My face isn't scary! Why would you say something like that, huh? Huh?!

[ he huffs, though his anger does seem to cool relatively quickly at the comment about his height. ]

You really think so? [ and for all of his dramatics, Edward's smile is even for a change, genuine, as though the darkness of the journey and past is forgotten for the moment. ] I guess I'll keep you around then. I debated taking you to the antique shop, you know, can't have you making me look too little. But since I'm getting bigger... maybe it's not necessary. [ he reaches out his flesh hand, pressing his palm to the armor's shoulder. ]

You know, Al, I think we'll be okay. We'll make it.