Mini-RP (Kane || Ed) 10/9-10/17

[Kane]

[read this after the 9/11 - 9/13 mini and before the 11/30-12/09 mini]

Kane: -smallbreeze- *turns page in book*

Ed: -meandering along, sees Kane and smiles a bit, walking over to her-..Hey

Kane: -voice- *looks up* Oh, hey...*smiles a bit and closes book*

Ed: What're you up to? -hefts his books up a little-

Kane: *considers for a second before responding* ...not much, really...just enjoying a bit of a block of time I have...*shrugs* yourself?

Ed: Yeah, same...Just walking around, don't have much work yet

Kane: Not really...its quite nice. The weather is nice though, luckily...

Ed: Yeah, lucky it hasn't really started getting cold yet -small smile- -howshegonnafigureoutthecrutchthing?XD-

Kane: Yeah...the winters here suck...

Ed: Do they? Huh, too bad...-glances around a bit- Mind if I sit?

Kane: ...Yeah of course...*small smile* go ahead...*shifts towards her bag and crutch to make room*

Ed: Thanks -^^- -sets his books on the edge of the bench, before sitting down himself-

Kane: *swallows and sets book to the side, knocks over the crutch* ...shit...*bends down to pick it up and lean it against the bench again*

Ed: -looks over- -oo-..what's that? -lookslikeacrutch><-

Kane: ...its a crutch...

Ed: ...what do you have a crutch for..? If you don't mind my asking

Kane: ....I need it...old...injury...-seriously-

Ed: Oh..sorry..->>whatkindofoldinjury?<<-

Kane: *swallows* its fine...I only need it occasionally....-actuallymorethanhalfthetime><-

Ed: Does it hurt?

Kane: ....yeah. ->>itsthetruthidontthinkIneedtolietoyouthough-

Ed: Sorry to hear that...-small frown-

Kane: ...its fine....it comes and goes....*shrugs a little*

Ed: Yeah..-><curiousbutdoesn'twanttoberudenow>.>-

Kane: ....mhm...

Ed: -leans back, looking over at her a bit curiously-

Kane: *looks over at him* Something bothering you? -genuinecuriousity-

Ed: No...sorry -><- just wondering a little, about...-youknow><-

Kane: .....oh....*thinks for a second, looks across the courtyard* ...car accident. *shrugs*

Ed: Oh..I'm sorry, again

Kane: ...its fine...it wasnt too bad...-thatsalie-

Ed: What's the injury then? -ifit'snotsobad-

Kane: ....*thinks for a short bit* ...some severe damage to both my legs..*shrugs a little*

Ed: Yeah...sorry, for bringing it up..

Kane: ....its fine....really...

Ed:..thanks..for telling me. -evenifitsnotthewholetruth-

Kane: ....yeah...no pr--bell ending the day sounds-- ...is the day really over?

Ed: -looks towards the sound, shrugs a little- huh..I guess so..

Kane: ....wow....I didnt realize that...

Ed: I didn't either...you headed somewhere?

Kane: *shakes head* I'm not working today...so I dont really have anything to do...

Ed: Home then? I'll walk you, if you want..

Kane: ....! oh....that would be nice of you...th..thanks...*small smile*

Ed: Yeah, no problem..-bit of a smile, too-

Kane: ....*keeps the smile before looking back to book, opens bag and puts it in, zips the bag shut and pulls it over her shoulder, pauses to think for a second*

Ed: -stands up and picks his books up, glances back at her, frowning just a little- You want some help with you bag?

Kane: ....*looks at him and swallows* ...I....er....*blushes a little bit, takes the bag off* ..that...would help...greatly.....thanks...*glances towards the ground*

Ed: It's no problem..-shifts his books beneath his left arm and take the bag, hooking it over his right shoulder-

Kane: *swallows* thanks...again....*puts her arm through the armhold on the crutch, puts hand on grip and slowly pushes self up, leaning fairly heavily on the crutch*

Ed: Really, it's not trouble. If you need any help feel free to ask -bit of a shrug-

Kane: ....*small smile again* I hope I dont have to bother you about it too often, though...*small chuckle*

Ed: -small laugh- Yeah, but if you do don't worry about it.

Kane: .....you sure? *walks forward slowly*

Ed: -nods- Yeah, I'm sure

Kane: ....okay.....*flushes a bit* ...thanks...again....

Ed: You don't have to keep thanking me -bit of a grin-

Kane: ....*grins, too* habit, I guess....

Ed: Yeah, I can see that -grins a little more-

Kane: My uncle never wanted me to risk embarassing myself by not remembering to say 'thank you' or anything similar when I shuold have.

Ed: Well you don't have to worry about that around me -shrugs- I'll warn you know I don't always remember

Kane: *laughs a bit* I'd rather forget sometimes than over-use.

Kane: -notethegate...ornot- *dress catches on the latch of the gate and tears a bit above the mid thigh, stops short* ...-whispers- shit...

Ed: -oo- -stops for a second- Are you alright? Did you catch yourself?

Kane: ....*works on wrenching part of dress off the latch, simply tears it further* ....a bit...-><shiiiit><-

Ed: Need some help? -steps around to look-

Kane: ....maybe...->>-

Ed: -seesthebraceandOO- ..is that..?

Kane: -...hestopped- .....something wrong? -goodideawhat><-

Ed: ..no, I just didn't...-small blush after a second- I didn't expect...-theprosthesis-

Kane: ......*swallows and tugs at the dress till it tears off of the latch, lets it fall, brushes hand against the leather strap* ....-quietly- ...no...I wouldnt, either...

Ed: It's okay, it doesn't...bother me...or anything, I just didn't...

Kane: ...*swallows* ....sorry...you had to see...

Ed: Don't apologize..it's not like it's your fault, besides, like I said...it doesn't bother me.

Kane: .....it would bother most....*looks to the side* ...guess I didnt tell you the whole truth, earlier....sorry....for that...

Ed: It's okay, I understand..-notlikeI'mbeingparticularlyforthright><- and really, it doesn't bother me..

Kane: ...*swallows and tilts her head so her hair falls in front of her eyes* ....I guess we should...continue...

Ed: ..yeah..-frowns a little and starts walking-

Kane: ....-startingtofeelalittleawkward-

Ed: -looks over at her- ...You alright?

Kane: ....-quietly- fine...

Ed: ..You sure?

Kane: ....*shrugs a little*...

Ed: Is it just, that I saw..?

Kane: ...-quietly- thats most of it....

Ed: What else? ..and I'm sorry I saw what you didn't want me to see..

Kane: ...I just..dont like people knowing....*shrugs* ...its not your fault...

Ed: Yeah, I...get that...

Kane: ...*swallows and looks to the side* -nowthatyouknowIfeelbadfornotbeinghonestwithyou><-

Ed: ..what else?

Kane: ...I wasnt honest with you earlier. *shrugs* it bothers me sometimes when im not... -quieter- that...car accident...took both of my legs. I could...cope with one prosthesis...but....no such luck with two...*shrugs a bit*

Ed: ..oh...it's okay...I don't mind that you didn't tell me, it's your business...-><-

Kane: *bit of a laugh* it bothered me, and it wouldve continued bothering me. Im just like that...

Ed: -><feelingalittleguiltyfornotsayinganythingnow-...I really don't mind, you didn't have to tell me...

Kane: ....*shrugs* its...just my compulsion...

Ed: ...-><- yeah

Kane: ...*swallows and walks forward again, steps up curve*

Ed: -follows after her, steps up and a bit of a snap can be heard as he sits down abruptly-

Kane: ...?! *turns to look at him* ....Ed! Are you all right?

Ed: ..->.>- ..fuck../I'm/ fine..-sets his book down and reaches down to his ankle, sees that it's twists wrong and groans-..damn..

Kane: ......-blinkblink- ...thats..thats a pretty severe twist, Ed...are you sure you're okay? -howthehellishesocalmaboutthat?><-

Ed: -becaaaauusseee>>- Yeah, really, I'm fine...just give me a minute -kicks his shoe off and pulls his pant leg up some, sees that the twist has split the false skin- ...hell...-feels his fingers around the ankle joint to see if he can pop it back in correctly-

Kane: ...! ...-veryveryquiet- Ed....-youtoo?D:-

Ed: -looks up at her for a second before back down quickly- ..sorry..-fornotsaying-

Kane: .....*swallows and looks away* ...its fine....I understand...

Ed: ..I shoulda said, sorry...-curls his hand around the top of his foot and gives it a swift wrench until the joint ratchets back into place-

Kane: *forces back a wincce* ....you didnt need to...-wasyourbusiness-

Ed: I wanted to..just...youknow><- -moves his foot a bit to see if it's in working order before reaching for his shoe-

Kane: .....yeah...

Ed: -pulls his shoe back on-...it goes up to about the same place yours does...

Kane: ...! .....*swallows* ....oh....*looks at the leather strap showing through the tear in the dress* ....y...your...other leg....? -pleasesaynormal:<-

Ed: Is fine...it's just...the right arm, left leg...

Kane: ....I see....*glances to the side*

Ed: Understand that it..doesn't bother me..?

Kane: ...yeah.....I do....-wantahandup?-

Ed: -tries to tuck the 'skin' back so it doesn't tear anymore, fails, and just pulls his pant leg back down before starting to stand, carefully testing his weight on his ankle before actually standing-...I think I popped a screw loose..>>

Kane: ....*bites lip* ...thats..not good...is it fixable?

Ed: It should be, but I can look at it later, I can still walk you home. -picks his books back up, puts a little more weight on his foot and the ankle clicks oddly but he goes about ignoring it-

Kane: ....*hears the clicking and watches his ankle for a short while before walking forward* ....so long as you're sure...-walkingwalkingaaandhouse?-

[Kane]

Ed: -comes up the house, a bit of a rolling gate trying to keep most of his weight on his right leg - Hold on a second and I can get your bag off..-starts shifting his books beneath his left arm again-

Kane: *takes a bit of a minute to get up the couple of stairs of the stoop* ......*looks back at him and then at a leaf blowing across the road* ....want to...come inside for some coffee or something? ....its...gotten kind of cold out...

Ed: Oh..well..if you don't mind too much, neither would I...-glances back- if I could just have a minute to look at my automail anyway...


Kane: ....*blinks, curious expression* ....automail...? *opens the door and turns to the side for him*

Ed: -oo-..yeah..-steps in- Thanks... and my prosthesis, that's just what..uh, I call it..

Kane: .......*follows him in and closes door* ...why? -curious-

Ed: Just...uh, well I don't know..I've always called it that -><-

Kane: ...*nods* ...I see...you can...come in...*steps forward into the kitchen, picks up a note off the table, reads it and sighs a bit heavily*

Ed: ..thanks. -nods to her bag- You have somewhere you want me to put this?

Kane: ...oh...yeah...you can just...set it against the wall...*crumples the note in her hand and sort of stares at the table for a second*

Ed: Is something the matter..? -shifts around a little taking her bag off and laying it against the wall-

Kane: ...*shakes head* ...no...*sighs quietly*..not really...-bitofalie>><<- *takes arm out of the hold on the crutch, leans it against the table and slowly walks over to the trashcan, before taking a few things out of cabinets to make coffee, glances back* you can sit, you know...*small smile*

Ed: Thanks, again..-walks over to the table, sets his books down on top of it before sitting down himself- ..not really? What was that paper? -sorrycuriositykilledcourtesy-

Kane: ....a note from my uncle...he's...been on a business trip for about a week....came home and left immediately for another trip...he was just....letting me know...and wanted to make sure I was okay...

Ed: Oh..-small frown- Sorry for asking...so he just, leaves you alone for long periods of time? That doesn't really seems right..

Kane: ....its fine... *puts the coffee on to let it brew or whatever -IdontknowhowtomakecoffeeXD-, turns around to look at him, leans against the counter* ...its his job....he's a businessman...and because of his position he....travels alot, or works long hours.....*shrugs a bit*

Ed: Oh...-reaches into his pocket and pulls out his pen, tugs a scrap of paper and scrawls something on it- If you're gonna be alone all the time here -pushes it across the table, closer to where she's leaning- if you need anything.

Kane: ....? *pushes self off the counter and walks forward, picks it up* I..oh...*flushes a little bit* ...th..thanks....*folds it neatly and puts it in her chest pocket* -yesadresswithachestpocketXDIhasone- Ill...be sure to....*pulls out a chair* ...oh. *picks up some books, papers with notes and stuff out of the chair, sets them on the table* ...sorry..bout the mess...I forgot I had these out...*walks back to the coffee and gets a mug to pour it*

Ed: Yeah, no problem..and -glances around- if you think this is messy, you obviously haven't seen a real mess. -leans across a little to look at the books, sees the -blahblahblah- title, gets a bit of a curious look and picks it up-..huh..

