( Leaning on her -- she guesses it's all part of literally and metaphorically being there for Ed and Al. UP close, it's another startling moment of realizing again how much he's grown. Maybe it's an illusion, but he seems even more here than the last time she saw him.

Maybe he was. Especially if this convoluted mess of multiple worlds was as real as it sounds. Regardless, it's not something to think about right now. Keep it simple, and keep it practical. )

What're the chances of one brother showing up, and the other being that far behind?

( Said with firm belief -- they were the Elrics, and up to now, they've almost always traveled together, even with the occasional detour when they had two objectives to simultaneously fulfill. )

He might end up here with us sooner than you think.