Mini-RP (Kane || Ed) 11/30-12/09

[Kane]

[read this after 10/9-10/17 mini]

Kane: *walking out of the graveyard, looking a bit depressed*

Ed: -walking along, walking along, sees Kane from across the street-...again....-frowns a bit and goes over to her- Kane..?

Kane: *blinks and looks up* Ed? *manages a small smile* hey....

Ed: Hey....what's up?

Kane: ..um...*gives a half-hearted shrug* not much...

Ed:..-frowns-..You alright?

Kane: ...yeah..-clearlyno8Dshesucksatlyinginthisworld,tooXD-

Ed: You don't seem alright..

Kane: ..I dont? *blinks* ...oh....

Ed: No...what's the matter?

Kane: ...its just...today is all...*half-shrugs again*

Ed: What's today?

Kane: ..a few years ago was the car accident that killed my aunt...same one that took my legs..

Ed:...Oh...I'm so sorry..

Kane: I didnt even realize what day it was...until I woke up...

Ed: -carryingabagbtw-...I'm sorry...you maybe..wanna do something? I was on my way home but I could help take your mind off of things...

Kane: ...*blinks and looks up at him* that...would be nice of you...*glances at the bag* ..d'you need to drop that off?

Ed: Uhm, n..no..-yesprobably8D-

Kane: ..*raises eyebrows* ...you sure? -Idontbelieveyoulookgoingon-

Ed: Uh, yeah, it's just...-food- stuff -'believe me ' smile-

Kane: ...*keeps the expression, lips quirk a bit at his attempt to lie*

Ed: It'll be okay out for a while...

Kane: so it needs to be in somewhere...?

Ed: ..It could probably stand to be in an ice-chest..

Kane: ...I dont have an ice-chest on my person at the moment...-tinyattemptathumor-

Ed: -small smile-...no..but it'll be fine.

Kane: ..you sure?

Ed: Uh, yeah, sure.

Kane: ...well thats not very convincing...

Ed: It's just some stuff, if it goes off I'll get more -.-

Kane: ...- -_- look-

Ed: It's not a big deal..

Kane: ...*sighs and rolls her eyes, glances to the side with the beginnings of a partial smirk*

Ed: -sort of >> look, stays silent, glancing around a little-

Kane: ...*holds the beginnings of the smirk before shaking her head and looking at him* really, Ed....*lips twitch a bit* theres no need to beat around the bush...-thatyoudontwantmetoseewhereyoulive-

Ed: I'm not...-necessarily?-..this stuff'll be fine.

Kane: Yes you are....

Ed: ..->>- Not really

Kane: Ill just be straight then...*runs her hand through her hair and rubs the bridge of her nose* I honestly lack the capacity to care about where somebody lives or what type of home they have... *shrugs* I had to live in horrible orphanages that got worse every time I ended up in one for about five years. Nothing could give me a shock. Seriously.

Ed:....it's not a shock factor, I just don't want to subject you to where I live.

Kane: I really wont care...it'd be fine.

Ed: -shakes his head- It's pretty bad....

Kane: I almost want to say I can promise you I've lived in worse but I have nothing to base that off of...

Ed:..I may not have lived in worse, but I've stayed in worse...still..that's not really the point...

Kane: *sighs* seriously...it doesnt matter to me...

Ed: -sighs a bit, too-...Even if that's the case, I don't want you to have to put up with my landlord at the desk.

Kane: are they really that terrifying? -vaguebitofhumor-

Ed: If you consider slimy weasles terrifying -.-

Kane: personally, I've never seen a slimy weasel, but...*smirks a little*

Ed: Figure of speech -small laugh- But really, that guys an ass.

Kane: *raises eyebrows* worse than our calculus professor?

Ed: -small shudder, nods- Yeah, actually...he thinks everyone in the world owes him because he fought in the war, which just makes him a jackass about everything

Kane: *sort of wry look* well thats annoying.

Ed: It's worse than that, even..-sighs-

Kane: It'd be fine. -ifhe'sanassIllbeanassrightbackx_x-

Ed: Eh...-shakes his head- I really don't think that's a good idea...

Kane: It'll be fine....sounds like, if anything, he needs somebody to prove him wrong. *shrugs*

Ed: He does...but he thinks worse of women than he does of men, even, so...

Kane: He's one of /those/ people? -kindofpissedofflook-

Ed: - -_- look, nods-..yeah.

Kane: *looks to the side, curls lip a bit in thought* now im more eager to meet him than before... -notsarcastic-

Ed: I'd really rather you didn't...no need for him to try and get away with treating you like dirt, too

Kane: *raises her eyebrows* He can try, but he wont get very far.

Ed: No, because I'd have to hurt him, and that would be a mess, and I wouldn't have a place to stay anymore -.-

Kane: you wouldnt have to...-"dontgetyourselfintroubleforme:<"crossedwitha"thatsverysweetofyou<3"look-

Ed: -nods- Yes, I would..

Kane: I wouldnt want you to get in trouble for my benefit...-notlikethat:<-...besides, I can effectively give a verbal retort if necessary...or just ignore it...whichever suits my mood...

Ed: -shakes his head- I'm not good at the anyway, and if he even insinuates anything about you I'll at least have to hurt him, he'll be lucky if I don't kill him

Kane: ...-murmurs,halfthinkingoutloud- whats the worst he could say? *smiles a bit* but, -normalvoice- thats...very nice of you...*blushes faintly*

Ed: It's just...there's no excuse for it, and I can handle an insult, but he doesn't /get/ to insult you.

Kane: ....*blushes a bit deeper and looks to the side, runs a hand through her hair, pulling it over her shoulder* -thankyouforembarassingher,Ed.yourejustasgoodatittheworldoverXD-

Ed: -small shrug- This stuff will be fine anyway...

Kane: *looks at him* anything perishable?

Ed: No. -yes-

Kane: *raises eyebrows* -Idontbelieveyou-

Ed: -looks to the side <<-

Kane: *glances sort of behind her* I can sit here and wait for you.

Ed: No need, this stuff's fine. -/really/>>-

Kane: Ed...- -_- look-

Ed: Really...

Kane: *sighs* I can tell you're lying...*smiles a little* I'll be fine...really...

Ed: ...->>- Okay...I'll be back in just a few minutes, alright?

Kane: *nods and smiles a bit more* Right. *walks over to the bench and sits down*

Ed: Right...-small smile, goes off quickly-

Kane: *leans back against the bench and gently brushes off her dress, leaving her hand on her leg*

Ed: -goes to deal with stuff in bag?-

Kane: *sitting on said bench, occasionally moving her hand against her leg to smooth the dress*

Ed: -after a few minutes, returns without the bag- Hey, again..

Kane: *smiles* hey.
Ed: Sorry about the wait..

Kane: Its no problem.

Ed: Anyway..do you want to do something then?

Kane: *nods* Sure...-doesntmattertomewhat-

Ed: What would you like to do?

Kane: To spend time with you. Anything would be fine. *smiles a bit* You have anything in mind?

Ed: -small blush- W..well...nothing in particular, have you eaten?

Kane: ...not since this morning...->>-

Ed: Want to get some lunch, then?

Kane: *smiles* sure...

Ed: Alright.. -smiles and holds his hand out to help her up-

Kane: *takes his hand* Thank you...*gently pulls herself up*

Ed: No problem..-lays his left hand over hers briefly-

Kane: *blinks and looks down at his hand, smiles softly and turns hers up to hold his gently*

Ed: -smiles, curving his fingers around her hand gently- If only it was easy to walk sideways -small laugh-

Kane: yeah....*moves her thumb gently across his skin* unfortunately its not...

Ed: No...-squeezes her hand gently before letting go easily- Any place you'd like to eat?

Kane: Im not..particularly hungry...maybe a street cafe?

Ed: -nods- Alright..that works for me -smiles-

Kane: *turns her hand again and softly curls her fingers around his right hand* Let's head there then.

Ed: -looks down at her hand, sort of soft look- .Uh, yes..

Kane: *looks up at him* Alright...

-timeskip

Ed: -leads her up to the counter- What would you like?

Kane: *glances at the menu* Uhm...water and a -suchandsuch- muffin....

Ed: Okay...-smiles a bit and orders, for himself black coffee and an berry scone-

Kane: *smiles a bit and glances from him to the checker*

Checker: *brings it to a total* will that be all?

Ed: Yeah, I think..-looks at Kane- Unless there's something else you want

Kane: *shakes her head* thats all..

Checker: the price is -suchandsuch-. *vanishes to get the orders*

Ed: -fishes through his pockets and comes up with his wallet -managesnottofrown- scrounges up enough to pay for it-

Kane: *tucks her hair behind her ears*

Checker: *returns and hands them the food, takes the money and hands him a recipt*

Ed: Thanks...-takes the food and receipt, puts the receipt in his walet and puts it back in his pocket-

Kane: *nods and takes the tray with the food, turns around* theres a table over here...

