Array 028 [Voice/Video] [Filtered from the Joker, Kurotsuchi, and Trisha Elric]
[The feed clicks up in the dark, and Alphonse seems to be outside, sitting by the riverbank. The moon is full enough to see by, and there's the sound of rushing water, very nearby. He smiles just barely, and when he breathes, his breath fogs in the air. Thankfully he's dressed in a warm sweater, although he shivers now and again. Though it's hard to see, there's sweat on his face, and he's breathing fast.]
I have something to say... something I've been meaning to say, that I really should have said before. I'd like to get it out there, even if it's scary ... and I'm not sure if I'll have the courage to say it otherwise, but I think I'll feel better if I do and it'll clear up a lot of confusion...
... I'm rambling.
[Al smiles, but it seems strained, and his breathing kicks up a notch. His fingers tremble, but then they clench more tightly on the PCD.]
It might not be news to some of you, but I have somebody I've been seeing for a little while now. Someone that's good, kind, sweet, protective, and treats me well. I like them a lot.
So I'm spoken for.
... that's not what I needed to say, though.
What I wanted to say is... it's a guy.
... I don't know if that makes me gay, because I still like women, too... and I do like them that way. And I do like men that way.
[Al's fingers tremble slightly, and his smile wavers.]
I've known this for years and I've tried to ignore it. I like girls enough that it wasn't a problem. But it feels a lot like I'm breaking inside, because back home, it's not accepted, it's not 'right'... so I never told anybody. Ed found out a little while ago, by accident. He's told me he loves me no matter what, and not to worry about it. But...
The r-real reason for this, is... I-I need advice. Because I'm scared. Terrified.
[Al's voice breaks.]
... I want to tell my mom, and I don't know how.
I have something to say... something I've been meaning to say, that I really should have said before. I'd like to get it out there, even if it's scary ... and I'm not sure if I'll have the courage to say it otherwise, but I think I'll feel better if I do and it'll clear up a lot of confusion...
... I'm rambling.
[Al smiles, but it seems strained, and his breathing kicks up a notch. His fingers tremble, but then they clench more tightly on the PCD.]
It might not be news to some of you, but I have somebody I've been seeing for a little while now. Someone that's good, kind, sweet, protective, and treats me well. I like them a lot.
So I'm spoken for.
... that's not what I needed to say, though.
What I wanted to say is... it's a guy.
... I don't know if that makes me gay, because I still like women, too... and I do like them that way. And I do like men that way.
[Al's fingers tremble slightly, and his smile wavers.]
I've known this for years and I've tried to ignore it. I like girls enough that it wasn't a problem. But it feels a lot like I'm breaking inside, because back home, it's not accepted, it's not 'right'... so I never told anybody. Ed found out a little while ago, by accident. He's told me he loves me no matter what, and not to worry about it. But...
The r-real reason for this, is... I-I need advice. Because I'm scared. Terrified.
[Al's voice breaks.]
... I want to tell my mom, and I don't know how.