Al sighed. He sat alone at a table in the military mess hall, waiting for his brother. Despite the crowd in the cafeteria, there was a conspicuously empty space around him.
Everywhere he and his niisan went, people assumed he was both the Fullmetal Alchemist and the older brother. When they found out otherwise, though, he was always ignored. Inasmuch as a seven foot tall suit of armor /could/ be ignored. There were times when he thought Ed and Winry were the only people to notice him, anymore.
"Alphonse?" A tray was set on the table in front of him. "Do you mind if I sit with you?"
He looked up. "Hello, Lieutenant Hawkeye."
He couldn't smile, but he would have.
No, he had friends.
I'm sorry I don't have time to thank everyone who reviews, but I am a busy busy senior approaching graduation. However, I must thank kori hime for the cookie. Much hugs to you! (And Iam trying to put breaks here, but they always dissapear for some reason... hmm. It must be investigated.)