Ed: That works...want me to take that?

Kane: Its okay...I've got it...*looks at him and smiles a bit, gets over to the table and sets the tray down*

Ed: Right...-pulls her chair out for her before rounding the table, sitting at the other side-

Kane: *sits and smiles at him* thanks...

Ed: Welcome...-smiles-

Kane: *turns the tray so his food is closer to him, takes her water and sips it*

Ed: -picks up his coffee and starts stirring it to cool it-

Kane: *swallows and looks at her water* -afteraminute- -quietly- ...thanks...for being with me today....

Ed: No problem...I'm happy to be here...

Kane: I...probably wouldnt want to be with myself today...*smiles* 's good to know that..somebody'd offer...

Ed: -small frown- I like being with you.

Kane: I like being with you, too...you...really made my day a whole lot better...

Ed: -tiny blush- I'm glad I can do that much...

Kane: *smiles* you make my day a bit better each time I see you, actually...*starts unfurling the paper from around the muffin*

Ed: -blushesmore-..Thanks...I'm really...happy, to be able to do that

Kane: *gives him a soft smile before breaking off a peice of the muffin*

Ed: -reaches for his scone, sets it on the table and peels the paper back-

Kane: *breaks a peice off and chews it before swallowing* hey, Ed...

Ed: -pauses with a bit of scone upraised- Yeah?

Kane: -bitquieter- mind telling me...a bit more about your world?

Ed: Oh..uh, yeah...like what do you want to know?

Kane: ..*shrugs* anything, really...that you havent said before...Im curious and want to know more...

Ed:...Well, I don't know really...it's not that different, besides alchemy, and some technology...

Kane: what technology do..we have that you didnt, or vice-versa?

Ed: We used a lot more electricity than you do here....although that did depend on where you were, in Central we were more..advanced than here but out in the desert we almost prehistoric in comparison..

Kane: ...what advancements did Central have in comparison?

Ed: Not a whole lot /more/ just everything was..more advanced, like the electric systems and plumbing and such..

Kane: Ah...I see...*breaks off another peice of the muffin and chews that slowly, thinking, swallows* what else was different?

[And they spend the rest of the afternoon together, Ed and Kane are arriving at Kane’s Uncle’s house]

Ed: -smiles a little- I had fun..again -up stairs, goes-

Kane: *follows up the stairs, a bit slower, smiles once she's at the top and looks up at him* I had fun, too...thank you...for being with me -andthemuffin-

Ed: No problem...thanks for tolerating me -small grin-

Kane: *gives a small smirk* you make it sound like thats some sort of challenge...

Ed: Well, it's been called to my attention on many occasions that it is.

Kane: Then I should probably call it to your attention that its not for me. *lips quirk slightly*

Ed: -smiles- Thanks..glad to hear it..

Kane: *raises her hand, hesitates for a second before raising her hand fully and putting it under his chin, gently pulls him down and gives him a quick, soft kiss* youre welcome...

Ed: -oo-..-blushes- th..thanks

Kane: *swallows and smiles* no need to thank me...

-doorhandle moves-

Uncle: *steps out, stops short and blinks* Serafina? *looks at her carefully for a moment before looking at Ed* Nice to see you again, Edward...

Kane: ..-blinkblink- Uncle...hi...*glances down, notices the briefcase, frowns very slightly before looking back up at him*

Ed: Oh -looks over at him- uh..hello again.

Uncle: *looks back at Kane* -quickgerman- Unfortunately, I've been called in to work, so the plans for tonight have all been put on hold...im sorry about that...I have no control over it. I dont know how long Ill be gone, either...

Kane: *swallows* It's fine...dont worry about it...*looks at Ed* -english- I...uh..guess...Ill see you later...?

Ed: -glances at Kane before back at her uncle- You're leaving again..?

Uncle: Oh...and there was a call for you earlier, and ...*checks watch* if you call now, you should be able to catch them before they leave...

Kane: Oh..! *looks at Ed again* I'll be out shortly...if Im not you can come in -andIcansaygoodbyetoyouproperly- *heads inside*

Uncle: *waits till she's gone before looking at Ed* Unfortunately, yes, I am...

Ed: -frowns- Maybe it's not my place but are you really gonna leave her alone tonight?

Uncle: If it were up to me, I wouldnt...*sighs* I assume she told you, then?

Ed: -nods- Yeah...it's not really fair for her to be alone

Uncle: No, its not...-pauses- ..how was she, today?

Ed: She seemed pretty upset when I ran into her...but she seems better..

Uncle: *glances back at the door* ...how was she walking? -herjawwastense.meansshe'shurting-

Ed: Seemed okay for the most part...we didn't walk a whole lot...just when we had to.

Uncle: ...*sighs* she's gotten better at hiding her pain, then...

Ed: She was never bad at it, she won't tell me if she's hurting either

Uncle: She used to not be able to on some days, but never wanted me to know. One way you can tell is by how tense her jaw is. She isnt too well-off today

Ed: Oh...-frowns- -feelsguiltynow,shouldanoticed><-...then she should just take it easy...you're really leaving her then?

Uncle: Telling her to take it easy is about as successful as telling a river to stop flowing. She might listen to you, though, if you tell her to use her crutch. But, I have to go. I dont want to risk any part of my job, as much as I hate leaving her tonight. I was going to take her to the dessert shoppe run by a friend of mine...my wife always took her there.

Ed: You can't get out of it just one night? She really needs somebody...

Uncle: No, I cant. *thinks* do you have anything planned for tonight?

Ed:..No, I don't.

Uncle: *reaches into his pocket and takes out money, holds it to him* You could go in my stead, then.

Ed: Uhh..I..I can't take that -frowns-

Uncle: Yes you can. *raises eyebrows* I put this aside last week for tonight.

Ed: No, really, I can't take that, I haven't done anything for it. I'll stay with her this evening, though, if that's what you're asking...-pulls out his own wallet to see if there's /anything/ left-

Uncle: *sighs* you kids these days...*keeps the money out* I could give you an example...you've made her happier than I've seen her for a long while...which is more than I'm able to do, being away so much.

Ed: Well...maybe, but it's not I wanna take money for it. -opens his wallet (imaginecobwebsXD)-..-.- uh..just..give me enough to pay for her then?

Uncle: Get yourself something, too. You'll find something you like, I'm sure...they have a wide variety.

Ed: -sighs and holds his hand out- I'm sure they do...-justgivethechangebacklater>>-

Uncle: *lays the money in his hand* Now I must be off...you can go inside, like she said. Have a good evening. *walks down the stairs quickly and along the sidewalk, out of sight*

Ed: Okay...-opens the door slowly and steps in-..Kane?

Kane: *sitting next to a desk in the hallway, on phone* Uhuh...okay...Ill be sure to...*glances at him* Thanks...*hangs it up* sorry for taking so long...

Ed: It's fine...who was it?

Kane: just my doctor...

Ed: Doctor? Are you okay? -frowns-

Kane: Yeah, 'm fine..I just need a check up...or whatever he said...

Ed: Oh...okay.

Kane: *nods* ....did my uncle leave?

Ed: Uh, yeah...just before I came in..

Kane: ...ah...*nods and looks at the wall*

Ed: Do you...wanna go get some dessert or something?

Kane: *blinks and looks up at him, a bit surprised* ...I...uh...sure? -obviouslyabitconfusedXD-

Ed: -shrugs a bit- I mean..if you want to.

Kane: I do..*blinks* thats..nice of you...

Ed: -shrugs again- Not really..-bit of a chuckle-..Any place you like?

Kane: ...there..is a place not far from here...my uncle knows the owner...

Ed: Alright...sounds good. We can get a cab..

Kane: ...*blinks* 's only a short walk...

Ed: -shrugs- It's getting sorta late...

Kane: *glances at the clock* ten to eight...?

Ed: Well...I said /sorta/ late, but it's dark early and kinda cold..

Kane: ...thats true...

Ed: So we'll get a cab..

Kane: *nods* they should be picking up around this time...we can catch one on the corner...

Ed: Alright -smiles-

Kane: *smiles a bit herself and moves her arm on top of the counter, begins to slowly push herself up*

Ed: -reaches out to take her elbow gently, helping her to her feet-

Kane: *glances at his hand before up at him* th..thanks...

Ed: No problem..-smiles softly-

Kane: *reaches up and dims the light on the wall a bit* Alright...we can go now.

Ed: In just a second..-shifts so he's in front of her, puts his hand beneath her chin and leans down to kiss her softly, pulls back after a second-

Kane: -oo- *blushes and raises her hand to gently place it on the back of his* th..thank you...

Ed: My pleasure..-really-..now we can go..-smiles-

Kane: *smiles and gently moves her thumb against the back of his hand* alright...

