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[outliven]

A) ACTION; town.

[when she woke up to a frigidly cold house, the first thing Trisha did was get a fire going in the fireplace after checking on Alphonse and the drone children. she'd dug up all the extra blankets and linens in the house to cover them in while they slept, and then she'd listened quietly to the commotion on the phones. so, something

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Phone ☆ 1/idk

[wontjustwait]

[ Winry was just listening to the phone like normal when she heard Edward's name and had to listen a bit harder... but wait... that voice... ]

[outliven]

It's 1649. I'll wait for you, okay? But please be careful!

Action ☆

[wontjustwait]

Right..! I'm on my way!

[ Which she is. A couple of minutes later she'll be at the door. Staring it down, as if she expects to find a secret answer in the paint. Then, after a long hesitation, she knocks. ]

Action ☆

[outliven]

[Trisha doesn't take long at all to open up the door -- and the moment her eyes set sights on Winry... they're becoming warmer and full of surprise.

she really has grown all up... just like the boys, it's...]

It's so good to see you, Winry...

Action ☆

[wontjustwait]

[ In comparison, Trisha looks the same as before. It's like nothing has changed at all. It's absolutely surreal and Winry is taken aback for a moment. ]

... You too, Mrs Elric. It's nice to see you again.

Action ☆

[outliven]

I think I owe you a hug, if it's okay...

Action ☆

[wontjustwait]

I... --- mm! That's fine!

[ But Winry's going to hug you first. ]

Action ☆

[outliven]

[oh... she doesn't mind at all. she's going to take this chance to pull Winry in closely and fondly, hugging her tight.]

You're... all grown up, Winry...

Action ☆

[wontjustwait]

Ah... mmhmm..!

[ Why is it so hard to talk when you're crying? Winry sniffles, trying to regain her ability to speak full sentences. ]

I've been doing my best... I've even got an apprenticeship..! [ She wants to make Trisha proud. She wants her to know that she's been growing up well. ]

Action ☆

[outliven]

[she's definitely succeeded. Trisha rubs her back comfortingly, letting her cry all she wanted.]

When Ed told me, I was so proud...! And I see you've been taking such good care of him, Winry. I'm so grateful.

Action ☆

[wontjustwait]

O-of course I am... And Al too! They're both so reckless... [ She's beginning to calm down, finally. ]

Action ☆

[outliven]

They take after their father... [especially Ed. honestly, it still takes her breath away.]