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[Now that he's gotten over his own embarrassment somewhat-]

...So that's what an experiment is like, huh.

[Okay, maybe not entirely over it. That was beyond humiliating and he doesn't even want to acknowledge it anymore. Ugh.]

Whatever, forget it. I have a question for the people who've lived here longer than me. What kind of escape attempts have already happened here? Has anything worked, or even showed small signs of success? If it's not something you want to talk about over the journals, you can find me at the library.

Thanks in advance.

[...Oh right, before he forgets again-]

And if anyone finds a silver pocketwatch in one of the shops, chances are it's mine. I'd appreciate it if you let me know if you see it.

...Don't look inside, either!

[And as promised Ed will be at the library today, either inside pouring over a dozen books or just outside the entrance, probably munching away at something he pilfered during a visit to the bakery. You know, after he realized he hadn't eaten for seven hours or something. As usual he's probably wearing five different layers despite the heat, the nutter.]

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...Give me some time. I'll show him how. [Truth is, he doesn't want Al to know the same method he uses. There are some things he can't talk about, even with his brother. Though most of that is Greed's fault, these days.]

All right! Is there anything else you wanted? You know I'm happy to help.

Well... it's not really something that you need help with or anything, but... [Ahh, dammit, this is hard to do. She must have so many friends here.] I told Ling already, so- the circle's almost done. We're probably going to try it before the end of the month.

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This soon? Are you sure it's ready?

It didn't take as much work as most transmutations. I already had the circle as a base, it just took some investigating... to make sure it would work for Lt. Colonel Hughes.

[Can't abandon the dead here, after all. He can't blame her for being worried, though; not like he's told anyone much about the circle itself.]

You think you can bring him back too?

I'm not so sure Miss Gracia or Elicia would have wanted to go back without him. And I can't just leave him behind, either.

[And he has that lovely guilt complex to think about, still.]

I know that - I'm just wondering if it's possible.

Bringing people back from the dead with alchemy is impossible. But he's already alive here, so these Malnosso guys have done the hard part for me. Now we just have to take him back with us.

[In other words, he believes it's possible.]

I'll believe you.

Do you know if there's some special way of leaving behind a message to the people here? So it doesn't disappear when you go home, I mean.

I've never really looked into it, but I do know that people have done it before. I'd say your best bet would be to let someone else hold on to it.

I'll do that, then. If another alchemist shows up and it's worked for us already, maybe they can figure out a way to send everyone else to their worlds.

And if it doesn't work?

[...He hasn't wanted to bring that option up to anyone but Hughes, admittedly. Al already knows what a rebound can do.]

Then I guess we'll have another example of what doesn't work.

If you get hurt what could happen? Should I be read to heal you?

Heal me? [She knows- okay, okay, noted. Edward lifts a hand to stop her in case she tries to explain, pausing for a moment. Heal him... in case it goes wrong. If it goes wrong, it'll rebound. If it rebounds....

....

Yeah, he doesn't want her there for that.]

No. You, Miss Gracia, and Elicia should wait inside.

You know if something goes wrong I'll be right there, inside or not.

Hell no, you should just stay out of the way! It could be dangerous for you!

[And totally not dangerous for him, not at all.]

You can't stop me from watching from the kitchen! I want to be there as soon as possible in case anyone gets hurt!

How the hell am I supposed to protect you if you're not even going to listen!? Rebounds aren't something you should be anywhere near, Winry!

[There's anger in his voice now, but it's laced with real worry, much as he's trying to conceal it. Cornello's rebound with the fake Philosopher's Stone was nothing compared to what can happen with a real one. He doesn't want her to see anything that he can't fix.]

And what about yourself, Ed? Am I supposed to just sit on my hands while you get turned inside out or something!? I'm not asking to be there when it happens - just to be close enough to help when it's over!

Just wait in the house with the others! If something goes wrong- [He stops, catching himself, then curses and turns away, arms crossing.] I asked Hughes if he could talk to a doctor before we do it. It's not something you have to worry about.

We're all involved, Ed, it's something I'll worry about whether you want me to or not!

You-!! [Dammit, dammit, why can't she just stay the hell away from it all? Why is she always so close when there's danger? He's so tired of being helpless to stop it. Short of tying her up inside the house, it's not like he can make her stay away or not watch. So frustrating.

Stubbornly, he glares at her for a long moment, as if a willful expression was enough to deter her. Then, at last, he lifts a finger to point.]

Then... then you have to promise not to cry!

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