re: christmas decorations

[alchimia]

I dunno what you're griping 'bout. Those dumb trees'll look much cooler that way. If you're not gonna let me put my usual kinda decorations on, at least lemme make them look awesome. It's the least you can do for making me celebrate this dumb holiday.

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[alchimia]

A dumb one. To celebrate some dead guy's birthday. They decorate evergreen trees with lights and junk and then give each other presents 'cause apparently that's how they acknowledge the dead guy. Oh, and there's this magical fat mat that wears a red suit, rides in a flying sleigh, and goes around to people's houses to give them more presents.

[hands4healing]

Really? [Perplexed. Possibly confused.]

[alchimia]

Yeah. Told you it's dumb. But I guess Alfons wants to teach me more 'bout it. And I'm sure Al'll want to decorate. [ rolls his eyes. ] Both him and 'Punz'll probably put up all sorts of stuff.

[hands4healing]

Well, maybe it'll be pretty?

[alchimia]

Maybe.

[ guess who could care less about "pretty" ]

[hands4healing]

[She knows, Ed.]

Just go along with it, Ed, and make your brother happy!

[alchimia]

Alright, alright! Geeze...

[hands4healing]

And at least pretend to be happy about it. Even if you think it's stupid.

[alchimia]

Fine! I said I would, didn't I?

[hands4healing]

Thanks, Ed.

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[alchimia]

[alchimia]

Yeah, whatever.

[ tsundere for life. ]

[hands4healing]

And if this weird guy brings you gifts, say 'thank you.'

[alchimia]

Alright...

[hands4healing]

[Really, Ed, sometimes all you need is a firm hand.]

I know it'll make Al happy.

[alchimia]

[ huffffffff ]

Yeah, I'm sure he will.

[ a pause and then he rubs at the back of his neck. ]

Hey, uh, Winry?

[hands4healing]

[Just ever so faintly suspicious.]

Yes, Ed?

[alchimia]

What would, uh... what would you like? For Christmas.

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[hands4healing]

[Whaaaaat?]

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[hands4healing]

[Well, it really is the only answer that she feels like she can give.]


You and Al, safe at home.

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[alchimia]

2/3

[alchimia]

[ heaves a sigh, giving a crooked grin. ]

[alchimia]

[ and then a grunt as he scrubs at his forehead. ]

Geeze, Winry, how'm I supposed to wrap up something like that? 'Sgotta fit in a box, y'know. For those stupid bows. And there's no way that'll fit under the stupid tree...

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[hands4healing]

[Not quite exasperated, as, well, he's Ed.]

You asked what I wanted!

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[hands4healing]

...and that's it.