And, yes, we have come to the point of another interlude. A chance to step back and see what else has been going on around the base. There's a few shout-outs to my fellow fans, a couple of Dr. Who references (of course), and the shot that kicked the prank war into high gear.
We also get to meet the new doctor on base - the one who was yelling at Havoc for blowing up the infirmary last chapter, and in Dispatches, the one who's looking after poor Fuery.
Speaking of which, the next chapter of Dispatches is coming just as soon as I figure out how to end it.
As always, FMA and the associated characters and situations belong to Hiromu Arakawa. The other characters and situations that aren't FMA belong to the people who created them.
Let me know what you think.
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LOST: One single-edged sword with sheath. If found, please return to the Investigations office.
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BUTTON: Bad Wolf, No Cookie.
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FLU SHOTS:
All personnel are required to get flu shots this year.
Report to Dr. Janet Frasier for your injection. No appointments necessary.
Infirmary hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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All personnel interested in helping to track and capture Edward Elric, please report to Lt. Colonel Maes Hughes in Investigations or Colonel Roy Mustang to volunteer.
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Riza Hawkeye Lookalike Contest Winners:
First Prize: Gracia Hughes
Second Prize: Maria Ross
Third Prize: Riza Hawkeye
Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all participants.
Report to Private Sciezka to collect your prizes, ladies. Good job.
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HANDWRITTEN NOTE: Self preservation instinct? What self-preservation instinct?
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Single female ninja seeks single male pirate for private negotiations. Attempts at boarding welcome. Call 555-4527
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The Third Annual Eastern Poker Championship will take place as scheduled over then next weekend.
The event is expected to last the entire forty-eight hours, so stock up on snacks, folks.
ACCOMPANYING NOTE: Don't even think about it, Hughes.
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FREE TO GOOD HOME:
Half-bull, half-lion chimeric hellbeast
Answers to the name Fluffy
Contact Corporal Colin Andrews if interested
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The next meeting of the Miniskirt Army will be in Conference Room 302-a at 10:00 Saturday morning.
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Single Ishbalan male seeks single Amestrian. Interests include alchemy, religion, and homicide. Call 555-7227 if interested.
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The live goldfish-swallowing contest will take place in the cafeteria at noon Saturday. Bring you appetites.
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Flame vs. Fullmetal
Match Dates: TBA
Tickets: 250 cenz
Cadet Tickets (with ID): 200 cenz
Popcorn: 175 cenz
Cold Drinks: 150 cenz
All bets to be placed with Vato Fallman
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The Mustard Gas demonstration has been rescheduled to this Thursday at 3:30. Please see Lt. Maria Ross for details.
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BUTTON: The Truth is out there…but I lost the address.
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TOP FIVE SCARIEST THINGS IN EASTERN HEADQUARTERS
5. Lt. Colonel Maes Hughes with photographs.
4. The Fullmetal Alchemist on a sugar high.
3. The Flame Alchemist on a rampage
2. Lt. Riza Hawkeye and her sniper rifle
And the Number One scariest thing in Eastern Headquarters:
General Olivia Armstrong in a tank
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WANTED: Recordings and/or sheet music for any songs written by Edward Elric, including That Song, and the one about the Ishbalan.
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Posted under a photograph of Lt. Yoki:
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?
Wanted alive and reasonably unharmed for questioning in relation to charges of defrauding the State and attempted bribery of a State Alchemist.
100,000 cenz reward
ACCOMPANYING NOTE: Define "reasonably unharmed."
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Black and white sports pennant for the Torchwood Pterodactyls
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THE STORM HAS ARRIVED! PREPARE FOR THE END TIMES!
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BUTTON: Carpe alchemist.
ACCOMPANYING NOTE: No, glomp the alchemist.
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The Ladies' Needlework and Assassination Squad will be meeting Wednesday night at 7:00. Check with Lt. Riza Hawkeye or Gracia Hughes for information on this week's agenda.
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We are only figments of the cow's imagination.
ACCOMPANYING NOTE: What the hell…?
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BUTTON: It's an alchemist thing.
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A photograph of Roy Mustang, in a rocking chair, with Elysia Hughes curled up in his lap and clutching her blanket with the purple kitties on it. Both are asleep, and look utterly content and absolutely adorable.
ACCOMPANYING NOTE: There's more where this came from, Roy. I want my camera back.
ACCOMPANYING NOTE: Of course, you realize, this means war.
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To be continued...