Ed: -flips his hand over and curls his fingers around hers-

Kane: *closes her fingers around his hand, looks down and continues to gently move her thumb*

Ed: -drops his hand, still holding hers-..-small smile- Again with this issue...

Kane: *smile quirks very slightly* Unfortunately, yeah....

Ed: Maybe I can learn to efficiently walk sideways...

Kane: ....*laughs quietly* I wouldnt want you to trip....

Ed: Well, if I got better at it, maybe I wouldn't

Kane: *continues to move her thumb gently, sighs quietly*

Ed: -smiles softly- So...desert then..

Kane: *looks up* Yeah...*smiles a bit before looking down, and letting his hand go, pulls her right hand over to his and closes the fingers and thumb around his hand gently, and sighs a little* this is the best I can do...*half-shrug* as far as holding your -real- hand easily goes...

Ed: -swallows, smiling and wrapping his fingers around her hand- I like this, too...

Kane: *looks up, sort of soft look* I'm glad...

Ed: Let's go then...

Kane: *nods* Right...-timeskiptothething?XD-

Ed: -opens the door and holds it for her-

Kane: *goes through* thanks..*smiles*

Ed: No problem..-smiles- -isitlikeanorderatthecounterorbewaitedonsortaplace?-

Kane: -orderatthecounter- *looks at the counter* they have a good selection here...you should try something...

Ed: Uh...okay...you go ahead first, though..

Kane: *looks up at the checker* ...oh...Adolf -no,notHitlerXD- ...good to see you....

Adolf: Hmn..? *smiles some* Oh...Sera..you, too. Can I get you something?

Kane: could I get a bit of Rhabarbergrütze?

Adolf: ...sure. No problem...*looks at Ed* you, sir...?

Ed: Hey, I'll have, uhm...-whatever'sthecheapestthingonthemenu,probablysimilartoabiscottiorsomething-, please..

Adolf: *nods* sure...coming up...*vanishes and appears with their orders* that's -smallpricehere-

Kane: *takes hers* thanks, Adolf...*smiles a bit*

Ed: Thanks...-takes his also- Where would you like to sit? -gets out the money from her uncle and hands the price over-

Adolf: Thanks...have a good night..

Kane: *turns to look around* Hey..is that Alfons? -sittingbythewindow-

Ed: Huh? -looks over- Oh..I think it is.

Kane: Want to --

Al: *glances in the window and sees their reflections, turns and smiles, waving slightly* Hey Ed, Kane. Have a seat, theres plenty of room.

Kane: ...well that defeats the purpose of my question. *glances at him with a smirk before starting to walk over*

Ed: Yeah..-small laugh, walks over, too- Hey, Alfons...how are you?

Al: Im pretty good. Decided to go out tonight. Didnt expect to see you two, though. How are you?

Kane: *takes a seat in the chair by the window* I'm alright...*looks at Ed*

Ed: -sits down next to her- I'm fine...didn't really expect to see you either.

Kane: *dips her spoon slightly into the dessert and eats it, letting them talk*

Al: Thats good. *smiles* -toEd- How are your classes going? I havent gotten as much of a chance to talk as I would like.

Ed: They've been good...some of them are still pretty boring though, I mean...I know this stuff. -thoughit'sprobablyhardformostpeoplebynow..Ed'sjust...EdXD-

Kane: ...*smiles a bit and takes another bite*

Al: *raises eyebrows, slightly impressed look* That makes everything more attainable. What do you plan on doing with your education?

Ed: I'm not certain yet...I want to get to space..whatever's out there..

Al: If you want to do that, you should look into building rockets. My engineering professor actually pointed me towards a man who is going to look for college students to study rockets with him in Romania in one to two years. It's a good opportunity.

Kane: ....that sounds interesting...

Ed: Oh...that does sound like a good opportunity...which professor is that?

Al: technically he has a doctorate degree in the field, but he prefers to be known as a professor at the college. His name's Dr. Oberth.

Kane: *listening while she eats her pudding slowly*

Ed: Oh...didn't he write a book?

Al: Yeah, he did. He's an interesting man, and he knows what he's talking about. Quite interesting to listen to.

Ed: I bet...I'll have to talk to him..

Al: *nods* he could probably tell you a bit more about that opportunity for the future, too..

Ed: Yeah, I'd like it if he could..

Al: He's free -suchandsuch- and -suchandsuch-. Or, you could probably find him on the weekends.

Ed: Alright, I'll talk to him when I get the chance..

Al: *smiles* glad to be of some help. *glances at his watch* ...shoot. I need to get going. Nice talking to you two. *smiles a bit wider* enjoy the rest of your night. *gathers his belongings and tugs on his coat*

Ed: Yeah, nice talking to you, see you Monday?

Al: *nods and smiles* you bet. See you, Kane.

Kane: ..see you..*waves slightly and smiles*

Al: *nods again and walks out*

Kane: *watches him leave*

Ed: Well...that's an interesting prospect...

Kane: *smiles* Yeah...it is. You should take advantage of it..

Ed: I think I will if I can..

Kane: *smile grows slightly* Good.

Ed: Huh...well..that would be interesting at least..

Kane: Definitely. *scoops the last bit of the pudding and swallows it*

Ed: Oh..-looks down-..Yeah -unwraps the biscotti-like object-

Kane: *grins a bit before laughing quietly, bites lip and blushes a bit to prevent herself from laughing more, moves her wrist in front of her lips*

Ed: -looks over-..forgot I had it...-small grin-

Kane: *grins slightly again* apparently so...

Ed: -looks over-..forgot I had it...-small grin-

Kane: *grins slightly again* apparently so...

Ed: -breaks of a piece and tries it- -oo- That is good..

Kane: *smiles a bit* They do a good job here...they make everything fresh as needed each day.

Ed: That's really impressive in the economy...

Kane: *nods* yeah...they've been in buisness for a while and stayed out of trouble...Adolf's grandparents actually started it, and his father is a friend of my uncle's from when he went to school.

Ed: Oh..that's interesting -takes another bite- The must do pretty well to be able to afford this stuff..

Kane: mhm..*lowers her hand to her leg and runs it over her dress to get the creases out -andtryingtoeasepain-* its something like that, and the original owners came from a bit of money and culinary geniuses, so that worked out...

Ed: Pretty lucky then, to have a family business to be able to work in.

Kane: yeah...*smiles some*

Ed: It's a nice place, too..-finishes the pastry and balls up the wrapper-

Kane: it is...generally quiet, tends to be more active in the mornings and early evening, though.

Ed: Well, we're not /really/ late...but mostpeople have finished their business for the day...

Kane: *nods* yeah. They close in about half an hour, I think..

Ed: Oh..well we should probably finish up then..-smiles-

Kane: *smiles* I'm finished if you are...

Ed: -nods- Yeah, I am...

Kane: Alright. *holds the smile and moves hand to table, pushes self up*

Ed: -stands up also, watching to see if she needs a hand-

Kane: *bites lip slightly as she stands straight, balls up her napkin and turns to put it in the trashcan, looks back at him* ready?

Ed: I am..-small frown- You okay?

Kane: ...*blinks* ...yeah...? -lies-

Ed: -bigger frown- You sure?

Kane: ..*swallows* yes...-morelies8D-

Kane: ...*blinks* ..why? -justcurious-

Ed: You're tense...

Kane: ...I am? -shit>>-

Ed: Yeah..really.

Kane: ...*visibly tries to relax but fails* any better?

Ed: -shakes his head- Not really..

Kane: ....dunno why I'd be tense...

Ed: Are you in pain..?

Kane: ....*swallows and looks to the side*

Ed: ..Let's get you home...

Kane: ...'m fine...

Ed: You're hurting..you can tell me, you know.

Kane: ....'m fine...really..-stickingtothatstory>>-

Ed: ...-sighs- I wish you'd tell me.

Kane: .....*looks up at him*

Ed: I do...

Kane: dont want you to worry....-alsonotusedtolettinganyoneknow-

Ed: -shrugs- I don't care...

Kane: *looks to the side again, murmers* ill keep that in mind...

Ed: ..Thanks. -small smile-

Kane: *nods* if you could tell, my uncle probably could, too....-"crap><"face- im going to hear about this later...*sighs*

Ed: He could tell...

Kane: ....*sighs again* ...damn...

Ed: It's /okay/..

Kane: ....I dont want him knowing....

Ed: It's okay to not want him to worry but...it's just because he cares about you

Kane: ...its more than that...

Ed: What is it..?

Kane: I .. *blinks and looks up* Ill tell you when later -likewhenwe'reatmyhouseagain- ...lets just get a cab first...

