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He feels slightly better hearing that they can go get the guitar, even if Sinfonia can't play the instrument himself. There are other people around who can and apparently it'll be good for everybody. That's enough, he figures. He can work with that.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get snappy. I'm just trying to do better." It doesn't seem to be doing much yet. "I'll be back in a minute. Need to grab my pocket knife."

He hasn't acquired a new sword yet so he decided to carry a pocket knife with him instead. It's not much but it's better than being weaponless when he goes out. It's quick and easy to whip out too.

Ling leaves Revon there to go to his room and get his temporary weapon. He writes Ed a quick 'I'll be back later' note and heads out. He stops by the kitchen real fast to grab some snacks just in case they're out longer than planned and there's no food readily available. Then he meets back up with Revon.

"Okay, I'm set." It feels kind of strange going with someone for once instead of going alone. It does feel necessary this time, though. "...Thanks for coming with me. Really. Unlike searching for my childhood friend, I actually know where this guitar is, so we shouldn't be gone for too long."

So long as no one was foolish enough to steal the guitar, it should be a quick trip this time.

·:¨༺ ✩★✩ ༻¨:·. If the boy gets frustrated this easily, he can only imagine how he and Sinfonia have butted heads. Sinfonia isn't an aggressive man but he knows how to be rude when he wants to be. The boy also seems to be catastrophizing and jumping to the worse conclusion.

"I didn't say that." He starts with a sigh. "I said he was pushing himself and he really shouldn't be playing an instrument even though I know he can. Despite this, he's still plenty capable of singing and he's not the only musician that lives here. Both Sielu and Pilvi are musicians and Valo, at the very least, knows how to play a guitar.

I can't begin to explain to you how valuable a guitar would be to everyone's health. So I'm not saying you can't go get it. I'm saying we need to talk to Cid to see if he can do anything about Sinfonia's hands before he plays again. That's why we've been neglecting telling him that Pilvi has a violin. He'd lose his mind if we told him he wasn't allowed to play it. His main instrument is the violin, so if we told him there's one in the building and he wasn't allowed to play it, he'd drive himself mad and wither. So even if he can't play the guitar right now, Sielu can. Pilvi can."

He shifts his weight around a little as he crosses his arms over his chest.

"That being said, it would do everyone good. Music was a huge part of our culture and religion. It would do wonders for both Sielu and Sinfonia in the terms of their depression. Sinfonia can't play anything right now until he can get out of bed, but in the future, when he's not so tired - I'm sure we can figure something out by then. So take a breath and get your things. We're going, you're just not going out there alone. Sinfonia would take my head off if I let you go out there by yourself and I didn't follow you. "

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What did you expect Sinfonia to say

"Honestly? I don't know anymore...Does it matter now? I said what I needed to and it didn't seem to matter. It might have meant more if he didn't lose his memories, but even then there was always a chance it wouldn't have mattered. It's fine. I'm glad that I went through with talking to him and got it out of my system either way."

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Have you talked to Sielu since Sinfonia got hurt

"No, not yet. Kumo said I should avoid him for a while because he'll beat the shit out of me, he's that angry. Well...Kumo didn't use those exact words but that's what I took from it. I don't blame Sielu for being angry. If it'd make him feel better, I'd be willing to take a few hits from him."

It isn't as if he doesn't deserve it. The man's husband got seriously injured because of him. He can take some hits if it'll help Sielu blow off some steam.

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Do you think there's a way to get out of Wonderland and go back home ?

"At this point, I have no idea. There's probably a million pillar things out there and Kumo can't just toss people in a random one and hope it's the right pillar. He's too smart to do something that stupid. It's all up in the air right now. Quite literally, I think."

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How are you adjusting to Wonderland

"It's been slow going. Even with my best friend here, it's been hard. It doesn't help that Lan Fan isn't here. And, lately, I have come to realize that it's perhaps a good idea to hide myself, if you will. Put on some sort of act. I'm sure they- the people at the Comodeen, that is- would prefer that over me being...well, me. I feel judged and inferior as I am, so an act might be a good idea."

