➤ 2nd Transmutation [backdated to after milkfield event]

[unexculpable]

A. » Action「1652 Albright Lane/Around Town ☼ Midday 」

[When Ed went outside, there was a postcard waiting for him on the doorstep. He stood in the doorway with a frown and stooped down to pick it up. Who would be sending him a postcard? He flipped it over and froze. His mouth went dry, his eyes widened, and his stomach started tying itself in knots.

What the hell was this?

Biting his lip he folded the postcard and shoved it in his pocket, heading down the street.

(He'll be walking around for most of the day, so you can run into him pretty much wherever you want. Just specify a location in your tag!)]



B. » Action「Park ★ Late Evening 」

[Walking along the path in one of the more secluded areas of the park, you'll be able to see a bright blue light a few yards away. Get closer and you'll be able to hear an electric crackle whenever the light shows up. Approach it and you'll find Ed in the middle of a transmutation. Guess who got his alchemy back?]

Comments

B | Action

[snipingmissy.livejournal.com]

[The park was a nice place to walk, meaning Riza spent a lot of time walking through it. Hayate was with her, mesmerized by a butterfly--but she couldn't help but freeze at the flash of blue light she caught in the corner of her eye. Could it be? It was too early for new arrivals, but that didn't stop her from hoping that that familiar crackle of blue light was the Colonel.

She's not dumb enough to run into the middle of a transmutation, but Hayate borders on it. When he finishes his transmutation, he'll find Hayate sitting by his feet, tail wagging, and Riza standing just by the bushes. She is making every attempt to look both unperturbed and not disappointed.]

[unexculpable]

[The light fades and in front of him is one of the gaudiest Gothic statues in the history of ever. Ed has the best sense of style and this gargoyle? This gargoyle was BADASS.

and then suddenly Hayate. Which could only mean Riza was here, too. He turned around slowly.]

Lieutenant Hawkeye?

[snipingmissy.livejournal.com]

You...have your alchemy back?

[Yay for stupid questions! She's trying to have something to say other than Well, I'm sorry that I thought it might be the Colonel and That's the gaudiest gargoyle I've ever seen.

Hayate abandons Ed's shoes to sniff the gargoyle, wagging his tail slowly.]

[unexculpable]

[At least someone can appreciate how incredibly awesome that gargoyle is. GOOD BOY, HAYATE.

he rubs the back of his neck and nods.]

Yeah. I got this weird postcard earlier today. Didn't want to try anything anywhere close to where Lust could see.

[snipingmissy.livejournal.com]

[Hayate yips, and then lifts his leg, peeing on the statue. Hawkeye's reaction just wasn't fast enough.]

Black Hayate, no!

[Don't get too excited about Hayate appreciating your gargoyle, Ed. Scolded, Hayate runs over to Riza and whines, making a pouting face. It was new territory, Mommy.]

My apologies, Edward..

[It's a statue! It will be okay.]

I'm glad you thought to wait and try where Lust wouldn't see..

1/2

[unexculpable]

[unexculpable]

[Thanks, Hayate. Thanks.]

... It's fine.

[he'll just. transmute that back to it's original elements. sob.]

She doesn't need to know I have it back.

A | Action

[badend-replay.livejournal.com]

Hello there, sir! Are you going somewhere in particular, are you?

1/2

[snipingmissy.livejournal.com]

[Hayate barks enthusiastically, because hey, it was brand spankin' new territory and that's pretty awesome!]

2/2

[snipingmissy.livejournal.com]

He knows better.

[With the shenanigans over, Riza averts her gaze to the ground, looking at Hayate's slowly wagging tail.]

It would be best if she doesn't.

[unexculpable]

[Sure, why not! To the park he goes! And suddenly he is being called "sir" and that's a bit disconcerting. Ed stops, brows furrowing.]

Not really, no.

[badend-replay.livejournal.com]

mi~i! I see! Then-- --do you have free time?

[unexculpable]

[It was cooler before you pissed on it. D<

Edward does the same, suddenly finding his shoe very interesting.]

I... yeah.

[unexculpable]

[He's used to that by now. A lot of people used to know him.]

Yeah. I was just taking a walk. [he nods towards the deck] Did you want to play a game or something?

[badend-replay.livejournal.com]

mi~i! I would like that very much! It is too nice of a day to not be playing outside, don't you think?

[unexculpable]

[aww... she's adorable. how could he say no to that face? he gives her a small smile.]

Definitely. So what's your name?

[badend-replay.livejournal.com]

My name is Rika Furude! But in Mayfield my last name is Jones! What is your name?

[snipingmissy.livejournal.com]

[Hayate barks, because awkward scene is so not fun to be a witness to. After barking, he trots over to Ed and puts his muzzle on Ed's shoe and whines. Petting me will make all of the awkwardness go away!]

How did you even know to check?

[unexculpable]

Edward Elric. Nice to meet you.

Alright, so what are we playing, Rika?

[badend-replay.livejournal.com]

It is nice to meet you as well, sir!

Can Edward play Old Geezer? Or Go Fish?

[unexculpable]

[OH. Well ok. He'll plop down on the ground and scratch Hayate behind hie ears. he's quiet for a minute.]

... It was a postcard of the Gate.

[unexculpable]

[hmm..... he's thinking.]

Go fish sounds good.

[badend-replay.livejournal.com]

Wonderful!



Do you play card games often, Edward? I have to warn you-- I am very good at Go Fish!

[snipingmissy.livejournal.com]

There's no limit to the alchemy skill that you've regained, is there?

[She's asking for the sake of knowing for sure.]

[ooc: though it's really so there's another flash of blue light so Olivier can come over and see them talking all kinds of awkwardly!]

[unexculpable]

Nope. Not since I was a kid. [he laughs a little] So you're saying I should be ready to get my ass kicked?