[still in the library]

Ed: Now, there's an important question you have to answer me.

Roy: What is it?

Ed: You have "already seen" the content of that report you gave me yesterday.

Roy: Yes.

Ed: Although you captured Envy to interrogate him, the laboratory itself is an official research center, built under the Fuhrer's orders.

Ed: Without the Fuhrer's permission, it's unthinkable that they'd use such huge amount of money to establish a research project.

Roy: ...The matter of the research is indeed as you say...

Ed: So this kind of "experiment", the creation of chimeras... Was it done with your consent?

Roy: Calm down.

Ed: ...!

Roy: I knew about this research, and approved it.

Ed: You...!!

Roy: But the original project wasn't to make chimeras for military use.

Ed: How can I believe you?

Roy: If I had ordered the production of chimeras, shouldn't I be glad with the project's outcome?

Roy: Why would I send forces to block the laboratory?

Roy: If these things go out to the street and hurt common people, who do you think will be responsible for it?

Ed: Responsible...?

Ed: The creation of these chimeras would cause panic among society...

Ed: There are other benefits to this research, apart from the results...

Ed: Then someone did this deliberately... They want to overthrow you!

Roy: That's right, and it must be a real power figure in the military.

Roy: If they succeed, we'll have a hard battle ahead.

Roy: But if they're exposed after defeat, I'll be just the stupid current Fuhrer, Roy Mustang.

Roy: Even I have to admit it: It's a wonderful plan.

Ed: ... Then you...

Roy: That's right. This is why I came here to "talk" with you.

Roy: It wouldn't be good if someone heard me and spread my words to certain persons...

Roy: Even if this research was indeed carried out under my command.

Ed: What are you going to do now?

Roy: I want you to keep investigating this matter from behind the scenes. Please continue working in the shadows.

Roy: of all the people I can trust now, you're the one who knows better about chimeras. And maybe this thing is closely related to your world.

Ed: .....

Ed: I understand, and will do my best.

Ed: However... I can't guarantee that I'll find what you want.

Roy: I know.

Roy: ... Then let's talk about work.

Ed: Such as?

Roy: I'm very interested in your world.

Ed: W... What...

Roy: I bet there are many nice and beautiful women in that world.

Ed: You... Wherever you are, you have to play this!!

Roy: Huh? Do you mean I'm very popular with women over there...?

Ed: Could I hit your face? My Fuhrer?

Roy: Ah, maybe you can offend the man over there, but if you do it here, you'll suffer the consequences.

Ed: Really, no matter where I am, I can't get along with you!

Roy: Oh...? DO you want to get along with me? Actually, it's very simple.

[Roy smirks and Ed gets angry]

Ed: You... What are you trying to do!?

Roy: It's a pity that you still have such reservations about me...

[Ed blushes]

Ed: ....

Roy: Anyway, you already know about this place. So if you ever want to meet "privately" with me, I'll be waiting here.

Ed: Who would want to be with you!?

Ed: That's all I have to say. Let me go!

Roy: Is it so? Then I'll invite you to dinner next time.

Ed: No need!!

[Ed leaves the room]

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