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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 24, 2011 16:22:51 GMT -5
Alphonse laughed too, stroking the kitten in his hand gently. "Yeah...I think you're right." He said, still smiling from ear to ear. "Nii-san's a sucker for puppy dog faces." He leaned back. "Thanks, I knew you'd be a good friend the moment we met at the library. I got this feeling.Oh! I forgot!" He looks panick stricken for a moment. "The book I left at my desk! I needed to return today! Miss. Sheizka would be upset if it was late!" The boy ran back inside and in moments was back jacket on and book in hand.
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Post by nekochan on Feb 24, 2011 16:25:57 GMT -5
Oh my goodness..he was supposed to stay here.... I quickly intercept and stand in front of him. “You know what it’s late and you look tired.” I say quickly. “Why don’t i take it back for you instead.” I offer.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 24, 2011 16:34:53 GMT -5
"Oh...um...that's really nice of you but..." Alphonse blushed and fiddled with his hands. "I really should do it, myself besides it won't take long."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 24, 2011 16:40:04 GMT -5
oh.. well screw it... this is clearly not the type of boy who will be talked down... If Riza gets upset at me..i will just plead the fifth. However if he finds out...He is going to need some support so i probably should come with. I nod and grab my bag. “let me come with at least.” i offer no longer smiling.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 24, 2011 16:56:43 GMT -5
Alphonse smiled, completely unaware of the change of attitude in his new friend. He rushed to grabed his keys then stopped, a contenplative look crossing his face. "I should leave a note for Nii-san. In case he comes back while we're gone."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 24, 2011 17:30:23 GMT -5
I nod and hand him a pen and a blank paper from my bag. not that he will need it.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 24, 2011 17:39:02 GMT -5
Alphonse began to write a short note to his brother, but suddenly the phone rang. "Hm...who could that be?"
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Post by nekochan on Feb 24, 2011 17:42:09 GMT -5
“You know it might be for me.. I was expecting a phone call..from Riza.” i say quietly.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 25, 2011 14:04:38 GMT -5
"Really...well, okay." Alphonse hands Neko the phone. There is silence on the other end for a moment before the voice of General Hawkeye sounds on the other end. "...Miss Chan?"
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Post by nekochan on Feb 25, 2011 14:33:17 GMT -5
“Speaking.” i gulp. “Is...everything ok?"
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 25, 2011 14:43:13 GMT -5
"...I am still not entirely sure, but the Fuehrer called me and asked if I bring Alphonse to the hospitals waiting room as soon as possible." The woman paused, "Please, get him ready and I want you both to wait for me out side the house. I'll be there with my car in a few minutes."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 25, 2011 14:49:37 GMT -5
“Ok Miss Riza.” i say quickly before i hung up on her. I turn remorsefully to Alphonse and wring my hands worriedly. “I am sorry..miss riza told me that your brother is in the hospital.. i knew.... before..but i was told not to tell.. i should have told you sooner and she is comming to get us in a few minutes.. “I say remorsefully. I bow repeatedly in xing fashion and apologize. “Gomen Gomen.”
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 25, 2011 15:04:59 GMT -5
Alphonse stands frozen at the doorway, a look of complete shock written across his face. He blinked and that look transformed into one of sorrow and pain. He chocked alittle and turned around. "...The hospital?" The boy whispered, obvioous tears in his voice. "That's why he not here...he had an attack and he was in the hospital...and..." He glance back at Neko. "...You didn't tell me?"
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Post by nekochan on Feb 25, 2011 15:11:30 GMT -5
I clutch my chest with one hand as i nod sorrowfully. It seems in my foolishness i have lost yet another friend...I was such a awful person... i knew it was wrong keeping it from him...but i listened to that officer..who unlike Alphonse i really had yet to establish a friendship or allegiance with.I drop to my knees and and look up into his tear stained eyes. “Gomensai... I knew it was wrong.. and i shouldn’t have listened to Miss Riza... I am an awful friend.” I weep knowing i had caused my friend grief.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 25, 2011 15:18:43 GMT -5
Alphonse shook his head, face cover slightly by his long golden-brown bangs. "No..." He sniffed, "It isn't your fault and it isn't Miss Hawkye's either." He looked up with a small smile that held no happiness. "She was just trying to help and so were you. I'm not mad. I'm just..." He placed his head in his hands. "It's just...he's Ed...he's my brother...I love him so much and he...he might..."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 25, 2011 15:25:18 GMT -5
I knew what word he was going to say...and i felt a pang in my heart..but also a resolve. “You know... i am not a genius or anything..but i do know some medical alkyrestry... i did study under a experimental medical scientist after all..maybe... i could help?” I offer unsuredly hoping to ease my friends fear and yet not fully sure of myself.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 25, 2011 15:43:16 GMT -5
The boy looked up and smiled through his tears. "you're a good person Neko." He wiped his face with the back of his hand and slid down to the ground, wrapping his arms around his legs. "I don't know what's wrong with him. He's never been this bad." He snorted. "Normally, I was the one who was always catching colds and things like that. Ed...Ed the strong one. Aside from the arthritis caused by his automail he was always healthy. I'm mean he's one of the military's best battle alchemists. He has too be heatlhy...but a few months ago he started falling really ill." Alphonse sighed. "He never complains but it's obvious to anyone who see's him. He's so pale lately and he coughs horribly and I can tell he's hurting. He should be resting at home at least. Everyone says so, but this case he's working on is important he says. He has to finish....he never thinks of himself...never."
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Post by nekochan on Feb 25, 2011 15:54:09 GMT -5
Ah.. i said knowingly. “ling was kinda like that too..” i said knowingly.”always focused on what was at hand and .. nothing else...he would do what he could to get the job done..i wonder if he is still like that.” i muss out loud. “Your brother sounds like he may have either bronchitis or mnemonia.” i theorize carefully.
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Post by Faith Altoire on Feb 25, 2011 16:10:11 GMT -5
Alphonse smiles. "Yeah...that sounds like Ling. He's always passing out when he gets too hungry. In fact, that's how we met him." Suddenly, a car pulled into the driveway. Riza stepped out of it and gestured for them to climb into the backseat. She wore an apologetic expression as Alphonse walked by her.
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Post by nekochan on Feb 25, 2011 16:16:17 GMT -5
I smile when i realize Ling had not changed much since we have last met and follow Alphonse into the car. Either way i got Alphonse to smile so...this conversation was worth something. Maybe i am a good friend after all.
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