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WR>> double-u, aye, enn, ar, why?

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:47:12 GMT

Saya-san, I'm ready to do my best! If you'll still have me. I apologize for being so absent these day. I'll overcompensate with...with...I don't know, you're the boss, you can find something, yeah? Just please give me a shot to do something again. I really liked helping you with the place, a few weeks ago, and I'd love to work there. Really.

[filtered to Envy D:]

Your ~~bribe~~ parfaits are done. They were supposed to have been done earlier, but...all these curses, and. Oh well. They're done, anyway. I'll have someone deliver them, yes? ^_^

[filtered to allies/friends]

I need to do something entertaining, something that'll take my mind off of...this month in general. ANYTHING. Who's up for it?

[ooc; Damned college is taking me away from Poly, it's not FAIR. I'm back, and Winry's back. She'd been in the curses, but never posted about them, because of...well, whatever works as an excuse. SORRY, PEOPLE.]

WR>> waking up without you has never been this tough

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:14:47 GMT

[private; unhackable]

...this place is so lonely, now. Lonely and cold...

I want them back, I want to go back, even if it's to Briggs, just take me back, I want to make sure they're safe, and that they're okay, and...and...

I miss them both so much. It's just me now. Not even grandma to keep me company. Not even a pet. Just Winry. Alfons doesn't talk much anyway...not since...well, we seem to be on tricky terms, anyway. And...and now the house is empty, and the only people I know is miss Riza. And the Colonel, too. The two Greeds seem nice, but they're enemies, and Envy...I'd rather not think about it...

What do I do now? I guess...I guess there's only one thing left. I live on, just like I did when they left before. ~~So lonely, so lonely...~~

[/private]

THANK GOD I HAVE MY WRENCH BACK NOW! Technology! Hot water! Oh, I didn't know how much I loved you until I stopped having you! Funny, sometimes this happens. You don't miss a thing till you stop having it...

...Alfons...can we be friends again?

[ooc; SO SCHOOL IS TOTALLY NOT KILLING ME, NO WAY. But it totally is. Anyway, I just found out today (HOW LAME IS THAT?) that both Elrics are gone! this means that all these weeks of Winry not writing anything in her journal were due to depression, or coming to terms with loneliness. Plot No Jutsu, what? So save her before she cracks.]

WR>> water, water everywhere

Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:01:18 GMT

...someone tell me I'm not the only one in this place being followed by a horde of citizens wielding fired torches. People! Seriously, I'm not a witch! Witches are fairytale material in my world!

I might build automail and be unlady-like but that doesn't make me a witch, DOES IT? I wish they'll stop dunking me under water! Or tickle my toes. Lucky me, they're not ticklish, but you know what I mean, right? Is there a safe place in this City? As in...away from the hordes?

Also: STOP CALLING MY AUTOMAIL WITCHCRAFT!! IT'S ART! MASTERPIECES, I TELL YOU! NOT MAGIC!

[ooc; *continues reviving her muses, la la la, go away college*]

WR>> and it really makes me wonder how long we've got left

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:32:02 GMT

I don't like these curses the City throws these days. What about a candy curse? Or an apple pie curse? Or a...well, blah. Whatever curse. Seriously! All these curses are bringing my business down.

Does no-one want an automail these days?!
Course not, if you have the choice between a metal hand and a flesh hand, you'd pick the other. Ah, mister Archer, see how you turned out to be competition? No hard feelings~! ~~Watch your back, jerk.~~

[private; hackable to Al]

...I wonder if this time, it's for good. I miss ~~my Ed~~ ~~my world's Ed~~ him...

[private; unhackable]

...another curse which gives me nightmares. I wonder if I'm a magnet to these tortures...Is this what he felt...? Is it some sort of karmic payback? I'll have to stop scolding him so much ~~when he returns~~ for breaking his automail. I know he probably appreciates it...
Not having my hands was...

[ooc; Belated, but. Winry's recovering from her brush with the Razorbox Trap, three days ago. She's been kissing her hands a lot lately. Nothing like having your human hands being cut off to appreciate the pain Ed goes through. Yeah.]

WR>> i told you that i was touble

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:50:45 GMT

[private to Al]

Miss Hawkeye has told me that a homunculus named Envy, from your world, is here. He's been asking about you. Please don't get yourself into trouble, okay? For me...

[private; unhackable]

I miss him. I know I've seen him recently, before he left the City, but...I can't stop missing and worrying about Ed. Did he get away from Kimblee? Is he okay? Is everyone at Briggs still okay? Did he end up being forced to destroy it...

I wish I had a way of knowing...

