Equivalent Exchange--Episode 1: Shattered Love

[unleashed]

“Don’t worry Al, we can sleep on the train. I think we’ll both need to go, if we’re going to solve this conundrum before we leave... anyway what sort of friend would I be, if I let you go by yourself,” Rose smiles.

 

[Dire Lemming]

Al returns the smile "Thanks Rose." When they reach Claus' house Al knocks lightly on the door, calling out; "Claus? It's me, Alphonse."

 

[Rystil Arden]

*The door is unlocked, so Alphonse and Rose let themselves in. Claus has left some more stew for them, and there are two hot cups of tea beside the bowls of stew. Claus herself is nowhere to be seen.*

 

[Dire Lemming]

"I guess Claus went to bed. I wonder what time it is. It must be getting late." Al looks around the room for a clock. Wondering if they have time to finish the stew Claus left for them before they go out to the graveyard.

 

[unleashed]

“She can’t have left this for us very long ago... the tea is still hot,” Rose replies as she stands near the table, looking around to see if any cloaks, coats, or footwear are missing... in case Claus headed out instead.

 

[Rystil Arden]

*Al thinks there should be time to finish the stew.*

*Rose spots a missing cloak and pair of leather boots from amongst the clothes on the coat rack by the door.*

 

[Dire Lemming]

OOC: Well I was actually more interested in knowing how late it was.

 

[unleashed]

“Looks like Claus may have headed out, Al,” Rose comments, pointing out the missing cloak and boots.

 

[Dire Lemming]

Al glances at the coat rack, "That's strange, I wonder where she could have gone at this time of night." He doesn't seem to think on it too much though. "Well I guess we ought to eat the food she left for us before it gets cold." he says, sitting at the table and tucking in to one of the bowls.

 

[unleashed]

A little shocked by Al’s quick dismissal, Rose says sharply, “I’m surprised at you Al! Claus has probably gone out looking for this ghost thing all by herself, now that we’re back here safe and sound...”