Ed: ..Okay -lays his hand on her elbow gently and leads her to the door-

Kane: *follows him* -timeskip?XD-

Ed: -stands back on the porch, waiting for her to unlock the door-

Kane: *unlocks the door and pushes it open, stepping through and holding it open for him*

Ed: Thanks...-steps through after her-

Kane: *nods* yeah...*closes the door, walks to a light and makes it a bit brighter, walking into the kitchen*

Ed: -follows her in silently-

Kane: *takes off her scarf and hangs it on a hanger before walking over to the table, puts her hand on it and remains standing, looks at him* You can have a seat if you like...*smiles a bit*

Ed: You could have a seat, too..

Kane: ....*looks back at the table and slips quietly into the chair* -notgonnaargue-

Ed: -walks over and sits down, too-

Kane: *glances at him* thanks...again...for tonight...-beingwithme- *smiles again slightly *

Ed: No problem...-small smile-

Kane: ....what I was saying earlier....*half-shrugs* its just..more than not wanting him to worry about me...

Ed: What else is it..?

Kane: ...he and my aunt had a daughter, but my cousin was lost to pneumonia about the time we were four *looks back at the table* so im like his daughter, now...*swallows* but....he deserves better than me....if he sees my pain, it would just be a reminder that I cant achieve things like my cousin could have...-Ifeellikeaburdenandapainfulreminderamongotherthings-

Ed: ..-oo-...-seriousface-..don't be ridiculous.

Kane: ....I'm not.

Ed: Yeah, you are. I've done the exact same thing...well, sometimes it was a little different, but /trust me/ your uncle doesn't appreciate you hiding it from him, that's not the way family works

Kane: ...youve done the same thing? *raises eyebrows slightly* -offtopicforasec-

Ed: << >> yeah, but that's not the point

Kane: ...*swallows* if I hide it from him, then he wont have to know when he sees me...and it would probably be better for him...

Ed: He know you're trying to hide it...that doesn't help, it makes it worse for you..and he knows anyway..

Kane: ...*sighs quietly* I just wish I could be better than I am....to try to be what he probably saw for my cousin...-wouldbebetterthanhimseeingmelimparound-

Ed: -deep frown- You don't need to be 'better'...what happened to your limbs..that's out of your control...it doesn't make you any less.

Kane: I feel like I should be....a rising businessman like him wouldnt be expected to have guardianship over me...

Ed: Who cares what's 'expected'?

Kane: *swallows and shrugs a bit* ..I know what the majority of people think of me if they see me with my crutch...being by him when I need it could bring ill words and thoughts his way...and I dont want him to be the recipient of that...

Ed:..Why exactly? That doesn't even make sense...you're an injured girl, not a mental defect or anything

Kane: ....im...*bites lip and clenches fist slightly* ...it's just how people see me. they expect a decendant or relative to be comparable to their parent or relative...not the opposite.

Ed: It's not like it's your fault...

Kane: ....I dont want to be the reason of any less than friendly words coming his way...if im not seen with him, the chance of that is eliminated...

Ed: He wouldn't care, and neither should you, anyone that says something like that is probably just stupid anyway..

Kane: *looks up at him* ...even if it was true?

Ed: Depending on what is said...

Kane: ...*looks down and remains silent for a minute*

Ed: -also stays quiet, folds his hands over the table-

Kane: ....-quietly- youre probably right...

Ed:..I am.

Kane: I just dont want him to feel...*shrugs* I dont know what adjective...but...*shrugs again*

Ed: Just...don't worry about hiding it so much..

Kane: ...*glances at him before back at the table* ill try not to...

Ed:...Good..

Kane: ...*moves her hand to her leg and smooths out some creases in her dress* ..at least you've...given me something to think about...

Ed: -shrugs a little- Wish I could do more..

Kane: ....nothing more you can do, is there? nothing will get done if I dont take any steps toward it...

Ed: Well..yeah, that's true...

Kane: ...*nods* ....sorry...for bothering you with this...

Ed: -shakes his head- It isn't a bother..

Kane: ...you sure?

Ed: -nods- Of course I'm sure...-tiny smile- I like you, Kane...I don't want to see /you/ bothered..

Kane: ...*blushes a bit and smiles back* th...thanks...-forhelpingmeout-

Ed: It's no problem..

Kane: *glances at the clock* ...god, I've kept you late...im sorry...

Ed: Oh, no, it's fine, really..

Kane: *pushes herself up* If you stay much longer, it will be a pain to catch a cab...

Ed: Yeah, you're probably right...-stands up, too, shakes his head- Sit back down I'll let myself out..

Kane: ....but...-Iwanttoseeyouout-

Ed: -hesitates a seond before stepping over to her- ..We can say goodbye just fine here...

Kane: ...*small frown*

Ed: -frowns a little himself-..something the matter?

Kane: ...it wont kill me to walk twenty feet...

Ed:..No...-butitwillkillmetonotsecretlyleavethechangefromyouruncle'smoneybeforeIgo-...

Kane: .....*sighs quietly* alright...-shedoesntgetitbutwontargueXD-

Ed: -small smile- Thanks...-lifts his hand to brush his fingers lightly over the underside of her chin-

Kane: *swallows and looks up at him, moves her hand and gently places her fingers against his wrist*

Ed: -swallows and takes a breath before leaning down to kiss her again, lingers a while longer-

Kane: *kisses him back softly, holding the kiss for about half a minute longer than normal before pulling away and gently moving her thumb across the back of his hand*

Ed: -blushes a bit but smiles-...I'm glad I ran into you today

Kane: *smiles a little herself* I'm glad for that, too...

Ed: It probably would have been a pretty wasted day otherwise, don't feel that way now...

Kane: *nods and smiles* Im positive I feel better than I would have without you.

Ed: I'm glad...

Kane: *holds the smile* me, too...

[Kane]

[About a week later, Ed is sick with a cold, and he left his books at the university. Alfons, being himself, took it upon himself to return Ed’s books so he would still have them. Alfons sought Kane’s help to locate Ed’s place]

Al: *looks up at the address before at Kane* you sure this is the place?

Kane: *limps to his side and looks at him* ...of course not. I dont know where he lives...only the general area...*smirks a bit*

Al: ...*rolls eyes and grins* well, this is what the return address said...

Kane: may as well check it out, then.

Al: *nods and holds the door open for her*

Kane: thanks. *steps through and walks halfway to the counter*

Al: no problem. *closes the door and walks up to the counter -whereimassumingthelandlordis-* Excuse me, sir?

Landlord: -puts his newspaper down, chewing tobacco- What do you want? -gruff-

Kane: *shifts weight a bit, simply watching the landlord*

Al: I'm here for Edward Elric. He left his books at school

Landlord: -laugh- Like that little bastard goes to school -looks them over, glares at Kane- You wanna talk to him go talk to him, not my business

Al: In fact, he does. Could you tell me his room number, please?

Kane: ...*curls lips slightly and glares right back*

Landlord: Nope. Don't give out personal information, so get lost.

Al: Could you possibly contact him to let him know we're here, then? -politeasnormalXD-

Kane: *murmurs something under her breath and looks to the side*

Landlord: -glares at Alfons, turns his gaze to Kane- Got something to say, you little bitch? Say it out loud.

Kane: Actually, I do. Stop being a total ass. All he asked was a simple question. -glares-

Alfons: ...*swallows and narrows eyes a bit and steps between he and Kane*

Landlord: -stands up, looks at Alfons- Keep your whore in check, no woman talks to me like that.

Ed: -walking down the stairs, hears the last bit and steps around the corner-..-OOKanes?-....What the fuck did you just say?

Kane: Uh, *limps forward slightly* I think I just did...-ooEd?-

Al: *opens mouth to say something but gives the landlord a nasty look instead and looks at Ed* Oh, hey Ed...

Landlord: I think I told your /friend/ to keep the whore quiet. Gonna do something about it?

Ed: Yes. -goes past them and jumps up on the counter, with an upper-cut to the landlord's nose-

Kane: ...-oo-

Al: ...-quietly- E...Ed....

Landlord: -OO- -falls back, knocking over his chair-

Ed: -hops down from the counter, standing over the landlord- Apologize.

Kane & Al: *both standing quite still*

Landlord: Get away from me! I won't apologize!

Ed: -bends down and grabs him by thhe collar lifting him up- You will

Kane: ...*steps forward to stand next to Al*

Al: ..*walks forward and puts his elbows on the counter*

Landlord: Don't touch me or you won't be staying here!

Ed: Fine, one less reason to worry about kicking your ass.-slams him back against the wall- Apologize.

Al: ....*simply watching*

Kane: ...Ed...its okay...really...

Landlord: Get your hands off of me!

Ed: Then apologize, I'll let go.

Kane & Al: ..*glance at each other before looking back at the two of them, silent*

Landlord: Fine! I'm sorry! Get you stuff and get the fuck out.

Ed: Fine. -slams him against the wall again before dropping him and going back over the counter-

Al: ...-ideainheadnowthanks8D- *walks over to Ed* let me help you get your stuff..

