Fullmetal Alchemist - Lost Chapters

[Kuukyo_Fushichou]

Kuukyo snorted lightly, but he nodded a bit "it's understandable, however, i'm not really in line with the others anymore since they've pretty much isolated me, so i have no reason to report anything to Bradley if he is cutting me off after Jake's sudden disappearance." he calmly continued driving "besides, the journal's yours, i have no reason to want it or even read it unless you specifically hand it to me after you've read it in order to ask questions about it."

Edward raised an eyebrow at Kuukyo's neutrality to the mess, while shrugging himself "as much as i am curious about the journam myself, i don't think it'll have anything new in our leads towards the Philosopher's stone, so i'm just more interested in getting to Xenotime with the old man (Cue third anger-vein from Kuukyo) and my brother to look into that, you're welcome to join us, given i -hate- reporting things to the smirking b*****d Taisa, so i doubt he'd care about your presence with us."  

[Kuukyo_Fushichou]

Kuukyo of course knew of that possibility so he was already doing something about it if he was touching his chest with one hand, an orange looking seam appearing with blue sparks as it showed a transmutation circle, more designed for clothing, as his uniform changed into that of a simple red T-shirt, pair of blue-jeans, some regular sneakers, and of course, the usual undergarments underneath, though the fabrics were still made from the same fabrics his uniform was, the hidden circle there underneath the red one as he grinned a bit "a little something from Jake's research that he let me have, targeted transmutation circles for clothing, so one could change clothing with merely a touch to the clothing in particular." of course he still had his gloves, but they were a fingerless variant, and silver in color with the arrays on them in a stark black in color, but hidden given it was on the palms of his hands and all.

Edward of course eyerolled at his brother lightly "i doubt he'll do anything Al, not with him being so uptight and all." of course, cue him blinking suddenly and starting to turn blue in the face as he whimpered out "Dammit... you icy b*****d... quit freezing my underwear!" of course this led to a smirking grin on Kuukyo's face with a look in his eyes that said 'vengance you little b*****d for all those old comments!'  

[Kuukyo_Fushichou]

Kuukyo of course looked to Al with a neutral expression on his face" then Edward needs to learn not to call people old." he said quite plainly, while amused, as he returned Ed's underwear back to normal with an idle snap of his fingers and such, afterwards he then proceeded to let everyone out once they were at an inn "well, while you guys get settled i need to find someplace private to park my Jeep." he said, obviously letting Crystal know he was taking it someplace private to transmute back into his metal briefcase and all, and drove off calmly once everyone was out.

Edward just grumbled a bit about idiotic ice users and smirking flame taisa's and all always picking on him before sighing a bit "right, while Kuukyo goes to handle his jeep, want to get something to eat Crystal?" he asked, glancing to Al as in 'if she's guessed already make an excuse.' of course he used only his eyes so he was showing nothing but a smile and such.  

[Kuukyo_Fushichou]

Edward nodded a bit as he sniffed around carefully before catching a whiff, and like a bloodhound he walked towards the direction of the food-ly smell he could find." got it, come on~" he said with a grin, while moving at a pace to let Crystal keep up , and Al as well if he wanted to keep Ed out of trouble in general, given the younger brother knows how much trouble Ed could get in if he's allowed alone. in either case he smelt food and he's -hungry- dammit!

Kuukyo just chuckled seeing Edward stalk off for food, and moved the jeep around in a small donut turn before driving off to find a good distance and hiding place enough in the area to park, so he could get out of the Jeep, and then transmute it back into his briefcase, and then walk his way back to the small town given once again, Kuukyo figured the brothers and Crystal wouldn't get into too much trouble while he was gone and left it at that, so his pace was leisurely at least given he had to lug a briefcase that no doubt anyone else would break limbs trying to carry.  

[Kuukyo_Fushichou]

of course where did Edward lead them to? a small quaint little restraunt that even allowed outside eating and all as Edward smirked "more like when travelling both by foot and by train, i've kinda had to train my nose to find food, or water." he then chuckled a bit "Poor Al here probably needs to not stay in the desert at least." he said in amusement while retelling how Al usually would sink and all as if he was in water, when it came to sand and Ed had to dig him out a few times, and chase him across the desert due to dumping mounds of sand on him while emptying the armor.

Kuukyo meanwhile re-entered the little town white a light whistle as he adjusted his shades, no big deal really, as he sent small minor pulses through the area without anyone looking, keeping his alchemic sensory field, and just making his way in the direction he could faintly hear Edward's voice was going, still at his leisurely pace.  

[Kuukyo_Fushichou]

Edward of course ordered a couple chicken sandwiches, a bowl of stew, and whatever else small finger foods he could, not minding since he had enough money to handle most expenses for everyone as he waited for his food, he smiled a bit lightly "it feels nice to not have that crazy old fart breathing down my neck at the moment, nothing against him because he's usually pretty laid back, but something about him just... ugh, seems off to me, not sure what." he said while looking to Al "yanno, if we're alchemists why didn't we think to transmute an underground pipe to the nearest water to make a decent water well?"

Kuukyo had been able to get back to the inn they had drove to, lightly glancing about before heading into the inn to get rooms for himself, Crystal, and the Elric brothers and making sure that it was separate rooms if he could, otherwise he'd have to either bunk with the Elrics or do what he's best known for, finding a not so comfortable yet comforting roof to lay on. granted he always loved looking at the sky anyway.  

[Kuukyo_Fushichou]

Kuukyo proceeded to do so, though he didn't really reserve the whole inn, he wasn't mean or made of money despite his salary and all, either way he quickly paid in cash and and such for the rooms, once he got the keys he idly headed back out to not stalk after Ed and the others, but merely to go give them the keys and all, then he'd probably head back to the inn himself to rest and catch up on writing some notes for his research, given he had needed to brush up on some of his 'forbidden' alchemy, probably the least sacrificing form he knew he had access to, given that his alchemy came in three stages, though the second and third stage were the most used due to the fact of the furher and all. Kuukyo of course dabbled in the first stage as well, but only uses it for defense more than attack anyway.

Edward nodded to crystal, while looking over to Al "maybe we can get Stiff as nails to make a few basic circles, whether in paper form or maybe even carvings into your armored gauntlets." he rubbed his head lightly with a hum and all" but that'll be up to him. when we get our rooms i'll be sure to cook up some paper versions anyway." he said with a grin and all, even if it did make him look like an idiot for not thinking of things like that until after the fact. some genius he was.  

[Kuukyo_Fushichou]

Kuukyo chuckled, while hearing Al's response "basic alchemy style transmutations circles on a glove form.. i can do that, where would you like the pattern for the circle, on the palms or on the back of the hands? i've learned either or tends to work equally well." he said, obviously motioning to his own fingerless gloves which still had the hidden inseams with said circles inside them. "and what color would you like?" he made sure to ask, given he could probably see about bartering some cloth and such for some cash as well to make a few pairs for Al.

Edward just raises an eyebrow "and why can't you be nice to me huh?" he decided to ask, while Kuukyo gave him a deadpan look of 'you know why' before the 'short' alchemist turned to his food and began to eat quietly himself, though he did see an extra bottle of milk sitting on his tray that he gave the devil-eye to while eating.