Returning Home (Open to all)

[taisky16]

Tai glanced over at Winry as she picked up his arm. It was an odd sensation, being without his left arm, something he hadn't felt for quite some time now. He flushed as Winry again commented on his automail, and becane making his measurements. He wasn't sure why, but he felt strangely at home here at the Rockbell residence.

"You can make whatever modifications you want," he commented, taking a seat on a fluffy green couch as she gathered up various tools ranging from wrenches to screwdrivers and even a small hammer. "Just try and keep the overall build together, okay?"

Tai stretched out his right arm, the silver metal catching the rays of sunlight streaming in from the open window and gleaming. A smile crossed his face as he flexed the fingers, then moved his left knee so as to loosen up. Winry walked over and knelt before he, spreading her things out of a dirtied white cloth.

"I think auto-mail is more convienant than regular limbs, don't you think?" he asked suddenly, trying to strike up a pleasent converstaion. "You feel no pain, it's hooked to your nerve system so it functions just as well as the real thing, and you can customize it to fit your tastes. I've always liked auto-mail ever since...since...THAT happened..." Tai was quiet for a moment before continuing.

"I guess I owe you an explanation as to why my limbs are in such bad shape. When I got...like this...I went to Rush Valley and got fitted with this stuff. The surgery almost took my life, but I held back the tears and took the pain. I learned to use it within two years, but I had left Rush Valley after paying, so I never got a mechanic. Three years ago I was able to fix it with alchemy because I knew the overall design, but I'm not a mechanic, so it's tough."

"Winry..." The golden-haired youth appeared to ponder his next few words before speaking. "Would you...like to be my auto-mail mechanic?" He blushed, then launched into what he hoped was a decent explanation for his sudden actions.

"Risembool is much quieter than Rush Valley, so I don't have to worry about getting my limbs beaten and bruised right after they're fixed. Plus, with a skilled mechanic like you waiting in such a peaceful place, I'd be more prone to getting my check-ups. Money's not a problem, so...will you? Please?"

((I gave Tai unusual boyish charms, I just now realized. xD))

[Winry Rockbell]

Winry listened to him as she worked. She couldn't help but laugh at the comment about him believing that auto-mail was better. She of course agreed. She tried to explain that to Edward, but he just didn't understand. "Yea auto-mail is the best!" she agreed. She looked over the auto-mail. "Yea sure thing!" she began notes onto the design of the auto-mail.

She then went wide-eyed and blushed hearing his words. He wants her to be his mechanic? He just complimented her as well? She didn't know what to say, she was left speechless.

[AG]

Ed stretched his body as he waited for his brother's response. "Alright, if that's what you want." He said with confidence. "Remember, no holding back!" He commanded as he cracked his knuckles. Sparring with his brother was one of his favorite things in the world. He loved his brother with all his heart and this hand to hand combat was a perfect bonding moment for them, as weird as it sounds. "Alright, here we go!" He said as he jumped at his brother. He clapped his hands and transformed his automail arm into his sword-like weapon.

[taisky16]

((Waiting for Al, and I'm 'awwing' at Tai an Winry. ^///^))

[Greed]

(( Occ; Do we mind if I bring Mustang in for a visit? I have a little plan, things of that nature. ))

[taisky16]

((Go ahead. This will be interesting. xD))

[Greed]

(( Okay, bring me up to speed. And off away we go. =] ))

[Greed]

(( This is Mustang's post. I need a, Riza. ;~; ))

Roy, shifted his form off the seat from the car in which he pivoted his form into a standing position away from the vehicle.
He shut the door, and began to walk from the transportation.
He was in military clothes, and looked as if he was here for business.
He had a very serious look about him, almost morbid.
He had his hands in his pockets, as if grasping onto something.
The clouds in the sky began to shift, and darken. It slowly began to rain.

