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Post by AG on Dec 2, 2009 8:35:13 GMT -6
Ed walked into the base and noticed it was eerily silent. "Where is everyone?" he asked. He didn't hide the fact that he was worried. Was this what Alleck had been talking about? He continued walking hoping to run into Hughes or even Mustang, but no one was in the base.
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Post by Alleck Davisson [Scar] on Dec 2, 2009 9:35:36 GMT -6
Alleck had followed Edward through the streets, and finally, into the gargantuan structure that was Central Headquarters. It was a magnificent sight. However, as Edward quickly noticed, the lack of ranking personnel became apparent quickly. "There are plenty of soldiers..." he mused, as guards on duty would salute the pair as they passed. "And the staff is present..." he continued upon passing a receptionist's station. He took the time to ask for officers by name, but no one could place them. Not even the Fuhrer. "I had a bad feeling." he muttered to the other alchemist
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Post by AG on Dec 3, 2009 9:39:22 GMT -6
"I know there are plenty of soldiers..." He said irritatedly as he looked into every office he passed. After Alleck brought up his feeling again, he turned to him and asked, "what do you think is happening?"
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Post by Alleck Davisson [Scar] on Dec 3, 2009 12:36:40 GMT -6
Alleck blew a sigh and glanced about. "Well the first step would be to track down whoever the hell is in charge. I want to know where the officers are." he said, as he began to pester the secretaries for the express purpose of trying to get one to tell him where, say, Mustang or the Fuhrer were, to name two.
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Post by AG on Dec 4, 2009 17:24:18 GMT -6
Ed nodded and started looking around and asking any of the staff he could to see who was where and why the base was practically empty.
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Post by Alleck Davisson [Scar] on Dec 4, 2009 23:04:00 GMT -6
(Not sure how to proceed. Perhaps someone would tell them where Mustang went?)
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Post by AG on Dec 7, 2009 9:14:09 GMT -6
((Yeah I accidentally got us into an issue...that would work..))
Ed approached a young receptionist. "Hey, do you know where all the officers are?" He asked.
She looked at Ed, "They're all on different missions." She explained. "Who are you?"
Ed was starting to get irritated, "I am Edward Elric, I need to see Mustang." He said, hoping she would tell him where he was."
The receptionist's eyes opened and she looked in her file, "the Colonel is currently at Laboratory 5."
Ed's look turned to that of worry, what is he doing there? He thought to himself. "Thanks" he said as he ran back in the direction of Alleck. "I found Mustang!" He called out as he ran up to his friend.
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Post by amouri on Dec 7, 2009 10:26:40 GMT -6
((Slicer is with Lust right now, but he'll be leaving her soon to return to base in order to relay report. Mjr Armstrong actually appointed him to keep and eye out for Ed when he returned, so some interaction will probably be inevitable. Whaddya say?))
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Post by AG on Dec 8, 2009 23:09:59 GMT -6
((Works for me...we can stall till then))
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Post by Alleck Davisson [Scar] on Dec 11, 2009 1:10:55 GMT -6
Alleck had been eavesdropping on Edward's questioning of the receptionist, and had heard mention of Lab 5. Alleck had never heard of this place. He was only aware of 4 alchemical laboratories in Central. He glanced to Edward as he returned to chat with the Lt. Major. He nodded thoughtfully and rubbed his chin. "I see. Well then I suppose we'll have to wait for him then..." he replied slowly.
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Post by Alphonse Elric on Dec 11, 2009 5:22:41 GMT -6
Al's voice was echoing trough the hallways.He was simply wandering on them,just to realize that nobody was actually there.He walked deeper into the base,several guards saluted him,but that was all.It was rather weird and unusual.He glanced for a moment at Hayley,like wanting to tell her something,but he stopped when he heard Ed's and Alleck's voices from the other side of the hall.
"I wonder why it's so empty here." he said,realizing that his brother and Alleck were only talking to each other,not any other important State Alchemist.He kept walking slowly,his armor letting loud noises as he was stepping,mostly because it was really quiet in there,leaving aside the other few voices.He reached the other side of the hall,and in his vision entered Ed and Alleck.
"Brother,that's why I don't like boarding too late on a train...People all bump in each other to not miss the train and some don't have time to get in it." Al said,with a light sigh as he approached the two.
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Post by amouri on Dec 13, 2009 12:36:48 GMT -6
Slicer walked through the halls of the military base, slightly self-conscious, but was relieved to realize that the blue poncho with the military badges was obviously regarded as a uniform by the few staff that were seen working.
It was in a way, but he doubted the badges had been well earned. He had had a feeling from the start that Major Armstrong was a bit too generous in certain situations.
Nonetheless, he was thankful that the Major had awarded him and his brother military rank and full freedom.
After the scuffle with Lust, he had desperately tried to hide the damage done to their shared armour, and had ended up with a questionable result.
The poncho and the metal underneath had been viciously slashed around his chest, but he had managed to cover it with an old shawl he had been forced to wear, to hide the gaping gashes.
The rip in his foot he had mended patchily with a piece of wire, and he had wrapped a white cloth around his arm to hide the damage.
The arm had been the most severe, the red cloth had been so torn to shreds that his arm had become limp, and the empty nature of his limb had been way too obvious.
He stopped on his way to the Majors office as a few voices drifted towards him.
"Oi, Brother, listen." The hoarse voice of his younger brother urged him to do so.
"What, I don't see why that conversation is so import-"
He stopped as he realized why one of the voices seemed familiar.
