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!
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...
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.
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?
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!
Alphonse Brother, it turns out the Philosopher's Stone may very well be real. But all the clues we need to find it are off limits to everyone except State Alchemists. Since I no longer have a mortal shell, I can't feel the terror you felt, thinking you were going to die. I'm sure it must have been painful, and lonely. I want my body back, brother. I want to be able to feel what you felt. To feel human again. If we find the Philosopher's Stone, I can have that.
When I was certain he was going to kill me, my mind went blank, and I didn't have any hope anymore. And the only thing I could do was scream my lungs out. I felt so helpless, I couldn't even bring myself to believe someone might save me. Then you showed up, Al. And I realized that if we don't take care of each other, no one else will. So I'll do anything in my power to get our bodies back, even if it means being the military's lapdog. And we'll just have to hope our powers are good enough to help us rise above our own limits. [cries into his hands] 'Cause we're not gods. We're humans. Tiny, insignificant humans...who couldn't even save a little girl.
DDriver
Edward Elric? Yeah, I heard of him!
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.
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!
WHO ARE YOU CALLING A DWARF?!?
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?
Ed, I love these high carbon chrome steel cutting sheers, they’ll cut through anything and never rust! Can I have these too?
(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.
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.
(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?
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…
Discard two. Geez, more junk.
Sorry! I’ll take two as well, holy, hey, uh, brother. Want to double the bet?
Heh, sorry, I’ve got a full house.
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-
Bored? Bored of what? Winning? You haven’t lost yet! Why don’t you lose on purpose for a while?
It’s not about the cards, Al. It’s who we got to see: Mustang.
You don’t want to meet with him?
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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?
(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.
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.
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?
Hmm? Bother, you don’t look so good.
DDoctor
Well, it looks like a little bit of food poisoning, that’s all.
It’s not from eating too much?
DDoctor
We’ll need to give you an injection. Clara?
DDoctor
Yeah, just a poke.
(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.
I FEEL BETTER! I'M CURED!
Don’t be a baby! Take off your coat!
I HATE YOU, AL! WHY DO YOU WANT TO SELL OUT YOUR OWN BROTHER?! YOU’RE EVIL!
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.
Yeah, so what’s your point?
CClara
We all have to grow up some time, right?
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.
You’ve got the weirdest taste in women, Al; she was a bad gift in pretty wrapping.
You wanna start something with me?
RRussell
No, I don't wanna fight with you, Ed, so why don't you turn around and go home? And leave us to take care of things around here.
That's not the way you beg somebody to do something! [pointing to ground] On your knees! [pause; points to ground repeatedly] I said get down on the ground!
RRussell
What, so we can see eye to eye? Surely you must be used to people looking down on you!
