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  1. Rec 79

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    “W-what do you want for them? My body isn't enough for so many people- they're worth more than that!" He remembers the little bit of hope that swelled in him when Truth announced to him that he could save his people- Winry, Mustang, Hawkeye, Havoc, Ling, Mei, Scar,...Alphonse. All of them.

    And he remembers that newly blossomed hope torn from his chest with bare hands.

    "Your time."

    Because he knew... that Truth just might take all of it.

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    Edward Elric had looked forward to a life of retirement. To be fair to him, he had saved the whole country, free of charge. Somewhat. So his plan was to wait for Al to recover, pack up his things, and travel to Xing to study alkahestry. But of course, he was Edward Elric, and fate (or Truth) really had it out for him. And in this instance, Truth had struck in the form of one Roy Mustang and some annoying foreigners.

    So now, Ed was off to some United Kingdom of sorts (which sounded pretentious), to teach some snotty little children the fine intricate art of alchemy, whilst being paid the minimum wage.

    This was not just some diplomatic exchange, however. Ed thought the worst thing that could happen would be none of the kids making it to the required standard and therefore all being removed from the class, which would actually be quite funny. But no. Because the magical folk of the country had two things on their agenda: chaos, and making the most impractical choices ever witnessed.

    When Ed said he wanted a holiday, this is not what he meant.

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  3. Rec 72

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    Even with the chaos of his service behind him, Ed is a loose cannon that even the Fuhrer himself can’t cover for anymore. There have been calls for his discharge, honourable and dishonourable, calls for him to be awarded, dismissed, arrested, even killed. The country is divided, and Ed is quickly becoming a symbol of unrest. Even now, he is the Hero of the People. Once upon a time, when Ed could defend himself, his metal hulk of a brother, and any civilians that found themselves in the crossfire, that was fine. Things are different now.

    The Führer might just have an answer for him: a mission that can make him disappear. All Ed's gotta do is keep his head down and his mouth shut, spy on the wizards, and he can come back when it all dies down.
    Yeah, that's likely.

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    25 Feb 2026

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    It was the only choice he had, really. Truth is not kind or generous, nor is It evil. Edward had saved Al and he was paying his price for it. This was his sin.

    But dammned it be, Truth was a bastard for sending him to wizards of all things.

    12/21/25: REWRITE IN PROGRESS, see work notes for details.

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  5. Rec 33

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    Edward and Alphonse are transported to another universe during the promised day, and now they’re interns in different departments at PTMC. As much as he tries to fit this new definition of normal, Ed is Ed, and so he fails spectacularly.

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