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"...But putting on an act can be so exhausting! I would only be able to be myself in my room or the rooftop. I have to be careful in my room though, because I share it with Ed, and I'm sure he's tired of me too. So, really, all I have is the roof and I can't go up there all the time. It'll get suspicious. Ugh, decisions...I will have to figure something out."

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Who would win in a water gun fight? You or Ed?

"I want to say me, but knowing Edward, he would probably make his water gun into a freaking cannon to overpower me. I'd have to do more hiding than shooting and the moment I come out, I'd be soaked to the bone. But if Ed was to play fair, then maybe we'd be evenly matched. How about that?"

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He doesn't know how to answer that. What is there to say? He already delivered his message. Coming here meant nothing, saying he's going to try meant nothing. Maybe it's selfish to want some sort of recognition. All he did so far was trying to keep using Sinfonia's name instead of calling him by a colour.

It really doesn't help that Sinfonia doesn't even remember the first time he did that. It was a struggle for a few reasons but he still said it anyway. Sinfonia hearing it for his 'first time' now doesn't feel the same, because it isn't really the first time. Would he have appreciated Ling trying to use his name, as choppy as it is? There's no way to know for sure now.

Ling intended to come to Sinfonia whether he lost his memories or not, and he would tell him he was going to try and do better. He owed him that much after saving his life. Would the reaction still be the same if he had his memories? Maybe. Probably. Sinfonia wouldn't believe him.

How pointless.

He'll have to figure something out later. Right now his mind is running blank. Besides, Sinfonia said he was tired, so even if he was to say anything else (anything of value) he might be too sleepy to understand it or remember it later.

Finally, Ling shifts his gaze to the side, not staring at anything in particular.

"Nothing." He shrugs lightly, tone still emotionless. "Your nephew told me to leave you alone once you started to get tired. It doesn't help that I told you what happened. I know that was a lot to take in all at once."

⋯✧・♪♫♪・✧⋯ The boy's entire body drains of emotion as soon as he finishes talking and he's met with an I understand. Did he say something wrong? He was just honest. To the point. Soil Souls always seem so touchy. He doesn't talk himself in circles, he just says exactly what's on his mind and he doesn't understand why the boy went out of his way to try to tell him that he was going to try to see him as less of a frustrating adult when he already told him that he hated him.

Did something else happen that he doesn't know about? Doesn't remember? Did he want him to say something else? Somehow, he is left with the distinct feeling that he fucked this all up by rambling - again. Coming to tell him that he was going to attempt to not treat him like shit was not actually stopping the behavior of treating him like shit. "I'm going to try." Doesn't equate to action - it equates to intent and if he was taught anything growing up it's that intent is nice, but words have to be proven with action.

He's had enough people in his life treat him in wretched ways and then say they were going to do better and that doesn't mean they ever did. So he doesn't really know what the kid wanted him to say. He can tell that what he did say though, was not the right thing.

He's sure though - that anything that comes out of his mouth is going to be the wrong thing when the person in question has already stated to him that he hates him. Why even take the effort to do so?

It doesn't make sense. Did Pilvi put him up to it? Did he get in a fight with Aqua?

"E- No. I - the tape is just itchy. I don't need anything. I'm just tired." His voice drags out as he searches the boy for any sort of emotion. It's all gone - and this isn't the first time in all his years he's been faced with it.

He's been faced with emotion draining out and emotion erupting. Another part of being a teacher was being able to hear the hurt that only exists within the space of one's eyes. To meet his pupil at the level they were currently sitting at.

"Ling." He sounds with his voice falling into a soft but concerned rumble that has a bit of a rolling purr to the back of his tone, much like when he sings. "What did I say?"