Kane: *moves her hand and places them over top of the books, glancing between Ed and the landlord*

Ed: -looks at him-..Thanks...we'll be out in fifteen minutes.

Landlord: You better, or I'll call the police!

Al: *smiles and nods* no problem.

Kane: *curls her lip at the landlord* -mutters- shut the fuck up..its not like youre intimidating...stop trying to be...

Ed: -covers his mouth and nose in a sneeze- Yeah...

Al: if you show me to your room, I can help you with your things....*frowns slightly* just get better soon...

Ed: Uh..thanks..-goes upstairs, and to his room-

Kane: *watches them go and simply glares at the landlord*

Al: *follows him into the room* that man must not understand the concept of civility.

Ed: He doesn't...why are you guys here? Howd you find me..?

Al: Well, you were out today, and you'd left some of your books. There was a return address in it, but I didnt have a clue where it was. Kane knew the general area, but not the actual address, so we looked for it and found it.

Ed: Oh...well...thanks for bringing them..

Al: no problem *smiles, pauses* this means you dont have a place to stay, right?

Ed:...-shrugs- I'll get by...

Al: Dont worry about it...you can stay with me. *smiles a bit wider* Ever since my cousin went to study in England a year or so ago, there's been a spare room.

Ed: Oh..thanks...I'll find another place eventually.

Al: *shakes head* You dont have to...I'd be more than happy to have you. You can stay.

Ed: Uhm...thanks again...I can't afford much in the way of rent, though...but I'll put everything I can your way..

Al: ...*chuckles before laughing a bit* why would you need to pay rent? I dont run a price for a room I havent used in a while, and probably wont use.

Ed: Well, I should..I mean, it's your home.

Al: *shrugs* so what if it is? You dont have to worry.

Ed:...Thank you....-looks around the room-..uh..I don't really need help...

Al: No problem. *smiles, glances around himself* you sure?

Ed: Yeah...that case th-..-sneezes again-..sorry. Anyway, just let me put my books in it and that's all I have..

Al: Gesundheit...*nods* here...*hands him some* I left the other books with Kane...there were only two more.

Ed: Thanks..-takes them and puts them in the case-..

Al: Lets go...*heads out the door and down the stairs, stopping halfway down to glance back for him*

Ed: -follows him, stops at the top of the stairs to cover his mouth and cough before going down-

Al: ...*raises his eyebrows* theres some medicine at my house that should get that better soon...*heads the rest of the way down the stairs and around the corner*

Kane: *looks up from staring at the cover of the book*

Ed: I'm fine..-steps up beside Kane- I'm sorry...

Kane: ..*blinks, half-smiles* what're you sorry for? -haventdoneanything-

Al: *watches them*

Ed: -nods to the desk- For that moron...it's why I haven't asked you over or anything

Kane: *rolls eyes* its not like you can control how poorly people choose to behave...dont worry about it...

Ed: Alright...let's go then, I'm not welcome here anymore.

Kane: *nods and picks up his book* this is yours... -cantholdbookandcrutchatthesametime- I think Al gave you the rest?

Al: *nods and opens the door, holding it for them* I did.

Ed: Yes...-takes them- thank you for bringing them back..

Kane: *smiles a bit* Its no problem...*heads towards the door*

[timeskip, they arrive at the complex where Al’s apartment is]

Al: *holds open the door to the building* This is it..*smiles some*

Kane: *steps through* -blinkblink- well at least its warmer than outside...*lips quirk slightly*

Ed: -goes through also- It is...-glances at Al- Thanks..

Al: No problem. *lets the door close* My apartment's on the second floor. We can get you situated.

Kane: -secondfloor=stairsx_x- *looks at Ed with a "go with him" expression*

Ed: Uh..-looks at Kane..-small frown- Be back down in just a minute...

Al: *nods and starts heading up the stairs*

Kane: No worries...take what time you need to get situated...*looks to the side and sits in the chair* I'm fine here...

Ed: I'll be quick.. -heads up with him-

Al: *opens the door and steps inside* the room is over here...*smiles and walks to the other side of the apartment, opens a door*

Ed: -goes over to the room- Thank you...this is..well, its a lot better than my last place..

Al: no problem *smiles again* well, I think not having a landlord like him helps momentously.

Ed: Yeah -small laugh-Anybody's got to be better..

Al: *grins a bit* no kidding. *looks to the side and thinks for a second* how are you and Kane doing? -mayaswellask,itspoliteXD-

Ed: Uh..-blushes a bit- f..fine, I suppose..

Al: *grins a bit* she seems to be pleasent to know...so long as you dont get on her bad side...she had a ready scorn for your landlord...*smirks some*

Ed: -.- well who wouldn't? He's both a coward and an idiot -coughs a little-

Al: *holds the smirk* somebody who isnt quick-witted?

Ed: Maybe...if they were /really/ stupid, too..

Al: *nods* ...d'you mind my asking if she's alright...? -becauseofthecrutch- she seems not to be so much of the time...

Ed: -tiny frown-..Yeah, she'll be alright..

Al: ...*frowns slightly himself* ...good...*nods and pushes himself off of the wall* oh, yeah...*goes to the bathroom and opens a cabinet, pulling out a bottle, opens it and shakes a pill into his hand, gets a glass of water, walks over and holds them out to Ed* this should help with that cough...*smiles a bit*

Ed: Oh...-takes them from him-..thanks..is it just cold medicine?

Al: *nods* yeah...common over-the-counter.

Ed: Alright..-pops the pill in his mouth and drinks it down- Thanks...I hate this stupid cold.

Al: *grins a bit* Everybody does. They're common this time of year, though.

Ed: -looks up at him, tiny wistful-like frown-...yeah, they're a pain...

Al: You're telling me...*grins slightly* I'm just waiting to get one so I wont have to worry about it the rest of the year. *holds out his hand* I can take the glass if you're done.

Ed: Right..-holds it back out- Thanks. If you want one stay in the room with me too long, I'm bound to be sharing >>

Al: *grins before laughing* I'm sure if I dont get it from you, Ill be getting it from somebody else. *takes the glass and runs the water hot and lets it soak, walks back* ready?

Ed: -nods- Yeah..'s not like I really had anything to unpack -small laugh-

Al: *laughs some, too* Lets go, then. *opens the door and holds it for him*

Ed: Yeah -goes through the door- Thanks again

Al: No worries *smiles* more than happy to. *closes the door, locks it and starts heading down the stairs* I'll be able to get you a key within a week, probably. *smiels again*

Ed: Alright, that'd be good -follows him downstairs- Are you sure you don't want me to pay rent? I mean..this place isn't bad it's gotta be up there in price, I might not make much but I could try to go in for half every month at least..

Al: *nods* im positive. It's fine, really. Dont worry about it...

Ed: How do /you/ afford it?

Al: my friend owns the property...I’ve known him for a few years and he cut me a deal. I’ve helped him in the past with other things...*shrugs*

Ed: Oh...alright...you'r sure it's okay I stay here?

Al: *nods* of course im sure. *smiles as he glances back, comes down the last flight of stairs*

Kane: -just sitting idly in chair- *turns head as soon as she hears Al, smiles slightly in their direction*

Ed: -waves- Hey, sorry that took a while...

Al: *grins a bit and lets them talk, leans against the wall*

Kane: *smile grows a bit* Dont worry about it...

Ed: Thanks for bring my books back..-walks over to her, glances back at Al with a small blush but looks back at her- I'd kiss you or something but I don't want you to catch my cold..

Kane: ..*blushes a bit* save it for when your cold is better, then? *smiles some* I'll be sure to remind you.

Al: ...*grins slightly and looks to the side*

Ed: -Icanhearyougrinning>//>-...Yeah, okay, but I don't think I'll forget.

Kane: *smile turns to a small grin* Even so.

Ed: -grins a bit, too- Alright..

Kane: *holds the grin when he does, glances at Al before back at him* we ready to go...wherever? -maybejustwalkandtalkabitorsomething-

Al: *looks back* I dont have anything planned...*smiles slightly* we could walk around town some. -ifitsnottomuchtrouble-

Ed: Uh...how about lunch or something? I haven't eaten today...I guess it's past lunch but since I didn't go to school...-shrugs-

Kane: that works. *smiles some and starts pushing herself up*

Al: Sure. *smiles widens a bit* where do you want to go?

Ed: -without thinking takes her arm to help her up- Uh...I still don't know many places..

Al: .....-sawthat- uhm...*thinks* I know of a decent deli. good food for a fair price. They have great sandwiches.

Kane: ...*blinks and looks at Ed* -quietly- thanks...*looks at Al before Ed again, a bit like "what do you think?"*

Ed: -nods to her thanks then smiles a bit- Sounds good to me..

Al: *smiles* sounds good...*heads towards the door* ready?

Kane: *takes her crutch and steps towards the door* sure.

