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[truthhides]

[ There's a suit of armor sitting by the fountain today. It's slumped over, birds have landed on the broad shoulders and perched upon the jutting horn. evening is falling.

There's a large, red bow tied around the armor and a note. Happy Birthday Edward. ]

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[oftheyin]

[Have a Xingese ninja walking towards you, Al.]

Alphonse? [He was here?]

[truthhides]

[ THERE IS NO RESPONSE. At least not a noticeable one. ]

[oftheyin]

[That's not right. Ran Fan walks up to him and places a hand on his shoulder.]

Alphonse?

[truthhides]

[ There's a groan from inside the armor. ]

[truthget]

[Have an Edward wandering down the street, hands in his pockets, looking like a guy in a pretty good mood despite his brother being missing. He's got new automail, his birthday doesn't completely suck, and he's on his way to-

-Wait.

Wait.

There is a very familiar suit of armor by the fountain.]

[truthget]

[OKAY HE IS RUNNING THE HELL RIGHT OVER THERE NOW.

Dropping to his knees in front of Alphonse, he gives the armor a shake, eyes wide, hopeful and frightened at the same time. The bow is registered, but now focused on, especially when Al doesn't seem to be awake right now.]

Al! Al, wake up!!

[truthhides]

[ There's not an immediate response. A slight shifting, a muted groan. ]

Brother?

[truthget]

Al! [Instant relief. Though he's a little worried, still, what it means that the light isn't returning to Al's eyes. He gives the armor another little shake, just in case.] I'm here, can you hear me!?