[private to Riza]

I'd like to thank you for the training. I'm finding it very helpful! If you'd like, I can offer you the same I offered Ran Fan in exchange...?

[/Private]

Leeloo chämas~! How are you doing? Is like at the bakery going well? Thank you for the visit the other day. I like your language. ♥ I'd like to express my gratitude, so I have baked you my famous Winry apple pie!

WR>> don't go, just stay for a while longer

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 18:27:10 GMT

Well, I'm glad most of the women here have calmed down. There's no need to hate boys, you know? Or men. Sure, they're most of the time inmature idiots who don't know when to stop jumping in the face of danger, and they never cook, or help around the house, but hey!...at least they entertain us when they're stupid.

On that line, all this seeing information about other worlds has made me mournful.

[Private/hackable to allies]

How can I not miss my home, if everyone here is leaving? First Ed, and now Alfons is gone, too. Al needs to get out of his sad funk before he drags me into it, too...wait. Too late for that. Even Ran Fan is gone...we never even got to train all that much. Now how will I learn to defend myself? How...uhghh. Nevermind. I guess I'm just having an off day.

Back to work it is!

[Filtered to the military people of FMA--basically Riza and Roy...]

Have I mentioned I can also clean and repair guns? Anything metal works, really.

[ooc; SHE JUST WISHES PEOPLE WILL STOP LEAVING HER, OKAY? She's spent half her life alone with her grandma, anyway, this isn't making it any easier! Alone with Al. Are you feeling the emo coming up?]

WR>> where have the smiles disappeared to?

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 22:33:36 GMT

Ed's gone. But Alfons was right about something. If he's Ed, then he'll act like Ed. And Ed always returns, even if it's for a day, a month, or a switch of automail. So I refuse to let anyone in this house angst over the fact that Ed's gone.

I'm sure that where he is, he's okay. If he's from Al's world, and Al's a human again, then it means that good things have happened in that world. And that maybe, at least, he's not in danger of dying ~~like the one in my world~~. So there's no need to worry about that at least!

AND, like Alfons said, he'll return. He won't leave you here alone, Al, so you don't have to be sad. Just patient. If you've been patient all your life, you get used to it. I got used to it.

SO. From now on, I declare the Elric/Heiderich/Rockbell house an Angst FREE zone. We're going to work at the shop, then we're going to make dinner, I'll bake a cake, and we'll have talks. And we won't be angsty. GOOD?

[ooc; Winry has had it with the drama. PH3AR.]

WR>> do you feel accomplished, my darling girl

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 10:27:47 GMT

After much preparation, struggle, and avoiding-curses-ry, it's finally done.

The first Rockbell Automail Shop opens in City, today! If you need any type of prosthetic arm, or such, this is the place to come to! I assure you, you'll be treated with utmost professionality, and secrecy if you so want it, and the prices are really cheap! I Rockbell Shop has an added bonus of mechanical repair: Have a robot arm that's squeaking unpleasantly? Your Gundam is a bit rusty? This is--again!--the place to come to! Step inside and observe, if you want. Watching is for free. Stealing will be punished. Heavily.

[Private; hackable to friends]

Oh, grandma, I hope you'll be proud of me. I can't do it without you, but you always told me there would come a day when I would find myself in need of getting around with my own resources. My automail isn't as great, as masterful as yours, grandma, but it will be. I promise you, I'll do it well. I'll make you proud of your niece, a girl who can overcome her inner-drama and stand tall against the tide. I have a job to do. I wonder if my parents would be proud of what I've become...

`[ooc; Not much to say, except that she's opened her shop very near where she lives with the blond triplets (Alfons, Ed, Al). It's a tiny building, shaped like a house, with simple letters announcing Rockbell Automail Shop in gold. The inside is clean, and full of shiny new automail pieces, because she's been building like mad. Losing sleep and all. And in the back, there's a room where Winry works her magic. On the metal. Unf.]

WR>> how did you get this number

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 18:48:14 GMT

[voice post]

--ecause I'm starting to free--OH!

...call this deja vu, but...Winry, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore...

The City, huh? Well...hello, again...

[ooc; And Winry is also back! Appeared while in the freezing cold tunnel in chapter 73 of the manga. *cue escaping soundtracks* She's, of course, attired for freezing weather, again. Oh, and she remembers everything. Yeah. Especially the THE MAN I LOVE IS ACTUALLY GAY WITH AL'S CLONE FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION...parts. Haha. *is such a cheerful girl*]

WR>> can you feel the beats of my hearts, they're almost mechanical

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:18:17 GMT

[voice post]

[shuffling noises, of a person shifting in her sleep]

...what...?
...snow?
........Briggs...!!

