[ it's the way that ed tenses, freezing in place like he had moments ago that makes al quell his rage. before it can connect, his fist drops, along with his shoulders. something about his brother seems different. he knows ed well enough to catch these things. after all, hadn't they spent their lives together, pursuing the same goals? there had hardly ever been secrets between them and when they fight, it's always explosive. he doesn't want to fight ed now. not after all they'd lost and what they've gotten back.
( each other )
his features are still cross, however. and he still looks stern as his gaze roves over ed's features. now that he's up close, he can see just how world-worn his brother is and more so in comparison with the world-weary features he'd seen back in the sky above central.
that hurts. not because he believes he's due anything. not because he believes ed should feel guilty. he hurts for his brother, aches for him. as a result, and regardless of the strange irritation that ticks at the back of his mind, he reaches out and pulls his brother into a hug, should ed allow it. ]
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( each other )
his features are still cross, however. and he still looks stern as his gaze roves over ed's features. now that he's up close, he can see just how world-worn his brother is and more so in comparison with the world-weary features he'd seen back in the sky above central.
that hurts. not because he believes he's due anything. not because he believes ed should feel guilty. he hurts for his brother, aches for him. as a result, and regardless of the strange irritation that ticks at the back of his mind, he reaches out and pulls his brother into a hug, should ed allow it. ]
How could you leave me behind like that?