Kane: *gives a bit of a laugh* well...comparatively speaking, is a mess...*walks back to the table with his coffee* ...*sees the book he's looking at, swallows a bit nervously* ....you..take anything in your coffee?

Ed: Just sugar, if you have any..-doesn't look up from the book but flips it open and starts scanning the first page-

Kane: ...yeah...*turns and picks up a small sugar bowl, sets it next to his arm before getting herself some coffee* ....Ill..be back....*picks up a few of the books on the table and walks to a closed door on the other side of the kitchen, opens it and slips inside before returning empty-handed, leaves the door slightly ajar, pours herself some coffee before sitting down in the seat* ...least I can do is make it a bit less cluttered....*glances to the side*

Ed: It looks /fine/ seriously...-flips the page- Thanks for the coffee...-scans the next page- ..the parallel world wouldn't be quite so similar, because it doesn't have to be a minor event that would change the course of history...

Kane: I...-holdthephone- ...what?

Ed: It's saying it'd be something little that would change, and I guess it /could/ work that way but you can't base an entirely different world or history on tiny little changes, like deciding to open the window or not.

Kane: .....I actually need to re-read that one...*blinks* ...but no, you shouldnt....what affects the course of events in one place has the probability of being different in another...*shrugs a bit*

Ed: Well, little things can change something I guess, but let's face it, it's not going to be a signifigant enough change to base a world on...

Kane: *shakes head* no...it wouldnt be...*looks at him a bit curiously* ...anybody thats...so much as glanced at the first page of any book I have on that subject matter has had a completely negative response...Im..not really used to a reaction like yours...

Ed: Oh? -small frown- Why? It's just science...-looks up finally- ..it's not weird

Kane: ...*shrugs a bit and looks at him before looking to the side* because any ideas I have about this kind of science are often...too abstract for people to see as normal....

Ed: Too abstract? What are your ideas?

Kane: .....basically...the only response I've been able to tell people to any negative criticism they give is "just because we dont think something can exist doesnt mean we shouldnt give it the possibility". I think its possible that there are parallel worlds and universes to our own....where some things exist there that dont here....people often shoot those ideas down or call me crazy because science has yet to show they exist...but that same reason is why I choose to believe what I do...science has yet to show that there isnt anything like it beyond our skies...*shrugs a bit and looks to the side*

Ed: It's not crazy, just because it hasn't been proven yet doesn't mean it doesn't exist, people are so close minded -frowns further, getting a bit of a far-off look as he lays his hand over his port for a second- it's not..impossible to believe..

Kane: ...*watches his movement for a minute, then looks back at him* ......youre...the only person thats said anything like that....and not called me crazy for choosing to believe someting like that...

Ed: If I...if I told you why you'd think /I/ was crazy -little laugh-

Kane: ....I doubt that...-seriously- I've been thought to be crazy too many times to even think about labeling somebody else as such *shrugs a bit and sips the coffee*

Ed: -picks up his coffee, too- Trust me, it's nothing like reading a few less-than-christian books.

Kane: *small smirk, leans back and fiddles with the tear on her dress* They get a bit repetitive after a while....something different would be...intriguing...

Ed: I can imagine they would get...repetitive, I know how research is...

Kane: *smiles a little* Every time I think I'm about to learn something new that I could use for an idea, I wind up taking a complete circle. And theres not many books out there that have incredibly varied information....*shrugs* its almost like a dead-end.

Ed: Well..with what you know here, it is a dead end

Kane: ....what I know here? -curiousagain-

Ed: -oo-..I mean...what you know /now/..yeah, now.

Kane: ....*raises eyebrows* ....something tells me you dont actually mean now....

Ed: Maybe...not...-takes a sip of his coffee before staring into it-

Kane: .....what did you mean, then? *sips coffee, puts it down and leans back again*

Ed: I don't...you're gonna think I'm insane.

Kane: ....again with the "I doubt that"....*slowly reaches to her right arm and pulls the hand into her lap, crosses left hand over it, looks at the table for a minute before looking at him*

Ed: Are you sure you want to know..?

Ed: -swallows- ...-shrugs after a while- nothing I need to say at the moment, I suppose.

Kane: *nods and sips coffee again* -nowinsanelycuriousthanksalotEd- *sets coffee on table and knocks off the papers sitting precariously on the edge* ...shit. -><- *quietly scoots chair back and slowly kneels down, gathers most of the papers in her hand before placing hand on her leg to push self up, slight 'pain.-.' face, drops one of the papers* ....*sighs and looks at it* Ill get it in a minute....'scuse me....*heads to the door again* -andthatwouldbecueforEdtopickupthepaperbecauseithasatransmutationcircleonitfromoneofthebooksXD-

Ed: -frowns because of the pain face-..okay..-sets his coffee down and leans down to pick up the papers, glances at them- O.O

Kane: *comes out of her room and walks to the table, sees his expression* ...what....?


Ed: -quietly- Wh..why do you have transmutation circles?..

Kane: ....you...know what they are? -oo-

Ed: They're transmutation circles! This is alchemy, I thought alchemy didn't..

Kane: ....how do you know those terms? the only other people I know of that know them are....*coughs*...is very small...

Ed: ..I thought..Alchemy didn't exist over here? How'd you get to know these circles?

Kane: ....over here?


Ed: Yes, over here..this is..the wrong side of the gate...

Kane: ....gate?

Ed: The Gate, the...-><- ..oh..how do you know about alchemy?..

Kane: ....Ive researched it. -seriously- *sits down*

Ed: But these...are advanced circles...I thought this world's alchemy didn't get this far...

Kane: ....for...most people....even...the will to so much as attempt to study it vanished more than one thousand years ago...but...some people who grew interested in it still study it...

Ed: B..but why? It doesn't work over here...

Kane: ....curiousity. the want to figure out why it doesnt work. what could be achieved if it did...*shrugs a little*

Ed: It can't work over here, the gate doesn't work that way

Kane: ....thats the third time youve mentioned the gate....what is the gate...why doesnt it work to allow alchemy? *raises eyes from the paper to him* what....what do you know?

Ed: The gate...the gate is 'god'...or truth...or whatever you want to call it..

Kane: ....another thing most people frown upon. to me theres no such thing as 'god'. wouldnt that be the same as truth?

Ed: ..pretty much...the gate connects this world and...-whispers- mine..

Kane: ...-thankgodDBKaneissomuchbetteratkeepingatotallyneutralface.notevenaneyebrowraiseXD- ...yours?

Ed: Mine...my world..I cam through the gate to get here...

Kane: ...how? ...why? ....your world...?

Ed: It's...it's a really long story..

Kane: ......do...do you have time?

Ed: I have... a lot of time..

Kane: ....same here....-cantholdacrutchandcarrydrinksatthesametime-

Ed: Well..I guess...the easiest way to start is to say that obviously I don't come from this world, mine is a lot like it but we use alchemy..

Kane: ....how?

Ed: What do you mean how..?

Kane: ..how does alchemy work? what can you do with it? what purposes does it serve?

Ed: It does a lot..it's practical, used in medicine and...and warfare..it works through the gate..

Kane: ....what does the gate have to do with it?

Ed: The gate /is/ it, it's transfer of energy through the gate that makes alchemy even feasible, let alone workable

Kane: .....why doesnt the gate....work this way?

Ed: It just doesn't, I don't know why...it's a one way flow, though..

Kane: ....how did you..come through it? and..why?

Ed: It was an accident..I was...performing human alchemy and it was die or end up here..I chose here..

Kane: .....even if it worked here...that wouldve been...forbidden..because...you cant gain anything without sacrificing something...and to do something with a human....people would have assumed you took away from...your being to accomplish it....what....were you trying--.. or...what did you do?

Ed: -looks away- it is a taboo...and I don't...I don't know if I succeeded..I was..trying to bring someone back

Kane: ...-quietly-...if...you...dont mind my asking....who...were you trying to..bring back?

Ed:...-looks at the table, swallows-..my brother..

Kane: ....your brother...? ....*lets gaze drift from him to a picture on a shelf jutting out from the wall to her right*

Ed: -doesn't look up- -><- yeah...he was..g..gone, from having brought me back..

Kane: .....*doesnt move her gaze, either* ...you...died?

Ed: ..stabbed..

Kane: .....ah....

Ed: ...-sighs and finally looks up-..you believe me?

Kane: *doesnt move her gaze* -she'sabitlostinnostalgia,thankyoupicture>><<- ....yeah.........I do.......

Ed: -glances the direction she's looking before back at the table-..it's a bit...weird, don't you think?

Kane: ....it could be a little....but....even if it was...it...doesnt matter to me...I believe you...

Ed: ..thank you..I didn't think anyone..would..

[Kane]

Kane: .....*small smile* my aunt...always told me that my mnd is...far more open than others'....that's probably a factor as to why I do...and that I, myself..think its possible for worlds other than ours to exist...

Ed: It's good...that you do...

Kane: ....*smile twitches very slightly* ...yeah....*glances back to the photo for a minute before at him again* -kanestopglancingatthepicture><- ...I guess it is

Ed: Who's...who's in the photo..?

Kane: ..*blinks and looks back at it* -kindaquiet-...its...my mom and my dad.......and my brother....

Ed:...oh...-looks away-

Kane: *swallows a bit and stares at table* ....you...mentioning your brother..made me think of mine....

Ed: Oh...did..something happen to him..?

Kane: ....we were...separated a few years ago...I havent...seen him since. *blinks* he's...my twin...I could always talk to him about something...but now I dont even know if he's alive...

Ed:..I'm sorry..

Kane: ...its...fine...d..dont worry about it....

Ed: It's not really...fine..but I guess there's nothing you can do..

Kane: ....no...theres not....

Ed: I'm sorry...

Kane: ....*shrugs a little* dont worry about it...I must be a sucker for nostalgia...or something...*half of a smile/chuckle thing*

Ed: Yeah, I know how that is...

Kane: ...*looks at him and gives closer to a full smile*

Ed: ..-gives a bit of a smile back-..how'd you come to researching alchemy..?

Kane: ....while focusing my studies on the history of science, what it used to be, and how its changed over time. My uncle was able to get me access to a few books in a college in England when we were there...

Ed: Oh...wow

Kane: ...*shrugs a little* I've liked science for a long while....and since the books there were in English, I needed to learn the language more than ever...just learning more about it...and an arcane science like alchemy...was....engrossing to me...

Ed: Yeah, it's really weird to be here where it doesn't work..

Kane: what happened when you used it? what did you often do?

Ed: I used it to battle..and fix things

Kane: ....what did you use to battle? just the ground around you, or...?

Ed: Anthing around me that I could

Kane: ...thats interesting...

Ed: I suppose so..-small smile-

Kane: well, I think it is...I've never seen it done..*small smile back*

Ed: No..I wish I could show you but, well -shrugs, with a little laugh-

Kane: *smiles a bit wider* I....wish I could see.

Ed: Yeah, I wish I could still do it...

Kane: *small smile* what did you have to do to perform it?

Ed: I..had to clap, making a circle with my body...but that was because I'd see the gate most people used transmutation circles..

Kane: ...you'd seen the gate previously? ...and..that took the place of drawing out the array?

Ed: Y..yeah...

Kane: ...wh...what did you do...to see it?

Ed: More...human transmutation..

Kane: ...*blinks a bit in surprise* ....again?

Ed: Well that...was..the first time..

Kane: ...*swallows* ...wh...why...? *blinks, flushes a bit* ...if you dont mind...my asking..*looks to the side and sits back*

Ed:...my mom...

Kane: -gutwrench- ....-quietly- ..im sorry...-forasking-....

Ed: It's okay...

Kane: .....*looks to the side, bites lip*

Ed: It's alright..to be curious..

Kane: ...*swallows* ....what....what happened...?

Ed: W..with the gate..?

Kane: ...yeah....

Ed: It...took my arm and leg...and my brother's body...

Kane: ...*jaw slacks a little bit for a second before she tightens it again, lets her gaze fall to his arm and leg before pulling it back to his face* ...your..brothers....body?

Ed: I bound his soul...to a suit of armour...

Kane: ....alchemy even let you...bond souls...?

Ed: Yes...but it's hard...I g..gave my limb to do it

Kane: ...*swallows and looks at him with a bit of a trying sympathy/pinch of horror* ....so...that law...it really does...govern everything....?

Ed: Yes..it does...

Kane: ....*bites lip and looks at his arm before him again, and at the table* ....-thatmusthavebeensopainfulD:-

Ed: That's...what got me killed, trying to get his body back

Kane: ....*blinks* ....instead of dying in your world, you came here to live....-kind of re-iterating but now making more sense of it-

Ed: Well..the second time..

