➤ 2nd Transmutation [backdated to after milkfield event]

[unexculpable]

A. » Action「1652 Albright Lane/Around Town ☼ Midday 」

[When Ed went outside, there was a postcard waiting for him on the doorstep. He stood in the doorway with a frown and stooped down to pick it up. Who would be sending him a postcard? He flipped it over and froze. His mouth went dry, his eyes widened, and his stomach started tying itself in

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B | Action

[snipingmissy]

[The park was a nice place to walk, meaning Riza spent a lot of time walking through it. Hayate was with her, mesmerized by a butterfly--but she couldn't help but freeze at the flash of blue light she caught in the corner of her eye. Could it be? It was too early for new arrivals, but that didn't stop her from hoping that that familiar crackle of blue light was the Colonel.

She's not dumb enough to run into the middle of a transmutation, but Hayate borders on it. When he finishes his transmutation, he'll find Hayate sitting by his feet, tail wagging, and Riza standing just by the bushes. She is making every attempt to look both unperturbed and not disappointed.]

[unexculpable]

[The light fades and in front of him is one of the gaudiest Gothic statues in the history of ever. Ed has the best sense of style and this gargoyle? This gargoyle was BADASS.

and then suddenly Hayate. Which could only mean Riza was here, too. He turned around slowly.]

Lieutenant Hawkeye?

[snipingmissy]

You...have your alchemy back?

[Yay for stupid questions! She's trying to have something to say other than Well, I'm sorry that I thought it might be the Colonel and That's the gaudiest gargoyle I've ever seen.

Hayate abandons Ed's shoes to sniff the gargoyle, wagging his tail slowly.]

[unexculpable]

[At least someone can appreciate how incredibly awesome that gargoyle is. GOOD BOY, HAYATE.

he rubs the back of his neck and nods.]

Yeah. I got this weird postcard earlier today. Didn't want to try anything anywhere close to where Lust could see.

A | Action

[badend_replay]

[ Perhaps he'll pass by the park? That's where Rika has been lately, sitting at a bench and eagerly awaiting passer-bys. She has a deck of cards at hand and has been shuffling them every few minutes. When she spots Edward she jumps off of the bench and waves towards him. ]

Hello there, sir! Are you going somewhere in particular, are you?

[unexculpable]

[Sure, why not! To the park he goes! And suddenly he is being called "sir" and that's a bit disconcerting. Ed stops, brows furrowing.]

Not really, no.

[badend_replay]

[ You'll have to excuse her; she knew an Edward here before. But she's pretty good at this "clean slate" thing by now. But she does want to be his friend again. ]

mi~i! I see! Then--[ She holds up the card deck. ] --do you have free time?

[unexculpable]

[He's used to that by now. A lot of people used to know him.]

Yeah. I was just taking a walk. [he nods towards the deck] Did you want to play a game or something?

action b!

[luxuriality]

[ And, you know, Edward, Lust has nothing to do all summer since school hasn't started.

Except stalk you. You've been here before. She knows where you would go and everything, so when she sees you making all of these little cute things, she'll just stroll over to you calm as ever. ]

So, what's it like to preform alchemy again? [ passive aggressive? lust?! never! ]

Lust you are a troll.

[unexculpable]

[And here he thought he was being careful.

As Lust approaches she'll find an assortment of statues, stone pillars and walls, and lances so ornate that they could be considered gaudy. He was making things because he could. Because it felt good to be able to do something useful again. Because this was science and science was awesome

At the sound of Lust's voice he freezes -- his shoulders stiffen as he inhales sharply, but he doesn't turn around.]

How long have you been following me?

the trolliest troll to ever troll

[luxuriality]

I was just passing by to collect supplies for the new school year. [ She shrugs and reveals a mock bag tht's filled with supplies! She's always prepared bro. But then she adds this little quip. ] These statues aren't exactly subtle.

[unexculpable]

[He hates you. He hates you forever. FOREVER.]

Tch. I didn't ask you for an opinion.

B

[notbloody]

[just sitting here, watching what the human is doing. That is really weird, she's never seen something like that before.]

aww puppy! *A*

[unexculpable]

[Ed made another gargoyle! Screw what everyone else said, this was a work of art. A work of intricate, overly embellished art. A work of art that showed he had absolutely not taste, but whatever.

He grins and steps back, crossing his arms over his chest and he catches something out of the corner of his eye. His brows furrow as he turns his head to look and for once he is pleasantly surprised.]

Oh! Hey there! [he grins and plops down on the ground, extending his hand towards the puppy.] You're not lost, are you?

Best puppy!

[notbloody]

Whaff!

[She waddles over towards him and licks his hand, trying to convey that she is not lost at all and only observing the surroundings and trying to stay away form drones. And with what he was just doing, he definitely isn#t a drone.]

omg I want to love her forever. that faaaaace.

[unexculpable]

No? Just taking a walk? [he reaches around her and scratches behind her ears]

[princeofjunes]

[A blue light? Well, that's new and interesting. He'll go ahead and approach quietly, stopping once he's close and in a spot where he can get a good view. This should be interesting - and hopefully in a good way]

[unexculpable]

[Yep! It's a light! And it's blue! And it sounds like crackling electricity and looks a bit like it too!

Ed's actually in the middle of a transmutation that has has just started to take shape. See that, Yosuke? That would be a spear coming out of the ground.]

[princeofjunes]

[OH MY GOD HE MADE THE GROUND SHIT A SPEAR]

[That's not quite what's going through his head, but it might as well be. Yosuke's never seen anything remotely close to that kind of magic, and it's a sight to behold. He waits until it seems like Ed is finished before making his presence known, calling out from his vantage point]

That was a cool trick, man.

[unexculpable]

[Ed spins the spear around, getting used to the weight and balance. he's made better. it's not as sturdy as he would like it to be. Startled, he looks up sharply at the sound of Yosuke's voice, but when he sees who it is he relaxes. Ed doesn't know him, but he's not Lust, Hawkeye, or General Armstrong so that's a plus. Hell, he'll even allow himself a bit of a smile.]

Heh, thanks. Nothing special though, just some alchemy.

[don't let the humble guise fool you. he knows it's awesome.]