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“i will always have nightmares of that day. no matter how much time has passed, i will always remember. the nightmares will never allow me to forget. i will never allow myself to forget.”

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Family? She has family out here with her? Or she might just be speaking in general terms. But if she really does have family out here, that's incredible.

Following the trail of blood turned out to be a good idea after all, if he can get a whole family back to the Comodeen.

Ling puts his pocket knife away and takes a couple steps forward, slow, to avoid freaking her out. For her sake, he keeps some distance away from her but has his hands in view so she can see he doesn't have any more weapons.

"Because I know where there's more of you. More Mist Souls, I mean. I've met a few of them already. I can take you to them- and anyone else who might be with you."

He doesn't know how to explain anything about this world but he can at least lead the way to safety.

He says he can help, and she doesn't know whether to trust it. Soil souls lately aren't much help at all. Not like they used to be in this place.

Something has set the people of Wonderland off about Mistericans. Something - or rather, someone - has put them in a category of "other" in the past couple of years that the general public doesn't seem to like.

Not that the Misterican public liked her or Basilikan much better, but at least they were only second-class citizens back home rather than prey. At least they had a home. They've really got nothing out here.

She sighs, deciding to take the gamble for now. She could always blind him and fuck straight off if she needs to. For now, she'll play nice.

"I guess you're right... How do you think you can help me any better than my family, exactly?"

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[Well, it's over now. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood One Year Anniversary Rewatch, finished.

I did, in fact, feel every emotion under the sun again. I cried sad tears, stress tears, but also happy tears. By the end I was smiling so much because it's just so beautiful to see the boys finally get their bodies back, after so much time. They finally did it and it's so wonderful to see.

And lemme tell you, as intense and stressful as the fighting is, watching everyone come together to beat Father is so heartwarming and epic. Seeing everyone give it their all is just 👌 And Roy's dragon flame when he enters? What a badass.

Alphonse's sacrifice got the tears flowing extra hard this time. May and especially Ed's reaction to it really doesn't help 😭 But Ed's anger and determination to beat the shit outta Father after that? I love it. Don't screw with this guy's family. And everyone cheering him on? God freaking bless.

I'll say Greed's death was sad too just for Ling's reaction alone. He was so desperate to keep him and I could go into a whole post about that. But he died with friends (figuratively) by his side, which is what he wanted.

Father's defeat is so satisfying. Ed willing to give up his alchemy hit but it's just so beautiful seeing how far he'll go for his brother. These two love each other so so much.

I also remember the bittersweet feeling I felt when Ling had to leave but it made sense. He couldn't stay in Amestris forever but his friendship & brotherly bond with Edward is long lasting. I love it.

Oh, and don't get me started on Winry seeing the boys with their bodies back. I cried all over again jfc. The proposal Ed gives her is adorable too. The montage at the end when the credits play :')

I feel like there's more I want to say but -sigh- just what a ride. I'm so glad I found FMAB. It holds a special place in my heart now. Watching it again in HQ and on the big screen felt like a different experience. It was wonderful.

Now some final words from Edward:

"There’s no such thing as a painless lesson—they just don’t exist. Sacrifices are necessary. You can’t gain anything without losing something first. Although if you can endure that pain and walk away from it, you’ll find that you now have a heart strong enough to overcome any obstacle. Yeah… a heart made Fullmetal."

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[My final FMAB binge is coming so soon. The Emotional Overwhelm is so high lol. I remember when I first watched FMAB and came to the last binge. I gave myself a Death Flag by saying: "Are we going to win?" And I just facepalmed when I said that because that was such a jinx xD.

I swear I was tearing up before anything even happened. I knew that by the end of my watch, I would either be really depressed or really happy. Let's just say I experienced every emotion under the sun and I probably will again 😂

I'm as prepared as I can be tonight: I got my FMAB T-shirt on, Ed's watch, and my Alphonse blanket. It's gonna be quite the night and I'm looking forward to updating again. One final update.]

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