...what a strange little question that is. I guess it's because I enjoy it. The first person I killed was my wife. She was nagging me about something and without meaning to, I chopped her to pieces. But when I saw how finely I could slice her, I wanted more. To reduce people to their most basic building blocks, and I wanted everyone to see...
Edward
That's stupid. Why would someone kill for such a ridiculous reason?
BCBarry the Chopper
[looks at Edward insanely] Because they can! Given the slightest provocation, anyone can do it.
Edward
Stay back!
BCBarry the Chopper
Men have morals, but send them to war and they have no problem slaying each other in the most brutal fashions. Now why do you think that is?
Edward
I have no idea...
BCBarry the Chopper
[cuts Edward's shoulder slightly] 'Cause deep down inside we all want to kill, most just need the go-ahead from their society. Like the State Alchemists I saw in a village, slaughtering helpless people. Splat! Big fountains of blood!
DDriver
Edward Elric? Yeah, I heard of him!
Edward
So what do you know about the guy?
DDriver
Well they say is that even though he’s one of those state alchemist guys he’s still a friend of the common man.
Edward
Wow, he must be a man of great stature then, huh?
DDriver
Actually I’ve heard he’s surprisingly short, like a dwarf or something!
Edward
WHO ARE YOU CALLING A DWARF?!?
Edward
COME BACK HERE AND SAY THAT TO MY FACE!!!
If you keep scaring away cab drivers, we'll never reach Liore!
AHHH! Come on hurry up! EEEPP! (Rushes in store) I’ll take the chrome steel spanner set. (Grabs a wrench) This hydraulic cork wrench! (Points at glass) And can I take a look at that micrometer please!?
Oh! And please throw in whichever ultra hard tipped drill that you think is the best!
It’s everything I dreamed it would be! Central sure puts our small town selection to shame! Oh! And I just can’t get over how good this walnut handle on this screwdriver feels on my skin!
Are you almost done in there, Winry?
Don’t you think you have enough souvenirs for one trip?
WHAT?! But you said you’d buy me anything I wanted today! Isn’t that right, Ed?
Edward
Yeah…
Ed, I love these high carbon chrome steel cutting sheers, they’ll cut through anything and never rust! Can I have these too?
Edward
Sure…
(To clerk) Sir? Could you add this sowing machine oil to my tab?
Here… (To Ed) This is for you… Without me around you’ll have to take care of your own auto-mail.
SSoldier
Mr. Elric. Mustang wants to see you.
Edward
There’s a mission for me?
Yeah, now that you’re a real state alchemist you have to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. It’s our life… Second lieutenant, Hawkeye?
RRiza
Yes, sir. (Walks to Ed and hands him some papers) Here are your orders and case file.
Edward
(reads aloud) Fullmetal alchemist, Edward Elric, you are hereby ordered to inspect the coal mine at Yusewell… (Turns to Roy) Is this kind of thing really a job for a state alchemist?
RRiza
It entails inspecting the mine resources, as an alchemist you do have knowledge of minerals, don’t you?
Edward
Uh…
Seeing as it’s your first mission I’ve decided to keep the training wheels on, but that won’t mean that you can take it easy…
Edward
Discard two. Geez, more junk.
Edward
Just discard already!
Sorry! I’ll take two as well, holy, hey, uh, brother. Want to double the bet?
Edward
Suit yourself.
Heh, sorry, I’ve got a full house.
Edward
I’m sorry, too: royal flush.
No way! I thought for sure I’d win for once. All right, this time I’m going to-
Edward
I quit, I’m bored.
Bored? Bored of what? Winning? You haven’t lost yet! Why don’t you lose on purpose for a while?
Edward
It’s not about the cards, Al. It’s who we got to see: Mustang.
You don’t want to meet with him?
Edward
Of course I don’t, Al! Our best lead on the stone turned out to be a fake! All this searching and we’ve got nothing to show for it!
But we’ve done lots of good.
Edward
Good? Good goes on a military report, and a sidebar for collateral damage. I can see his face, his sarcastic little quips, just thinking about it, makes me completely nauseous.
Are you sure it's OK to stop? We were supposed to go straight to East City.
Edward
It's right on the way. Maybe we can find something about the Philosopher’s Stone and avoid a lecture. Besides Aquroya's a tourist hot spot. I've always wanted to check it out…
Feels kind of like we're playing hooky. Don't you think?
Edward
STOP BEING SO-! Eh? (cards fell out of Ed's left sleeve, specifically zooming in on three Ace of Spades
Hmm? What do we have here? What an oddly good hand of cards! (Ed runs away) UHHH! ED! YOU CHEATER! COME BACK I WANT EVERYTHING YOU WON FROM ME AND I THOUGHT I WAS JUST UNLUCKY!
It is a beautiful city, isn't it?
Edward
I'll say. Aquroya: The City of Water, and primal tourist magnet. It sure beats that East City dust-bowl and having to see the Colonel's know-it-all grin, don't you think!? (A car comes by and gets Ed wet) WHAT THE HELL'S YOUR PROBLEM PAL!?
Heheh, well, it is the city of water.
Edward
Grr… (Claps his hands together and makes an alchemic light, looks up to see his hand had been handcuffed.) Hey, shouldn't we talk first? Gah…!
CChief
You're coming' to the station. I've got some questions for you, Alchemist…
CChief
So, you’re telling me you’re with the state, and that you’re the famous Fullmetal, hero of the people?
Edward
(Through full mouth of food) How many times do I have to say it chief, that watch should be proof enough!
CChief
Sure, if it’s real, but I have my doubts, I’d say you’re too short for a hero.
Edward
Who are you calling so small?! You want to crunch like an ant!?
Brother, please, he didn’t say anything like that.
CChief
Sorry for the third-degree, kid, had to test you. We’ve got a thief on our backs named Psiren, and we’re all a little on edge.
CChief
Yeah, real name’s unknown; the only lead we’ve got is she uses alchemy, so I thought you just might be connected. Hmm… But you say you’re with the state, and the Fullmetal Alchemist, no less.
Edward
Damn that guy! He kept saying the same thing for three hours straight! He probably wears that hat to hide the hole in his brain.
Still, doesn’t it concern you, a criminal using alchemy to steal?
Edward
Crap!
Hmm? Bother, you don’t look so good.
Edward
My stomach feels… Oh!
DDoctor
Well, it looks like a little bit of food poisoning, that’s all.
It’s not from eating too much?
Edward
Oh, shut up.
DDoctor
We’ll need to give you an injection. Clara?
DDoctor
Yeah, just a poke.
Edward
(running like a bat out of Hell) NO! GET AWAY FROM ME! I DON’T NEED IT! (Alphonse grabs him)
It’s just a little needle. You’ll be fine.
Edward
I FEEL BETTER! I'M CURED!
Don’t be a baby! Take off your coat!
Edward
I HATE YOU, AL! WHY DO YOU WANT TO SELL OUT YOUR OWN BROTHER?! YOU’RE EVIL!
Edward
I’LL TURN YOU ALL INTO FISH! (Clara puts a finger to his lips) Uh?!
CClara
There. You’re all done, Ed. That didn’t hurt at all, did it?
Fast work. You didn’t even notice.
CClara
And after all that fuss.
Edward
Yeah, so what’s your point?
CClara
We all have to grow up some time, right?
Edward
So, is the rude commentary included in the bill?
She was so good at her job, smart, and gorgeous too. I can’t stop thinking about her.
Edward
You’ve got the weirdest taste in women, Al; she was a bad gift in pretty wrapping.
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