Edward,
Little as I might like to admit it, I think I may be getting old. I simply can't believe I hadn't thought to introduce you to Shou Tucker before now.
True, he's a fairly new State Alchemist, but the moment I heard of him I should have sent you his way. Well, no matter; I'll be introducing you to the Sewing-Life alchemist soon enough.
He's a bit of an odd fellow, but no one else in our field (at least, that I'm aware of) knows quite as much about biological transmutation as he does. If you can believe it, he actually produced a talking chimera! That alone should get your blood boiling, eh? Perhaps some of his studies can be useful to you and Al as well.
It's a childish notion, but I can't help but hope you will think more kindly of me if I throw you this metaphorical bone. I'm not unused to animosity, but coming from within my own team…I find it unsettling. What's more annoying is that I am truly trying to help you; maybe this introduction will make you believe me.
At the very least, I hope it leaves you feeling a little more optimistic. I don't like your glum expression.
Regards,
Colonel Roy Mustang