The Days After

by Discord1

Post Brotherhood. Ed returns home to Winry, but finds his place at her side threatened. Can he win back her favor and remind her of the promise she made? Told entirely in 100 word drabbles and updated regularly.

37. New Effort

Chapter 37 – New Effort

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"He liked you too," he confided, wincing at the candor; charm still wasn't one of his strengths. He pressed on, dropping his eyes to the warped boards under their feet. "But he took you for granted."

The effort was rewarded with a ghost of smile. "He did," Winry nodded in the stagnant air. "And he never outgrew it."

His failing made the porch suddenly confining. Ed fumbled for his voice. "What if he wants to now?"

Her gaze lost its focus. She didn't respond.

Ed seized upon her non-answer. "Want to go for a walk?"

A long moment passed.

"Where?"