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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 23, 2011 12:39:06 GMT -5
"I have some...unsettling news for him, and it's best we don't tell him now until the details are straitened out but...." Hawkeye look strikened for a moment and glanced over towards the kitchen door. "Edward...um. Alphonse's elder brother has been ill for sometime and I'm afraid that this afternoon, he was sent to the hospital in an emergency. As I said the details are sketchy and until I know the situation I think it best if Alphonse stay here at home with no knowledge...Can you do that for me?'
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Post by nekochan on Feb 23, 2011 12:42:16 GMT -5
i frown in distaste at this. I do ever so hate deception...”...Details or not..shouldn’t we tell him right away? i mean this is his brother.” I ask unsure.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 23, 2011 14:44:05 GMT -5
The General shook her head. "No. You don't understand. Those boys are everything to eachother. If something were to happen to one the other would be broken. For now, let's not frightened Alphonse. It might not be that serious." Her smile turned sad. "I know it sounds unfair, but please. Just keep Alphonse here, until I know more."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 23, 2011 15:02:22 GMT -5
My Tale drops more but I nod and agree to none the less. “He won’t leave the house sir. I promise.” I whisper. “Just give us a call as soon as you can.” i add as i sneak a glance in to the kitchen where Al was setting the sadwhich’s on the plates.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 23, 2011 15:17:30 GMT -5
"Understood, and it's Riza." The General smiled and held out her hand to shake as Alphonse entered the room. "All done!" He called, "Miss. Hawkeye, are you leaving?" Riza nodded, and with a wave she left. Al held out a plate of sandwiches to Neko and lead her to the dinng room table. "Would you like some milk?" He asked, "We have plenty since I'm the only one who actually drinks it. Nii-san usually poors it down the sink when I'm not looking, because he hate's it so much..." He sighs "I should probably make him something to eat two, he should be home soon..."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 23, 2011 15:21:19 GMT -5
"Actually..as i am part cat.. i can’t have whole milk it would make me sick.. i usually drink creme. “ I explain with a smile as i lick my lips at the thought of creme. “However I can do just fine with whatever.” i start to think of ways to distract him from worrying or leaving the house... well i guess i will just act clueless for now.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 23, 2011 15:37:05 GMT -5
"Oh! I wouldn't want to make you sick!" Alphonse yelped, and opened the fridge again. "We have orange juice to, since it's Nii-san's favorite."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 23, 2011 15:43:53 GMT -5
“I would love some orange juice please.” I purr happily. “You know i must say i am surprised at how you and the few other people i have met here don’t seem to mind me.” i say conversationally. “Why back in xing i was expected to become a lab rat by some or worse a concubine.” I make a face at that thought.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 23, 2011 15:59:41 GMT -5
"Concubine?" Alphonse blushed, and turned away. "Well...if you had come earlier, during Fuehrer Bradley's rule. Then yes, I'd say you'd be in trouble. He was..." He sighed. "He was bad news. He's successor Fuehrer Grumman was a good man, but very old. He died shortly after being inaugurated. Now there's Fuehrer Altoire." Alphonse smiled. "She comes from Southern HQ and aparently was most suited for the job. It's only been a month or two since her and her staff arrived though...She seems nice, and really doesn't mind strange things at all." The boy pour the orange juice into a glass and handed it to Neko. "And really, you're not the first chimera to walk around here, you most certainly won't be the last."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 23, 2011 16:04:37 GMT -5
I smirk deviously as i sip my juice. "Fuehrer Bradley he has a statue out front doesn’t he?” Hmm so it would seem i desecrated a former dictator.. i suddenly don’t feel so bad but the statue did look rather impressive now that he resembled a rather fearsome pirate..
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 23, 2011 16:12:53 GMT -5
"Yes, actually..." Alphonse smiled, "They were going to take it down, but someone made some...interesting adjustments to it, so they decide to...mff...keep it up alittle longer." He took a bite of his sandwich and glanced at the clock. "Nii-san sure is late...I wondered where he could be? He wasn't supposed to have overtime today."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 23, 2011 16:16:46 GMT -5
“You said he was working on a case Right?” i ask tentatively. “Maybe...he is looking into a few things...”
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 23, 2011 16:24:03 GMT -5
"Maybe..." Alphonse looked down at his plate. "...but it is unusual for him to work so late and not call to tell me...I hope nothings wrong, he hasn't been himself lately." He sighed then grinned at Neko with a conspiratory look. "While he's gone...you wanna see a secret? You have to promise not to let him find out."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 23, 2011 16:38:25 GMT -5
i internally groan. all these secrets i swear.. oh well its a good thing i am a cat and keeping secrets is one thing a cat does best. Sides us cats are a curious animal“ Ok what is it??” I ask curiously leaning in.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 24, 2011 11:33:37 GMT -5
Alphonse grab Neko's hand leading her through the house once more and the back door. They walked in a beautiful garden for a few minutes until the boy stopped and turned back to her. "It's been a really long time since I had a friend who'd spend time with me." He smiled, "Close your eyes and don't peek, kay?"
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Post by nekochan on Feb 24, 2011 14:26:17 GMT -5
I smile happily and close my eyes. I can’t wait to see what it is.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 24, 2011 15:39:16 GMT -5
"Okay, ready?' Shuffling noises are heard in the background and the sound of something being carefully dragged. "There." Neko opened her eyes to see a small card board box and within it several small kitttens were cuddled up together. Alphonse stuck his hand in and petted a small golden one. "Their mother was hit by a car while she was pregnant for them...I wasn't able to save her, but I couldn't just leave them in the street to fend for themselves. I had to do something, but if Nii-san found out they were here he'd make me get rid of them..."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 24, 2011 15:43:47 GMT -5
I pick up a black kitten that was pawing at the lace on my black dress and cuddled it close as it started to meow. “Oh thats awful. Have you found any homes for them yet?” I ask as i tickle the kittens belly. “If not i would be willing to help you find some."
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 24, 2011 16:00:47 GMT -5
"I tried, really, but no one around here wants one. I'd be willing to take care of them. I could..." He sighed, and sat beside Neko, a small kitten in hand. "You see, when we were younger. Well, when Ed first joined the military...we traveled alot for...complicated reasons and we didn't have time or means to take care of a pet, but now we have this big house and I have plenty of time...I wish Nii-san would understand."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 24, 2011 16:08:16 GMT -5
I smile at him warmly. “well you certainly are taking good care of them right now i can tell that they really like you.” I reach out and pet another kitten. “I don’t really know a whole lot about your brother but.. i can tell from the way you talk about him that he really does love you and only want the best.” i pause for a moment thinking of how his poor brother is in the hospital. I truly hope that he will be ok. “You know maybe you should talk to him about it and let him know how you feel. I am sure that since things are calm now he will give in.. If not just put on a big puppy dog face. It works for me.” I laugh.
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