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    from the truth of a thousand lies by

    Fandoms: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood & Manga  

    28 Feb 2023

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    It was almost enough to make him laugh, the absurdity of it all.

    It really was true—people spent so much time and energy worrying about what others might think of them, forgetting that they, in turn, did the same. Most of the things they felt insecure about in themselves, other people never even saw—not because they were indifferent, but because they were too busy worrying about their own insecurities.

    That was how they had been able to hide the truth about Al‘s body from most people for so long, after all.

     

    Five times Edward tries to hide his issues and is surprised that it actually works. Plus one time it doesn't.

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    Just a Scratch by

    Fandoms: Fullmetal Alchemist - All Media Types, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood & Manga, Fullmetal Alchemist (Anime 2003)  

    04 Oct 2022

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    Get in, get out, don't pass out.

    That was the mantra repeating in Edward's head, as he dragged himself to his report. Getting it over with should be easy.

    The wound on his gut was only a scratch, after all.

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    Cave-In by

    Fandoms: Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood & Manga, Fullmetal Alchemist (Anime 2003)  

    13 Nov 2023

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    Edward had crouched on that transmutation circle holding up that tiny chamber, holding back the weight of an entire mountain, for nine hours.

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    Full of Mettle by

    Fandoms: Fullmetal Alchemist - All Media Types, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood & Manga, Fullmetal Alchemist (Anime 2003)  

    25 Sep 2025

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    ‘‘I used to think Fullmetal was a crude nod at your prosthetics…’’

    Roy Mustang’s words were laced with a thoughtful hum, and Edward tried not to feel hurt by the misassumption. Many heard his title and assumed it came down to his automail arm and leg. Ed had just hoped the Colonel – after everything – would’ve been different; that Mustang would’ve looked past Edward’s ill-fitting uniform and cripplingly-heavy automail and only see him as a person.

    ‘‘But,’’ Mustang continued, pensive, ‘‘I think they spelled your title wrong. You’re not Fullmetal, you should be Fullmettle. As in, you are full of mettle.’’

    Edward blinked, utterly baffled.

    ‘‘Mettle, kid. M-E-T-T-L-E.’’

    Mustang spelled it out for him. Literally. A genuine smile tugged at the Colonel’s lips as he rumbled out a fleeting chuckle, affectionately sweeping a hand over the top of Edward's golden crown. The boy's throat constricted as an annoying warm blur suddenly invaded his vision. He had experienced more kind words and actions under this man’s brief command than he had experienced in a long, long time.

    It was just a shame that it was only a temporary arrangement.

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