[#3] Relief

[handsforhealing]

[ filtered away from Ed]
He's back... thank goodness he's back... if he didn't come back here I'd... I don't know what I would have done.

I hope that never ever happens again.
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Hey, Ed? I know there's a good chance you've already met him, seeing as you're a trouble magnet, but there's someone I'd like you to meet peacefully. Like maybe over a meal or something.
And Van, are you free any time soon? Have you been settling in well? If you need anything don't hesitate to ask, all right?

Oh, and Edward. We have something to talk about in private, got it?

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[bustydefense.livejournal.com]

I'm glad Ed is back too.

[braided_icarus]

If you're talking about that bastard then, yeah. I found him outside when I was on my paper-run the other day. So, kinda late for a meal and all. Like hell I'd want to sit down to a meal with him anyway....

Priv-....Oh. Crap.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Why do you always have to be so rude? He has no idea who you are so he might not even be the same person!

... And when were you planning to tell me about your automail?

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[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

He'd better not get his dumb self brainwashed ever again...

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[bustydefense.livejournal.com]

We'll have to keep an eye on him, then.

[braided_icarus]

H-hey! I am not always rude! Sure, a lot of people might hate me, but I've never been that bad... And I don't care! It's still Hohenheim, Winry! It doesn't change what happened-will happen for him.

...I...uhhhh....y-yeah, well....I was...gonna get around to it?

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

[ Wrench!
Wrong answer, try again. ]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN "I was gonna get around to it"?! WERE YOU GOING TO WAIT UNTIL IT BROKE?! AAAH!!! What the heck am I supposed to do with you, Edward?!

[braided_icarus]

[And Ed falls back on his ass, glaring and rubbing at his head. He's bleeding. Slightly.]

Ack! Winry! THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU, YOU VIOLENT WOMAN?!

Just because I don't tell you STRAIGHT AWAY you throw the wrench at me?! I would've told you. Eventually...Probably when it broke.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

YOU KEPT IT SECRET! You had plenty of chances to tell me before you were brainwashed! Why do you insist on keeping secrets?! Do you think I like it?!

[ Wrench x 2 ♥ ]

I don't use this icon enough? <3

[braided_icarus]

I didn't! I just...didn't want to talk about it when I first got it! That doesn't mean I was never going to tell you, you idiot!

[And is pummeled again. Lying on the floor with his hand to his temple. And bleeding even more as he gives a grimace.]

Want to use it more often? ♥

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

What?! So that's it?! You don't want to tell me things? I have to wait until after everything's gone wrong and you're hurt to know?! YOU IDIOT!

More Ed!Concussions via wrench? Heh.

[braided_icarus]

Ed is quiet, letting her vent before he speaks, voice softer then usual.]

I...I knew you were going to be like this! I knew you were gonna cry again. I couldn't keep the promise....

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Of course I'd cry...! I'd cry if you kept it a secret too! Your automail... I could tolerate it here just because...

Ed...

[braided_icarus]

Either way, I..I didn't want to get you upset like this. That's why I didn't say anything at first.

[And he's raising an eyebrow before reaching a hand out to wipe the tears.] Crybaby.

...Not sad, so much as...it never really sank in properly. Never quite felt natural. I guess....part of me always expected that I'd get it back. But...it's okay. I've had auto-mail for years, I'm used to it. It's nothing new.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Still you... you finally had your arm and leg back... And now... now they're gone again...



I guess... now I have to be ready to do repairs all the time, don't I...?

[braided_icarus]

I know. But it's okay. I still have the auto-mail, Winry. So, it's not so bad.

[He gives a weak, long-suffering smile of reassurance and light teasing at the tears.]

Yeah. Seems that way. Sorry about that, I'll try not break it too much though.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

"Too much"...?

What am I going to do with you?

[braided_icarus]

Well, you know I can't make any promises, Winry. But I'll try. I know it won't be as easy to maintain it here. We'll need to get you set up with a room for it or something, so we have somewhere to fix it when the time comes.

[...]

What's that supposed to mean?

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Mm. My family seems a bit crazy, but I could probably set some stuff up in my bedroom for now...



Just what it sounds like. You're always so reckless... at least try to be careful here, okay?

[braided_icarus]

Your bedroom? I think it'd be better if we managed a more sterilized and permanent area. Maybe an attic or something, as long as we had enough light for you to work by....

Of course I am! It's just...well, you know. Can't promise anything, Winry. I can try. Can't promise, but I'll try.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

I guess so... I'll check with my family if I can take over the attic then...

... Yeah, I know...

[braided_icarus]

Alright. Sounds good! If not, I can always renovate ours.

Mm, well, you know. It's kinda inevitable I get into fights. Eheh.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Wherever you think is best. As long as I have some workspace for doing repairs where no drones or you can bother me.