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[steelsoul_al]

...I know this sounds like a stupid question...

But it's probably not a good sign when a homunculus starts having chronic pain. Right?

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[greedless]

... Al?

[steelsoul_al]

*has to give his Ed a smile. And a gentle hug* Hey, Brother! You're doing okay, right?

*pulls back--that smile hasn't faded.* I don't really think it's anything to worry about. It's just that my face hurts sometimes...

[greedless]

*He still tensed slightly at the contact. Something Alphonse was probably used to by now, despite the fact that Edward was much more comfortable in his presence than before and didn't mind the displays of affection*

I'm fine, Al. Your face hurting is generally something to worry about... Even humans worry when they're in pain for no reason.

[steelsoul_al]

Yeah, but...I'm a homunculus. If there is something wrong with me, it'll just heal up itself, right?

Besides...I meant more that you shouldn't worry...

[greedless]

You'd know better than I would.

... I don't.. Have much else to worry about, here.

[steelsoul_al]

It always has, before...

Even so. *gives him a sweeter smile, just to remind him that yes, this really is Alphonse talking here* If you don't have to worry, then I don't want to give you a reason to worry about me. You should be happy, Brother.

[greedless]

Happy might be stretching it, Al.

[steelsoul_al]

...you mean you're not?

[greedless]

Well, I can't really see what reason I'd have to be happy...

Wouldn't you rather... be home?