[taisky16]

((Basically Tai went to get his auto-mail fixed so he could be better prepared to get Martel back. He wants to prove his overall loyalty to Greed, thinking he has to do his part for the team. Plus, he hopes to haveWinry become his auto-mail mechanic, and he's falling for her. ^///^ And remember that tai is under Roy's employ. ^-^)

[Greed]

(( I posted as, Roy. Lol. So, lets get back to it. Thanks for the help. <3 ))

[akidasoren]

((Sorry people were waiting for me, it’s becoming harder to get online for a long enough period to post >_<))

Alphonse watched his brother quietly as he prepared himself, it would be good to get in some practice, and after all it had been some time since they’d had a chance to do so. He nodded his head to his brother as he spoke, he needn’t have worried about him holding back, he always went all out with his brother, and usually, he won. “Okay” he replied as he moved back a touch, his gaze remaining on Edward, watching, and waiting. This was it, as Edward transmuted his auto-mail Alphonse moved surprisingly quickly, bringing his right arm up to try and block Edward’s attack...this was going to be fun.

[taisky16]

Tai looked into Winry's eyes, making contact for the first time since they'd met. He'd been distracted til now, so the blue of her eyes captivated him for that breif moment in time. It wasn't until thunder struck outside and rain pattered against the roof that he was able to break the staring contest and bring himself back to reality.

"You're...really pretty," he sighed almost wishfully. Red lines crossed his cheeks as he realized what it was he had just uttered, and he slapped his still working hand to his mouth, backing away a few inches. What in Amestris had possessed him to go and blurt that out?!

A small bell chimed as a small, elderly woman with a green dress covered by a white apron strolled in, her grey hair pulled into an oval abover her head. Tiny spectacles adorned her face, and the green eyes behind them widened in surpsise as she closed the door behind her.

"Whose your friend Winry?" she asked, eyeing Tai up and down cautiously. "I don't think I've seen him around Risembool before. Is he-" Then she took in the scene, her eyes gleaming at the look of the scathed auto-mail, not to mentoion the detatched arm Winry herself held.

"You must be a customer. I'm Pinkao Rockbell. I'll tend to you shortly. I was just checking on the clothes I set out to dry earlier in the morning. A storm's coming. You're free to stay the night if you'd like. Winry, you should go take..."

"Tai," Tai responded pleasently.

"...Tai to get Edward and Alphonse before they get caught in it."

((It's fine Al. And I completely broke the Ed and Winry pairing there. xD))

[Greed]

Roy shifted through the rain with a reckoning. His overcoat/cloak flickered in the ravaging winds. He seemed rather serious, as if upset or asked to do something dreadful that he was against. He finally made it to the doorway.
(( I would like 'Martel' to join in as my Riza. >___>; I <3 you, Martel! XD ))
He and Riza, stood there. In the rain. As he knocked upon the door.
A very serious look upon his face. As if something was not setting right with him. He knocked, stifling his hand back into his pocket.
He seemed ready for a fight. Which would suggest that whatever he had to say, the majority of the others was not going to like in the least. He looked over his shoulder, as if asking if Riza really had his back in this whole dilemma. What he was about to begin, could make a huge target sign on both of them. And he did not want to put her into this situation without her consent. He had enough to repent for, without putting someone so close to him in the same situation.
"FullMetal, answer this door." he commanded, as he stopped knocking. He knew that when he referred to Ed in his second name, Ed knew this was serious business. Barely visible under his rain cloak, was his military garments. Which also suggested he was here on important standards. He waiting, quietly asking Riza if she was sure she wanted to risk her life to be loyal to him. He had so much running through his mind, he could scarcely think where to begin.

[silverviper2134]

"Sir, are you certain he's in there?" Hawkeyed questioned her superior from behind. Normally, she'd know better than to question the choices of her commanding officer but this was different. She and Mustang had known each other for years, for longer than either had been in the military.

[Greed]

{{ Thanks, Martel. I <3 you, lol. And, btw Winry. You basically just ran by Roy and Martel. .____.;;; }}

Roy, simply went silent. It was obvious to Riza, he was personally taking this all upon himself. He had a large flaw, and that was his guilt-ridden personality. He always took responsibility for everything he can't fix. As if he is trying to fix everything, and has not the power. Most people who are close, would think or wish to tell him: "Roy, chill out. You're not God, you can't cure everything of the bad." But they never would say that aloud, due to knowing it would have no effect. Riza, was the one who took this on a deeper personal level then even Roy's most loyal of followers. They had an obvious unspoken bond. Some might call it love, however, they would never openly speak about it. He silently asked her, if she was sure she was still by his side. Silently reminding her what the consequences that could possibly happen, and might.
He waited for the door to be answered.


