36. Agony
Edward had a certain way of drawing his lips back and just grimacing when he hurt. Somehow, it was worse than a scream could ever be, because there came with that ghastly expression the knowledge that he hurt so badly, yet he still didn't want anyone to know about it.
He comes in for an assignment wearing that expression one day, eyebrows furrowed ominously and face taut with quiet pain.
"Orders, sir?" The grinding of his teeth is audible.
Yes. Fuck. Tell me what's wrong, already. Tell me where you're hurting, I'll make it go away.
"No, Fullmetal. You're dismissed."
Yum. :D