Kane: ....*nods a bit* ....-she'sprocessingtheinformationXD-

Ed: -looks down- It's a lot, I know..

Kane: ....yeah, it is....im just going over everything again....

Ed: Yeah, that's fine..

Kane: ....*silent for a little while, looks at the picture again for a long moment before back at the table* ...-quietly- ...its really....interesting...

Ed: Yes...please take as long as you need to think about it..

Kane: ....its just...amazing....to think theres a place...where it works...

Ed: For me, it's amazing to think that here's a place that doesn't..

Kane: ...*small grin* I guess it would be...

Ed: Yeah..even weirder is to find someone that believes my crazy story..

Kane: .....well...I do *shrugs a bit, small smile*

Ed: Thank you, for that...-notthinkingI'minsane-

Kane: It...wasnt too hard...really...

Ed: It's a whole other /world/ I'm talking about..that's hard to believe..

Kane: ....for some people. *looks up at him* Its easier for me....than it probably should be.

Ed: It's good that you can, for me at least..

Kane: ....*smiles a bit*

Ed: Hey..do you have a screwdriver?

Kane: ...I should....just a minute....*pushes self up from the table and heads into room again, flicks on the light and returns about two minutes later with a screwdriver in hand* ...sorry that took so long...*turns light off, walks back to the table and lowers self into chair, holding the screwdriver out* here...

Ed: It's okay..you didn't have to walk to much -frowns a bit but takes the screwdriver-

Kane: ....*blinks before glancing at the crutch* ..it was fine....-notlookingathimthough-

Ed: You shouldn't have ->>-

Kane: ....-cant really think of how to respond to that- *shrugs a little*

Ed:...-sighs-..thanks. -kicks his left shoe off-

Kane: ...yeah...no problem...

Ed: -pulls his leg up to her his heel on the chair in front of him, rolls up his pant leg and starts looking at the joint-...I think it's okay..

Kane: *finally looks over* ....thats good...

Ed: Yeah -gives her a bit of a smile-

Kane: ...*smiles a bit herself before looking back at his leg* ...you...mentioned...automail before...what..exactly was it?

Ed: ..it's the prosthetics from my world...it's very..advanced

Kane: ....how so?

Ed: It connects to the nerve signals the brain still sends out so they are easily controlled..

Kane: ...-close to a murmur- thats a feat of bio-medical mechanics that people are probably only beginning to fathom....-normal voice- ...you'd have..full range of motion of it then...

Ed: Mostly, yes...

Kane: ...how did you..achieve that here...? I cant move my arm at all...and gravity and inertia bend my knees...

Ed: My...->>><<<- father designed it...it's a different port than what you're got..

Kane: ...*looks down at her arm* ...I see. -thinkingXD-

Ed: It's...a bit more painful, the actual attachment..

Kane: ....*looks back up at him* ....I sort of guessed...*raises eyebrows in slight curiousity*

Kane: *just watching him silently*

Ed: -bites his lip a little, trying to manuever the screwdriver-

Kane: *pulls her gaze from him and looks back at the picture* -damn nostalgia-

Ed: -something clicks and he stares at the joint for a long time, blinking-

Kane: *looks back over at the sound* ...something wrong?

Ed: ->>>>>- I think I just broke it more...

Kane: ....*blinks, swallows* how? ...can you still move it?

Ed: Well..-bit of a sheepish laugh, picks his leg up and the foot dangles loosely- When it popped early, it stripped the threads on the screw and I think I tried to force it a bit much...

Kane: *swallows* ....there...anything you can do?

Ed: -moves his leg a litte and his foot just continues to dangle- I...can...try to balance

Kane: ....d...d'you need some help..?

Ed: I might -smiles at her- -^^- thanks, let me see if I can manage it first...-puts his hands on the table and pushes himself up slowly-

Kane: ....right...*nods and watches him*

Ed: -manages to stand, takes a step to te side and stumbles a little as the joint clicks out-of-whack- >.>

Kane: ...*bites lip and stands* ....doesnt look to good...

Ed:..I think..I can manage, just got to make it home, I have spares

Kane: ....*nods* right...

Ed: -picks up his books again, gives her a bit of a smile- I should do alright, I've handlled worse...-starts making his way to the door, not terribly slowed but carefully-

Kane: ....*looks at him a bit worriedly, blinks to shake it off and just watches him, follows to the door* -anotherhabitherunclegroundintoher,dontaskXD-

Ed: -steps out onto the front porch- With any luck, I'll make it home -small laugh- -famouslastwordsXD-

Kane: ...Please do...and be careful ->>- *leans against the doorway a bit* -indeed-

Ed: Thanks, I'll try. -takes the first step, goes for the second and stumbles a little a the joint slips, his foot snaps to the side entirely and he falls back, tearing his shirt and scraping his elbow up on the step-

[Kane]

Kane: ...Ed! *steps out and quickly sits on the top step next to him* -quiet worry- Are you alright?! -otherthanyourlegandelbowobviously-

Ed:...>.> well...I made it really far...-glares down at his ankle for a moment before looking back up at her-..I'm okay, I think..

Kane: *bites lip* y..you sure? -worried:<-

Ed: Yeah, I think I bruised my ass but otherwise >.> -sorryEd'snotverycultured..XD-

Kane: ....*grins a bit before letting out a bit of a laugh*

Ed: -small smile before crooking his knee and pulling his leg up to look at it-...fuck..><

Kane: *looks down as well, bit of a frown* ...you cant walk on that...

Ed: -frowns-..I could try..>>

Kane: ...*looks from his leg to him with an incredibly doubtful look, eyebrows raised like "yeah thats not likely"*

Ed: -reaches down, trying to pop it back at least mostly into place and a peice of the plastic part of the suport falls out-

Kane: *stares at it for a second*...still think you can try?

Ed: M..maybe >.<

Kane: ....*sighs a little* -faceitEd,yourleg'sbroke><-

Ed: ...-sighs, too-..well, that's annoying, sorry.

Kane: ....*small sympathetic smile* ....you can...stay here for now and call a cab...its about the time people start getting home from work or going to their shift, though...so it might be a bit slow....

Ed: Yeah..right, thanks -small smile- -whilehepanicsinsidecoshe’sbrokeXD-

Kane: ...need a hand up? -thoughImightmyself.stupidpain><-

Ed: Don't hurt yourself, I'll manage...-pushes himself up some, winces when he bends his elbow- -owwforgotaboutthat><-

Kane: ...be careful....-quieter- ..I wouldnt have....

Ed: I'm fine, don't worry. -manages to get himself up, balancing a little precariously- you need some help up?

Kane: ....! ...I...*flushes a bit* ...I'd pull you down...-dontwanttobreakyourankleworse><-

Ed: I'm balanced alright, now. I can help -holds his hand out to her-

Kane: ....th..thanks...very much...*swallows and takes his hand, slowly pulling self up, attempts to force back a small wince*

Ed: No problem..-wobbles a little on his feet but manages to get her up an stay upright himself-

Kane: *brushes hand across the leather strap on her leg showing from the tear in her dress* ...we should..head inside....

Ed: Yeah...thanks. -carefully hobbles towards the door-

Kane: *waits till he's through before closing the door* ..you should probably clean your arm up, too...

Ed: -twists a bit to look at his elbow- Yeah, probably..-looks back at her before making his way slowly back to the kitchen- Are you alright? -don'twalktoomuchonmyaccount><-

Kane: .....*glances to the side before looking at him* yeah...

Ed: You really should sit down..-><really-

Kane: ..'m fine....-she'sembarassedXD-

Ed: Are you sure?

Kane: .....yeah. -notconvincingXD-

Ed: You should still sit down ->>-

Kane: ...I will after I get you something to clean your elbow up....

Ed: My arm's fine, just sit down, alright? -it'saskinnedelbowI'lllive>>-

Kane: .....*glances to the side*

Ed: Please? Just sit down...-KanereallyisKanetheworldoverXD-

Kane: ...*bites lip* ...im...not used to anybody but my uncle...being concerned....wh..why are you?

Ed: W..well -blushes a little but shrugs after a while-..I guess I just do...I mean I know how it hurts cause of well..-myown-...and..well..-shrugs again-

Kane: ....*flushes a little* ....th..thanks....-forbeingconcerned-

Ed: Y..yeah, no problem..

Kane: ...*small smile, heads into the kitchen*

Ed: -follows after her and sits down in the same chair he was in before-

Kane: *sits down herself, hears the door and turns head*

Uncle: *steps in, books in hand and looks between them*

Kane: -backtogerman- Uncle! What are you doing here?

-cue, million-mile-an-hour German conversation, Uncle sets books on table and goes through a closed door on the other side of the kitchen, re-appears with something in hand-

Uncle: ...*looks to Ed* -slower German- ...we havent met...*holds out hand* you can call me Yash...

Ed: -OO through all of this-...Uhm, hi, sir -thankyoumilitary-...I'm Edward -reaches out to shake his hand-

Kane: *bites lip*

Uncle: ...*nods* Nice to meet you. *looks back to Kane, goes off at a million miles an hour again* Mabe I'll see you around sometime.

-what sounds like a bit of a small argument ensues, Kane sheepishly scratching head, Uncle pointing to the crutch a few times before walking over and ruffling her hair once before turning and leaving out the door-

Kane: *bites lip and watches him leave, attempts to straighten hair*

Ed: Y..you, too. -looks over at Kane, attempting to catch what's being said, watches as her uncle leaves and looks back to her-

Kane: ....*sighs a bit and continues running hand through hair*

Ed: Uh what...did he say? -sheepish smile ^^'-

Kane: basically checking up on me....and telling me to take it easy...*glances at the crutch* only reason he came back was to get something he forgot...

Ed: Oh..okay..he surprised me

Kane: ...*raises eyebrows and swallows a bit* me, too....I didnt expect him back...

Ed: Yeah...-small smile- He seemed..uh, nice enough?

Kane: ....*finishes running hand through hair* ...he is....*nods*

Ed: -blushes a little, watching her run her hands through her hair and looks away- -thatdidn'thappen>>-

Kane: *swallows and glances to the side again*

Ed: -looks around the kitchen before at her again- ..sorry for intruding so much

Kane: ...*small smile* its fine....dont worry...

Ed:..thanks..if you want I'll call that cab now..-where'syourphone?-

Kane: ...clean your arm up, first....*stands up*

Ed: -stands up, too, automatically and almost tumbles over but catches himself on the table- ->>- it's fine

Kane: ....prevent infection.

Ed: It's just a little scrape...

Kane: Even a splinter can become a festering cess pool for bacteria....

Ed: >.> If my arm falls off, I'll look into it

Kane: ....*sighs, partially rolls eyes* I wont break...its just a short distance.

Ed: ...-sighs- fine..but be careful..

Kane: ....you sound like my uncle just did...*kind of just stares at him for a minute*

Ed: Uh..oh..sorry? -small laugh, rubs the back of his neck-

Kane: *small smile* he just gets a bit...over-concerned sometimes...like he did tonight *shrugs*

Ed: He was over concerned?

Kane: ....he saw the crutch....*shrugs again* generally stems from that....

Ed: ..Oh..well, nobody likes to see the people they care about in pain

Kane: ....guess not...dont want him to worry, though...

Ed: No..but of course he's gonna worry

Kane: ....I know..but....then he'll say something like he did..pretty much telling me to sit down for the rest of the night. I hate doing that..I get too fidgety....

Ed: Well, you really should take it easy..

Kane: ...I really am terrible at that....

Ed: I can tell, you sort of seem that way..

Kane: *raises eyebrows, gives a small grin* I do, do I?

Ed: Yeah, you just do ^^

Kane: ....*shrugs* I've always been like that, I guess...just got even worse when doctors started telling me I couldnt do certain things. *small smile*

Ed: Yeah, I know how that is...but, still..

Kane: *sighs* I try not to let pain affect how I go about my day...if I can help it. No matter what people say...-dependshowbadthepainis><-

Ed: It's /okay/ to just take it easy..

Kane: ....*shrugs* not my type of thing...*small smile*

Ed: Maybe, no...but, pain is pain. -smiles just a little-

Kane: *half smile half :/ face* ...yeah...it is...

Ed: You want some more coffee or something, if you'll tell me where stuff is I can make some?

Kane: ...*blinks* ..o...oh....sure...its in that cabinet *nods towards one* ...and the -wtfeveryouuseXD- is still on the counter from earlier....Ill...get the stuff for your arm...

Ed: -small frown but-...alright..thanks -stands up and heads over to where she was pointing-

Kane: *walks back to room, appears a short bit later with -whateverImtoolazytolistXD-*

Ed: -has made the coffee while she was getting stuff, turns carefully to face her- ..thanks, again

Kane: ....*smiles a bit* yeah...its no problem....

