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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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[can_i_keep_it]

......is

....it's not because of me, is it?

[steelsoul_al]

*slightly amused look* No, I'm pretty sure it's not. Don't worry.

If it was, it'd probably be around where my blood seal is. The pain, I mean. But it's in my face...

[can_i_keep_it]

Your face?

[steelsoul_al]

Yeah. My nose a little... Right in here-- *rubs at his cheekbones a little* And down my lower jaw, too.

[girlalfons]

*Alfons looks at him in worry...*

A-Are you all right? I um...

Can I h-help in any way?

[steelsoul_al]

I'm fine, really. It's...really only like a headache.

The only problem is, homunculi aren't supposed to get headaches...

[girlalfons]

B-But that's why...

If I can do anything, I'd like to help.

[steelsoul_al]

If I can think of anything, I'll let you know.

[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...

[upyourscolonel]

Maybe it's a sinus infection.

[steelsoul_al]

If I were human, maybe...

But homunculi don't get sick.

[upyourscolonel]

Maybe something is IN YOUR FACE. Like a bug crawled up your nose or something and is LIVING IN YOUR SKULL.

[steelsoul_al]

*time for Al flailing. XD*

B-Brother! Don't say things like that!

[derstolz]

Chronic pain...?

...how so?

[steelsoul_al]

...my face hurts. *rubbing at his cheekbone a little* It's been going on and off for about a week now...

[derstolz]

...and you don't have any idea what's causing it?

[steelsoul_al]

No. I mean...I thought homunculi were supposed to be pretty much indestructible. We regenerate what's been wounded, and we never get sick...

It just doesn't make any sense.