I don't know, what happens if he thinks we're both strangers, huh?

[ being home sounds wonderful. resting and enjoying the people they love, but something in Ed just does not feel satisfied yet. something deep within him yearns for more, and it terrifies him in many ways, to think that perhaps their journey for their bodies, Truth, and his loss of alchemy could have permanently changed him in some way. ]

It's pretty soft. He'll just love you, Al. Everyone will be so glad to see you again. [ even Ed can't help but turn his head and see the bright eyed boy, frail though determined, and be surprised it isn't some dream. he looks to his younger brother and smiles faintly. now he'd watch him grow healthy and tall and strong, and that would be the norm. ]

I can take you swimming, we can eat ice cream, help Granny cook again, remember? I'll make sure you get to do everything and more, Al, I promise. You'll see the whole world again through your own eyes, no matter what it takes.