[The video feed turns on. Alphonse is sitting outside -- probably because he can't feel how cold it is. He keeps opening and closing a hand as the steady raindrops blur the screen, as if he can will himself to feel them ( Read more... )

[It's a soft hiss of breath, coming out in a sigh. He sounds tired. So. Very. Tired. Maybe it's something to be relieved about, or something to worry over.]

I wonder when disappearances stopped being awful and became expected.

[... click.]

[Private to Mustang and Unohana]I confronted Yuca. I talked to him. The situation is as resolved as it can ( Read more... )

[Minutes after Trisha's post. Such good timing, Sara. Srs.]

Hi, Mom.

I'm coming home.

Welcome to all the new arrivals. I greeted some of you but I'm sorry I didn't respond to everyone individually - welcome to Adstringéndum. Especially to the two of you staying at Ginia's, Milly and Miss Nagisa, wasn't it? I should drop by later and say hello in person ( Read more... )

[Soft buzzing of static, and Alphonse's face comes into view. He looks somber and thoughtful, but there is no trace of blood or injury. His eyes look a bit darker than normal, like he hasn't been sleeping ( Read more... )