Yes, he wants several things, and we'll bargain for those down the line. But this, by itself, was a self-contained issue. I don't owe him anything for it, he won't expect anything because of it.
[Al looks away, silent and thoughtful for the moment before turning back.]
I don't want to lose you either, or see you in more pain.
I understand, but... please. If there's something, anything I can do, let me help you. I'd honestly rather be in constant danger helping the people I care about than live a safe life without being of use to anyone.
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Date: 2011-09-02 04:42 am (UTC)Hello, Alphonse.
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Date: 2011-09-02 04:48 am (UTC)Hello, Break.
[He draws back, laughing.]
Anything like you expected?
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Date: 2011-09-02 04:52 am (UTC)[Offline]
Date: 2011-09-02 04:56 am (UTC)Are your lungs, too-?
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Date: 2011-09-02 04:59 am (UTC)[Offline]
Date: 2011-09-02 05:02 am (UTC)Explain. Please.
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Date: 2011-09-02 05:15 am (UTC)[Offline]
Date: 2011-09-02 05:16 am (UTC)[Al's eyes widen, and he quickly takes a step back.]
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Date: 2011-09-02 05:17 am (UTC)[Offline]
Date: 2011-09-02 05:19 am (UTC)You can't have...
[Al shakes his head, looking at the ground.]
He did this for nothing?
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Date: 2011-09-02 05:22 am (UTC)[Offline]
Date: 2011-09-02 05:28 am (UTC)He's going to want something.
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Date: 2011-09-02 05:29 am (UTC)Walk with me- and keep a secret?
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Date: 2011-09-02 05:33 am (UTC)... okay.
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Date: 2011-09-02 05:36 am (UTC)[Offline]
Date: 2011-09-02 05:38 am (UTC)He's scared for him. And it shows.]
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Date: 2011-09-02 05:42 am (UTC)[Offline]
Date: 2011-09-02 05:46 am (UTC)[Softly, admitting it as he begins walking with him.]
He did something very good for you.
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Date: 2011-09-02 03:30 pm (UTC)[Offline]
Date: 2011-09-02 06:56 pm (UTC)I just- I don't want you to get hurt in this. It's so dangerous, Break. It could happen so easily.
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Date: 2011-09-03 07:00 am (UTC)[Offline]
Date: 2011-09-03 07:23 am (UTC)[Quietly.]
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Date: 2011-09-03 03:19 pm (UTC)[Offline]
Date: 2011-09-03 06:29 pm (UTC)I don't want to lose you either, or see you in more pain.
I understand, but... please. If there's something, anything I can do, let me help you. I'd honestly rather be in constant danger helping the people I care about than live a safe life without being of use to anyone.
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Date: 2011-09-03 06:32 pm (UTC)[Offline]
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