[Dropping-Related Shenanigans]
[In a large, plain white envelope are thick weight papers with embossed
seals and the intricate letterhead of the state of Amestris. The two sheets
are identical in date and contents, both sealed by the Fuhrer King Bradley
himself. The only difference is two names. Second Lieutenant Jean Havoc and
Colonel Roy Mustang, State Alchemist.]
Notification of Transfer of Station and Post
On this XXth day of XXXX in the year of XXXX,
This communication is to inform you that, in the interest of Amestris, by
the order of the Fuhrer, King Bradley, your Leave of Absence (LoA as defined
by Article 42 in Bill HR-4532, subsection 8) has been terminated and you are
hereby notified that you are to return to Central for debriefing, evaluation
and assignment or reassignment as is due and proper procedure.
As of the receipt of this notification, the addressee is given 24 hours to
comply with the request, due to a lack of standard, written communication or
reports to Central during this LoA. If such request is not given proper
attention, the addressee will be considered Missing In Action and an officer
or appointed representative of the State shall be dispatched to recovery
operations using any and all means at their disposal.
The Military awaits your prompt response to this communication.
Secretary of State,
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
[Seal, Notary]
[In a second, smaller letter in tiny, precise handwriting is the Fuhrer's
distinctive pen]
Colonel,
Apologies on all the pomp and circumstance! Ha! That lieutenant of yours is
something of a stickler for procedure, took quite a bit longer than I
expected, going the old fashioned way about things. I wont hear any
complaints, my boy; it's been long enough as far as a vacation goes.
I look forward to seeing your performance now that you've had a little R &
R. I know you wont disappoint.
KB
PS: Give Elizabeth my regards, if you have time. Quite a smashing woman.