Al was feeling pretty giddy himself, as if he were sinking into a perfect dream. The grass was so green either side of the road, and everything looked just as if he had never been away. Like home.

He pushed open the heavy wooden door and gestured Steph to follow him inside to the traditional looking household. "Granny? Winry? I'm home! Hello--?"

Lucky for Steph's want not to be introduced, nobody replied. Winry was in Rush Valley with her customers and Granny had travelled down there herself to lend a hand in the busy season, leaving the house empty. So Al led Winry through to the bathroom, big porcelain tub with hot and cold taps and an old iron shower overhead.

"I'll be in the room next door when you're done, okay?"