Report 030 - [Voice]

[followstheflame]

Everything seems to have quieted down now.  How many Amestrians are still here?



[ooc:  She'd rather not hear from the Homunculi, but feel free to bug her.  It would keep her updated on how many of you still remain, too.]

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[followstheflame]

Thank you, Alphonse. I saw Envy's post earlier. Let's say it wasn't a pleasant reminder.

[She's about to ask if he needs anything, but he seems to be all right, if a little off.]

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[al_truism]

[He quickly smiles, sensing it, to reassure her, before his expression turns more serious.]

I hoped he'd disappeared. We're not that lucky.

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[followstheflame]

We usually aren't. Well, at least we'll stay on our toes instead of get too comfortable.

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[al_truism]

That's good, though. People like us really aren't meant for a peaceful sort of life.

[Which is sad for someone like him to say, because at one point he was. Now, though... nah.]

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[followstheflame]

No, I'm afraid not.

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[al_truism]

Still... at least this place allows for a little of what we didn't have back home.

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[followstheflame]

[There's a slight upturn of her lips.]

Yes.

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[al_truism]

[... and there's his usual warmth.]

I'm happy for you.

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[followstheflame]

[Tiny gasp.]

...Thank you. Sometimes I forget that some people know.

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[al_truism]

Is it strange?

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[followstheflame]

That we're not a complete secret? A little bit.

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[al_truism]

Does it bother you at all?

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[followstheflame]

We trust those who know.

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[al_truism]

I think it's only obvious to those of us who do know you well enough to notice.

You're both... happier. You seem more at ease with the world when you're around each other.

You haven't lost your edge, either. It's strengthened you both.

That's what real love is.

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[followstheflame]

[Her eyes go wide, then she chuckles nervously.]

You're...very observant, Alphonse.

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[al_truism]

[And he can see that she's not all that comfortable with it, so he'll rub the back of his neck and smile.]

I just know that feeling. That's all.

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[followstheflame]

Love?

[My, my, Alphonse, are you hiding something from her?]

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[al_truism]

[Handwave.]

It was... a long time ago. Long over a year now, since they've been gone.

But yeah.

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[followstheflame]

I see. I'm sorry to hear they're gone, though.

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[al_truism]

... I'm okay.

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[followstheflame]

I'm no expert, but...if you ever want someone to talk to...

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[al_truism]

It happened a long time ago. He's not coming back, and I can't keep chasing a ghost.

I've moved on.

[Clearly not, but how he says it.]

... I'll be okay.