[ # 1 ] Doesn't Actually SleepWalk

[handsforhealing]

... What... happened? I remember I fell asleep in that Ishbalen Refugee Camp... And I know this isn't the same place I fell asleep. I was definitely sleeping in a tent, and that is most certainly a roof above my head... and the ground was really hard last night, but somehow I woke up in a pretty comfy bed...

Did I sleep walk? No, that can't be. I don't have weird habits like sleep walking... I hope not. But even if it was sleep walking, this is just ridiculous! I must have walked more in my sleep than I did in a whole day!

Aaahh... This is all just way too confusing... Well, I should probably start by figuring out whose house I'm in... This is going to be embarrassing. I can't believe I woke up in a stranger's house...
hmm?
[ Winry picks up a photo from the nightstand near her and examines it. ]
... A family portrait? What a happy looking family... They look like nice enough people... Yeah, don't be so worried, Winry. I'm sure they'll understand, even if you don't...
...
Wait a second...
[ She notices herself in the picture. ]
That's.... ME?! Wh-What the heck? This isn't my family! How did I get in their family portrait?! [ She looks down and realizes her clothes have changed too; she's in pajamas from sleeping ] M-M-MY CLOTHES HAVE CHANGED!!! Who changed my clothes? WHY? AAAH! This is getting really really creepy REALLY REALLY fast! I just need to grab my supplies bag and get out of here before I meet the creeps who did this... MY BAG IS GONE! What's going on here?!

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[braided_icarus]

W-WINRY?!

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[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Hmm?
Ed...?

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[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

... EDWARD?!
What are you doing here?!

[braided_icarus]

Y-yeah. It's me, Win.

Tell me, what's the address where you are? I'll come and find you, okay? I'll explain everything then. It's..probably best I tell you all this in person.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

What are you...? I thought you were...

... R-right um... "505 Ricardo Street"... Wherever that is...

[braided_icarus]

Right. Just wait there, I'll be there soon. Probably with Al. Just..stay there for now, Winry.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

So Al's here too...?

... Okay. I'll be waiting here... Don't take too long.

[braided_icarus]

Yeah. He's here too, and some of the others from home, but I'll be there soon to explain. Promise.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

I see... It's good to know we aren't alone then...

... Yeah, I know you will. Don't worry, Ed, I'm waiting.

[braided_icarus]

Well, of course. If Al's here, it's only natural I'd end up here too, Winry. You know nothing could separate us.

Right. Guessing your room is upstairs, right? Meet me at the front door, we can head up to your room and I'll explain things there, in private.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

You've got a point... I'm glad you're here together. I'd be really worried if it was only you.

Oh... Yeah, it is. Sure, I'll be there...
? But... Private? Is there a reason we can't just sit in the living room? I'm pretty sure I saw one...
... Wait, this isn't even my room, is it? Should we really be meeting in a stranger's house?

[braided_icarus]

Heh. Just wait, we'll meet up and head to yours soon.

...There is just..somethings we should discuss away from others, Winry. And yes, the room you woke up in is yours. I'll explain everything when I get there, just hold tight. We'll be there soon.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Right right, I'm holding as tight as I can... Geez... You do realize you're freaking me out, right?

Does this room actually being "mine" have anything to do with the weird family portrait I found?

[braided_icarus]

...Something like that. I said I'd explain it, just stay there and don't go wandering outside getting lost. I don't want to have to run around the whole town looking for you.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

I told you I was waiting! What part of waiting for you involves wandering around?! And why do you automatically assume I'm going to get myself lost?!

Ugh. [ She's now searching the room for a wrench, or some other breed of weapon greeting gift. ]

[braided_icarus]

...Of course. It's...nothing Winry. Just stay inside and don't go poking around too much before I get there....

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Right right. Whatever you say, Ed... I told you I'm waiting so I'm waiting. Just... try to hurry, can you...?

hmm?

[ Fridge found. And chairs. ]

[braided_icarus]

I can't help if I know how distracted you get with machinery...

Yeah yeah, I'm getting there, Win.

[Oh Gods. Not a chair to the head upon arrival? D:]

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Hm... Right, well... don't rush yourself too much...

[ She says as she begins to examine the fridge, now getting a bit distracted. Geez Ed, you worry too much. She doesn't even have to leave the house to get distracted, you know.

And yes, a chair. You're walking on eggshells, Ed. ]

[braided_icarus]

Of course, why would I? It's just you. Jeez, you idiot, Winry.

Gre~at. Just the welcome he needs. Don't knock him out or anything, Winry. He'll be there soon, prob with Al.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

Hey, what's that supposed to mean?! JUST me? You know what? Don't take your time! When you get here you'd better be running! Hurry it up, Ed!

[ He likes digging his own grave, doesn't he? ♥ ]

[braided_icarus]

I SAID I'M GETTING THERE! SHUT UP! Gods, you're impatient, woman....

Ff. Of course? It is Ed after all.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

I'm in a weird house I've never been to before and have no idea what's going on except that I have to be careful who I talk to and where! You'd be getting a bit impatient too!

[braided_icarus]

I told you, I'll be there soon! So shut up and calm down, will you! Just stay there. I'll explain everything when I get there.

[wontjustwait.livejournal.com]

"Shut up and calm down"?!
You... UGH! Fine! You want me to shut up? I'll shut up then. Hmph. Geez, good thing Al's here.

At least you're back to being an insensitive clod.