1st Transmutation

[unexculpable]

[Ok, this whole books talking to him thing was really, really weird and he did not like it at all, but he didn't have much of a choice when it came to forms of communication. He had done a bit of exploring, tried to figure out just where he was while looking for Al. Hell, he was looking for anyone familiar. Clearly he was not succesful because the voice coming from the journal is loud and very, very irritated.]

First thing's first. I'm looking for my little brother. His name is Alphonse Elric, goes by Al. He's hard to miss, wears a big suit of armor. If any of you know where I can find him I'd appreciate it.

[He takes a deep breath.]

Alright, I have questions and I want answers. Now.

[Listen and be amazed as the tone of his voice goes from irritated to pissed off in less than .001 seconds.]

WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?

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[courageous_wit]

In his room, I imagine. Or you can arrange to meet on the first floor of the castle.

[unexculpable]

And his room would be where, exactly? Don't know if you noticed, but this place is pretty damn big.

[courageous_wit]

Oh, I think it's [insert room number]. Good luck!

[unexculpable]

Thanks, I appreciate the help.

... What's your name, by the way?

[courageous_wit]

Hermione Granger! It's nice to meet you, Edward!

[unexculpable]

Likewise.

[courageous_wit]

Perhaps once you're settled we can meet in person. Your brother showed me some alchemy and I'd really love to learn more about it.

[unexculpable]

Well, it just so happens that you're talking to the youngest State Alchemist in Amestrian history. You're asking the right guy. I don't plan on staying too long, but I can teach you the basic principles and show you some of it. I'm just trying to find Al and get back home.

[courageous_wit]

Of course. But if you do have the time, I'm on the fifth floor very close to the library.

[unexculpable]

... There's a library here?

[courageous_wit]

Yes. There are three floors to it.

[unexculpable]

I can head up there now, if you want. It's not a bad place to start looking for Al.

[And this obviously has nothing to do with wanting to see this library. Nope. Not at all.]

[courageous_wit]

That's a good idea! He could be in there reading one of the books.

[no of course not ;) ]

[unexculpable]

I have a red coat on, so I won't be hard to miss. I'll be there in a few minutes.

[courageous_wit]

Brilliant! I look forward to meeting you.

[she's the girl with the bushy hair. Also not very hard to miss]

[unexculpable]

[In about ten minutes Ed shows up, rubbing the back of his neck and looking a bit like a lost puppy.]

[courageous_wit]

[Hermione makes a beeline to him] You must be Edward! We spoke earlier over the journals.

[unexculpable]

[he grins and waves a little before offering her his left hand]

And I guess that would make you Hermione.

[courageous_wit]

Yes, I am. It's a pleasure to meet you. [is very intrigued by your automail, Edward]

[unexculpable]

Likewise.

[He can see that! Ed grins a bit and wiggles the fingers of his right hand.]

Never seen automail before?

[courageous_wit]

No, never. Technology hasn't gotten that advanced in my world.

[unexculpable]

Seriously? Where are you from?

[courageous_wit]

I'm from Earth, but I think it's a different Earth than yours. I'm from a country called England, and it was 1998 when I left.

[unexculpable]

... Seriously? 1998?

[courageous_wit]

Yes, seriously. What year is it where you're from?