[#2] Figuring Things Out

[handsforhealing]

Well, I think it's safe to say I've settled in as much as I can. I haven't met my "father" or "mother" yet, but I'm not having any problems with them and Charlotte's nice, so I don't see any reason to complain. Ed got me a screwdriver so I've been taking things apart. The toasters are really interesting on the inside!

[ Filtered away from Ed and Al, and Drones ]
But I can't just stand around and wait for Ed and Al to find a way out of here. I know they're trying really hard, and I really want to help them, but I doubt they'd be thrilled to let me get involved. Does anyone know of any way I can help out? I guess my only "talent" is with mechanics, and a bit of medicine... But I want to try! I want to help them!

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How've you both been? Ed, thanks so much for Friday~. It was fun. We should do something like that again sometime. Maybe Al could come too? Even if it's just walking around together...

[ To Elysia and Roy ]
Are you settling in okay? Sorry that I couldn't be much help.

Elysia, do you mind if I come over later? We can play and draw pictures if you want. Has everyone been taking good care of you? Ed's not boring when he comes over, is he?

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[pitchur-perfect.livejournal.com]

Yea! I'd like it if you came over. It'd be really fun!~

No, Ed's not borin', he's really nice!

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Okay, I'll be over in a minute!

And good to hear. You're so sweet to put up with him, Elysia.

[pitchur-perfect.livejournal.com]

Yay! I'll go get my crayons.

I am?

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Yes, you are.
I'll grab some paper and crayons too. Be over soon!

[pitchur-perfect.livejournal.com]

[Elysia runs over to Winry, a few crayons in her hand, and a grin on her face.]

I got my favorite colors!

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Oh, did you now? That's great. Then we can make a lot of pretty pictures with the best colours, right?

I've got some too. Where should we go to draw?

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[heartofheaven.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear you're settling in. And I'm sure there's something you can do to help - especially with medicine, I bet people would prefer to be treated by someone other than the drones.

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[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

All right. I'm not an expert, but I can give it a shot if you ever need anything.

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[heartofheaven.livejournal.com]

Do you have a job here?

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[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

No, I don't. I'm hoping to start babysitting a bit, though. I want to be able to buy Mogget some better food, and be able to buy more stuff to keep Elysia happy...

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[heartofheaven.livejournal.com]

Good luck.

[braided_icarus]

The toaster....? Aw, jeez. Winry, you put it back afterwards, right?

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And yeah, been alright, I guess. Bastard Colonel is here now, apparently. But you're right. We should talk to Al and take you around town again at some point. Been spending way too much time inside lately. Need to go spar later....

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[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Of course I did! I needed to make myself some toast.

Geez, Ed, you're so mean to Colonel Mustang. I think he's a perfect gentleman... But yeah, walking around town again would be nice. I'm sure we could all use the exercise anyways.

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[braided_icarus]

....Yeah, but Winry, it's the Colonel. You know how I hate being ordered around. And he blackmails me! Like "If you don't let Armstrong go with you to Resembool for auto-mail repairs, I'll tell everyone about that transmutation you boys did and you'll be court martialled."

Though I guess sometimes he isn't too bad...
Wait, perfect gentlemen...? Pfffft. You do know his reputation with women, right?

Mm. I need it. Been inside with school and research a lot lately. And thinking, since Mom had shown up, but I think I'm adjusting to that now...

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[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Well maybe if you weren't so stubborn he wouldn't have the blackmail you into making good choices.

Well, he's very nice to me! So I don't see anything to complain about.

Maybe we can get together and study for school together too. It'd be a good excuse to see each other, at least. And get your mind off of things...
um... Don't overdo it though, okay?

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[braided_icarus]

I fail to see how travelling with the Major can be a good choice. Honestly...

Ugh. Whatever. Just don't go letting it get to your head, cause he's like that with every female. I'm serious.

Hm. I guess, you have a point. I mean, it'll be more fun if I studied with someone else too. Al would have a bit of trouble with school, given his armour wouldn't fit with the desks and all.

...Yeah yeah, I know. Al's been on my case too, need to be careful with the new arm, I know. Because it's not like with the automail and I can just get you to fix it, I got that.

[bustydefense.livejournal.com]

Ah, you must be Ed's friend from home.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Hmm? Oh, yeah, that'd be me.
I hope he hasn't been causing you any trouble.

[bustydefense.livejournal.com]

Oh no. Ed has been most helpful.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Really now?

Well, that's good to hear. I'm glad he's making friends and not enemies.

[bustydefense.livejournal.com]

Maybe you're just not looking in the right places.

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[its-a-hobby.livejournal.com]

I'm glad to hear you're adjusting so well. I think you might actually be handling all this better than I did.

Brother and I have been doing okay--we can go walking whenever you'd like.

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[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Sounds great! Ed sounded like he was okay with it too. So I guess now we're just picking a time and starting place, right?

[patchworksanity.livejournal.com]

Ah, so you're the replacement daughter this place has provided me. I am sorry for not being home lately, I have been busy with many things. Schoolwork, mostly. I'm the science teacher at Mayfield Public, Professor Franken Stein. If you wake up and find that your big toes have been switched, please don't be alarmed, that's normal.

[filtered from drones]
You want to get out of here, then, too? So many young people are so focused on the goal, that they cannot find the path...
I believe the key to escape lies in first figuring out what this place truly is. And working on such a goal is troublesome when you have drone children constantly asking you for things....so I spend much of my time at school.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Oh um... Yeah, that's me. My name is Winry Rockbell. And it's fine, I understand that you're busy...
... ahahaha...

[ filtered from drones ]
I see... Yeah, I guess that would make sense. I'll have to start looking some things up then... Thanks for the suggestion!