Edward,
As you will soon know, I am being transferred to Central. A few strings had to be pulled, but I've managed to get the rest of the team permission to come with me. Of course, the decision was ultimately up to them, and it was with delight I learned that each and every one of them agreed to the move.
For you, the difference means nothing of significance. Your position is such that you are constantly traveling. You'll still be reporting to me, but considering your incessant roving, the location you come to in order to make those reports is of little matter.
Yet it does make me wonder. Hawkeye, Havoc, Fuery, Breda, Falman…they all were willing to up and leave their lives in East City in order to follow me. Though I may not be the best at expressing it, that sort of loyalty and trust means more than I can say. Do you have that same devotion?
I will likely never have an answer to that question, but I can't help but continue to ask it. If it was a choice for you as well, would you also follow my lead so unthinkingly?
At the present moment, I don't think you would. I haven't heard much from you, lately.
No matter; I'll merely consider that a goal, then. My aim is to gain enough of your trust that you would do what the rest of the team has.
Maybe that sounds a bit egotistical. Rather, I want to earn that trust from you. I want to be that important to you. Does that make it sound better? Regardless, that's what I've set my sights on, and as you know, I accomplish my goals.
Yours,
Roy Mustang