[Video]
[This time, the video is not as dark. And Al has a head. He is, however, sitting in a cloud of dusk, holding a red gem in his hand.]
The philosopher's stone... I'd at least stand a chance, if I used this, but...
Yeah, I know. Made with human lives. Your brother said you wanted to get your body back without using this. So don't use it for your sake... use it to protect the world. I'm entrusting it to you, because you still see people inside this tiny pebble. No matter what we look like, we're all fighting to protect something bigger then us. So let them help too.
Yes... you're right.
[There's nothing, then, but the sounds of battle, static, and dust. Eventually, the image clears. Al is standing where the dome used to be, across from Kimblee.]
You would have no trouble escaping with that stone... And, once you were somewhere safe, both you and your brother could have your bodies back. Wasn't that where your journey was supposed to end?
Then we wouldn't save everyone else.
The greater good... You can't gain something without sacrificing something.
I wonder... why are there only two choices? "Save yourself and abandon everyone else." "Give up on returning to normal and save the world." Why are those the only options? [Al holds up a third finger.] Why can't I chose "Save the world and get our bodies back?"
[OOC: Al, Heinkle, Kimblee]
Brother? Change of plans! I'll meet you in Central!