"So let me get this straight," The dark haired man asked her. "You, an 11 year old child, want to take the state alchemy exam? Because there are still 6 more months before the exam. But since I am such a kind soul, you can stay with me and use my books to study. That's only if you like children, that is." The cheerful man shoved a picture in Adi's face. "This is my beautiful daughter Elisa! Isn't she just the cutest thing you've ever laid your eyes on? She was born about half a year ago and she is still the most gorgeous thing I have ever seen. Anyway let me call Mustang and let him know we have another young applicant. Did you know we had a 12 year old get the title of State Alchemist last round? You might just set the record too, if you are still 11 when the assessment happens." The man droned on then excused himself to make a call. A few minutes later he came back and led Adi to his home.
"Okay, so here we are, are you ready?" Hughes patted Adi on the back. They stood in front of the large building, as Adi gazed up at it. She nervously nodded and made her way up the steps.
"Okay, try to get as much done in the allotted time, and start," The test administrator called out and Adi got down to business.
"So how was your day? Did you finish the test, do you think you did alright!" Hughes called out to Adi as she made her way down the steps to him, warily. She noticed a dark haired man standing next to the over-hyper chatter-box. "Adi, this is my dear friend Colonel Mustang," Hughes said and put his arm over the stone-faced colonel.
"Pleasure, sir," Adi said respectfully and turned to glare at Hughes.
"Adi here could easily be the next Edward Elric, taught her all she knows, like a daughter to me," Hughes bragged as Adi pondered. Edward Elric… she was sure she had heard that name before.
"Another Fullmetal? I think one is enough," Colonel Mustang interrupted and Hughes glared at his supposed "close friend".
"Why do you dislike Ed so much?" Hughes asked, scratching his head.
"He calls me Colonel Bastard," Mustang said dryly.
"You take every opportunity to point out his height," Hughes replied and Roy smirked.
"I just call him pipsqueak.. an appropriate name for someone like him," Adi tapped her foot as the two men bickered. Edward Elric, she still couldn't remember where she had heard that name.
"Anyway Colonel, I have to take Adi here home. She has a big day tomorrow." The Colonel nodded and Adi followed the cheerful man to his car.
"So how was your day?" Hughes asked as they drove in the direction of his house.
"Good, I feel like I did well."
"That's great news, guess you'll find out tomorrow," Hughes grinned and Adi politely returned the smile.
"Yes," She trailed off, staring out of the window, her head in the clouds. Hughes stopped the car and the two piled out of the car, as Hughes opened his front door. The smell of delicious food filtered out and Adi's nose tingled. That smelled really good! The two went into the dining room and sat down at the table as Gracia brought out a steaming plate of food. As the family got down to eating Adi felt it an appropriate time to ask her question.
"Who is Edward Elric?" she asked and Hughes looked at her.
"You know, the youngest State Alchemist ever? He doesn't need transmutation circles to do alchemy," Hughes said. Adi suppressed a grin, like that was an accomplishment. "It is known that he only joined the military to get his brothers body back and his arm and leg. His brother is about your age, Adi. Although you wouldn't know it, I mean he seems huge, being in that armor and all." Armor, this was an interesting development, Adi couldn't help but think. What she could do if she could just get her hands on something like that…..
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