Ed: Yeah...-rests his hand on her elbow gently and heads for the door also-

[Kane]

[timeskip a few weeks. Kane & Ed have grown closer, and they have been spending as much time as possible together between Kane’s job, college work, studying for exams, etc. Ed also spoke to Dr. Oberth about studying rocketry with him in Romania. It’s Christmas eve in Germany, and the snow is falling...prime time for a walk around the city]

Kane: *walking/limping next to him, looks up and smiles a bit* I always loved the first snow of the year...its so much prettier than others...

Ed: I like early winter, before the snow has time to be ground in with mud and is white instead of grey..-smiles a bit-

Kane: Or worse yet, brown. *looks around* its also a great night out....no wind, and plenty of people out....then again I think alot of them are going to church or whatever...

Ed: Probably..this is a holiday..right?

Kane: yeah...christmas...generally people are out and about and its a good time of year for them...*smiles* kids especially like it.

Ed: Because they get presents, right? -small grin- We didn't have a holiday like Christmas back home...the only time we really got presents for no reason were anniverseries..like birthdays...

Kane: *nods* its kind of cute how they're...rather innocent...looking forward to playing with their friends and trying to do whatever to make others happy...even strangers..*smiles some*

Ed: Yeah..I bet most of them don't even understand the holiday..-smiles- just happy it's here

Kane: *grins* Yeah...and the snow. -churchbells- *looks up and to the side* ...guess its the eight o'clock mass or whatever....-notethepeoplefilingintothechurch-

Ed: -looks at Kane- Why aren't you religious...? Weren't you brought up Christian or something..it seems everyone around here is. Even someone level headed and rational like Alfons believe the bible..

Boy: *runs up to them* Hi sir! Hi miss! *cutelittleboysmile*

Kane: *opens mouth to say something but stops, stops walking, too* -littlekid- ...er...hi...

Boy: Miss! I have a question for you!

Kane: ...*glances at Ed*

Ed: Uh...-looks down, shrugs a bit giving her a confused glance-

Kane: ....Uhm....o..kay? What is it? Shoot.

Boy: I want to pray for you at church tonight! Can I? Please?

Kane: ....-confusedplz8D- ......okay...? ...can I ask why?

Boy: Of course you can! -innocentlittlebugger>>- Its Christmas eve, and all the grown-ups told me to pray for somebody less fortunate than me!

Ed: -oo-..

Kane: ...*blinks, still a bit confused* ...uh...what do you mean?

Boy: We were told that if we pray, god will make people happier, let blind people see again, and heal cripples such as yourself! -illadmit,IstolefrommydreamXD-

Kane: ..........................*forces an incredibly tiny smile after silence* ....your mom is waiting.....dont be late...

Boy: Okay! Have a good holiday miss, you, too, sir! -:Dface, runs off to his mom and goes into the church-

Kane: .........................................*standing totally still, staring at the ground in front of her where he was, swallows a bit thickly and doesnt say anything*

Ed: -blinks, looking over at her-..-whispers- Kane...

Kane: .....*shaking slightly* .....-voicekindatight,quiet- ...lets just....keep walking... *starts walking forward, continues in silence till they reach a bench under a light, stands still for a second before slowly sitting down, holding the crutch upright in her hand, stays looking at the ground*

Ed:..-frowns and walks with her, after a moment kneels in front of her-

Kane: .....*swallows and glances up at him* -otherthanstraightfaced,eyeshaveatonofhurtinthem,lookslikeshemightcry- .....*tries to look away but cant*

Ed: -rests his hands over her knees, looking up at her-...innocent, you said...

Kane: ........*nods once before looking at the ground*

Ed: -falls silent, just looks at her-

Kane: ....-quiet- sometimes....too much for their own good.....

Ed:...yes...but..he didn't mean anything by it..innocent inquiry..

Kane: .....*leans forward slightly and rests her head against the grip of the crutch* ......-quietly- ....its true, though.....

Ed: No...'cripple' is a horrid word in any fashion and god......well, you never answered my question

Kane: ....*swallows* ...I never understood what...the big deal about being devoted to a religion was. I didnt get it so I basically told myself what I dont know wont kill me, and couldnt have cared less. thats..really indescriptive, but..*shrugs* ...in a nutshell

Ed: But...don't you think it would be easier if you could believe everything was for a reason..?

Kane: ....I dont know...but I've given up on looking for reasons....for almost anything.

Ed: I..believe everything happens for a reason but I know the reason, I've seen it...and it's not pretty or nice...

Kane: ....I guess you could say I agree everything happens for a reason, in the back of my head...but...Im not going to bother looking for them anymore...

Ed: Don't, you wouldn't like it anyway...

Kane: ....*sighs quietly, silent for a minute, shifts and rests the crutch against her right shoulder, drops her hand to her lap* ...almost, for sake of humoring the kid, I wouldnt want him to waste his prayer or whatever on me....

Ed: -shakes his head- Prayers aren't necessarily a waste...I don't think they do any good for real...but I bet that kid feels better when he's done, so it's done something..

Kane: .....*slowly moves her hand and gently places it on the side of her leg* ....maybe....

Ed: You shouldn't worry about what he said...

Kane: *swallows* ...Ive...been called other things...but...never that before...

Ed: It's just a word, Kane..doesn't really mean anything...

Kane: ....its a label...given out by the cruel or the....innocent like that boy...to people...-quietly- ...to people like me.

Ed:...or me. -reminder-

Kane: -hadthatinmind- ...not...as easily....-notasobviouslikeneedingacrutchmorethanhalfthetime-

Ed: That's hardly the point...it doesn't matter the kind of prosthesis I happen to have in comparison to yours, I'm still missing two limbs.

Kane: ....*moves her hand against her leg gently, swallows quietly, remains silent*

Ed:...It's just a word. It really doesn't mean anything more than the value you give it..

Kane: -quietly- ...it hurts, even so... -thatsomebodylikethatboyseesthat-

Ed: I know...I'm sorry...-frowns-

Kane: ....*sighs and runs her hand through her hair, sits back against the bench, looking up slightly at the snow falling*

Ed: Kane...-frowns a bit and sighs-

Kane: ....your knee probably hurts or is really cold by now...-comesitonthebench-

Ed: -shrugs- It's not so bad...

Kane: ...*looks at him* you sure?

Ed: Yeah...it's not so bad...

Kane: ...*smiles some before looking up again for a minute, then back at him* should we continue? -ourwalk-

Ed: Sure...if you want to.

Kane: *nods* I do...

Ed: Alright..-stands up a bit slowly and reaches out to take her hand-

Kane: *loops her arm through the cuff on the crutch before taking his hand, pulling herself up gently* ...thanks...

Ed: -leans in to kiss her softly- Huh...sure you don't want to head back? Your lips are cold...

Kane: *kisses him back* ..they are?

Ed: Yeah, your hand's a little on the cool side, too...

Kane: ...*glances down* guess its just because im not wearing any gloves..

Ed: Probably..which you should be..

Kane: ...*raises eyebrows* its kind of odd to go around wearing one glove...-painintheasstoputoneonandtakeitoffofotherhand><-

Ed: So, who cares? At least you'd be warm..

Kane: *lips twitch toward a smile in amusement* also, its kind of hard to put a glove on....-withouthelp-

Ed: Well...coulda asked me for help

Kane: ...*blushes a bit and glances to the side*

Ed: I don't mind helping...

Kane: ...Ill...keep that in mind...for next time...

Ed: Okay..good..-small smile-

Kane: *smiles a bit and nods* lets go, then...*turns and takes a step*

Ed: Yeah, okay -smiles and starts walking again-

[Ed returns Kane home before going home himself, and stopping by unexpectedly the next morning...]

Uncle: *making some tea*

Kane: *slowly waking up*

Ed: -adjusts his shirt a bit, holding a small wrapped package, knocks-

Uncle: ...*blinks* -murmurs- who could that be...*walks over and gets the door* Oh...Edward...hello..

Ed: Oh, uh..good morning, sir...is Kane in? -or up-

Uncle: good morning...*nods* she's in....probably waking up, actually. *opens door a bit wider* would you like some tea? she shouldnt be too long.

Ed: Uh, yeah, I would thanks...

Uncle: *smiles slightly* my pleasure. Please, come in...

Ed: -does- Thanks, again...I don't mean to barge in on your holiday morning, not like...going to be interrupting anything am I?

Uncle: *shakes head* You're not...dont worry about it. *closes door behind him* The tea is actually..probably ready by now. Have a seat..*gestures at the table before walking to the stove and pulling the pot off*

Ed: Alright..-goes to the table and sits where he usually does, pulling his scarf off-

Uncle: *pours the tea and picks up both cups, and sets one in front of Ed, takes a seat on the opposite side of the table* How did last night go?

