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[bloodseal_soul]

This will be the fourth time I've seen a new year here. I guess it's not so bad, is it? Most of the time.

If you could make a change in yourself right now, what would it be?

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[hisbutlerbound]

That question, I feel, is rather wasted here, Alphonse.

[bloodseal_soul]

Why?

[hisbutlerbound]

Because there is no point in wishing for change unless you plan on changing it.

[bloodseal_soul]

Doesn't everything start with a wish?

[You'd know alllll about that, wouldn't you, Sebastian.]

[hisbutlerbound]

Yes, but even if given the possibility of an outcome to that wish, hardly anyone here would take it.

[bloodseal_soul]

I suppose so... but that would depend on your wish.

[hisbutlerbound]

More like the cost and the effect, wouldn't you say? Then again, most that truly wish and need don't even stop to think.

[Not that he cares of the true outcome, but then Alphonse would know about that, wouldn't he, like certain brought back mothers in basements coming out wrong]

[bloodseal_soul]

There is that.

[He's thoughtful, quiet for a moment.]

I guess that's why I'm asking. Sometimes people do need to think.

[hisbutlerbound]

[What he would do to know what he's thinking somtimes]

And here I thought you were just curioius. Tell me then, Alphonse, what do you wish?

[bloodseal_soul]

[A little smile.]

That's a broad question.

[hisbutlerbound]

[There's a very soft noise]

Perhaps. Very well, I will ask you the same question then. What exactly would you change within yourself?

[bloodseal_soul]

If I answer, will you answer the same question?

[hisbutlerbound]

If I must then yes, Alphonse. I will answer the same question.

[bloodseal_soul]

I think I'd like to be more optimistic. People still call me that, but I'd like feel like I live up to it again.

[hisbutlerbound]

I wouldn't lie to you like that. Just because someone sometimes wears a false mask doesn't mean they are generally optimistic. I think it would be somewhat good for you, because then I'm not as tempted to eat you.

[bloodseal_soul]

You're tempted to eat pessimistic people?