Ed: -hobbles over to the table again and sits down, looks at his elbow again, frowning a little and starts rolling up is shirtsleeve-

Kane: *sets the stuff on the table* -didhebringthecoffeeover?XD-

Ed: It's not bad...-><- didn't realize it was bleeding so much though...

Kane: ...well you cut your elbow open.....a joint you move alot...its bound to bleed

Ed: -still frowning a little-...yeah, but still -><-

Kane: *small smile* it should heal quickly though....

Ed: Yeah, it's not bad -smiles some after a while and reaches for -something- to clean it with-

Kane: *sits slowly* thats good...

Ed: Uhuh, you doin' alright?

Kane: ....*looks at him before glancing to the side* Ill be fine by morning. *shrugs*

Ed: Does that mean you aren't fine, now? -><-

Kane: ...I've been better. -butalsoworse-

Ed: -:<- 'sorry to have been trouble.

Kane: ...*looks back at him* -dontlooklikethat:<- ...you havent been trouble...

Ed: -bit of an abashed smile- Well, you're walking around more on my account..

Kane: ...*shrugs after a while* I probably wouldve found something to walk around for, anyway...

Ed: I can't say anything about that, but I do /know/ that you've been walking on my account, so..sorry.

Kane: ...*flushes a little and looks down, moves her hand to her leg* ....you shouldnt apologize...

Ed: Too late...

Kane: ..*smirks a bit* apparently...but..still

Ed: -shrugs- Well, it's true

Kane: ...that may be but...*shrugs* I dont mind...

Ed: ...Thanks. -small smile-

Kane: *looks back at him, gives a small smile herself* ...yeah...no problem...

Ed: -finishes up with his elbow, before reaching for his coffee-

Kane: *reaches for hers as well and looks over at the picture again, looks like she's thinking a bit* -damnitKanestop><-

Ed: -looks at her and glances over at the picture, small frown-

Kane: ...*blinks a few times rapidly, shakes head and sips coffee, looking away from the picture*

Ed: -more of a frown- You okay..?

Kane: *small smile, looks at him* yeah, sorry about that...

Ed: It's fine...-gives her a bit of a smile, too-

Kane: ...I guess when Im not working Im at a sore loss of things to do...generally it keeps me busy...

Ed: Yeah, I know how that is..-small laugh- I read day in, day out...

Kane: *raises eyebrows a bit interestedly* I dont have..too many books. The ones I have are on the same subject matter, too, so I dont have much variety.

Ed: I use the public library -shrugs- it's not the best entertainment always, but it makes the day go a little faster

Kane: *smiles* I dont know what makes a day go by fast, anymore...as much as I enjoy reading when I can I feel Ive been reading for hours but its been so much less than that....

Ed: I know how that can be, too...I guess I've just gotten used to it lately.

Kane: Really the only thing I look forward to in the fall is Oktoberfest...then the snow in the winter...as much as I try to find a pattern from year to year everything seems to change, at least a bit....cant get used to that..

Ed: -blinks- Oktoberfest?

Kane: -ohyeahyourenewhere- Its a...16 to 18 day festival...the....worlds largest fair, actually...its held in Munich, and thats when the beer hall is busiest....theres some days when they give free food and drink for the festives. *thinks* ...some people enjoy their drink to much *bit of a scorn before lightening expression* ..its a good opportunity to have some fun...meet people...and find them....

Ed: Oh...sounds like the Winterfest...-small smile-...when does it start?

Kane: Around the twelfth...

Ed: Right...huh, I wonder how I missed that -seeingashe'sreaduponGermany-

Kane: ...*shrugs, bit of a laughing tone* Good question...

Ed: Yeah..-bit of a laugh-

Kane: its fairly fun...I think you'd get at least some amusement out of it....

Ed: I might like it..-smiles-

Kane: *smiles a bit* Good...I have yet to meet somebody who didnt find something of it they enjoyed...

Ed: Yeah? Well, I'll definitely have to give it a try..-blushes a little-

Kane: I dont think you'd be able to get away from it even if you wanted to...*bit of a smirk*

Ed: -oo- -laughs- Really? Why's that?

Kane: Because people from all over Germany travel to come to it...and even though it centers in Munich it radiates out to all parts of Germany in some way, and different parts have slightly different celebrations...

Ed: Oh, well...I've never been to celebrations much before, didn't have a whole lot of time for it, maybe I'll like it...so, you said you really look forward to it?

Kane: Yeah, its something fun...they have different things to see each year. Maybe learn a few things from it.

Ed: Yeah? -smiles- It sounds interesting...

Kane: It really is...*bit of a smile herself*

Ed: -blushes and looks a bit off to the side- When people get excited they tend to talk awfully fast...

Kane: ....*smirks a little* thats true...add some drinks to the mix and its even worse...

Ed: Yeah. -slightlynervouslaugh- So..you know, I'd really..uh..appreciate it, if you'd go with me? -///-

Kane: ...! ...I..*blushes* I'd...be glad to....*softer smile*

Ed: -finally looks up at her- R..really? -blushingtoodon'tworry-..thanks...

Kane: Yeah.....I'd be happy to....

Ed: -smiles some-...thanks, a lot.

Kane: ....Yeah...*bllushes slightly redder* ....n..no problem....

Ed: -smiles a bit more when she blushes- -EdhasasoftspotforblushingIthinkXD- ..Is there a particular night you like to go?

Kane: ...*shrugs and shakes head* I..wont be working because of the surplus, and they'll take their more experienced workers over me -andmoreablebodied-, so I wouldnt have anything planned...any night would be fine...

Ed: Well, it's my first time so I'd like to see opening ceremonies, if you don't mind?

Kane: I dont...at all...they're one of my favorites...

Ed: Right...then, the twelfth?

Kane: *smile shifts into a soft grin* Yeah...the twelfth...

Ed: Okay..thanks, again -bit of a blush again-

Kane: ....*blushes a bit herself* Yeah...no problem...

Ed: -smiles before looking at his coffee, takes a drink after a moment-

Kane: *smiles a little and turns back to her coffee, stares at table as she sips it*

Ed: -finishes off his coffee and sets the empty cup down, looking back up at her-

[Kane]

Ed: -dressed a little nicer than usual, wearing darker slacks and a suit-coat as opposed to the vest, steps up to her door, adjusts his cuff a little nervously, and knocks-


Kane: *comes to the door, wearing the darker, neater dress and black boots as described earlier, managed to get her hair and bangs completely flat so they frame her face, opens the door, smiles a bit* Hey, Ed...

Ed: -swallows and smiles a little- Hey...-looks at her, small blush- I'm not too late am I?

Kane: *small blush herself* of course youre not...

Ed: -smiles a bit more-..Good, are you ready then..?

Kane: Yeah *small smile* I am..

Ed: -handsmeetpockets- Okay.. -looks her over, blushes a bit more and looks away- You, uh...look nice.

Kane: Th...*blushes a bit redder* ...thanks...you, too...*steps outside finally and locks door behind herself, turns back to him* Shall we...go then?

Ed: -nods and turns back to the stairs, glancing over at her- How's your day been?

Kane: Its been...pretty quiet, actually....I got some school work done...that I've actually been meaning to do. *small smile* That was satisfactory...*carefully steps down stairs, looks at him* Yours?

Ed: -walks down with her- Mostly the same -bit of a laugh- I finished my school work pretty early on..-causeEd'sageniuswithnolifelikethat- but not bad otherwise, thanks
Kane: *small smile* Normally I get it done earlier...I had other things to do. And more...entertaining.

Ed: -cocks his head to the side to look at her- What was more entertaining?

Kane: Reading. And sitting on a bench under a tree and watching the different types of people that pass by...to see what the people around you are like...

Ed: Oh..yeah, there are all kinds of people in town for the festival, huh? -small laugh- My hotel is brimming, it was really loud last night, I think people got an early start on the drinking

Kane: *half-sighs, half-smirks* Not exactly what we need, but its pretty inevitable, I guess...given the time of year...and simply because its Munich....*bit of a laugh herself*

Ed: -grins- Yeah, can't really be avoided with a celebration like this in town, it could be worse I guess

Kane: Much worse, I think. *grins a little, too*

Ed: At least it's a nice evening, as cool as it is I thought it might rain, I'm glad it didn't

Kane: Me, too. I dont mind the rain, much...but if its too cool out it becomes plain miserable...

Ed: Uhuh, but either way I'm glad it's cleared off some -smallsheepishsmilebecausehe'sageek- When it get's darker we can see the constellations. -newtohim:>-

Kane: Yeah...I love looking at the stars...sometimes I just end up getting lost in my own thoughts....*small laugh*

Ed: I do that, too, sometimes. -thinkingofhome- It's..relaxing

Kane: Yeah...it is....I used to lay out for hours when I was younger and look at them until I fell asleep....

Ed: When Al and I were little we'd climb up on the roof to look at them, I'd tell him stories from a book of myths about the stars I'd read.

Kane: Aloysius and I never got up on the roof....but...we would walk to a hillside that faced away from the city lights...he'd tell me any facts about stars that he'd learn since we last looked at them...he never really...knew any myths...he didnt see them to be entertaining, even if I asked. *small smile*

Ed: I could have told Al facts, but he'd get bored because most of what I knew, he already knew too because we studied almost everything together...he read a little slower than me, though, so I'd pick up the fantasies in my spare time, some of them were silly, but he liked to hear them anyway..

Kane: We'd read the same material...but from different books, then tell each other what we'd learned. I was more interested in space and the universe itself, and less so on specifics like stars...that was always Aloysius....*looks back at him* Remember any of the myths from then? -differentworldsdifferentmythsXD-

Ed: Well, yeah -smiles a little- I remember a few. Want to hear one?

Kane: Yeah *small smile* I'd love to...

Ed: Okay...-thinks for a second- There was one, it was actually part of a whole realm of myths from some ancient civilization in the West, before Alchemy had been introduced to them and they believed in a pantheon of gods. Well, they believed in a god of judgement, I can't remember his name anymore, but it was something like Azule...anyway, he was the father of all of the other gods, which is why he had the right to pass judgement on souls. It was said that he lived in the sky having taken the form of a black dragon watching over the gods and people, and at night he would spread his wings to cover the sun to give the world rest and the stars were the pinpoints of sunlight that shone through the wear of his ancient wings.

Kane: ....wow...thats...really interesting...and thought-provoking....*smiles a bit* I like it...its different from any I've read before...

Ed: -smiles a little- Yeah...it was...one of the better one's, I told it to Winry and she told me it was a romantic way to look at the stars. I ruined it for her by telling her as judge his form of punishment was to eat people's souls so they burned eternally in the acid of his stomach -grins-

Kane: ....*laughs a bit* thats an amusing way to put it....I like that, too...*small grin herself* Who's Winry, though? Childhood friend?

Ed: Oh..-yeahhaven'tmentionedher- yeah, she was our neighbor, her parents knew mine and apparently Gran was a friend of my dad's..

Kane: Ah....I see...*smiles a bit* "ruining" a story for someone like that kind of sounds like something I'd do...

Ed: -laughs a little- Yeah? Al told me I was mean for ruining it, she told me that was disgusting and hit me for it.

Kane: *laughs a bit* Most of the facts I was able to produce in the school I went to in England were labeled as "disgusting". That made tons of people wary to even approach me. *small smile*

Ed: What kind of facts? -curious look-

Kane: Various things about the human body or animals...or foods. Sometimes I got bored of reading books about space so I picked up books on anatomy and biology instead. Most kids in England stayed with classical literature, and not so much science unless they were required to.

Ed: But..->.>- yeah, I know how people are, but it seems silly, science is so fascinating I don't see why anyone would shy away from it

Kane: *small smile* So fascinating I often found myself getting yelled at by the teacher because I ended up reading instead of paying attention in the lesson, or getting picked on for being a bookworm. *laughs a bit*

Ed: -grins- I know how that is, too...I didn't actually go to school for very long though, but I can't count all of the nights I spent with my face stuck to pages because I couldn't pull myself away before I literally passed out.

Kane: *laughs a bit again* I probably would have done the same thing but my parents, aunt and uncle wouldnt let me. They'd fret about me not getting enough sleep, even if I protested...

Ed: Al would freak out, too, but in the military -probablyhasn'tmentionedthateither>>- library there were so many nooks and crannies to hide in, he couldn't find me to fret until it was too late. -laughs-

Kane: Military library? -wouldntthatbeformilitaryonly?-

Ed: -><-..uh, yeah, the Central one anyway..

