.005 Resolutions

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[A: Phone (Open to All)]

[It's pretty late at night and Al is at the end of his rope. Ed has been avoiding him, he utterly failed to protect anyone he cared about when the town went to hell, and he was once more trapped in this stupid armour body. His voice is high pitched in a mix of distress and determination, coming all in a rush down the phones.]

I've had enough!

I'm not going to let this town hurt anyone I care about any more, and I'm not going to let anyone else get hurt. I know... I know I can't protect everybody, but I can help teach people who don't know how to protect themselves.

So... come to the park in the morning if you want to learn, and together we can help make sure that we can give this place a really good fight!

[B: Park (Open to All)]

[Sure enough, mid morning finds one Alphonse Elric in the park, ready to teach anyone who shows up. He knows a lot of people here are competent already, and that some wouldn't want his lessons. But if he can help even one person get better at defending themselves, then he's done a good job.]

[C: 1649 Albright Lane (Locked to Ed)]

[He has had more than enough of Ed avoiding him. He knew from others what had happened to Brother during the carnival, and he is furious that Ed hadn't come to find him as soon as it was all over. He has been around himself a few times since, but he always seems to mysteriously miss his big brother.

Not today.

He's hammering on the door loudly, big metal fist making a furious pounding that shakes the door.]

BROTHER! BROTHER, OPEN THE DOOR!

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[He doesn't quite know where that came from, and his return chuckle is sheepish. Not that he can deny he likes the praise from her...]

N-No, it's just what anyone would do! And I'm not fighting on my own, there are a lot of brave people fighting with us.

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[ She giggles and shakes her head. ]

Nn-nn. Whether you're alone or with others, it takes a lot of bravery and kindness to fight to protect people. I'm really glad I get to know someone so wonderful. [ Satou's compliments don't have an off switch, sorry. ]

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[He would be blushing hardcore if he had skin right now.]

I wouldn't be able to do it without Brother, and Teacher and... well, everyone.

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That's even better! Being able to support and be supported is the best way to be. And you're being modest too. It's cute.

[ She picks up her stance again, to prove to herself that she's memorized it, then throws a punch at thin air. Seemingly done accidentally embarrassing him, as she laughs meekly at herself. ]

Nya~ha, Mikky says my punches are bad... maybe I should focus on kicking again...

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[SHE THINKS HE'S CUTE!!!

He is making a little noise that sounds sort of like 'oop', before clearing his throat and trying to get a hold of himself... even if his voice is slightly too high when he speaks.]

N-No... if your punches are weaker then you should work on those more, so that you get better and they're not bad any more.

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Do you really think so?

[ She pauses to look at her arms, as if debating their use. ]

I guess so... It would be nice to be able to punch him in the face rather than kicking... [ Satou tries to throw another punch, but it's a bit sloppy. She is simply mimicking what she's seen others do and acting from memory. ]

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Not bad! Put your legs further apart and extend your elbow all the way.

[He demonstrates himself at the same time.]

Really pop out your arm, put force behind it.