[The streets are calm and quiet. There is a cool breeze and out of nowhere a warp portal appears. Alphonse steps through it. He stands atop of a lamp post, looking down at the people below, watching them. It's as though we doesn't weigh anything at all from the look of things because he stands so perfectly on top of the street lamp. He's dressed in ( Read more... )

I wonder how many people and creatures inhabit this city already. I think the amount is infinite.

Um...

This may seem like a weird question, but...

Is anyone willing to give up some blood...?

Alright ( Read more... )

...

It already looks like it'll prove harder than I thought, to get someonething to eat...

*wipes the blood from his mouth onto his sleeve*

[The gate opens and about five people rush out of it. Normal human beings. It appears that they're scared to death and they're running from something, screaming at the top of their lungs for help. And then he steps out of the gate, laughing like a maniac. He stomps one foot and sends a split cracking through the ground. The terrified humans turn to ( Read more... )

I'm trying to get a good idea on who's all here. A number on how many, if you will. If you're willing, a little about your world.

I'll start.

Prince Ling Yao of Xing.

[okay, he's sprawled on a bench, holding a folded uniform and scribbling something on a sheet of paper lying on top of it]

How do you say 'You are an idiot' in German?

...

Or any other derogatory expressions?

Or.

Oooh.

How about 'I love you'? It is derogatory It has to be special.

[sitting off to the side, playing with a stick, drawing what looks to be alchemical circles in the ground.]

....Hn.

[scratches something out and replaces it.]

Maybe ....that? Ugh, I wish I were better at this. [Scratches at his head in frustration.]

...Oh, wait a minute.

[Stops in a street and looks around]

Guys? Ah, this ...this isn't New Optain. Looks like Central.

Guys!?