Kane: ....wouldnt you have to be in the Military to access that? -christyoureyoungtodothat><-

Ed: ..Yeah, military only, I was a Major.

Kane: .....youre...really young...-forthat><-

Ed: Yeah, I was he youngest ever, I became a state alchemist at...twelve -><yeahyoung-

Kane: .......geez....

Ed: Uh, yeah...->>- I was pretty young, I guess, but I needed access to their library.

Kane: ...for your goals....yeah....they probably had more than anything elsewhere...

Ed: A ton of information that you couldn't get anywhere else in the world

Kane: I'll bet....*small smile*

Ed: The library was great, actually..-oofestivenoisesandsuch-

Kane: A wealth of information available to a select population? I'd hope so...*small smile* ...looks like the party's already started for most people...even without the official 'opening'

Ed: Yeah..and -looks around- yeah. -grins- Where do we go, first?

Kane: *looks up at him* It depends on what you want to see. Or do. Different vendors and..set ups open differently. Theres food, drink, things to watch, performers, people playing music for others to dance to, games, competition, gambling, horse and dog races....*shrugs* things like that...

Ed: Oh...well, is there anything you want to do? -bit of a smile-

Kane: Well, you're the one that hasnt been here before...I could do whatever, really...its up to you. *smiles back a bit*

Ed: Well..you wanna get something to drink first? We can carry it around with us, right?

Kane: Yeah, of course we can...*small smile*

Ed: Okay -smiles- there any particular vendor you like?

Kane: *thinks for a minute* Actually, no...theres not. I'm relatively flexible....not too picky...*bit of a laugh*

Ed: Right...-small laugh- Well, there's a stand right there, think it'll do? -nods in it's direction-

Kane: *glances over* Yeah, that'll work. *small smile*

Ed: Okay -smiles, too, and heads that direction- What would you like?

Kane: ....*follows him, glances at the menu* ...I'll...take a Schwarzbier...

Ed: Alright. -orders one for her and another for himself, taking them both as they come up and handing one to her-

Kane: *takes the glass by its handle* Thanks...*bit of a smile*

Al: *walking around, spots them* ...Ed? -doesntrecognizeKaneatfirst-

Ed: No pro-..-oo- -looks around- Alfons...hi.

Kane: *turns at the voice* -Alfons?- Oh...hey, Alfons...

Al: -ooKane?- Hi, Kane....Both of you enjoying the festives?

Ed: Uh..yeah, I guess, we just got here..

Kane: ...y...yeah, what he said...

Al: ...*looks between them* ...did you two come together?

Ed: -o///o- -glances over at Kane- Uh..y..yeah?

Kane: Yeah...we did...*blushes a bit*

Al: *bit of a grin* -thingsclickveryfastinslightlydrunkmind- Date?

Ed: -eep- Uhh...-Iguessso?- -looks at Kane like 'you can say so, if you want'-

Kane: *goes slightly redder, catches Ed's look before straightening a bit and nodding* Yeah...it is...*shifts so shes a tad closer to Ed's side*

Al: *nods and smiles a bit* You two look good together...Ill see the two of you around. *gives Ed a friendly pat on the shoulder before teetering off*

Ed: -blushes, a /lot/, gives Al a small wave and looks over at Kane after he's left- I guess..it is a date..-small smile-

Kane: *blushes a good deal herself and looks up at him* Yeah...it is...*smiles*

Ed: -sips his beer- -makemelessnervousplease- I'm glad...you ->///<- took it that way

Kane: *grins a little and sips her beer, simply looks at him* -cantreallydescribehowtorespondtothat-

Ed: -actuallystartingtorealizehelikesheralotearlierconversationhelped- ..-takes a large drink of his beer, smiles a littler after- Where, next?

Kane: Anywhere, really.....*sips hers again*

Ed: Well...I like dogs -hedoes:>-

Kane: *smiles a bit* That'll probably be in one of the tents since its nighttime...about a medium sized one...maybe that one over there *nods towards it*

Ed: Right, that makes sense...-starts for the tent, glancing sideways to watch her a bit-

Kane: *follows him, glancing around at the different people and festives, small smile on her lips*

Ed: -feelslikeheshouldlike..takeherhandorsomethingbutthegoodone'scaughtupholdingabeverage- -pulls back the tent flap for her instead-

Kane: *smiles a little and goes through* thanks...*walks up to an empty spot on the fence rail, glances at the chalk board of events listed* ...looks like the -insertwtfeverkindofdoghereXD- races are going to start in about a minute...

Ed: -walks up to stand beside her- Yeah, looks like...I guess we'll have to pick who to root for on opening -small laugh-

Kane: *laughs a bit, too, cocks head to the side slightly to listen to the group next to them talk about bets, looks to the dogs starting to line up* ...the group next to us are basing their bets based on genetics....rather than what the dog itself looks as though it can do...*looks at him* what do you look for to choose a winner?

Ed: Well...I've never really watched dog races before. But...I'd look for the smallest, because they'll surprise you. What do you look for..?

Kane: ...I glance at their size and fitness...but what I do is try to look at the dog...into its eyes...to see what light I can. To see if its focused, determined, intimidated, or anything...try to get an idea of its mindset.

Ed: That makes sense...I don't really know how to read dogs -small laugh- but..I've never had much time for pets or anything

Kane: *small smile* Neither have I....I try to pick out the ones that have a more obvious light, then look for a gleam of determination...eyes say alot...*small laugh, finishes off beer and sets the glass on the table to her right before propping her arm on the fence, letting wrist slack a bit*

Ed: I'll..try looking for that, too. -grins a bit, turns his attention back to the track for a second but glances at her now-empty hand-

Kane: *watches the owners take the dogs to the starting line* Guess you dont know what you'll see till you look for it....*small smile*

Ed: That's true..-smiles at her a bit, and after a nervous moment, lays his hand over hers, and looks away-
Kane: *straightens a little at the touch, looks down at his hand, swallows and turns her hand to close her fingers gently around his hand, kind of silent for a minute*

Ed: -curves his fingers a little around hers, and finally looks back at her, smiles a little, blushes a lot-

Kane: *looks up at him and blushes herself, small soft-ish smile before glancing -abitshyly- at the ground*

Ed: -she'ssocute- -blushes a little more and looks over at the dogs lining up, trying to pick the one to root for-

Kane: *finally looks up at the dogs* ...you have one in mind?

Ed: Third one from the left...he's the only one not shaking at all..

Kane: *nods* Yeah...I was looking at that one, too....

Ed: Yeah? -smiles a little-...can you read his name from here?

Kane: *looks to the chalkboard* ...no, I cant...too odd of an angle...

Ed: Hmm, me either...-shrugs a bit- Oh well, looks like they're getting ready to start, anyway..

Kane: mhm..*nods*

Ed: -leans against the railing some to get a better view for when the shot goes off- -shotgoesoff-

[Kane]

[and a break between breed-based races comes]

Kane: *watches the last dogs exit, looks back up to him* That was fun....*small smile* Only about eighty percent of my guesses were right, though.*small laugh*

Ed: -laughs a little- Better than mine. --picks himself up off of the railing, gives her hand a gentle squeeze and...realizes continuing to hold her hand would prove awkward-

Kane: *small smile* You'll get better at it, im sure...*turns towards him slightly, realizes that as well, bits lip, slightly embarassed/tiny bit of frustration look*

Ed: With any luck..-frowns a bit but lets go of her hand and turns a little, resting his hand on her lower back gently instead-

Kane: *frowns a little, too, and lets her hand fall back to her side, shifts slightly closer to him when he puts his hand on her back* where to, next?

Ed: I don't know...-bit pensive look- Would you like to get something to eat?

Kane: ..*smiles a little* sure.

Ed: Okay..-smiles a little- What would you like?

Kane: *considers for a second* anything, really...I wouldnt know whats changed since last year because the vendors are always alternating. we could look around at some of the different stands or just choose one. *shrugs and gives a small smile*

Ed: We could just wander around a bit, if you want, see what's here. -smiles a bit, too-

Kane: Sure....we can do that.

Ed: Okay -^^- -starts walking, glancing over at her occasionally- -Edcan'tbelievehe'sonadateXD-

Kane: *walks with him, glancing around at everything going on, occasionally watching him, too*

Ed: -looks over at her, after a while of browsing points to a somewhat less crowded vendor- How about over there?

Kane: *looks from the vendor to him, smiles a bit* I was about to suggest that one, too...

Ed: -smiles- Sounds like a plan, then. Would yo like to sit up near the counter or find someplace else?

Kane: Doesnt matter to me...*shrugs a little*

Ed: It's gotten a lot darker...we could order and take the food away from the celebration a little where there's less light..-tolookatthestars:>-

Kane: -catches the idea- ...that would be great. *eyes lighten, smiles a little*

Ed: -small grin- Good. -steps up to the vendor- What do you want?

Kane: Um...*thinks for a moment, glances at the selection* I think I could go with some Steckerlfisch...

Ed: -bites his lip for a moment-..what's that?

Kane: *grins a little with a small laugh* Grilled fish on a stick. The type of fish varies with the vendor.

Ed: Oh..-small laugh- Sorry, mostly I only know what the staples are called, like cheese or bread.

Kane: *keeps her grin* its fine...if you dont know anything else on the menu, I can tell you what it is...

Ed: Well...is anything up there really simple? I'm not really for a large meal this evening..

Kane: Well theres....Brezn, a pretzel...or bread with Obatzda, a spiced cheese-butter spread...or sausage..

Ed: The Brezn sounds good, thank you -smiles a little- Would you like something else to drink?

Kane: no problem *small smile, thinks for a minute* ...I think im good without a drink, thanks..

Ed: Alright...-steps up and orders for both of them, forgoing a drink as well, smiles at her a bit while he waits- ..I've had fun tonight, thanks...

Kane: no problem *small smile, thinks for a minute* ...I think im good without a drink, thanks..

Ed: Alright...-steps up and orders for both of them, forgoing a drink as well, smiles at her a bit while he waits- ..I've had fun tonight, thanks...

Kane: *looks up at him and gives a bit of a soft smile herself* Me, too...thanks for asking me...

Ed: I'm glad you're enjoying yourself, too...-blushes a little- and..no problem..

Kane: *blushes a bit herself* I think this is the most ive enjoyed the festival...for a few years...

Ed: Yeah? -grins a bit- that's..nice to know.

Vendor: -pushes food across the counter-

Kane: ...yeah....*small smile, turns and picks the stick -Iassumetheresjustone- up and pushes the basket back* thanks...

Ed: -picks his up, too and thanks the vendor who just goes back to working with a nod- If I'm not mistaken...I think there's a park around here somewhere, right? The one with the stream?

Kane: *nods* Mhm..there is...its quite close....and theres some benches by the stream, because its such a popular spot...

Ed: Right...-small smile- sound like an alright place to eat?

Kane: *nods again, small smile herself* Yeah...it is...-timeskiptothebench?XD-

Ed: -picks a bench aways in, near the middle of the bank and sits down near the edge of it-

Kane: *walks around to sit on the bench as well, leans back and looks at the sky before doing or saying anything*

Ed: -glances up at the sky but after a second looks over at her-

Kane: *smiles a bit* You were right....it did clear up...very nicely.

Ed: Yeah, it did...I'm glad, the sky is nice tonight..

Kane: Mhm...*takes a bit of the fish, quiet for a minute before talking again* I always wondered what it would be like to go into space....even though thats ahead of what technology is currently developed...it will be achieved someday...

Ed: Yeah...you've really just got to wonder what's out there, something so vast can't really be filled with nothing..-tears off a bit of his pretzel and eats it-

Kane: The stars and other planets alone prove its something...but what would be more interesting is finding something we didnt know previously existed

Ed: Like aliens? -small grin- -onlyhalfserious-

Kane: *laughs a bit* That and other celestial formations...

Ed: Yeah...with so many stars in the sky's you have to wonder how many of them are suns, containing the ability to harbour and nurture a planet just like this one..

Kane: Yeah....*bits off a peice of fish again and shifts downwards slightly on the bench so its easier to look up*

Ed: -smiles at her a little before glancing out to watch the starts relection in the water- ..-takes another bite of pretzel- ..the grass is starting to brown..

Kane: *looks down at the grass* yeah..it is....first indication to winter....

Ed: Yeah..The summer went by rather quickly...have you heard any predictions for the first frost?

Kane: *thinks for a second and shakes head* I havent....normally I have by now....guess I havent been paying as much attention to the paper lately...*small laugh*

Ed: -chuckles a little- I rarely see the paper, my gets one at the desk but you've got to be up early to actually have the change of seeing it

Kane: *laughs a bit* I generally only look into it if I see an interesting headline on the glance-through...

Ed: Well, generally..I don't get out much so I do sort of like to see what's going on..

