4 Little Ducks Went Out One Day...

[watching_seven]

Who: Alphonse Elric and Maciel's Dragonlings- Saata, Aata, Haata and Kaata
What: It was supposed to be a trip to the market and back... :|a
When: Tuesday afternoon
Where: Around the city, likely not too far from the market area and city center
Warnings: G
Status: In Progress

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[armoredpenance]

Alphonse Elric was also on a mission to the market, though his sense of direction was a little more in tact. He was a bit busy though, looking at a small list -- made even smaller looking as it was held between large metal and leather hands -- and muttering to himself. "I don't understand what the big problem with milk is. It'd be good for him..."

Mutter, mutter, mutter. Al cocked his head to the side before glancing up and around to make sure he hadn't missed his turn.

He paused mid-step though, taking in the sight of the little foursome, who really, if you asked Al (who was not one to talk considering his childhood) looked far too young to be out and on their own. He looked around again. Maybe their mom or dad was just around the corner? But that didn't seem right at all. There wasn't anyone.

"Umm..." The voice from the armor was not a match for it at all, a rather young-sounding tone. "Excuse me... are you lost?"

[watching_seven]

     ~That's it. We should just go back. At least we know that much-~ Aata sighed, putting forth his suggestion, and fully expecting to be shot down by Saata. He was not disappointed. The wind dragonling shook his head vehemently. ~No way! It took long enough to convince Naata to let us go in the first place!~

As their two elders argued, Haata and Kaata looked back at each other worriedly, but then came another sound that drew their attention. Easily startled, Kaata immediately took cover behind Haata. ~Uwah! It's so big!~

Alphonse's question finally broke the argument between Saata and Aata, both of who gasped in surprise at the looming figure of metal. The voice gave them pause, however. Huh?

[armoredpenance]

Al blinked for a moment at the words that he was hearing but not hearing. Well, that was a little unexpected. But this city seemed to be full of those things.

Moving slowly, he crouched down to be a bit closer to their level. (This was kitten procedure 101 in action was what this was) "I'm sorry if I startled you. It's a good idea not to talk to strangers most of the time too. But my name is Al."

He paused before holding up his little list. "I'm headed to the market too. I have to buy milk for my brother, even though he says he won't drink it."

[watching_seven]

     They tensed as Alphonse moved, but to their credit, remained standing where they were as the hulking mountain of metal stooped down, although he was still rather tall. Haata tilted his head, then beamed.