It was the midget.
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Post by AG on Dec 15, 2009 10:38:04 GMT -6
Hailey had been following Al without a word. They approached the FullMetal Alchemist and his military friend. Again, she was silent.
Ed was happy to see Al again, "Sorry, we were just so tunnel visioned. I thought you were right behind me." He explained. He then turned to Hailey. "What are you doing here?" He asked, completely innocently even if it came out a little abrasive.
"I wanted to make sure your brother was safe." She snapped as she turned away.
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Post by Alleck Davisson [Scar] on Dec 15, 2009 13:27:37 GMT -6
Alleck was content to let the two have their little homecoming. Although he also noticed the little military hater had followed Alphonse. That was going to be an annoyance. So after a few moments, he cleared his throat to catch Edward's attention. "Well, it is good to see you reunited with your brother. I'm going to head out to Lab 5 and see what the hell is going on here. You two are welcome to join. But seeing as how this is a military matter, I'm afraid your friend must find something else to do." he informed them. He looked to a nearby guard who was watching them. "She's not supposed to be here. Escort her out, if you would." he ordered the man. He then nodded to the two brothers and began walking towards the entrance. He could have done the escorting himself. He just didn't want to deal with the headache.
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Post by AG on Dec 16, 2009 9:44:55 GMT -6
The guard took Hailey by the arm and began to physically remove her from the building. She took her arm from his grasp, "I can leave myself...my job here is done, Al is reunited with his brother!" She yelled at the guard. She stormed out of the base and into the city of Central. The guard continued to follow her until she was off the premises.
Ed watched as Hailey was removed from the building. "Thanks for making sure Al was safe." He said to her as she walked out. He then turned and nodded to Alleck, "I'll meet you there soon." He said as he wanted to sit and relax for a little while. He looked at Al, "You can go with him, if you want. I will meet you there soon." He said to his brother.
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Post by amouri on Dec 16, 2009 14:18:01 GMT -6
Slicer still stood, teetering in mid-step.
"...Well?" His brother rasped.
Number 48 slowly placed his foot on the ground again.
"...What? Do you suggest confronting him?" He murmured, tilting his head downward slightly, though still gazing down the corridor that the voices were coming from.
"Why not?" His younger brother chuckled. "After all, we're under military command now. If he tries to assault us for whatever reason, he'd be charged for attempted murder."
"...I have a feeling that is exactly what you're hoping. Please tell me I'm wrong."
Another chuckle. "Midget. He's provoked too easily. His temper's as short as his height."
"He reminds me of you in some ways."
"..."
The oldest brother chuckled at the indignant silence.
"What now? Cat got your tongue?"
"...You know I hate cats."
"Sure. Well, the Mjr DID order us to keep two eyes out for Elric. He can't go against Armstrong's direct order. Keep calm, he knows whom and what we are, we don't need the whole HQ knowing."
With caution, Slicer walked down the corridor, only stopping to let a guard past, who was following a redhaired girl, and to stand aside for another military officer.
He halted as he reached the end, and saw the Elric boy, standing beside a towering suit of armor.
Slicer's eyes narrowed slightly. Armor. And those eyes are unmistakable. His brother...
Slicer stepped forward and cleared his throat slightly.
"Greetings, Edward Elric."
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Post by Alphonse Elric on Dec 17, 2009 5:04:14 GMT -6
Alphonse chuckled slightly as his pace stopped next to Ed and Alleck and nodded at what his brother had said.He remained silent for a while,at what was spoken all until the guard escorted Hailey out,Al turned around and almost yelled after her.
"A-ah! Hailey,thank you for coming all this way!" the boy yelled after her.He sighed gently and turned around again,watching the other two who remained have their short talk.
"Ehhhh? It's been a long trip already,but-" Al muttered,rubbing the back of his helmet,though he stopped talking when he heard a new voice calling out Edward's name.Alphonse turned around,only to first see...an armor!
"A...person? Wears an armor,too?" Al though to himself, eying for a short while the apparent person before his eyes.Only for a short moment,because his glance fell down,upon Ed.
"Brother...Who is that?" he asked quietly to him,guessing only that the other person in armor and his brother have met before,mostly because that person knew the name,full name actually,of the FullMetal.
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Post by Alleck Davisson [Scar] on Dec 17, 2009 13:54:40 GMT -6
Alleck stopped in the hallway as he saw an armored man pass. Much the same as Alphonse. He turned to face the little gathering down the hall, brow arched. Just to be safe, he unclipped his holster. Never could tell about people these days. He awaited to see the outcome of the exchange.
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Post by AG on Dec 18, 2009 23:10:30 GMT -6
Ed looked at Slicer with a glare, "What are you doing here?" He commanded to know. He began readying himself if a battle was to ensue. ((Sorry for a bad post, I am REALLY irritated <and sick> due to issues over the last two days -- why I haven't been seen)) |
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Post by amouri on Dec 19, 2009 5:25:21 GMT -6
Slicer narrowed his eyes slightly as he sensed his brother tense up underneath him, in response to Elric's threatening gesture.
"Don't fret, I am not in the mood for combat." He said, brushing an invisible speck of dust off his chest, a silent reassurance to his brother.
"My reason for being here you ask?" Slicer made a gesture towards his poncho.
"I have been put under military command by Major Armstrong himself. He asked me to keep an eye out for you and your..." He glanced briefly at the suit of armor. "...Brother."
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