Kane: I dont get out much, period...*small laugh* really only for school, work, and this...and a few other things here and there unless I feel like sitting outside...

Ed: Yeah, school, and 'work' if you can call it that..->.>- but basically, I sink into books

Kane: *small smirk* trying not to develop a headache around arguing men at a beer hall is work enough, let alone trying to get any sense out of them...*small laugh* but...*shrugs* I do what I can...

Ed: I can't imagine..that's the greatest job in the world, but at least it's something, eh? -looks over at her again-

Kane: *looks over at him, smiles a bit* My uncle didnt even want me to get the job....but, I took it anyway...

Ed: I can understand why, he's just worried about you...men are idiots, especially the drunk ones

Kane: ....*bit of a darker look crosses her eyes, looks to the water* ...yeah...they are.

Ed: -glances at her- Yeah...-oddlookbut..willletitslide-

[timeskip to Kane’s house]

Kane: *opens the gate to the steps in front of the house for him to go through*

Ed: ..thanks. -walks through before grabbing it to hold for her-

Kane: ...*small smile* yeah...

Ed: -waits for her so they can walk up the steps together- Do you have any clue what time it is..?

Kane: *walks through gate and starts up the steps slowly* ....No, I dont...*small laugh* I didnt bother to look for a clock...

Ed: -bit of a grin- Me either, obviously...it can't be too late at least- -turns to face her once they're up the stairs-

Kane: *shifts slightly so she's looking at him* Nah...probably not even midnight...*small smile*

Ed: No...-smiles some but it gets a bit nervous and he blushes- I really did..have a good time tonight

Kane: *blushes herself* me, too....wish I could think of some way to say thank you other than words....*small smile*

Ed: Well...-bit of a wider smile-..you could agree to do it again sometime?

Kane: ...*smiles a bit wider, too* Yeah...thats easy enough...*thinks quietly for a second* ...and something else...*bites lip and raises hand, hesitates for a second before raising her hand gently beneath his chin and pulling him a bit closer and giving him a small kiss on the cheek* -quietly- thanks...again...*lowers her hand*

Ed: -oo- -raises his fingers to his cheek for a surprised second, blushing, but gives a small grin after a moment-y..you're welcome...and, thank you..

Kane: *swallows and blushes herself* .......yeah...*small smile* no problem...

Ed: -reaches across and takes her left hand in his for a moment, giving a gentle squeeze before letting go- So...see you at school?

Kane: *smile softens a bit* Yeah...of course....

Uncle: -wasjustgoingtowork,didntseeanyofthis- *opens door and stops short at the sight of them, blinks a few times* -german- Serafina....I'd wondered where you were...*looks to Ed* Hello again, Edward...

Ed: -oo- -looks over...and up>>- Uh...hello, again, sir.

Kane: ...*bites lip a bit* -kindaawkward>>- *gives Eds hand a squeeze before letting go, looks at her uncle, then back at him* I'll see you at school...*smiles before turning to go in the house*

Uncle: *nods to Ed, steps to the side for Kane to go through, closes door behind her, stares at the handle for a second before turning back to Ed, looks at him for a moment* ....I assume you two went to the festival?

Ed: -squares his shoulders, trying to stand a little taller- Yes...

Uncle: ....*blinks and looks to the road for a moment* I'm...actually quite amazed that Sera has taken to anyone outside of time when she has to interact with them. *looks back at him* You should feel lucky....but that also means you're important in some way to her...*tiny bit of a smile*

Ed: -blushes a little- Yes, sir. -looks away for a second, pushing back embarassment before looking back- You don't need to worry about her, I'm not planning on hurting her or anything..

Uncle: Good...*drops the smile* How will you handle the opininons of the public, though?

Ed: Huh? What public opinions? It's not like it's a public matter ->>-

Uncle: ....*sighs a little and thinks, looks back to the street* -bit quieter- If people see her walking around with the aid of her crutch, they're going to look down on her because in this day and age, they view her as, in the cruelst sense of the disparaging word, crippled, even if they dont know what her story is. And, they'd frown upon you...who they see as a promising young man, with her.

Ed: Well, first off, pardon the language but I don't give a damn what anybody want's to say. It isn't their business, it's ours and they'll keep their bloody mouths shut...as for the other part..-pulls his right arm up a bit- if they're judging on that, they can judge me, too.

Uncle: *looks back to him, raises eyebrows slightly* -Kanedidnttellhim,andhecantseetheskintonedifferenceinthislightXD-

Ed: -looks down at his arm and pulls it against his body- Let's just say, she isn't the only one..

Uncle: ...*blinks and looks back to the road* ....they wouldnt be able to as easily, for you....

Ed: -shakes his head- No..but they can 'judge' me if they want, I don't care. If they wanna look down on her then they can deal with me -small shrug- it's as simple as that

Uncle: ....admirable standpoint. -quiet for a while- So long as you stick to your will....I think things will be fine for you two. *sighs quietly* I would just hate to see her draw back into the shell she's started to come out off thanks to you....

Ed: -oo- R..really? -bit of a soft smile-..good

Uncle: *nods* She's been that way for years.......its good to see a change.....after all this time....

Ed: ..right. She did say she isn't the most...social. But, I can tell you, too...she's good for what's ailing you -me-..too

Uncle: *small smile, small nod* You...make her happy. I can see a difference in her eyes. I havent seen her look like that since she still lived with her parents. -assumingshe'stoldhimaboutherparents,eventhoughshehasntXD-

Ed: Yeah?...-frowns a little- If you don't mind my asking...what happened?

Uncle: They passed when she and her brother were seven years old.

Ed: ..right. I'm sorry. -fortheloss-

Uncle: ...*nods* Its fine....if you ask her, she'll tell you that its the fault of my brother...her father.

Ed: Oh...I'll have to ask her, at some point -frowns- ..I don't want to learn something she isn't ready for me to know yet.

Uncle: Given by how much she appears to trust you...the only reason is probably that it hasnt come up, yet.

Ed: Yes, well...I'm sure it will come up.

Uncle: Im sure it will.... *nods, turns back to him* I should be leaving for work, now though. Nice to see you again.

Ed: You, too, sir. -...after a second ><- So...is this okay? -inotherwordscanEdhavehisblessingtodatehisneiceXD-

Uncle: -quietforamoment- Yes. It is.

Ed: ..-quietly- Thank you.

Uncle: *nods* I'll probably see you eventually. *small businessman wave before heading down the steps*

Ed: Yeah, bye...-bit of a wave, glances back at the door, shrugs a bit to himself and after a while, walks off-

[Kane]

A couple of days later...

Kane: *turns the block and slowly -limpingabit.hascrutch- makes way towards the gated-in graveyard, pretty much just staring at the ground*

Ed: -walking, to the market to find something to eat, glances up at the graveyard..sees Kane- Huh...-thinks for a second before walking up to her-...Kane..?

Kane: -voice- *looks up, blinks* Oh, hey Ed...*small smile, stops walking*

Ed: -small smile- Hi...didn't expect to see you over here..

Kane: ....*small half-smile* I...try to come at least once a month...

Ed: Yeah, I understand that...-glances at the graveyard before back at her- sorry to interrupt

Kane: *shrugs a bit, glances in the graveyard as well* Its fine...I was lost in my own thoughts at the time, anyway....

Ed: Right...-doesn'tknowwhattosaynowthanks- ..-looks away for a second- Would you...like some company..?

Kane: ..*blinks a bit in surprise and looks back at him* .....s..sure...*soft smile* I'd love some..

Ed: -actuallyblushesalittle-...okay..-glances at the crutch- You hurt, today?

Kane: .....-afterashortwhile- *looks down and to the side a bit* ...yeah....

Ed: -frowns a little-..I'm sorry. -rests his hand against her back after a moment-

Kane: *bites lip a little, shifts slightly closer to him* ....its fine....-dontowrryyourselfaboutit:<-

Ed: -moves his hand to curve around her waist a little when she moves closer-...which way?

Kane: ....this way...*walks forward and leads him past rows of headstones till she gets to one by a tree, and two -idkwhatthey'recalled,theonesthatarelikeheadstonesflatintheground- next to it partially covered by leaves

Ed: -follows after her, leaning over a little to read the stones-

Kane: ....*brushes leaves off the top of the upright headstone, looks at one of the ones in the ground, quiet sigh* -stupidleaves><- *takes arm out of the cuff on the crutch and leans it against the headstone, puts hand on leg and slowly kneels to the one closest to her, runs a hand across the top of it repeatedly, clearing away the leaves*

Ed: -kneels down next to her, reaching his hand over to take hers once she's finished brushing the leaves off-

Kane: *small smile, gives his hand a gentle squeeze, looks over at the second one in the ground before looking away* ...thanks...for being here, Ed....

Ed: ..No problem...-strokes his thumb over the back of her hand, looking back at the stones-

Kane: ....-quiet for a bit- ...I try to visit my mom and aunt whenever I can...-notmentioningherdad><- ...but...for some reason, whenever I do, I hurt....occasionally too much to even allow me to come out here...

Ed: -frowns-...I'm sorry. -squeezes her hand gently- ...if you ever want somebody to come with you, you've got my number..

Kane: ....*small smile* I'll be sure to call...

Ed: Good...-gives her a tiny smile-

Kane: *looks up at the standing headstone before at the two on the ground* ....*sighs a bit and leans over further, swiping her hand twice over the other one, sits back* if I had left it, it wouldve bugged me....*shakes head* he was my dad....but...-bitdarkervoice,quietertoo-...I hate him....

Ed: -oo-..y..you do? -bites the inside of his cheek for a second-...why?

Kane: .....its his fault....that he and my mom are dead....*swallows a bit*

Ed: ..Kane...-frowns deeply-..what happened?

Kane: ....he came home...drunk one night...in a few months he'd become more and more fond of liquor. he and my mom..got into an argument after she made him dinner..to try to calm him down. she...called Aloysius and I down but...it wasnt enough...

Ed: ...oh...-><- ..I'm so sorry..-lets go of her hand after a second and leans over to hug her instead-

Kane: ....*leans into him, puts her arm around him as well* -a bit quieter- ....he lost it and shot her..*swallows*....my brother and I...were there fast enough to see her fall...and for him to shoot himself...not a minute later.

Ed: Kane...I'm so sorry...that must have been ..-swallow- well, I couldn't even imagine...

Kane: ....my brother and I couldnt sleep..no matter where we were...until we simply passed out...for months...

Ed: No...I don't suppose you would be able to..-strokes his hand down her back-

Kane: *shakes head, looks from the two on the ground to the upstanding one*

Ed: -shakes his head a bit-..I'm so sorry..

Kane: ....*moves her hand a bit* its alright...

Ed: It's not..alright..but I know I can't change anything..

Kane: I would if I could...especially accidents....*half-frown* but I cant...

Ed: I know...me, too

Kane: *simply sighs a little*

Ed: -pulls back from hugging her a little- I really am sorry..-thatyouhadtolivethroughthat-

Kane: ....*sighs a little* Its...getting better -constantlyseeingitoverandoveragain- ...its not as bad....

Ed: Everything fades with time...

Kane: Yeah...-exceptthepainbutstillyes-

Ed: ..-moves his hand up to her face, pushing her hair back gently- I'm sorry..

Kane: *leans a bit towards his hand* -cantreallysayitsfinebutyouknow-

Ed: Thank you for telling me...

Kane: ....*small smile* Y...yeah...

Ed: ...-pulls his hand back after a moment and looks back at the headstones-

Kane: *looks back at the upright one as well*

Ed: -doesn'tknowwhattosaynow-

Kane: *swallows and moves her hand to her leg, moves like she's going to stand but stops, raises hand to the upright headstone instead and slowly begins to push self up*

Ed: -puts his arm around her waist slowly to help her stand-

Kane: ...thanks...*manages to stand fully, leans on the stone for a minute* -painmustsubside>><<-

Ed: No problem...-frowns a little- Are you alright..?

Kane: ....I will be.

Ed: Okay...-stillconcernedlooking-

Kane: *stands a bit straighter and moves hand off of the stone to slowly rub left leg a bit before sighing, shaking head and putting arm back through the cuff on the crutch, turns to face him* thanks...again...-forcoming- *small smile*

Ed: It's no problem...really...

Kane: *smiles again and starts slowly walking away from the stones*

Ed: -follows- I...was just about to get something to eat...-takeahint-

Kane: ....*small smile* anything in mind?

Ed: I was just gonna go to the market, but we could go somewhere else, if you want

Kane: ....*shakes head, shrugs* thats fine...

Ed: -smiles a bit- Okay...

Kane: *walking beside him, occasionally glancing around*

Ed: Is there anything particular you want?

