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Drabble the Ninth! It appears these are going o be rather regular until the bunnies decide to let me alone...


Sometimes it was a boon that Ed managed to be such a deep sleeper. It allowed him to sleep in awkward places, in uncomfortable positions, and in stressful situations. In his line of work, this was most definitely a talent. When he was back in Central, in a warm bed, it wasn't as necessary, but habits are habits, and unfortunately it is often the case that such habits can becomes a man's downfall. While this wasn't exactly a case of life and death, it took a serious couple of thumps on the back from Al to get Ed to stop choking. Al patted his brother on the back, waiting for the shorter man to calm down.

Armstrong's sparkling facewas not something any man should see immediately upon waking.