Lover of the Light

It was always a loaded question – are you okay? At least, that's what Ed had always found. People asked out of courtesy, because societal norms told them to do so. They didn't really care about your ailments, if you truly were okay or if you lied.

Looking back, Ed wasn't sure he'd ever answered honestly. One look at him gave the impression he was far from fine ; with an automail arm and leg, a suit of armor trailing behind him in place of a little brother.

Pfft. Far from okay. Still, the question made Ed pause. Topaz eyes shifted, settling upon Brandy for a moment. Weighted. Debating....

Pride won.

❝ I"m fine, ❞ gaze averted – fixated upon a spot on the wall. Shrugging away any concern, keeping up those walls he'd so carefully built.

doesn't matter anyways, so there was something the matter, why else would he answer in such a manner?

❝ Hey— hands off ! Anyone ever teach you to look but don't touch ? ❞

"sorry i just---" never met another person with wings like me, is what she wanted to say before she took back her hand, feeling foolish for doing such a thing. though she kept hers hidden from everyone's sight, having grown to realize if she let them shine like the others it could spell death for her.

An assortment of prompts and/or starters using only four words. Adjust as necessary to fit pronoun and/or descriptor. Reblog, please do not repost or add.

“ I don't need you. ”

“ Celebrate while you can. ”

“ It was too much. ”

“ I'm so, so sorry. ”

“ Let me love you. ”

“ Where have you been? ”

“ Why am I here? ”

“ I would love to. ”

“ I tried but failed. ”

“ You'll never forgive me. ”

“ I want to confess. ”

“ I will protect you. ”

“ You don't deserve me. ”

“ I don't deserve you. ”

“ You are safe here. ”

“ You choose your fate. ”

“ I have lost control. ”

“ I don't recognize myself. ”

“ You are to blame. ”

“ You lack the skills. ”

“ Be still, don't move. ”

“ Yet again you lie. ”

“ You are so beautiful. ”

“ Take it off. Now. ”

“ Look at you now. ”

“ Shoot before it escapes! ”

“ You can't do this! ”

“ Please don't leave me. ”

“ Please leave me along. ”

“ Worship me or die. ”

“ Bow before me, peasant. ”

“ Did you make this? ”

“ I can't believe this! ”

“ You are my villain. ”

“ You are my hero. ”

“ I don't take sides. ”

“ Run, don't look back. ”

“ My life is perfect. ”

“ Don't lie to me. ”

“ When is it over? ”

“ What is this madness? ”

“ Cut loose, have fun! ”

“ I hate you all. ”

“ I love you, dear. ”