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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 15, 2011 15:23:58 GMT -5
This is where the world renowned Alchemist team Edward and Alphonse Elric have come to live here in Central. Rumor has it that it was formerly owned by the Hawkeye family and you'll often see Riza or other soldiers drop by to check on the boys.
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Post by nekochan on Feb 17, 2011 13:26:23 GMT -5
I stand by a nervously shuffiling young Alphonse. I begin to wonder about his older brother. None the less I am blissfully happy to have a place to stay while i figure out how to fix this and try and find Prince Ling. It would be good to see a familure face but until than i think i can be content with these brothers.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 17, 2011 17:45:19 GMT -5
Alphonse sighed deeply, and turned the key, opening the door to let Neko in. He stood nervously in the corridor by a short flight of stairs and smiled weakly. "Well...here we go." He whispered rubbing the back of his head sheepishly. "Nii-san doesn't usually get home until real late, so while we wait for him, I'll show you around okay." He held out his hand and lead the girl up ustairs where they stopped first before a small door. "That's the bathroom." He smiled, "We have a female friend that ccomes to stay with us on visits alot so there are a good deal of girl-appropriate items in here. So don't hesitate to use it when it's empty." He paused and then sighed exasperatedly. "I just reccomend you make sure the door is locked when you use it. My brother's not a pervert, but he never fails to forget to knock, especially when he's tired from work." Alphonse's expression turns sad for a moment and he sighs again, muttering under his breath. "I just wish he'd tell me what was wrong..."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 17, 2011 19:44:45 GMT -5
I frown and feel my ears and tale droop as i stare at my new friend’s obvious worry and hurt. The Cat in me had already seemed to latch onto him as an owner and felt an obvious loyalty to him and only wished him to be happy. I wonder how i can make him feel better.. hmm maybe if i can help him out with his brother. “I know we only just met..but maybe i can help some how?” i ask hopefully as i tug on my tale.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 18, 2011 16:15:45 GMT -5
Alphonse looks up quickly at the girl, a look of blatant surprize plastered to his face. "O-oh...I.." He stammered, a small smile forming his lips. "That's very kind of you, but it's really nothing...I...I just worry too much.At least that's Nii-san tells me that all the time." He then grabs Nekos wrist and leads her to the next room. "This..well, this is suppose to be my room, but I usually stay in Nii-san's when we have guests...actually I hardly use this room at all." He laughs, "You see for as long as I can remember I've shared a room with my brother, so it's kind of hard for me to aadjust. I know it's weird but...if you don't mind you can stay here. There's not much in it, so you can personalize all you want." He frowned." We used to have a guestroom but Nii-san decided he needed more space for the library. We have alot of books."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 18, 2011 17:00:14 GMT -5
I look studiously around the room. It was simple but with a few touches here and there i was sure i could make it feel like home. My eyes however light up and my ears perk at the mention of books and grasp his hands as my eyes get big in excitement. “That is great I love books! Do you think that maybe i could take a look at them sometime?” i ask as my tail waggs back and forth.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 18, 2011 17:10:22 GMT -5
"Ofcourse!" Alphonse smiled, and equally excited tone in his voice. "It's actually downstairs. We have so many! Come on!" He yelled, practically dragging her downstairs, through a small dining room and past a kitchen, until they entered a room, that was literally, wall to wall books. "We collected alot of them back when brother was a major and we traveled the country. Some belonged to our dad. Oh!" He grabbed a nearby, worn out book. "Our friend, Ling, brought this all the way from Xing. He gave it to Nii-san for his birthday last year.
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Post by nekochan on Feb 18, 2011 17:44:49 GMT -5
My ears perk up at the mention of the name Ling. “Ling? did you say Ling? As in prince Ling?” I ask hopefully
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 21, 2011 9:51:26 GMT -5
Alphonse blinks, hugging the book to his chest. "Eh?...er yeah, Prince Ling from Xing, do you know him?" He smiles and holds up a finger. "Ah! Ofcourse you do! You said you were from Xing! i should have known you would know Ling! Are you part of his escort? Or just a friend?"
