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[bestpapaever]

[Hughes was the smart one. He was supposed to be the cool-headed, composed guy. Hell, ever since coming to Mayfield he's done his damnedest to make everyone stay alert, stay out of trouble, try and be calm about everything going on... Even when this place went to Soviet hell, he was dishing out his usual advice as best he could.

But--upon working in

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[kimitoaruiteku]

[Oh yes, Al has the best job ever.

You might find him throwing up in a corner if you're nearby where he's supposed to work.]

[best_papa_evar]

[He stops for a moment, leaning back on his haunches and turning to look at Alphonse, red hands made into fists at his knees. While he should have been looking lost and dazed like everyone else, he was stern and reassured by the fact that Al wouldn't have to handle this by himself.]

This is all I can do right now. So let me do this for you, Alphonse.

Please rest for a little bit.

[kimitoaruiteku]

... Thank you... Thank you so much... I promise I'll do something for you in return... [He'll just... sit down, looking away, staying nearby just in case someone comes along so he can quickly get up to make it look like he's doing the job so Hughes doesn't get into trouble.]

[best_papa_evar]

[And this continues on until you're finally off-duty, Alphonse; Hughes'll just be walking casually as if he didn't do anything, wiping the blood as best he could off on a rag. Thank goodness, you can go home.

He smiles at the boy.]

Your shift's done, Alphonse.

[kimitoaruiteku]

Is... is there anything I can do for you...? You must of had another job to do... Can I help with that...?

[best_papa_evar]

[He smiles.]

You can pay me back later. Maybe with a pie or something like that! You should get home before Winry or Edward start worrying about you, okay?

I'll only be a few more hours. Besides, it's just some crank moving. Nothing too big.

[And he doubts you could move them with those arms of yours, Alphonse...]

[kimitoaruiteku]

Thank you, sir. [Gives you a tight hug.]

[best_papa_evar]

[And he rustles your hair, returning the hug.]

It's no problem at all, Alphonse. Go ahead, before you get caught in all this traffic, huh?

[kimitoaruiteku]

[He nods, then heads off.] Thank you so much!

[best_papa_evar]

[He waves him goodbye and gets to work. BRB gonna punch an overseer in the face in a few.]