To tell you the truth, I really didn't think I would be continuing this. But, hey, looks like I am. Expect another chapter or two.

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Ed retired as soon as he had arrived, mumbling something under his breath, Winry managing to roughly translate it to 'homunculi', 'Roy', and a few numerous curses.

He didn't even seem to mind when the room saved for the Al and him was dusty from lack of usage, though while he undressed Winry found time to rub the window with her palm enough for some moonlight to leak through. Turning daintily, she smiled wistfully at Ed's sleeping figure. His chest rose and fell rhythmically with his metal arm flung over the side of the bed, blanket clutched in his flesh fist, mouth forming a small frown, eye twitching in pain occasionally.

Winry let out a bitter sigh, taking advantage of the position he was in to look at his automail. She had to give it to him, it was usually worst. A few screws were missing so it hung limply, and the fingers were bent inwards, but other then that, she could work with it. Winry picked up a single finger, running her own over it to check for any cracks.

'…Winry,' Ed whimpered, flinching in his sleep, before letting out a small indistinguishable murmur.

Winry blinked, blue eyes widening. She dropped his hand, slightly reddening. Once Ed's hand was in his possession again, he slipped it under the blankets and let out a meager snore.

Alphonse peeked his head through the door, peering at his unconscious brother, before letting out a small breath of relief. 'Winry?'

She nodded meagerly, finally turning her attention to the empty suit of armor. 'Yes, Al?'

Alphonse paused briefly before letting his stare linger at the scrawny lump. 'I know Ed won't admit it, but we would be in a lot of trouble if you didn't take us in.'

Winry smiled at her childhood friend. 'Anytime… I just hope he isn't getting into too much trouble.' They shared that reminiscence; bring a longing smile to either face.

'Goodnight, Al.'

He nodded his reply, setting himself down on the matt laid out so many nights ago. Both knew he would be getting no rest, and intended only on watching Edward sleep.