[He hates seeing the worry painting Ed's face, but even that can't dull the wonder he's feeling at the moment. He wishes that Ed could feel what he feels, not the pain but the simple joy of feeling pain at all, and then he wouldn't be looking so afraid.]
...Mm.
[He doesn't argue as he's picked up, nestling a little more closely into Ed's embrace. His brother is so warm, and he seems to big now after having to look down on him for so many years.]
I can hear your heartbeat, Brother.
[His body still hurts, his shoulder more so than anywhere else for the break, but it can't stop him from fixating on this new source of amazement.]
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...Mm.
[He doesn't argue as he's picked up, nestling a little more closely into Ed's embrace. His brother is so warm, and he seems to big now after having to look down on him for so many years.]
I can hear your heartbeat, Brother.
[His body still hurts, his shoulder more so than anywhere else for the break, but it can't stop him from fixating on this new source of amazement.]
It's so strong.