{{ Sorry, Winry. But I am having to ignore your post. We are right outside the door, lol. }}

He stood there in the rain, silently wishing he would just wash away with the rain. This would most likely be obvious only to, Riza.
He felt he could trust her with his life, yet, he did not want to bring her into this thus risking her own. He had enough blood on his hands, he did not wish to add the blood of the closest individual to him. He waited for the door to open. Feeling much like the rain did, and this was only the beginning of the story.

[Winry Rockbell]

( O.O omg i'm sooo sorry! I'll repost, and delete the other one)

Winry flushed slightly at the comment he just gave her. She heard her grandmother come in. Once she was reminded of the weather, she didn't give a second thought, she laid Tai's arm genitally on the work table, and rushed towards the door to go get them.

Since their house was gone, her home was now the closest thing to a home that they had. She cared deeply for the Elric's, especially a certain one. Opening the door she saw Roy and Riza standing out her door. Stopping in her tracks she stepped back to let them in. "Can I help you?" she asked as politely as possible.

She wondered why they would be here. Then she remembered Edward, they were coming to tell Edward something, something that will cause him to travel again. She strongly felt the urge to run to Edward and Alphonse and hide them away, but she knew she couldn't do that.

[Greed]

Roy was about to knock on the door once again, when she answered.
Upon introduction to her image, he froze mid-knock.
He wondered if she even knew why he tried to avoid coming here at all costs. Or at least, how much she knew of that incident at all.
He stood there, as if petrified by the gaze of his worst enemy.
It would not be evident of this to the others, for due to the rain, he could have simply be keeping in a sneeze or something.
Riza knew. She knew exactly what was going through his mind. How all the horrible memories of being forced to kill her parents, among other things, flooded back into the forefront of his mind.
How he regrettably remembered every moment of it. The scenery, the talking and screaming, the blood flowing out of them as he shot them. As if their cries of desperation were not enough, he was forbade from helping them in any way, shape, form, or fashion.
He basically had to sit there and watch them die, people who had done nothing, who he was utterly against killing, who had lives to go back to. People to worry, cry, and hate over their condition.
He was willing to take his own life that night, out of all his attempts, that was the closest call. He remembers how the trigger felt on his finger, and how he could feel the pressure on the gear. How given another second or two, it would of fired. Marcoh, came in and saved him from being swallowed up by himself.
He then came to the deduction that his own pathetic life was not worth taking as payment for the innocent people he was forced to hold witness to their suffering. After a moment passed, he tried to speak. Being in this young girl's presence was one of the very few things that got such a sever reaction out of him any more.
Still trying to find the words that were lost, he spoke prematurely.
"FullMetal..." he replied, in a low forced tone.
His gaze flashing over to, Riza.
He did not want her to risk her life for his sake, nor see him in such a way. He felt like an idiot, a total idiot.
"I want to see the Elrics." he said, in a more normal tone. Of course, after clearing his throat slightly.
He stood there, waiting on the reply.

[silverviper2134]

She noticed his expression change slightly before he knocked. She had known this man for years, and still didn't know everything about him. Or everything he'd done in Ishbal. Did he do something that involved Winry, perhaps? Riza wanted to ask, but decided against it. No doubt he didn't want to even think about the massacre.

[Greed]

Lowering his body into a 'normal' position. He went silent. He was not going to enter their house, without the utmost invite. He would rather stay in the rain, then dirty the place with his person. He felt he was degrading their property by just being within the facility.
He returned his hands to his pockets. He felt so alone at this moment, he needed someone to talk some sense into him. To tell him everything was alright, and they would work their asses off to keep it that way. To show him, he was not totally alone. But, due to plenty of experience, he knew that would truly never actually happen.
Stood there, waiting for something. As if, there was something going to happen that would get him to move.

[Winry Rockbell]

Winry wondered what he could want with the Elric brother's but nodded. "I'll go get them." she said rushing past them. Winry turned her head and yelled behind her, "You can stay here! I'll be back right away!" she offered. Her kindness showing. He looked at her like she was some kind of foreign object. All she knew was she had to go find Edward and Alphonse

After remembering hearing where they was planning on sparing she rushed towards the river finding them both there sparring.