Kane: *looks up at him* generally a peice of fruit is all I have in the morning...

Ed: -points- There's a produce stand over there..

Kane: *looks to where he's pointing* right...thanks...I dont generaly come to this market...*small laugh* -normallygoclosertohome- I'm a bit lost...

Ed: No problem..-small smile- this is the only one I've been to

Kane: *smiles a bit* at least you know your way around, then

Ed: Yeah..which is better than I can say for the rest of the city

Kane: *laughs again* Its not that confusing, once you know what youre looking for...

Ed: No, I suppose not..I still haven't been around much -bit of a laugh, steps up to the produce stand-

Kane: *glances at the price of an apple and pulls said amount from her dress pocket, offers it to the vendor* one apple, please...

Ed: -><-..-pushes her hand back gently, pulling his wallet out of his pocket- I've got it..

Kane: ...! o..oh...*blushes a bit* -totalhabitsorry>><<- -quietly- ..thanks...*pulls her hand back slowly*

Ed: It's fine...make that two -takes out enough money for both-

Vendor: *takes the money and holds out an apple in each hand for them in return*

Kane: ....*glances at Ed* -cantholdacrutchandappleatthesametime><-

Ed: -takes both of them-..thanks..-and looks over at Kane- Would you like to find some place to sit..?

Kane: ...yeah...theres...a park not too far from here if you dont mind...?

Ed: Of course I don't...-smiles a little-

Kane: *smiles a little, too* alright. -timeskiptobench?XD-

Ed: -sits down on the bench, holding an apple out to her for when she's seated-

Kane: *sits a bit stiffly on the bench, leans crutch against it, takes the apple* thanks...*small smile*

Ed: Welcome...-glances at the crutch-..how do your legs feel?

Kane: ....they'll be better...

Ed: -frowns a little- you really shouldn't be walking around so much when they hurt like this..

Kane: -yousoundlikemyuncle-.....*shrugs a little* ....they'll be fine...

Ed: -><- You're stubborn, you know? -small smile-

Kane: *small smile herself* Yeah, I am...

Ed: -shakes his head with a small laugh and noms his apple-

Kane: *raises her apple to her lips and takes a bite*

Ed: -glances over at her, swallows his bite- I was really surprised to see your uncle last night..

Kane: ....oh...yeah...me too. I didnt think he'd be home...

Ed: I'll admitt, I was a little nervous, he's uh...a big man -^^'-

Kane: *small laugh* Yeah...he was intimidating when I first met him years ago...

Ed: I'll bet...-small smile- he obviously cares about you a lot...

Kane: *small smile, looks over* Why do you say that? -ImeanIknowhecaresaboutmebutyannow-

Ed: Oh...he was obviously worried I was gonna hurt you or something...

Kane: ...*nods* ....I...guess...he would be...

Ed: -smiles at her a little- I told him there was no need to worry about that.

Kane: *smiles a bit* I'd...hope not....what did he think would..make you do that? -hurtmethatis-

Ed: -frowns some-..well..he thought I'd be bothered by what people might say..->>-

Kane: .....what did he think people might say?

Ed: He thinks people will think it's weird for me to be...uh..-blushes- with someone with prosthesis, of course that's stupid but...I guess he thought that might bother me

Kane: ....*small smile* I figured he'd say something like that...

Ed: Really? -oo- It never even crossed my mind...

Kane: Yeah...he thinks it would be a bit of a put-off for people...

Ed: Why? ->>- Seems stupid to me

Kane: ...*shrugs* Me, too...but...then again...people have...greater expectations nowadays....than what some people have.

Ed: It has nothing to with expectations, more to do with people being judgemental idiots..>>

Kane: ....yeah..they are....*glances at the crutch -bitmoreofaglare- before at a squirell scouring the ground for some nuts, takes a last bite of apple so that its down to the core and other inedible parts before tossing it to the squirell, which promptly chases and nibbles on it* ...I thought it'd like that...

Ed: -grins at her a bit-..yeah -goes quickly to finishing his apple which he'd forgotten about a little-

Kane: *small smile, leans back against the bench and watches people walk across the park lawn before watching some kids playing and chasing each other around*

Ed: -finishes his apple and tosses the core out into the feild also, watches a duck peck at it-

Kane: -justkindasilent- *swallows and gets a look like she's remembering something*

Ed: -looks over at her, frowns a bit-..-><-

Kane: My brother and I used to come here alot...and chase each other around like those kids are...

Ed: Oh...-glances at the kids-...me and Al would do that, too..but we'd fight when we caught each other

Kane: *small smile* he almost always managed to outrun me....but when I did catch him I could keep him pinned....*glances at legs* -cantdothatanymore><-

Ed: -reaches over to take her hand gently, even if she can't feel it or anything-..yeah, Al could outrun me, too...but when he didn't -small grin-

Kane: *looks at him, small grin* you'd get him back? *glances down at the movement, opens mouth to say something before closing it again and moving hand to her fingers, bending the metal in them so they close over his hand* -closestIcangettoholdingyourhandwithmyright>><<-

Ed: -smiles at her a little- Yeah..it was usually cause he'd called me small or something..

Kane: *looks up, small smile to return his* I take it you didnt...or dont...like it much?

Ed: ->.>- No, it's not my fault people are freakishly tall

Kane: *smile turns into a bit of a grin before laughing* No its not....and I agree...-youretallerthanmeandIhatepeoplecommentingonmyheight-

Ed: -grins a bit, too- They're all giants..

Kane: Yeah. *holds the bit of a grin*

Ed: Well..you're finished eating, would you like me to walk you home or something? Or were you planning on going somewhere else?

Kane: ...*shrugs a bit* I dont really have anywhere to be, today...

Ed: -wisheshisplacewasntacreepyroachapartment-..I can walk you home, if you want?

Kane: ...*smiles a bit* That would be fine....-Iguess.wishIcouldspendabitmoretimewithyou><-

[Kane]

Ed: Okay...-stands up slowly, holding his hand out to her-

Kane: ...*lets her right hand slip off of his hand, falling back into her lap, takes his hand with her left*

Ed: -pulls her up gently, curling his fingers around hers-

Kane: ....-ignoringthecrutchforaminute- ...-quietly-...actually....if...you dont have anything to do....I'd...like it if I could spend more time with you...but...I dont know what we could do...*small smile*

Ed: -blushes a little and smiles some-..No, I don't have anything to do..and I'd love to spend more time with you...-small laugh- I don't know either though...

Kane: *blushes a bit* we'll probably figure something out...

Ed: Yeah, something...-smiles at her, happilly-

Kane: *smiles up at him, content to just stand there for a second*

Ed: Uh..I really don't know what to do -sheepish laugh-

Kane: Me, neither...*small grin* should we just walk? -saynothingIllbefine><itllbeworthit-

Ed: ...but..your legs -glances down a bit, small frown-

Kane: .....*frowns a little, too, glances down herself* -quieter- Ill be fine....it'll be worth it...

Ed: I don't want you to hurt yourself...

Kane: ......I wont mind...-seriously-

Ed: Well you won't, but I'd hate you to hurt yourself for me

Kane: .....all I could do then is sit....and walk short distances. I couldnt accomplish much that way...and Ive already told you that Im bad at doing that...

Ed: I know...uhm...well, we could walk a bit but if you get tired or anything say so, alright?

Kane: ....alright...-yeahright._.- *turns slightly, leans a bit and grabs her crutch*

Ed: -..>>- Promise?

Kane: *opens mouth to say something but closes it again, kind of just looks at him* ....do I have to? -IdontwanttoseemlikeImcomplaining><-

Ed: Yes...please?

Kane: .....-quieter- ...I will...*glances to the side*

Ed:..thank you..

Kane: *looks back at him and blinks once, sighs* -Idontwantpaintocomebetweenwhatwedo><-

Ed: -thinks for a second before looping his arm through hers-

Kane: *blushes a bit, gives a small smile before she starts walking*

Ed: -blushes a little, too, and starts walking- How was your night?

Kane: It was...pretty restful. *smiles a bit* yours?

Ed: It was alright...pretty loud

Kane: *frowns a bit* I guess people carried on with the opening in their own manner till today...

Ed: They certainly did -small laugh-

Kane: *laughs a bit* well...they have close to two more weeks to get out their energy...

Ed: Yes, I'll be glad for a bit of quiet, although the festival was a lot of fun..

Kane: *smiles some* now its just..carrying through with traditional to-do's I guess...kind of glad im not working for it, actually...

Ed: Well..I'm glad you aren't because that means you've got free time -tospendwithme-

Kane: Yeah...-caughtthatdrift<3- and I dont have to be dressed in some awful outfit..

Ed: Aweful...outfit?

Kane: Traditional thing...if you go back to the festival at all you'll be bound to see some waitresses or dancers in them...

Kane: yeah. I wouldnt like it at all. *amused look*

Ed: Why not?..particularly

Kane: *bit of a shrug* not my kind of dress....

Ed: Oh...-blushes a little more- I'm sure you'd look good in it, at least

Kane: *cheeks turn a shade similar to what Ed's coat used to be* I...*coughs a bit rather embarassed* ..I..dont..I dunno...->>-

Ed: I'm sure you would...-blushes more-...you're really very..uh..pretty

Kane: .....*blushes a bit more red* ...I...er...-groundiskindainteresting...ahscrewit- *looks at him* th..thanks...-holyshitembarassed-

Ed: -looks over at her, very red-..you're welcome..but it's just..true

Kane: I....->>- n..nevermind...thanks...

Ed:..Wait, you what?..

Kane: ...I havent heard...anything like that...since I was about twelve...

Ed: Oh...you really are pretty, though...

Kane: ....thanks...

Ed: ..yeah, no problem...

Kane: the last person to tell me...anything like that was my brother....

Ed: ..Oh...well, he was right..and I can't -///- believe you haven't heard it since..

Kane: *shrugs a little* I...dont get out much...

Ed: No...I guess not..-smiles a little- but it's true

Kane: th...thanks
Ed: -walkingwalkingcafe-..-stops- Would you like to get something to drink?

Kane: *smiles a bit* sure...

Ed: Okay...-lets go of her arm long enough to open the door and hold it for her-

Kane: thanks *smiles a bit and goes through*

Ed: -follows after her, looking around a bit- Sort of..fancy don't you think? -small laugh-

Kane: maybe a bit....*looks around, too*

Ed: Never really been in one of these cafe's before -small laugh-

Kane: I havent been in one for a while...

Ed: Huh...well, order what you'd like, it's on me.

Kane: .....*small smile* I'll probably just get a coffee or something...I havent had anything to drink this morning..

Ed: Okay..-steps up to the counter and orders a coffee for the both of them-

Kane: *hangs back a little*

Ed: -gets their coffees- Where would you like to sit?

Kane: ....*glances around* How about by the window? *nods toward a table*

Ed: -smiles- Okay, good...-walks over to it-

Kane: *sits stiffly and leans the crutch against the table*
Ed: -sets her coffee on the table and pushes it across over to her-

Kane: *takes the cup* thanks....*small smile*

Ed: Welcome...you want like...a biscuit or something? You didn't eat much this morning

Kane: ....I dont normally eat much in the mornings...

Ed: No? Why not..?

Kane: *shrugs a bit* I..just dont. Not ever hungry then, I guess.

Ed: Don't you know you're supposed to eat the most in the morning?

Kane: Yeah, I do...I dont though...

Ed: Hmm...okay...-fornow-

Kane: *gives a small smile and brings the coffee to her lips, sips it quietly*

Ed: -tries his, too-...it's good..

Kane: Mhm. -^^- It is.

Ed: -smiles at her- -awwh:>-

Kane: *smiles back a bit*

Ed: I wonder what we'll be doing in physics on Monday..

Kane: ....*thinks for a bit before rolling eyes* God knows...our teacher's off his nut...

Ed: He is...-grins- I sort of like him, makes an interesting teacher

Kane: *grin quirks at her lips* I guess...hope he doesnt have us do many more...off-the-wall labs, though....

Ed: Well...I don't mind them, though so far that means he hasn't actually taught anything I don't know

Kane: *small smirk* I suppose they're not too bad....-Ijusthatethelabsthatmakememovealot- and same...my astronomy class is more interesting than his class and we havent even begun back at night to observe stars....

Ed: ..yeah? I'm sort of beginning to wish I'd taken astronomy instead of basic physics, basics is ridiculous, I'm hardly learning anything in advanced

Kane: Unfortunately some people who wanted to take what they thought were easier classes are in Astronomy. they're annoying...-><-

Ed: Huh...makes me wander if I could switch with one..

Kane: No harm in asking...*shrugs a little*

Ed: -raises his eyebrows, shrugs a bit-..yeah...

