Haphephobia May 16, 2010
What it is: A morbid fear of being touched.
This is Alphonses P.O.V. while Ed's in Germany, before he comes back in Conqueror of Shambala.
You'd think I'd relish it, the ability to touch and feel again. Having lost sensation for years you'd think I'd want human contact. That I wouldn't shudder every time Winry fixes my hair or flinch when someone takes my hand. The worst is when people try to hug me.
This is part of the reason I wear gloves. Everyone thinks I do it for my brother, but I don't remember him wearing gloves. Sure it's a small part, I suppose, but my gloves also keep away skin on skin contact. No touch.
Maybe this will change when I find my brother.