Ed: -pulls the tea towards him, laying his hands over the sides of the cup- It went pretty well....-mostly-

Uncle: Thats good....*sips his* Serafina told me you made the night better than it would have been originally...-vaguelikeshealwaysisXD-

Ed: -shrugs a little- I can only hope so.

Uncle: what makes you say that? -youalreadyknowyoumakethingsbetterforher-

Ed: Oh..uh..nothing, particular...

Uncle: ....*raises his eyebrows a bit doubtfully, sips tea again*

Ed: ..-looks at the table some and sips his tea as well-

Uncle: ...did something happen?

Ed: -shakes his head- -moreconvincing- Nothing particular.

Uncle: .....you can tell me if something happened, Ed. Because I know Serafina wont...its just who she is.

Ed: -andIknowshewouldn'twantmeto><- Really...nothing particular...

Uncle: *sighs* was it that bad? -shrewd,toldjasoXD-

Ed: No, it was nothing..-really8Dbelievvveeeme-

Uncle: *sips his tea again*

Kane: *opens door and steps out, dressed as described earlier, stops short* ..E...Ed..-kindasqueaky- ...-oo- h....hi....

Ed: -looks up at her-..-oobitofablush-..hey.

Uncle: Good morning, Serafina...*looks between them before standing up* Excuse me for a bit...I have something I need to do...*leaves the room, vanishes in a door*

Kane: M...morning...-beforehevanishes- *looks back at Ed* ..*blushes faintly, looks to the side and steps forward*

Ed: -blushes a bit more- Uh...Good morning..didn't mean to startle you...

Kane: just...didnt expect to see you...

Ed: I just...thought I'd stop by...

Kane: Y..yeah..*blushes* youre welcome to...*blinks, swallows and glances to the side, moves hand over the empty sleeve, pulling it against her waist*

Ed: Thanks..-glances down- It's okay...

Kane: ...*looks up* what? -kindaquick- -totallyknow>>-

Ed: -><- Kane...

Kane: ...what? ->>-

Ed: ...-sighs- -youknowwhatImeant- Nevermind

Kane: ....sorry...->>- just...habit...*wrests her hand on the top of her shoulder gently*

Ed: It's alright..I understand...

Kane: ...*half smirks before taking a seat adjacent to him*

Ed: I..uh...I got you something..

Kane: *looks at him, blinks* you...you did? -didntexpectanythingfromanyoneoo-

Ed: Well...yeah..-blushes a little-

Kane: Y..you didnt need to...*blushes* I actually have something for you, too....

Ed: Really? -oo-...You /really/ didn't need to do that...

Kane: ...*rolls eyes* well, I did it anyway...*grins slightly*

Ed: Thanks...well...here -holds the package out to her-

Kane: th..thanks...*takes it, sets it on the table and starts unwrapping it, opens it and sees the bracelet* ......-oo..omg...face- ...*takes it out, looking at it* ...Ed...its beautiful..

Ed: It's...not much, but I remembered you saying something about...one like it..so..-shrugs a bit, blushing and looking to the side-

Kane: ....it looks just like the one my mom had...*puts it on the table and slips her fingers into it, slipping it onto her wrist* I love it...*turns wrist to look at it*

Ed: Good...I'm really..really glad. I couldn't think of anything else...I'm not very good at stuff like this..

Kane: *looks up and smiles* well..you did brilliantly...thank you...

Ed: Yeah? Thanks..I mean..you're welcome

Kane: *nods, stands, moves over to him and leans forward to bend her knees slightly, gently places her fingers beneath his jaw, kissing him gently*

Ed: -oo blushes deeply, lifts his hand to her cheek for a moment, lingering in the kiss-

Kane: *lingers in the kiss, too, pulling back slightly and gently moves her thumb against his jaw, smiling*

Ed: -smiles, still a bit oo....- -sort of hoarsly- ..that was well worth it...

Kane: *grins slightly* youve done more than enough for me to give you a kiss...dont see why I shouldnt, especially after the gift.

Ed: Well...if it's more than enough...could I have another? -impish grin-

Kane: ...*laughs quietly* you dont need to ask...*gently kisses him again*

Ed: Mmm..-kisses her back softly, strokes his fingers over her jaw slowly-

Kane: *continues to gently kiss him for a minute before pulling away and smiling softly, brushes her thumb against his cheek*

Ed: ..I'm glad I came over this morning..-smiles-

Kane: I am, too -really-. I didnt expect to see much of anybody today. It was a pleasent change in plans.

Ed: I thought about not coming..I didn't want to intrude on your holiday..but I figured at worst I could drop the box by..and...

Kane: *shrugs* I only have one thing planned for today, and thats not till later. Im not much of a holiday person...*smiles slightly*

Ed:..What's the plan? If you don't mind telling..

Kane: ...*shrugs again* visit my mom...and aunt...

Ed: Oh...alright..-sorryforasking-

Kane: They both liked this holiday....so...im doing something for it...-forthem-

Ed: Okay..if...if you're up to it maybe we could do something later then...

Kane: *smiles some* I'd like that...

Ed: Yeah..okay, good -smiles-

Kane: *nods and holds the smile before standing straighter* wait here...-goingtogetyourgift-

Ed: -nods-..Alright

Kane: *walks into her room and out a minute later with a folded-sweater-sized wrapped box, holds it out to him* I..suck at picking out gifts *grins slightly* but I think I did...okay at least with this...

Ed: -takes it, blushing a bit again- I'm sure you did fine...you didn't need to get me anything...-sets the box on the table and undoes the wrapping paper-

Kane: *smiles slightly and sits in the chair* Even if I didnt need to, I wanted to...I dont need a holiday for that...*smile grows slightly*

Ed: -smiles a little- Thank you...-opens the box and pulls out the sweater, unfolding it as he does- and thank you again...it's great -small grin, rubs his fingers against the fabric-..'s real wool. -expensivein20'sXD-

Kane: Youre welcome...*nods* it is wool...should keep you warm in this weather...-didnthaveanythingIwantedtobuywithwhatImadeatthebeerhalltillImetyou-

Ed: I'm sure it will..-smiles and sets it gently back in the bow before standing up, puts his hand on the table and leans over to kiss her softly-

Kane: *blushes slightly, raises her hand to the side of his jaw and kisses him back*

Ed: -kisses her for a moment longer before pulling back gently-..thank you.

Kane: youre welcome...*smiles softly* and thank /you/ for the bracelet...

Ed: You're welcome...-smiles a little-..

Kane: *smiles some, too* I think I should kiss you properly...*pushes self up*

Ed: -moves his hand to her waist- I think I'd like that..

Kane: *smile softens* Good...*moves her hand back beneath his chin to pull him down slightly and softly kisses him*

Ed: -rolls his shoulders some so he's more at her level, kissing her back slowly, slips his hand around to her lower back-

Kane: *continues to kiss him gently until she needs to breathe, pulls back a bit to look at him, close to a '<3' look* Im so glad you stopped by this morning...-mademymorningawesome- *lowers her hand slowly and hooks her arm around his waist, steps forward into a gentle hug*

Ed: -moves his other arm around her shoulders, hugging her to him- I'm glad I did too..-smiles softly-

Kane: *nuzzles her head against his chest a bit* the morning probably wouldve been a whole lot more dull if you hadnt...*smiles a bit*

Ed: It would have been -small laugh- I would have just been home, going over some books Alfons loaned me..

Kane: ...*smiles turns into a bit of a grin* I wouldve..just been here. Probably reading...or trying to find something else to do...

Ed: -smiles- Well...maybe we could just..spend the day together? If you don't mind

Kane: *shakes head and looks up at him slightly* I dont mind...at all...

Ed: -moves both of his hands around to cross his wrists behind her lower back- Good...maybe we could have dinner tonight, if you want..?

Kane: *smiles* that sounds...nice...

Ed: Okay -smiles- ..anything you want, I actually have extra money..I don't know what to do with it

Kane: ...*grins a bit before laughing quietly* You'll think of something eventually, Im sure...

Ed: I buy books...and that's pretty much all -small laugh-

Kane: *holds the small grin* well, thats something, isnt it?

Ed: Yup, but there comes a point where you've read everything that's available in this city..

Kane: ...well, thats true...*smiles some*

Ed: Maybe I should try going to other cities..Berlin isn't that far away

Kane: Oh, Berlin is nice...

Ed: Is it? I haven't a chance to go yet..

Kane: *nods* I lived there for a short while...it was pretty decent.

Ed: Any good bookstores?

Kane: *thinks* Cant say I thought much about them when I lived there...but....yeah theres a few.

Ed: I'd like to go then..-smiles-

Kane: You'll like it, im sure...

Ed: Good...-leans down and kisses her forehead-

Kane: *straightens her back slightly and kisses him back, moves her hand to his jaw and gently brushes her thumb against his cheek*

Ed: -small grin, tiny blush and leans into her hand-

Kane: *continues to gently move her thumb across his skin, looks at him with a soft smile*

Ed: -small contented sigh- ..You just woke up, so I'm probably interupting breakfast, hmm?

