FMA DRESSING ROOM - THE LJ YEARS

*So dinner had gone surprisingly well. Not that he'd really expected to be attacked in a public place like that, but- things hadn't been awkward either, which was really what had amazed him. It had been a few days since he'd seen Alphonse, since he still insisted on having space. It was probably infinitely unfair of him to want to stay away from Al so much, but he couldn't let his guard down yet, he just couldn't trust him that much. It was going to take time to accept that whatever had happened... was really entirely in the past. He'd spent a great deal of time trying to convince himself that he didn't care either way, but that proved to be a lie, even if he wouldn't admit it. Obviously he had to care about the homunculus somehow if he was allowing the interaction, and even thinking about him, now. Edward stepped out of the small shop, paper bag hooked under one arm, and started back towards his apartment - shaking his head to clear his thoughts, once more. Why had he been thinking about him so much lately, anyway? Was it because Al was actually back in his life?*


[OOC: Also, guys. Since I know so few people actually pay attention the OOC community. THIS IS NOT AN ORGANIZATION POST. Miracle of miracles. But, a chat was created for the DR, if anyone wants to start getting together in there and talking? It probably doesn't have to be DR/plot related, just to get to know each other. ... I don't know when it's open, but I thought everyone might like to know that there is one. See?]

*Edward sighed, coming out of the restaurant and resituating his jacket to make sure that the collar was up, still concealing his neck. He'd gotten a number of scars in his life, but this one was - by far - the worst. It wasn't so much the size as location, though.. much harder to conceal, around his neck as it was. He lifted his left hand to the bandages there, reassuring himself that they were still there as he stepped onto the street once again.*

*The blond paused, seeing the sign and blinking as if thinking he imagined the view before him. When it remained there, Ed thought better of getting closer and exploring - unfamiliar things were closer to dangerous in his mind than interesting.* Well... That's new. *He mumbled to himself, turning and abruptly started in the opposite direction - ducking his head slightly to avoid eye contact with anyone else that may be walking the street as well.*

[ooc: Okay, so - things to know about this new Ed here. First, and foremost. He's Greed!Al's (steelsoul_al) brother. Um, due to the history there, he's jumpy and hates surprises. I'll be writing up my own bio from 'Ed's side' as soon as I can~.]