Theme 35: Moderation

Winry knew Edward and his brother had gone out for the night, celebrating Al's state qualification with a meal and drinks in the small pub down the road. What she didn't know was when they were going to get back, and how bad Edward would be.

She hoped Alphonse remembered that Ed wasn't allowed to drink too much, since the loss of his limbs lowered his tolerance and the alcohol would play havoc with the nerves in the automail.

Of course, they were both young men, and probably hadn't paid the slightest bit of attention to her warnings as they stampeded out the door...

There was a rattle, then a bang, and the sound of tipsy whispers, and Winry knew she was right.

Better go make sure they don't break something...

She wandered down the stairs from her room, listening to the drunken shuffling of feet as Ed and Al tried to take their shoes and coats off quietly. Winry smiled. Normal quiet and drunk quiet were two very different things indeed.

"Good night?" She preened as she jumped the last step. Edward didn't seem to notice her, too wrapped up in trying to get his boot off without falling over. Alphonse however, jumped to attention, obviously still sober enough to know he was in trouble.

He didn't kept an eye on Ed...

"Uh...hi, Winry." Al stuttered, and tried to steady his brother as Ed fell into him. Winry didn't say anything. She just stood there with her arms crossed and a disapproving set to her eyes. However, Ed seemed to finally realise she was there.

"Winry!" He shouted and lumbered towards her. It was a testament to just how drunk he was when he slung both arms around her shoulders and muttered "Whoa, there's two of you." Winry jumped when his face pushed into the crook of her neck, warm lips on the shell of her ear as he whispered "And you're both very pretty," before he was gone, crumpled in an unconscious pile on the floor.

After making sure he wasn't hurt, Winry rounded on Al. "Neither of you are allowed to drink without supervision ever again!"

Heh, drunk!Ed is fun.

Also, I've notived that I use a lot of italics in my writing. I probably just like implying stuff. These little drabbles have also become a lot longer...

Meh, i've also started writing some original fiction that I want to send into a competition. It's going to need a lot of help with revising if I truly want to send it in...

As always, reviews are appreciated :D and everyone who's reviewed so far are beyond awesome!one11

Inuchron x