Author's Note: This scene was originally in Chapter 6 of Spark & Fire (right after Berthold walked the Ganzes to the gate), but because of some author induced time dilation, it had to be taken out.
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DELETED SCENE 2: JUN'S LOST SHOE
As Berthold reached the side door, he saw Roy walk up from the stables muttering to himself.
"Talking to yourself is the first sign of insanity," he commented once they were inside and the door locked behind him.
Roy ran a hand through his hair and let out an exasperated sigh. "Jun lost a nail today somewhere in all of that," he said waving in the direction of the snow-covered paddock, "and another shoe's gone."
"Hmm, might be the ice," Berthold suggested as they shrugged out of their coats. "I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Roy, but I don't need you in the lab tomorrow."
His student froze then blinked owlishly at him, before shrugging.
"I'll just clean my tack and work on my control over flame alchemy."
"Good plan. Well, after I find Riza, I'll be going to bed. Goodnight, Roy."
"Goodnight, Master."
Uploaded: APR 4, 2018