[utter silence]

[ooc; As with Yuffie, Winry's also being pulled into her world. So she was sleeping, and dreaming of the place where she was at--Briggs fortress--and a moment later, fwip! She's gone. APOLOGIES TO AL, AND ANYONE ELSE WHO SHE'LL WORRY WITH THIS! You'll be getting her back in 2-3 weeks. ^.~V Toodles!]

WR>> I've got the JOY, JOY, JOY in my bones

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 22:20:17 GMT

PUT A SMILE ON YOUR SAD FACES!

OH WAIT. HAHA. YOU DON'T HAVE ANY FACES! =P

[ooc; Guess who stumbled into a Happy!Smile mask? Well, the girl needed it. So expect her to be teasing/laughing/pointing/kicking at random emo people. It's like the Anti-Emo Brigade! In one.]

WR>> don't be afraid, cause even the wind cries your name

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 19:58:44 GMT

[Private, unhackable]

T-trash...

[ooc; Set after this log filled with DRAMA. Winry's now home. Icon is unhackable, but mood is.]

WR>> spread these wings, i'll be useful

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 11:48:53 GMT

[Filtered from enemies/enemies' allies/allies' enemies]

Colonel Mustang, Lieutenant Hawkeye, are you two okay? Do you need medical assistance? Because I think I can help, I mean, my parents did leave me that legacy. What the hell happened?

Ran Fan, I'd like to start...hmmm...tomorrow? First training, then cooking? How's it sound?

Gretel...I know you like the fact that I'm curvyyyy and all, but...if we're handcuffed together, please don't lick me? It's...uncomfortable.

[ooc; I can't believe Winry has 'enemies'. She's so cute! Come on! Anyway, training with Ran Fan! Whoot! Oh, and since I'm a MORON, I didn't remember the handcuffing to Gretel day. D: So this happens afterwards. Today. When she's...visiting Alfons. With pie. Ack. Trouble~]

WR>> sound of a valkrye calling

Sun, 05 Aug 2007 11:48:42 GMT

[Private to Riza and Ran Fan]

Thank you for the lunch yesterday. I had a lot of fun, and it was nice to disconnect for a while, wasn't it? Uhm, so I have a...well, it'll sound like a silly proposal, what with you two being as powerful and self-sufficient as you are, and all, but...here goes.

I noticed that you don't know how to cook, I mean, Ran Fan said so herself. And guess what, I don't know how to fight, which I think should be an important thing to know in this place, since I won't depend on Ed forever, will I? So, I offer...well, I offer cooking classes, in exchange for fighting lessons. That way, we'll know everything that there is to know, right? Aheheheheh, it's silly, I know, I know...but think it over?

[/Private]

So, are the shops open here on Sunday? Because I need some...things.

WR>> we're not ready to be maternal

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 22:30:08 GMT

Al. I'm sorry I wrenched you. But you were going to go out and try alcohol, with mister Mustang, who was CLEARLY flirting with you, and you're still young for boozing. Hell, even I'm still young for it! So. You're...you're grounded. ~~But I baked you some pie, for the bumps on your head.~~

Colonel. I don't need an apology, but the next time I suggest you conscientize enough to stay the hell away from young adorable children, or I will be the end of you, alchemy or not. Many, many thanks.

~~Ed, that was nice teamwork we did, by the way.~~

[Private; unhackable]

Am I a bad person, if secretly and deep down, it felt good, knowing that a guy thought I was pretty? Attractive? I mean...I'm so used to being treated like a sister, that sometimes, these things just make you smile a bit more. ~~I wonder what Ed thin~~ ~~Probably like a sister to him too~~ ~~The moron~~ ~~Can't win all.~~

And why, why can't I ever resist that wibble and those eyes? The punishment was supposed to have been STRICT. And here I go baking him pies...gah. So weak, Winry...

[ooc; Incidents of yesterday's curse forced Winry to lovingly wrench Al to stop him from leaving the house to get drunk with an overly sexed up Roy Mustang. And now she's feeling sorry, kinda but, not really? Strikes are hackable to those they are directed to.]

WR>> i won't push you, unless you have a net

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:58:14 GMT

Ahh, FREEDOM! I LOVE YOU FREEDOM! I LOVE YOU, GROUND, AND I LOVE YOU TREES, AND I LOVE YOU FRESH AIR, AND I LOVE YOU SHOWER!!!

Well, that's over and done with! Al, look! We've escaped the Blob thing, and Ed didn't have to go doing needless heroics to get us out.