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Post by nekochan on Feb 21, 2011 21:57:00 GMT -5
Well i was an old friend of his. I had a crush on him too.. but i suppose he is with Lan fan am i right? *Sighs.* He was one of the reasons i came to this country i heard he was here.. however.. i was never good at directions... *Sweat droplets* and.. i got awfully lost and i wasn’t able to make it here till just recently..and i left a year ago. Poor LIng..he used to have to help me just find the bathroom in the palace.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 22, 2011 9:20:52 GMT -5
"Heheh..." Alphonse laughed slightly and sighed. "Yes, well Ling has his uh...problems too. I haven't actually seen him in a while but last time he and Lan fan weren't exactly on speaking terms." He shrugs. "I don't know why, but everyone been acting really weird lately, especially since those strange people started appearing.
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Post by nekochan on Feb 22, 2011 18:54:59 GMT -5
MY eyes Sparkle in hope when i hear Lan Fan and Ling are no longer on speaking tearms. There is hope! I swear i can see hearts just floating around me. “Mrs. Neko Ling.” i think happily. However my dreamy look disappears to intrigue when i hear a mention of strange people. “Strange people? Strange how?” i ask frowning.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 23, 2011 7:30:33 GMT -5
Alphonse bites his lip and looks away. "Well...I'm not really supposed to talk about it, but..." He looks around and puts a finger to his lips. "Promise not to tell, kay? Nii-san is on a secret mission, to investigate these weird people that calls themselves 'Pariah' I don't really know much, but aparently they are thought to be responsible for all the random Akuma attacks lately."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 23, 2011 9:18:47 GMT -5
"An Akuma!” I whimper as my tail suddenly stands up alert and my body gets tense.... and...why does the Pariah sound so familiar? I force a smile scratch the back of my black cat ears.”Umm...I won’t tell a soul. So..ah....” i start to examine the books on the shelves. “Oh look a book on Medical alchemy This is one of yours i am sure? tell me is it any good?” I ask cheerfully.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 23, 2011 9:46:06 GMT -5
Alphonse brightens. "Well, yes! It's really good actually it's has alot to do with--" Suddenly, there was a loud knock on the front door. "Hmm..." Alphonse placed the book down and headed out the library, Neko following behind. The boy wore a curious expression then frowned. "...it's probably Nii-san." He smiled strainedly, "He's always forgetting his keys..." He opens the door to reveal a tall blonde woman with stern features and sharp eyes standing before them. She smiled and Alphonse returned the gesture. "Oh! General Hawkeye! It's nice to see you! What brings you around?" ased the young boy as he let the woman in. "Well..." Hawkeye began, and she eyed Neko a bit warily. "I was coming to deliver the book I borrowed from you the other day, but I was stopped by kain on the way back and there's something you should know..." She trailed off, almost as if reluctant to speak.
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Post by nekochan on Feb 23, 2011 11:24:37 GMT -5
I get the strange feeling that this new lady..really doesn’t want me to be here...”Um i can leave if you need.” I stammer quickly apologizing in xingese.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 23, 2011 11:32:54 GMT -5
Hawkeye smiled and shook her head. "Are you a friend of Alphonse's...I'm sorry. I noticed your...ears, and was staring it was rude. Actually..." The General took notice of Neko's uniform. "...could I speak to you alone, Miss Chan?"
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Post by nekochan on Feb 23, 2011 11:44:56 GMT -5
I tug at my kitty ears..I guess..i should start to hide it... maybe get myself a nice big hat... I frown when she says she wants to talk to me.. while i admit i am prone to causing trouble.. i just moved here..so..well..unless its about the cafeteria incident...or maybe she found out that i messed with the statue of the former fuher.. noo...there was no proof that that was me.... I nod. “Of course.. i would love to speak to you.” i say still wondering if i truely did make sure i cleaned up all the evidence.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 23, 2011 12:20:28 GMT -5
Alphonse glanced between the two females with a curious look. "Um...well, how about I make some sandwiches for snack? Would you like some too General?" Hawkeye politely shook her head. "No thank you Alphonse, I'll just take a minute. Here's your book." The boy took the item with a bow and exited. There was silence for a moment, but then Hawkeye turned back to Neko. "...I don't know how long you might have known the Elrics, but if Alphonse invited you into his home..." She smiled, "then he must sense that you can be trusted...that boy has always been good with these things."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 23, 2011 12:34:07 GMT -5
I didn’t say anything as she started to talk..and nodded. when she smiled she really wasn’t that scary.
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