Kane: *shakes head* I dont eat much anyway...generally just a peice of toast...

Ed: well you should eat something...don't let me stop you -smiles-

Kane: ...*smiles a bit* okay...d'you want more tea or anything..?

Ed: No, thank you...-smiles but lets go of her a little reluctantly-

Kane: Alright..*smiles a bit and slowly lets go of him as well, turns and walks to the cupboard, pulls out a wire rack and places a peice of bread over it, turns the burner on and leans against the counter, watching the second hand on the clock*

Ed: -leans against the table, looking over at her- -staringXD-

Kane: *moves after about 45 seconds, turns the toast over with some tongs, gets a napkin and waits another 45 before turning the stove off and taking the bread off, puts it on the napkin and walks back over to the table, sits and messes with her hair to tuck it behind her ears*

Ed: -staringmorenowthanks-..-turns to look at her, propping his hip against the table-

Kane: -beingstaredatfeeling- *glances up at him and blushes, bit of a "what is it?" face, tilts head to the side slightly in question*

Ed: -blushes deeply, stuttering a bit- n..nothing, I was just...-staring -

Kane: *blushes a bit more herself, glances away to think for a second before getting a "realization" look, blushes deeper and tucks a last strand behind her ear, bites lip to prevent self from grinning even a little*

Ed: -blushes deeper, bites his lip-..sorry >>

Kane: ...its okay...y..youre fine...-seriously-

Ed: O..okay. -staring somewhat more surreptitiously now-

Kane: *breaks her toast in half and bites into the first peice, occasionally glancing in his direction, holds a faint blush*

Ed: ...you look nice, did I say that yet?

Kane: ...n..no..*looks up at him* you didnt...

Ed: Oh..well, I should have, because you do..

Kane: ...th...thanks...but..*blushes deeper* 'm hardly presentable...my hair's a mess and my shirt's rumpled...among other things...

Ed: I think it's cute...-smiles softly- whether you're 'presentable' or not

Kane: -damnitedstopmakingherblush>>XD- *runs a hand through her hair* ...I....er....*glances away* th..thanks..

Ed: It's not like you could look bad, though...

Kane: *holds a deep blush* I could argue but for some reason I dont think you'd let me win...

Ed: -shakes his head- No way, you'd lose..

Kane: ...*raises eyebrows in mock-challenge*

Ed: You would -grins- You look great, as 'unpresentable' as you think.

Kane: Add a "very" infront of the "unpresentable" and you're on track with my mind...*grins slightly*

Kane: ...*raises eyebrows* hardly...

Ed: -rolls his eyes- Face it, Kane, you look gorgeous.

Kane: ...I dont even have my arm on...->>- -andnowthat/I/thinkaboutitthatwordingiskindaweirdXD-

Ed:..uh...so?

Kane: ...uh well...-kindasurprised- ...it doesnt look...normal...

Ed: -raises an eyebrow- It's normal for you, isn't it? Looks fine to me..

Kane: ...well...*blushes slightly* it...kind of is..but...*shrugs* still... *glances to the side*

Ed: -shrugs- I don't care, I think you look good.

Kane: ...*looks back of him, bit of a ".../<3/r..really?" face* ...-lastpersontotellmesomethinglikethatwasmybrother-

Ed: -smiles softly-..I really mean it..

Kane: ...t...the last person to say that...to me....was my brother..*bit more of a <3/soft look*

Ed: He had the right way of it...-pushes his bangs back to look at her-

Kane: ...*blushes again and runs her hand behind her ear, pulling some of the hair forward to the side of her face to hid the blush*

Ed: -small grin, leans against the table-

Kane: ...*finishes the last bit of her toast and crumples the napkin up, stands and throws it away, turns to look at him for about half a minute* ...Ed..stand straight for a minute...-gonnahugyou.awkwardtodowhenyoureleaningagainstthetable-

Ed: Uh..alright -stands up straighter-

Kane: *smiles slightly and walks forward, hooks her arm around his waist and rests her hand on the opposite hip, hugging him gently* -quietly- ..thank you.

Ed: -blushes and smiles a bit, wraps his arms around her back-..no problem..

Kane: ...*turns her head so her temple is against his chest* never thought...I'd hear anybody say that again...

Ed: Well...it's just the truth...

Kane: *swallows but doesnt say anything, just moves her hand slightly*

Ed: -rubs his hand over her back gently, smiling a little-

Kane: ...*smiles slightly* ..I could actually stand here for a while...

Ed: -small grin- So could I...it's very nice..

Kane: yeah...it is. *nestles her head against his chest a bit* I like it...

Ed: -continues to stroke her back slowly- So do I, very much...

Kane: good...*curls her fingers against his waist to keep her hand still*

Ed: -just stays hugging, quiet content sigh-

[And they went about their day]

[Kane]

Al: *snoozing, book open on his lap on the couch*

Ed: -notwearingarm- -look out of the room cautiously, sees that Al's asleep and sneaks past him into the kitchen, gets out a glass for water, socks skid on the tile some, loses his balance and crashes into one of the kitchen chairs, bringing it and himself down-

Al: *jerks awake and drops book, looking over towards the sound of the crash, jumps up* ...Ed? -kindadelerioussounding-

Ed: -OO-..-ow><- Uh..! It's fine, Alfons, just go back to sleep.

Al: *shakes his head vigorously to wake up, steps forward to the wall and turns the light up slightly to see better, blinks at the change, walks around towards him* Are you alright...-didntexpectthat.well,wtfever-*blinks* ..Ed?

Ed: I'm fine..just tripped ->>- -turns just a little so his arm's facing away from Al-

Al: ...*steps forward and holds his left hand out* that was quite a trip...

Ed: -tries to twist his shirt a little so it isn't as obvious and takes Al's hand to pull himself up- It took some talent..

Al: I'll say...you hurt at all?

Ed: -shakes his head- Nah, I'm fine, probably just like..bruised my tail bone or something

Al: ...it's gonna suck to sit for a while if thats the case...

Ed: -small laugh- Yeah, probably..

Al: I assume you came out for a drink or something?

Ed: Was just getting some water, sorry to have woken you up..-don'twanttoturnaroundnowthoughXD-

Al: ...dont worry abouti t...*smiles slightly* I wouldve felt horrible in the morning if I'd stayed like that...

Ed: Oh, yeah, probably been a bit sore

Al: *nods* very. *turns and gets two glasses out of the cabinets, fills them each up with water* ...off balance? -notbeingrudeoranything-

Ed: -glares at his port-...a little..

Al: *nods and turns around, holds out the one water* ....if you dont mind my asking, how long?

Ed:...five years.

Al: ...*nods* ..I see.

Ed: Yeah...it's..uh..sorry you gotta see it.

Al: *blinks and shrugs* ..dont worry about it. doesnt bother me...

Ed: ..No?

Al: *blinks again* uh...no, it...doesnt...?

Ed: Huh...

Al: ...you sound like it should...?

Ed: It bothers most people...

Al: ....well...it doesnt bother me...

Ed: Okay...thanks...

Al: *smiles a bit and nods, takes a sip of his water*

Ed: -smiles just a little, too picks up the chair he knocked over and starts to sit down-... -stops><-

Al: ...*raises his eyebrows slightly* ...something wrong?

Ed: Well...what you said about being a pain to sit down for a while ->>-

Al: *half-smirks, half sympathetic face* that was quick...

Ed: Shoulda thought about it before I tried -small laugh-

Al: ...*laughs a bit, too* yeah...*sets the glass to the side and leans against the counter*

Ed: How come you were asleep out here?

Al: *shrugs* I fell asleep reading...woke up briefly to turn the light off but then basically passed out on the couch again...

Ed: You're spreading yourself too thin, you know?

Al: *shakes head* I'm fine...dont worry...*smiles a bit*

Ed: Are you sure?..be careful. It wouldn't kill you to crash for a twelve hour night

Al: ....*shrugs* well, theres still a few days left till school starts again... -rollwithit?XD- Ill be able to catch up then...

Ed: By the way, do you have any sleeping medication?

Al: ....uh...no, I dont actually...sorry...

Ed: Too bad, I woulda put some of it in your water >>

Al: - face- Ill sleep...dont worry...

Ed: You better -.-

Al: ...*rolls eyes and smirks a bit, looks to the side, thinks for a minute when it hits him* ...hey...Ed...*looks up at him*

Ed: Uh, yeah?

Al: ...Kane...-littlequieter- she...doesnt have a right arm, either....does she?

Ed: I, uh..! I can't...-say-

Al: ...its almost halfway through the year...and she doesnt move it at all. Whenever it does move, the action's rather uncontrolled...

Ed: ..I don't know what she'd want me to say...about that..

[after a while, their discussion dwindled...]