Array 1: [Video/Action New Bark]

[thecalmone]

[To any onlookers, the vision that greeted them when the camera turned on was likely something that was square between hilarious and pathetic. Alphonse would never blame anyone for this idea, given that his attire was a horrific mix of every stitch of clothing, sans the extra underthings, he could cobble together to put on between his bag and what he woke up in.

It looked ridiculous, fit awkwardly, and overall was kind of sad. What was the monstrosity he was wearing that would garner such a reaction? It was a white waist cloth that went well down his shins and had the straps wrapped around his waist twice, with a far far too small blue kimono tucked over his shoulders in an attempt to have a shirt, and which was only being held in place by the green breeder's apron tied over the whole thing. Basically, the only thing he was wearing that remotely looked like it fit was the apron, and the only reason that he even managed to get the kimono on as far as he had was the fact that he was absurdly skinny.

Unhealthily absurdly skinny. But that was very much not his fault, and he raked his scraggly waist length hair back behind his shoulders as he finally spoke, voice soft and tone polite, if highly embarrassed.]

Hello everyone, I have to admit that in spite of reading over the materials given to me I really have no idea where I should go. I also, ah, am badly in need of some clothing that fits, and would like to know if anyone has seen a blond with the same coloration as myself? He tends to wear a lot of red...

If you can address any of these concerns I would be very very thankful.

Comments

1/??

[moveforward]

[That voice. He recognizes it.]

[moveforward]

[He scrambles for his Pokegear, which his squirtle was playing with. And then he proceeds to stare down into it. Even if he hadn't seen Al's body in the Gate, there's a vague hint of something familiar to the appearance.]

[As if he's seen it recently.]

[moveforward]

[That is definitely...]

Al!

[moveforward]

[Then he's yelling over his shoulder.]

Winry! Al's here! I'm borrowing a couple of your birds.

[Nope, he's not asking for permission. She'd probably let him anyway and will follow him out.]

[Ed's grabbing his coat and moving out of the inn they're staying at.]

[moveforward]

[Remembering that oh yeah, Al's on the line.]

Don't move, Al. We're coming to get you.

Done.

[moveforward]

[And then...he's sorry, Al. Sort of, anyway. But he kind of laughs.]

What are you wearing?

[VIDEO!]

[thecalmone]

[Run around a bit more frantically there Edward, you're making him squint at you, and he's not used to looking at things with normal eyes anymore you know! This is taking some getting used to! Also, it seems like he has zero control over his expression, as a look that is somewhere between a pout and scowl almost immediately comes to his face.]

Brother! Okay, I can wait here but... can you bring some clothes?! I'm wearing everything they gave me.

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[chainred]

[ Curiosity flickers within Morgiana's eyes briefly as she stares him down. The way his face was shaped and his body, this was a sight common enough to her. Many slaves had their bodies whittled down to nothing and while it was sad to see them eventually pass on, she was filled with concern for this stranger. ]

Will you be well on your own? [ Maybe he needs food? She recognizes the area from her brief visit there, but food wasn't easy to come by. ]

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[thecalmone]

[His eyes widened at the reply, and he gave her a sheepish smile. Usually it wouldn't be a problem but now...?]

I want to say yes, but I'm not sure how true that is right now.

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[chainred]

Your Pokemon.

[ She instructs in the basic manner that she's learned since her arrival. ] You should rely on them to bring you food. If you ask them nicely, they will help.

1/??

[usedwrench]

[It's a calm day until Ed idiot suddenly yells something about birds. Ummmm, what? The part before it takes a while to register inside her head, but meanwhile...]

2/??

[usedwrench]

[Have some usual fighting between Ed and Winry, because Winry's Audino is playing with her gear.]

Waaaaaaaaaaait a minute! You're NOT going to just take my precious birds anywhere!

[As if you don't know why he would be in a such a rush, Winry. Hey, she does, or she should, but yelling back at Ed is what she was kind of born to do?! Kind of, orz.

Uu, hi Al. Instead of the Audino, you're going to get the view moving towards Winry. She's taking the gear to her trainer like a good girl!]

3/?

[usedwrench]

How many times do I have to tell you that may not even fly anywhere with just you the--?!!

4/?

[usedwrench]

[...Stopped in the middle of the sentence by the view to her gear. Stare. That wrench goes down. Congratulations, Al, you just save your brother from it.]

5/??

[usedwrench]

[Staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaring. Honestly, she shouldn't be as surprised as she is.]

...or then, never mind... [Still talking to your brother, sorry.]

6/?

[usedwrench]

[...Have a worried look. What are those clothes and ...and if she's seen him in such unhealthy condition here before, she... it always worries her as much as it does this time.]

7/?

[usedwrench]

[Oh hey, she should say something! Hello talking skills.]

Ummmm, what your brother said! We'll bring you some new and fitting clothes, and use my fastest fliers to get there as soon as possible. Are you hungry? Of course you are [oh, so she just decided that you are, ummmm, blaim it her surprise and other feelings right now.], I'll bring you apple pie and other things to eat. [Yes, she knows there's mom's bento too.]

8/9

[usedwrench]

[Okay, worry aside. ....Guess who is also extremely happy to see you? Never mind that she's seen you here before, seeing the brothers arrive here is always as amazing as ever. Even if means all the humans things like nightmares to Al later, but...]

9/9

[usedwrench]

[Okay, you know what?! Have that wide smile.] Hey, Al, it's great to see you. We'll be there as soon as possible, okay? Yes.

Video!

[thecalmone]

[He couldn't help the soft laughter that met her final words, given how long it had taken her to get over her shock at him being there in the first place. He was happy though, genuinely happy to see her too, and that shone through clearly enough. Unlike the other two, there hadn't been a whole lot of flailing around in a circle to preface his talking to them.]

It's really good to see you too Winry, and don't worry, Brother ordered me to the shade already, so I'll be waiting under a tree for you two.

[video]

[exeggutorhead]

[Oh, fantastic. The other one, too.]

Well, I could tell you anything you needed to know about this place.

But you know, I don't really feel like it.

[Just the smirking face you wanted to see, right Al?]

[video]

[thecalmone]

[DON'T MIND HIM, HE'S KIND OF CONFUSED.]

Wait. Envy? [He leaned in closer to the screen, obviously baffled and trying to wrap his mind around... you.]

How are you human sized again? Did you latch onto someone again?

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[exeggutorhead]

[And on the list of things that nobody has told him about his other self, lizardfetusvy is one of them.]

[HAVE A BAFFLED LOOK RIGHT BACK. What Al just said makes exactly no sense to him.]

[neededlassie]

[Shaun's brow knits in confusion as he parses the older boy's big words.]

Are you okay? Uh... [Blond who wears a lot of red. One comes to Shaun's mind, anyway.] What's the name of the guy you're looking for? Maybe I've met him before.

I'm Shaun, by the way. And oh! My friend Norman wrote something to send to new people if they're confused. Hold on--

[Attachment: beginnersmanual.doc]

Did it go through?

[thecalmone]

[It took him a moment to sort out how to check, but once he did he smiled at him and nodded.] Yes, thank you.

My name is Alphonse Elric, and the person I'm looking for is my brother, Edward? I'm pleased to meet you Norman.