THANK YOU, VAMPIRES! THANK YOU! I'd offer you loads of pie, but...do vampires eat pie? I thought not...

Now, then. Finally, I'm not restricted to the house in danger of getting caught inside a yucky thing like that one, soooo...a few things to do.

1.Burn clothes.
2.Shower.
3.Shower again.
4.A third shower never stopped anyone.
5.Borrow some clothes from one of the boys--or maybe I'll be lucky, and Mrs. Izumi's clothes are still laying about. Then go buy some clothes for myself, because 1: can't go around in other people's clothes, and 2: can't go around naked, either.
6.Alfons, coffee, yes? ~~You can bring the twins too.~~ ~~On second thought, don't.~~

[filtered to Mustang/Hughes]

Mister Mustang, thank you for keeping me distracted from the fact that I was trapped inside a gooey mass of something yesterday. It's funny, but I can't remember ever meeting or talking in normal circumstances. It's either just before a big whoopin' fight, or...well, or not at all. ~~The most I've heard of you is from Ed's stories, anyway~~ So, I guess I haven't really caused a splendid first impression?
Mister Hughes, ~~are you~~ ~~is it true that~~ ~~can I come see~~ ~~I've missed~~ ~~I'm so happy you're ali~~ how are you doing?

[ooc; Out of the Blob, hoo~! Being trapped in there for a day took its toll on the girl, hence why she's super-duper happy to be out. If she's kissed the ground when getting out, I wouldn't be surprised. And a day ago she was all "whah, vampires exist?", whereas now she's "zomg, thank you vampires!". So young, and innocent. ~~Everyone take advantage!~~ Also, Winry is not in the military, so. She won't be calling Mustang and Hughes by their ranks (because I can't remember them, first of all, hahah...hah *loser*). Unless that ask. OKAY! Done. All strikes: totally not there.]

WR>> oh no did I say that outloud

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:26:29 GMT

Maureen, your message has been delievered.

Alfons, would you like to have coffee together? I enjoyed meeting you, and would love to hear more about the world you come from, yeah?

Also, Ed, Al, if you wonder where I am...look for the Blob thing. Ahehehheheheheh...sorry?

[ooc; OH NOES, SHE IS TEH TRAPPED INSIDE TEH BLOB! With her laptop with her, moohahaha! She was out 'exploring', read: 'out looking for shops of automail pieces, because she can't stand still in one place for this long a time, it's so BORING'. And now she's in, as in 'inside the Blob'. Slimy. Ew.]

WR>> neun und neuntizg luft ballons

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:34:04 GMT

Well...if you exclude the...kind-of-gross blob thing that is attacking innocent citizens (if 'innocent' is a quality that can be used here, that is)...this place isn't that bad. I keep on hearing about curses, but I've never been given examples of how curses can be. I like being prepared, so...can anyone here tell me what curses you've been through, or curses you've seen affect other people? Thank you!

Mister Archer, as soon as...well, as soon as there's no threat of me being eaten up by that blob, I'll be going out to get pieces for automail. So I'll be building one soon. Ed's needs an update.

[Filtered to the Boys]

Um...the sixth pie is still there, and...can...I mean, would you guys mind it terrible if I invited Miss Hawkeye for tea and pie? I like talking to her. Not that I don't enjoy your company! But...anyway.

WR>> and that's when you need me there, with you i'll always share

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:31:09 GMT

The kitchen above the butcher's shop is well equiped enough, and I've been busy this whole morning. Al~! I have your pies! 4 apple pies, just for you. Maybe for Ed, too, if I'm happy with how his automail is after checking it up (yes, you read right, Ed). Maybe four is too little? The fifth one is in the oven. I think...I got a bit over excited with it. At least now the people here will know who to blame for lack of apples...

So, what's there to do in this City? Are there shops that sell things a mechanic can use? Automail spare pieces, maybe? (Too much to ask? Thought so...) And how about entertainment?

[[ooc; You can't blame the curiosity, can you? She's new in a shiny city. If she even finds out people with bodies like a robot meander about, you can bet your ass she'll go there to ask for advice on alloys, joins, and compossitions of metal. To be a fangirl mechanic. Lovely, eh? And as for the pies, they're very large, think about 10cm diametre, and all for the boys, since it was what Al wanted to eat once he turned human, right? RIGHT!]]

WR>> [voice post]

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:06:43 GMT

What...what is this place? Last I remember is snow, not sand! Anyone here? Ed? Al? ~~Grandma?~~ ANYONE?

*sigh* Can't be helped. I should investigate. Better be careful though...