Kane: *small smile, shifts a little to lean against wall a bit, knee hits crutch and knocks it over* -IhadtohaveafailmomentsorryXD- ..shit.

Ed: -sounds surprises him- -oo-...-small laugh-...I'll get that. -leans out of his seat to pick it up-

Kane: ....th..thanks...*sighs quietly*

Ed: No problem...-sits back and sips his coffee-

Kane: *sips her coffee as well, finishing it off* That was pretty good....*small smile*

Ed: -goes ahead and finishes his off as well- It really was...-smiles-

Kane: *runs a hand through her hair and tucks a stray strand behind her ear*

Ed: -watches her, blushing a little-

Kane: *looks at him and smiles a bit before looking out the window, watching some kids run back and forth across the street, resting her forearm on the table*

Ed: -glances out the window, too, then back at her- ..-she'scute<3-

Kane: *alternates gaze between people walking by and the kids in the road*

Ed: -looks out the window, before at her- ...would you like to go walking again?

Kane: *blinks and pulls gaze from the window back to him, small smile* sure...

Ed: -smiles a little, too-..alright -stands up and picks up her crutch to hand it to her-

Kane: ...thanks..*slips arm through the cuff and stands* You ready?

Ed: I am..-smiles-

Kane: *small smile* Lets go then...*starts walking*

Ed: Okay..-follows after her-

Kane: -letsjustsaytheygotthere- *steps outside* ...it feels a bit cooler out than it was...

Ed: Huh..it does -pushes his hair back from a bit of a breeze- ...early set of winter, I suppose

Kane: Maybe....*small smile* I hope not...

Ed: No? I sort of like the cold...-small smile- it makes it look less strange when I wear gloves..

Kane: *glances at his hands* Or you could just say your hands are cold all the time...wouldnt be too off...*small shrug and grin*

Ed: -grins- True...at least one of 'em, anyway

Kane: Yeah...*small laugh*

Ed: -smiles at her-...you said you like to sit outside and watch people, right? Any place particular?

Kane: *nods* Its a smaller park closer to my uncles house....not too far from here...

Ed: Could I see it..?

Kane: *smiles a bit* Yeah...just follow me...

Ed: Alright..thanks...-does so-

[Kane]

Kane: -beenwalkingforawhile,finallymadeit- This is it...its a bit quieter than some others in the city....and in my opinion more senic *leans sort of heavily on the crutch*

Ed: -looks around-...it's pretty..-looks over at her-..you alright?

Kane: Yeah....the leaves are starting to change...it will be even better in about a week....and yeah...'m fine ->><<-

Ed: I'll bet it's really nice then...you sure?

Kane: It is...*glances across the park at nothing in particular* yeah...

Ed: -sets his hand gently over her elbow-..okay

Kane: ...lets just....go to that bench there..*nods* its where I normally sit...

Ed: Okay...-moves his hand to her back and starts a little slower towards the bench-

Kane: *walks forward till at the bench, turns and sits a bit stiffly, leans back against it, small sigh*

Ed: -sits next to her a bit closer than last time-...there really is a bit of a bite to the air, now..

Kane: *tilts head forward a little* Yeah...there is...even when its summer there always seems to be something in the air, still...like winter never leaves...

Ed: It's nice...dispells the heat of the sun before it becomes unbearable..

Kane: *small smile* Yeah...the summers are worse in the city than they were on the countryside, though...

Ed: Yeah? It's gotta be all the people, too much body heat in the air..-small laugh-

Kane: *laughs a bit* Thats true...didnt think of that one...

Ed: -grins- it could be part of it...

Kane: ...slightly...*small grin herself*

Ed: ..So..what do you usually thing about here?

Kane: ...*shrugs a bit* anything that comes to mind, really....sometimes Ill bring a book, if I can...and Ill read that....and thoughts will stem from it

Ed: Oh, right...well it's definitely a nice place for it

Yeah...*thinks for a minute before leaning against him a bit, resting her head gently on his shoulder*

Ed: -oo-..-blushes and gives a small smile, a little nervously lifting his arm to lay it around her shoulders-

Kane: ...*smiles a little and sighs gently* -contentsound<3-

Ed: -rests his head carefully against hers, smiles a little more-..-veryromantic<3XD-

Kane: *bends her elbow and brings her hand up to his, slips her fingers between his and just holds arm there* -sinceshecantreallyholdhishandanotherway><-

Ed: -curves his fingers around her hand gently, blushing a little more-...this is..nice..

Kane: *blushes a little, too* Yeah...it is....-quieter- I...like it...

Ed: Y..yeah..so do I..-nuzzles her head gently-

Kane: *shifts a bit so its closer to a partial cuddle than a lean* ...im...glad...*small smile*

Ed: Me, too...-moves a bit, too, hugging her a little-

Kane: ....*curves her neck slightly to partially hug him without letting go of his hand* -quietly- ..good....

Ed: Yeah...-nuzzles her a bit again, stroking his thumb against her hand-

Kane: *shifts her grip so she has a better hold on his hand, curling her fingers a bit*

Ed: -smiles a little and keeps stroking his thumb across her hand- ..doesn't seem so cool now..

Kane: ....*small smile* No...it doesnt....its nicer....

Ed: Very...-smiles, too-

Kane: ...*gives a half-chuckle* I could...sit like this for a while...

Ed: -small grin-..yeah, I could, too...

Kane: ...*nuzzles against his head a little* ...glad...im not the only one...

Ed: Yeah, me, too...-grins a little- You're pretty cute, you know..?

Kane: ....*blushes a fair shade of red* n...no...I didnt know...*swalows* youre..the first person to tell me that....

Ed: -blushes a little himself- ..well..it's true, you are..

Kane: .....th...thanks...alot...*sort of nuzzles his head again*

Ed: Y..you're welcome...-strokes her hand again-

Kane: *simply sighs contentedly and shifts head a bit to watch some people pass on the other side of the walkway*

Ed: -shifts himself a little, so he's closer to her, giving his own little sigh of contentment-

Kane: -afterawhile- you know...im...really glad I met you...

Ed: -blushes some more and smiles-..I'm really...glad, too...'s made being here a hell of a lot nicer..

Kane: *smiles a bit* Glad I can do that much....

Ed: Trust me..it's a lot..

Kane: You're welcome, then, I guess...*laughs a bit*

Ed: -smiles happily- ..I'm very grateful

Kane: me, too....*squeezes his hand gently*

Ed: Well, then...you're welcome, too...-squeezes her hand back softly-

Kane: ....*thinks for a minute before tilting her head up and giving him a kiss on the cheek, rests her head back on his collarbone*

Ed: -o///o- -looks down at her for a moment-...th...thank you..

Kane: *tilts head up to look at him, blushes* y...yeah..

Ed: -blushes, too and bends down to give her a quick kiss on the forehead-

Kane: *stifles a slightly surprised squeak and blushes a bit deeper* th..thanks....

Ed: -after a moment..grins and rests his head back against her-..my pleasure..

Kane: *gently strokes her thumb against his hand*

Ed: -still smiling, grips her hand a bit tighter-...-IhaveafeelingtheycouldjustdothisforalongtimeXD-

-sky opens, sudden clap of thunder-

Kane: *blinks at the thunder and rain* ....great. that was unexpected...

Ed: -OO- -stiffens a bit at the sound-...Yeah, that was...we should probably go..

Kane: ....yeah...*looks up at the rain, blinks a bit as it splatters on her face*

Ed: -keeps his arm around her and starts to stand up slowly-

Kane: *stands up with him, shakes head to get the water off of her forehead*

Ed: -starts walking- Where would you like to go? -home?-

Kane: I think..I think home would be nice....-crutchwillrustifIdontwipeitoff-

Ed: Sure, no problem...-heads that direction- -timeskip?-

Kane: *unlocks the door and steps through, holds it open for him* You should come in...till it stops storming...

Ed: Are you sure..? Thanks..

Kane: Yeah....im sure....*closes the door behind him*

Ed: You're soaked...you should change..

Kane: .....*swallows, flushes a little* ...I have something else to do first...*nods towards the table* you can have a seat...

Ed: Okay...thanks...-heads to the kitchen and sits down in the same chair as last time-

Kane: Yeah...no problem....*sets her crutch on the table* I'll be back....*disappears into her room, comes out a minute later with a towel in hand, walks to the chair and sits down, looks out the window* Didnt expect the sky to open like that...

Ed: No, I didn't expect that either, it really surprised me...-crosses his legs and reaches back to pull the holder out of his hair- -wringitout8D-

Kane: *watches him for a moment before pulling crutch into her lap and starting to dry it off*

Ed: -glances over at her- Oh, yeah...don't want that to rust...-wrings his hair out a little-

Kane: no, I wouldnt...*looks back at him and blushes, pauses in what she's doing*

Ed: Would be a bit of a mess -small laugh, threads his hands back through his hair-

Kane: *small laugh* Yeah...it would be...*still kinda just looking at him*

Ed:-looking at her, realizes she's looking and blushes, glancing away-

Kane: *blushes a bit more, glances back to the crutch*

Ed: So...uh..-blushes a bit- if it wasn't raining I'd ask you to dinner..-small sheepish laugh-

Kane: *smiles a bit, finishes drying the crutch and leans it against the table* That's...really nice of you...*blushes again*

Ed: -small blush- Just..I like being with you, why not dinner, too? -slighltyanxious laugh again-

Kane: Makes sense...*sets the towel on the table, looks up at him* I like being with you, too...

Ed: -blushes more-..thanks...

Kane: kind of hard not to...you know?

Ed: -oo- Uh..really? -small laugh- I know lots of people that don't like me

Kane: Yeah...really...I know people who dont like me, either...but....you know...*shrugs*

Ed: Yes, I do know...although, it seems silly that somebody wouldn't like /you/..

Kane: *gives a small laugh* You shouldve seen the kids in England...my being German was bad enough. They didnt like outsiders....

Ed: ..huh..I know how people can be but still...I really like you, seems weird that anybody else wouldn't..

Kane: *small smile* I guess it doesnt to me....just because, but...*blushes a bit* thanks...

Ed: Anybody bothers you, you tell me, right? ->>suddenprotectiveness-

Kane: *nods and smile grows a bit softer* I'll be sure to...dont worry....

Ed: Good...good, thank you. -starts brushing his hair with his fingers again-

Kane: yeah...no problem...*sort of just watches him again*

Ed: -splays his hair on his shoulders so it dries faster and sets the ties on the table, glances back at her- You should..probably change, I don't want you to get sick...

Kane: *blushes some* Ill be fine...this dries pretty quick...-seriously-

Ed: Are you sure? Like we were saying earlier, there's a chill in the air, I don't want you to catch a cold because you were out with me -small smile-

Kane: ...Im sure....dont worry...*small grin* And it wouldnt be because I was out with you...it would be because my immune system sucks...-seriously-

Ed: -oo- Really? All the more reason to change..

Kane: *sighs, smiles and rolls eyes* Maybe I shouldnt have told you that...

Ed: Well..it's good that you did -small smirk-...but I am serious, please?

Kane: ....-afterawhile- ...fine...*stands* Ill be back...

Ed:...thank you. -small smile-

Kane: *vanishes into room, comes out about five minutes later wearing a button-up black shirt and calf-length black skirt, hair tied back* ...well..I changed...happy? *small laugh*

Ed: -OO- -blushes, looking at her-..uh..yeah, better..-swallows a bit-

Kane: .....*raises eyebrows* ....something wrong? *small, amused smile*

Ed: N..no -looks away, blushing- You just..uhm...with your hair up, it looks really good..

Kane: *swallows and blushes* ...I...er...thanks....*rubs back of neck and looks to the side* yours does too, like it is...-seriouslythatswhatIwasstaringat>>-

Ed: -blushes more, glancing up at her- Oh..uh...thank you..-small smile-..you have..a very, uhm, elegant neck so..-small shrug, looks away again-

Kane: *swallows* th..thanks....*walks forward to her chair and sits down*

Ed: -looks at her-..-staringalittle-...do you know any place that does delivery? I could still buy you dinner..

Kane: I..actually dont...I never really had anything delivered before...*small laugh*

Ed: Oh..-laughs a bit- Unfortunately, I don't know either...

Kane: *small grin* Ive never really looked into it, to be honest...

Ed: I probably should, just incase of things like this -smiles a little-I suppose we could get a taxi somewhere...

Kane: we probably could....-butimnothungry-..dunno how fast the cab would be in the storm, though...

Ed: Probably pretty slow ->>- everybody will be using the service..-small smile- sorry

Kane: *smiles back* Dont worry about it....its fine...

Ed: Yeah, thanks...-smiles more-

[and they continue their night...]