Chapter 41 – Testing Grip
An automail mechanic?
Winry stepped up. "Bran, this is Edward Elric."
The fact that she'd addressed their visitor and introduced him, as if he were the newcomer, wasn't missed.
Ed clenched the hand in his tighter, knowing it was childish, but taking satisfaction all the same.
The man didn't seem to notice the purposeful pressure, squeezing back absently before loosening his fingers and dropping his arm. "Welcome back Fullmetal," he gave a fleeting, tight smile, his version of polite as chilled as Winry's. His use of the outdated state title showed he'd needed no preface – he knew of Ed well.